Arenal d'en Casat
anchorage · Ca'n Picafort · Majorca
Arenal d'en Casat is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Ca'n Picafort.
It lies in Alcúdia bay.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Arenal d’en Casat and Platja de s'Arenal.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (33°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east 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-west to east (316°–92°).
- 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: rock.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Poor holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 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
Arenal d'en Casat lies in the protected area Parc Natural de Son Real: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Son Real necropolis: 22 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: Alcudiamar, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Platja de Na Patana, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Alcudiamar, 4.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Na Patana cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Platja de Son Bauló cove · 1.2 NM by sea
- Son Real anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort marina · 1.6 NM by sea
- Platja Petita anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Son Serra de Marina anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Ca'n Picafort
- Alcudiamar marina
- Platja Petita anchorage
- Platja d'Alcúdia anchorage
Questions
Is Arenal d'en Casat sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alcudiamar, 4.2 NM by sea.
Is Arenal d'en Casat sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Arenal d'en Casat?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.1 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Arenal d'en Casat?
Seabed: 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 Arenal d'en Casat?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.