Cala Negra
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Cala Negra is a cove on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest town is Santa Eulària des Riu.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as Cova d'en Carlos.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (72°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 15.7 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (32°–52°).
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (88°–112°).
- 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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Negra 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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 north wind: Cala Boix, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Boix, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 5.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 3.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Boix cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Platja de s'Illot de s'Ora cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- s'Aubador cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Platja es Figueral cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala Llenya cove · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala Nova cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Cala Baltrana cove
- Cala Marlina cove
- Cala Pada cove
- Cala Pinet cove
Questions
Is Cala Negra sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Boix, 1.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala Negra sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 3.8 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Negra?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Negra?
Seabed: posidonia. 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 Negra?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.