Platja d'Alcúdia
anchorage · Ca'n Picafort · Majorca
Platja d'Alcúdia 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.
The bay opens towards the south-east (142°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 8.6 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south-south-east (112°–160°).
- 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: seagrass.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6.1 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.5 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (151 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Port d'Alcúdia: 68 restaurants, bars or cafés, 18 min by dinghy
- Ancient Roman theater: 19 min on foot
- Pollentia: 27 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 east wind: Alcudiamar, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Alcudiamar, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Alcudiamar, 1.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Muro cove · 1 NM by sea
- S'Oberta cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Alcudiamar marina · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Poncet cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Alcanada anchorage · 1.9 NM by sea
- Platja Petita anchorage · 3.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Ca'n Picafort
- Arenal d'en Casat anchorage
- Platja Petita anchorage
- Platja de Muro cove
- S'Estanyol cove
Questions
Is Platja d'Alcúdia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja d'Alcúdia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alcudiamar, 1.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja d'Alcúdia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja d'Alcúdia?
Seabed: seagrass. 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 Platja d'Alcúdia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.