Ses Torretes
cove · Ibiza · Ibiza and Formentera
Ses Torretes 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 south-south-east (154°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to south-west (80°–232°).
- 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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Within reach:
- Urbanització Cala Llonga: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 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: Cala Sol d'en Serra, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Llonga, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Sol d'en Serra, 0.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Sol d'en Serra cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala Llonga cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Blanca cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic Santa Eulària marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Platja s'Estanyol cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Caló de s'Alga cove · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Ibiza and Formentera by wind
More places – Ibiza
- Racó de sa Talaia cove
- Sa Foradada cove
- VÉNDA DE RUBIÓ 237 cove
- es Penyal cove
Questions
Is Ses Torretes sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ses Torretes sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic Santa Eulària, 1.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ses Torretes?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ses Torretes?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Ses Torretes?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.