s'Argamassa

cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera

s'Argamassa 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 S'Argamassa and S’Argamassa.

The bay opens towards the south (169°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.

Partial shelter in north-east, east and west wind.

No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.

Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (100°–112°).

Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (124°–132°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of s'Argamassa for your arrival

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 3.2 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

s'Argamassa lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de la costa noreste de Ibiza-Tagomago: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.

Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.

Ashore and services

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (38 buildings within 600 m).

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

S’Argamassa Roman Fish Farm: 8 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-east wind: Platja de Santa Eulària, 1.4 NM by sea.
In east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.8 NM by sea.
In south-east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.8 NM by sea.
In south wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.8 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.8 NM by sea.
In west wind: Cala Pada, 0.2 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Cala Pada cove · 0.2 NM by sea
Cala Marlina cove · 0.4 NM by sea
Platja des Niu Blau cove · 0.6 NM by sea
Es Faralló cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Platja de Santa Eulària cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Caló de s'Alga cove · 1.6 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind

More places – Ibiza

Questions

Is s'Argamassa sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is s'Argamassa sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.8 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at s'Argamassa?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at s'Argamassa?

Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).

Can you spend the night at s'Argamassa?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.