Cala Codolar
anchorage · Majorca
Cala Codolar is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cova de ses Freixures and Tormàs Major.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (348°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-west to north-east (304°–36°).
- 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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Room to anchor: large (about 8.6 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
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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: Port de Sóller, 7.9 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Sóller, 7.9 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Sa Calobra, 2.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala es Test, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Sóller, 7.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala es Test anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Sa Calobra anchorage · 2.4 NM by sea
- els Tres Xaps cove · 4.1 NM by sea
- Cala Tuent anchorage · 4.1 NM by sea
- Cala Roja cove · 5.1 NM by sea
- Sa Costera anchorage · 5.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Majorca
- Cala Beltran anchorage
- Cala Brafi anchorage
- Cala en Tugores anchorage
- Cala es Test anchorage
Questions
Is Cala Codolar sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sóller, 7.9 NM by sea.
Is Cala Codolar sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Cala Codolar?
Seabed: posidonia. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Cala Codolar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.