Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente is a cove on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as Cala de Sant Vicent and Platja Cala Sant Vicent.
The bay opens towards the south-east (133°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) 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-east (108°–132°).
Swell can come in from south-east to south-south-east (140°–152°).
- 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: posidonia and sand.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 3.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de la costa noreste de Ibiza-Tagomago: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (21 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Cala Portinatx, 7.3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Platja es Figueral, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Agua Blanca cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platja es Figueral cove · 1 NM by sea
- s'Aubador cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Platja de s'Illot de s'Ora cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Racó de sa Penya Blanca cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala Negra cove · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Cala Portinatx anchorage
- Cala Tarida cove
- Cala des Cubells cove
- Club Nàutic Santa Eulària marina
Questions
Is Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 2.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.