Badia de Talamanca
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Badia de Talamanca is a cove on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Ibiza.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as Platja de Talamanca.
The bay opens towards the south-east (141°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (112°–176°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Seabed: sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 7.7 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Jesús: 1 restaurants, bars or cafés, 32 min on foot
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Marina Ibiza, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Marina Ibiza, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Marina Ibiza, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Raconet de s'Amarador, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Badia de Talamanca (nord) cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Raconet de s'Amarador cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala Roja cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Marina Ibiza marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Marina Botafoch marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Ibiza Magna marina · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Platja es Figueral cove
- Racó de sa Penya Blanca cove
- Badia de Talamanca (nord) cove
- Cala Blanca cove
Questions
Is Badia de Talamanca sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Badia de Talamanca sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina Ibiza, 1.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Badia de Talamanca?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Badia de Talamanca?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Badia de Talamanca?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.