Es Portitxolet
anchorage · Palma de Mallorca · Majorca
Es Portitxolet is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Palma de Mallorca.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Platja des Portitxolet.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (194°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east and west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south-east to west-south-west (136°–248°).
- 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: posidonia.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 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
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (69 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 east wind: Platja des Molinar, 0.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Real Club Náutico, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Real Club Náutico, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Real Club Náutico, 1.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Real Club Náutico, 1.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta des Gas cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Platja des Molinar cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Real Club Náutico marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina Naviera Balear marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- La Llotja marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Marina Port de Mallorca marina · 1.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Palma de Mallorca
- Punta des Gas cove
- Caló dels Macs cove
- Platja des Molinar cove
- Ses Illetes anchorage
Questions
Is Es Portitxolet sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Es Portitxolet sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Real Club Náutico, 1.3 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Es Portitxolet?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Es Portitxolet?
Seabed: posidonia. 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 Es Portitxolet?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.