Almangra
cove · Majorca
Almangra is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as punta de ses Antenes.
The bay opens towards the north (354°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to east-north-east (276°–76°).
- 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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13 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
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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: Cala en Gossalba, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala en Gossalba, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Es Colomer, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Les Fonts Salades, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: cala Figuera, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: cala Figuera, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- les Antenes anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Les Fonts Salades anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- cala Figuera anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Racó del Xot anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- moll del Patronet cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Es Colomer anchorage · 2.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Majorca
- platja de sa Marjal cove
- Cala Mitjana cove
- Cala Beltran anchorage
- Cala Brafi anchorage
Questions
Is Almangra sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala en Gossalba, 4.8 NM by sea.
Is Almangra sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Almangra?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Almangra?
Seabed: posidonia. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Almangra?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.