Racó de sa Talaia
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Racó de sa Talaia is a cove on the island of Ibiza, in the Ibiza and Formentera cruising area.
The nearest settlement is Sant Vicent de sa Cala.
Ibiza is part of the Pityusic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north (10°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-east (332°–52°).
- 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: sand and posidonia.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 26.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Sant Vicent de sa Cala: 39 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 north wind: Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Portinatx, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Racó de sa Penya Blanca, 3.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Racó de sa Penya Blanca cove · 3.3 NM by sea
- Cala Portinatx anchorage · 3.4 NM by sea
- Cala Xuclar cove · 4.4 NM by sea
- Cala Xaracca anchorage · 4.5 NM by sea
- Badia de Xarraca cove · 4.5 NM by sea
- Cala de Sant Vicent o Cala San Vicente cove · 4.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Platja s'Estanyol cove
- Racó de sa Punta cove
- Sa Foradada cove
- Ses Torretes cove
Questions
Is Racó de sa Talaia 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, 4.8 NM by sea.
Is Racó de sa Talaia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Racó de sa Talaia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Racó de sa Talaia?
Seabed: sand and 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 Racó de sa Talaia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.