cala Moltó
anchorage · Cala Agulla · Majorca
cala Moltó 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 Moltó and Cala na Llòbriga.
The bay opens towards the north-east (52°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) wind.
No shelter in 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-north-east (32°–76°).
- 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 and posidonia.
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 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 4.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
cala Moltó lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (6 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Necròpolis de Son Jaumell / Ses Covasses: 4 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, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Cala Gat, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada, 2.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- cala Agulla anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- es riu de sa Fusta cove · 2.3 NM by sea
- Cala Gat anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- Cala Mesquida anchorage · 2.8 NM by sea
- Son Moll anchorage · 2.9 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Cala Agulla
- Cala Mesquida anchorage
- cala Agulla anchorage
- es riu de sa Fusta cove
Questions
Is cala Moltó sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Gat, 2.6 NM by sea.
Is cala Moltó sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at cala Moltó?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at cala Moltó?
Seabed: sand and posidonia. 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 Moltó?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.