Son Moll

anchorage · Cala Rajada · Majorca

Son Moll is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.

The nearest town is Cala Rajada.

Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.

The bay opens towards the south-east (126°).

A renowned beach.

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 (68°–188°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Son Moll for your arrival

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 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.

Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.

Protected area and seagrass

Son Moll 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

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

A few houses ashore (38 buildings within 600 m).

A good gateway to visit the island.

A remarkable site can be reached from here.

Within reach:

Capdepera: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by public transport (325)
Capdepera Castle: 61 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-east wind: Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada, 0.1 NM by sea.
In east wind: Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada, 0.1 NM by sea.
In south-east wind: cala Moltó, 2.9 NM by sea.
In south wind: Es Carregador, 0.7 NM by sea.
In south-west wind: Es Carregador, 0.7 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Club Nàutic de Cala Rajada marina · 0.1 NM by sea
Cala Pedruscada cove · 0.3 NM by sea
Cala Gat anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
Caló des Beato cove · 0.7 NM by sea
Es Carregador anchorage · 0.7 NM by sea
Cala de sa Font anchorage · 1.5 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind

More places – Cala Rajada

Questions

Is Son Moll sheltered from the tramontana?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.

Is Son Moll sheltered from the sirocco?

No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is cala Moltó, 2.9 NM by sea.

How deep is the water at Son Moll?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 10 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Son Moll?

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 Son Moll?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.