Patja de Sant Pere
anchorage · Alcúdia · Majorca
Patja de Sant Pere is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Alcúdia.
It lies in Badia de Pollença.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Platja de sa font de Sant Pere.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (20°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
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-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east-north-east (28°–60°).
- 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.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (24 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: Marina de Bonaire, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina de Bonaire, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina de Bonaire, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Patja de Sant Joan, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Patja de Sant Joan anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Platja des Morer Vermell cove · 1 NM by sea
- Marina de Bonaire marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- El Dolç anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Platja del Corral d'en Bennàssar cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Port de Pollença marina · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Alcúdia
- Marina de Bonaire marina
- Patja de Sant Joan anchorage
- Platja del Corral d'en Bennàssar cove
- Platja des Morer Vermell cove
Questions
Is Patja de Sant Pere sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Bonaire, 1.2 NM by sea.
Is Patja de Sant Pere sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Patja de Sant Pere?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Patja de Sant Pere?
Seabed: sand. 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 Patja de Sant Pere?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.