Na Xamena
anchorage · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Na Xamena is an anchorage on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
Also known as VÉNDA DE RUBIÓ 85, VÉNDA DE RUBIÓ 83, VÉNDA DE RUBIÓ 280 and VÉNDA DE RUBIÓ 284.
The bay opens towards the north-west (318°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to north (280°–360°).
- 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.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
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 wind: Sa Foradada, 8.3 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Benirràs, 2.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Es Portixol, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Es Portixol, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Nautic Sant Antoni, 9.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- VÉNDA DE RUBIÓ 237 cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Es Portixol anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Port San Miquel mooring field · 2.1 NM by sea
- Venda des Port cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Cala Benirràs anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Ensenada de Eubarca anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Es Portixol anchorage
- Figuera Borda cove
- Platja de s'Illot de s'Ora cove
- Platja des Cavallet cove
Questions
Is Na Xamena sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Sa Foradada, 8.3 NM by sea.
Is Na Xamena sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Na Xamena?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Na Xamena?
Seabed: posidonia. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Na Xamena?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.