Cala Nova
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Cala Nova 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.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (118°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south and south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south-south-east (68°–160°).
Swell can come in from south-south-east to south (164°–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
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 11.6 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Nova lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de la costa noreste de Ibiza-Tagomago: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (12 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 north-east wind: Cala Boix, 1.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Negra, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Llenya, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Llenya cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Cala Cana mooring field · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Boix cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Cala Negra cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Cala Marlina cove · 2.9 NM by sea
- s'Argamassa cove · 3.1 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- sa Caixota cove
- Cala Llenya cove
- Cala Xaracca anchorage
- Club Naútico Ibiza marina
Questions
Is Cala Nova sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Nova sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Nova?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Nova?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 11.6 ha).
Can you spend the night at Cala Nova?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.