Ses Caletes
anchorage · Badia de Pollença · Majorca
Ses Caletes is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Caleta des Cap Pinar and Ses Pasteres.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (303°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 4.7 NM of open water towards the west.
Swell can come in from west to west-north-west (272°–284°).
- 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 0.1 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.
Uncertain anchoring: mostly posidonia seabed, no sand patch found.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (2 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 south-west wind: El Dolç, 1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Marina de Bonaire, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Marina de Bonaire, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- El Dolç anchorage · 1 NM by sea
- Marina de Bonaire marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Badia de Pollença cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Patja de Sant Pere anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Cala en Feliu anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- Patja de Sant Joan anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Badia de Pollença
- El Dolç anchorage
- Illa de Formentor anchorage
Questions
Is Ses Caletes 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 Ses Caletes sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Ses Caletes?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 13 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ses Caletes?
Seabed: posidonia. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Ses Caletes?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.