cala Agulla
anchorage · Cala Agulla · Majorca
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cala Agulla is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Cala Agulla.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cala Agulla.
The bay opens towards the east-north-east (60°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-east.
Swell can come in from north-north-east to east (24°–100°).
- 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.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 12.8 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
cala Agulla lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Necròpolis de Son Jaumell / Ses Covasses: 6 min on foot
Local rules
- Anchoring prohibited throughout the marine reserve, except in the zones of annex 4 (Cala Moltó or Es Gulló, Cala Agulla, Son Moll), outside bathing areas and marked channels.
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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: Cala Gat, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Gat, 2.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: cala Moltó, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- cala Moltó anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Gat anchorage · 2.5 NM by sea
- es riu de sa Fusta cove · 2.6 NM by sea
- Son Moll anchorage · 2.8 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada marina · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cala Pedruscada cove · 3 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Cala Agulla
- Cala Mesquida anchorage
- cala Moltó anchorage
- es riu de sa Fusta cove
Questions
Is cala Agulla sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Gat, 2.5 NM by sea.
Is cala Agulla sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is cala Moltó, 0.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at cala Agulla?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at cala Agulla?
Seabed: 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 cala Agulla?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.