Cala des Cubells
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
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Cala des Cubells is a cove on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Es Cubells.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as Es Cubells.
The bay opens towards the south (172°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-west (132°–216°).
- 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: gravel.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Fair holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (41 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Es Cubells: 3 restaurants, bars or cafés, 17 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: sa Caixota, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: es Cocó, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Port de Porroig, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Platja des Cavallet, 10.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Es Jondal, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de ses Ovelles cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- sa Caixota cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- es Cocó cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Port de Porroig cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Baltrana cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Es Jondal cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Cala Tarida cove
- Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente cove
- Club Nàutic Santa Eulària marina
- Ensenada de Eubarca anchorage
Questions
Is Cala des Cubells sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala des Cubells sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is es Cocó, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala des Cubells?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala des Cubells?
Seabed: gravel. 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 Cala des Cubells?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.