Can Pico
cove · Banyalbufar · Majorca
Can Pico is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Banyalbufar.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-west (320°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
Partial shelter in east and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, 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 south-west to north-east (236°–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: sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.2 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Estellencs: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 33 min by public transport (131)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Punta de Sa Foradada, 6.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: els Esculls des Pas, 5.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Banyalbufar, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: es Cocó, 7.2 NM by sea.
- In west wind: es Cocó, 7.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Es Verger cove · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Banyalbufar anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
- Hort de Planícia anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Es Corral Fals anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Cala d’Estellencs anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- platja de Son Bunyola cove · 2.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Banyalbufar
- Cala Banyalbufar anchorage
- Es Corral Fals anchorage
- Es Verger cove
Questions
Is Can Pico sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Can Pico sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Can Pico?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Can Pico?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Can Pico?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.