El Dolç
anchorage · Badia de Pollença · Majorca
El Dolç is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as el Dolç and punta del Càrritx.
The bay opens towards the north (353°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west 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 north-east (24°–48°).
- 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 sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.2 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.
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 (5 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, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Marina de Bonaire, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Marina de Bonaire, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina de Bonaire, 0.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina de Bonaire, 0.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Marina de Bonaire marina · 0.5 NM by sea
- Ses Caletes anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Badia de Pollença cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Patja de Sant Pere anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Patja de Sant Joan anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- Platja des Morer Vermell cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Badia de Pollença
- Cala en Feliu anchorage
- Cala en Gossalba anchorage
- Illa de Formentor anchorage
- Ses Caletes anchorage
Questions
Is El Dolç sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina de Bonaire, 0.5 NM by sea.
Is El Dolç sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at El Dolç?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at El Dolç?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at El Dolç?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.