Cala Mendia
anchorage · Majorca
Cala Mendia is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Cala Anguila-Cala Mendia.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cala Anguila-Cala Mendia and Cala Anguila.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (122°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to south (64°–184°).
- 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 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.9 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (115 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Cala Anguila-Cala Mendia: 9 restaurants, bars or cafés, 11 min on foot
- s'Estany d'en Mas: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 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-east wind: Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo, 1.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de s’Estany d’en Mas anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo marina · 1.1 NM by sea
- Porto Cristo anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Falcó anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Varques anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- Tancat de sa Torre cove · 1.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Majorca
- es Bolcadors cove
- Cala Marçal anchorage
- Cala Millor anchorage
- Cala Mitjana mooring field
Questions
Is Cala Mendia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Mendia sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic de Porto Cristo, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala Mendia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Mendia?
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 Mendia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.