Platja des Morer Vermell
cove · Alcúdia · Majorca
Platja des Morer Vermell is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Alcúdia.
It lies in Badia de Pollença.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north (1°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.7 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to north-east (32°–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: posidonia and rock.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (29 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cova de sa Cova: 11 min on foot
- l'Alcúdia: 41 restaurants, bars or cafés, 30 min on foot
- Church of St. Jaume: 32 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: Port de Pollença, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Pollença, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Pollença, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja del Corral d'en Bennàssar, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Patja de Sant Joan, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja del Corral d'en Bennàssar cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Patja de Sant Joan anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Patja de Sant Pere anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Port de Pollença marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Marina de Bonaire marina · 2 NM by sea
- La Platjola anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Alcúdia
- Patja de Sant Pere anchorage
- Platja del Corral d'en Bennàssar cove
Questions
Is Platja des Morer Vermell sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Pollença, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is Platja des Morer Vermell sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Platja des Morer Vermell?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja des Morer Vermell?
Seabed: posidonia and rock. 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 Platja des Morer Vermell?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.