Cala d’Estellencs
anchorage · Estellencs · Majorca
Cala d’Estellencs is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Estellencs.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cala Estellencs and Cala d'Estellencs.
The bay opens towards the north-west (316°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west-south-west to north-east (240°–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: sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Gravel beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (11 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
Within reach:
- Estellencs: 5 restaurants, bars or cafés, 37 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 wind: s'Algar, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: s'Algar, 8.4 NM by sea.
- In east wind: els Esculls des Pas, 3.2 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: s'Algar, 8.4 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Platja de Can Pruaga cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Hort de Planícia anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- platjola de sa Figuera cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Es Verger cove · 2.1 NM by sea
- Can Pico cove · 2.4 NM by sea
- Sa Torre Nova cove · 2.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Estellencs
- Hort de Planícia anchorage
- Platja de Can Pruaga cove
Questions
Is Cala d’Estellencs sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is s'Algar, 8.4 NM by sea.
Is Cala d’Estellencs sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala d’Estellencs?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala d’Estellencs?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala d’Estellencs?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.