Platja des Estanys
anchorage · Colònia de Sant Jordi · Majorca
.jpg){kind=link}
Platja des Estanys is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Platja d'es Coto.
The bay opens towards the west-north-west (297°).
One of the busiest anchorages of the area, in clear water.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west and west wind.
No shelter in north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west to west (272°–280°).
Swell can come in from west-north-west to west-north-west (284°–296°).
- 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 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 22.7 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
Platja des Estanys lies in the protected area Parc natural d'es Trenc i el Salobrar de Campos: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (18 buildings 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 west wind: Es Mollet, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Es Boscarró, 2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Es Pregons anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Es Cremat cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- Ses Coves de sa Barrala cove · 0.8 NM by sea
- Es Trenc anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Pleta de ses Barrales cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Des Porrerencs cove · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Colònia de Sant Jordi
- Ses Coves de sa Barrala cove
- Es Pregons anchorage
Questions
Is Platja des Estanys sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja des Estanys sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Platja des Estanys?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.9 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja des Estanys?
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 Platja des Estanys?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.