platja de Son Bunyola
cove · George Sand · Majorca
platja de Son Bunyola is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is George Sand.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Punta Roja.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (344°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, 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 to north-east (280°–48°).
- 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 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (1 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-east wind: Punta de Sa Foradada, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Punta de Sa Foradada, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: es Cocó, 5.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: es Cocó, 5.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Es Corral Fals anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- platja de Can Sales cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Banyalbufar anchorage · 1.9 NM by sea
- Port de Valldemossa anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
- Can Pico cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- Es Verger cove · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – George Sand
- Port de Valldemossa anchorage
- platja de Can Sales cove
Questions
Is platja de Son Bunyola sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is platja de Son Bunyola sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at platja de Son Bunyola?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at platja de Son Bunyola?
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 de Son Bunyola?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.