Balma de sa Paret
cove · Maioris Dècima · Majorca
Balma de sa Paret is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Maioris Dècima.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cova de s'Estalagmita Invertida.
The bay opens towards the west-south-west (245°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to north-north-west (172°–340°).
- 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: rock and sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Poor holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 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 wind: Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de la Platja, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Es Calonet des Fornàs, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de la Platja, 3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de la Platja, 3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de la Platja, 3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de la Platja, 3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Polvorí cove · 0.2 NM by sea
- sa Tanca de sa Caseta cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- Pedreres de la Seu - Davallador de sa Cisterna anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Ses Olles cove · 1.3 NM by sea
- Caló de ses Lleonardes mooring field · 1.8 NM by sea
- Es Calonet des Fornàs cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Maioris Dècima
Questions
Is Balma de sa Paret sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic Sant Antoni de la Platja, 3 NM by sea.
Is Balma de sa Paret sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Es Calonet des Fornàs, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Balma de sa Paret?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Balma de sa Paret?
Seabed: rock and sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Poor holding.
Can you spend the night at Balma de sa Paret?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.