Platja de Na Patana
cove · Ca'n Picafort · Majorca
Platja de Na Patana is a cove 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 Na Patana and Platja de na Patana.
The bay opens towards the north-east (38°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) 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 to east-south-east (4°–104°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (332°–340°).
- 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.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Platja de Na Patana lies in the protected area Parc Natural de Son Real: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt: 33 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, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Alcudiamar, 3.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Son Bauló cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Port Esportiu de Ca'n Picafort marina · 1 NM by sea
- Arenal d'en Casat anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Platja Petita anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Son Real anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
- Son Serra de Marina anchorage · 3.3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Ca'n Picafort
- Son Real anchorage
- Cala Poncet cove
Questions
Is Platja de Na Patana sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Alcudiamar, 3.5 NM by sea.
Is Platja de Na Patana 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 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja de Na Patana?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja de Na Patana?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. 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 de Na Patana?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.