Platja es Figueral
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Platja es Figueral 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 es Figueral.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (64°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-south-east (24°–108°).
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-east (120°–124°).
- 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 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Platja es Figueral lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de la costa noreste de Ibiza-Tagomago: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 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 de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Portinatx, 7.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 2.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- s'Aubador cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Agua Blanca cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platja de s'Illot de s'Ora cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente cove · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Negra cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Racó de sa Penya Blanca cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Ibiza Magna marina
- Platja de ses Figueretes anchorage
- Racó de sa Penya Blanca cove
- Badia de Talamanca cove
Questions
Is Platja es Figueral sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 1 NM by sea.
Is Platja es Figueral sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 2.5 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja es Figueral?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja es Figueral?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Can you spend the night at Platja es Figueral?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.