Platja de Cala Major
cove · Palma de Mallorca · Majorca
Platja de Cala Major is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Palma de Mallorca.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the south (170°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east 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 south-south-west (128°–212°).
- 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.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (90 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Fundació Miró Mallorca: 15 min on foot
- Costa d'en Blanes: 27 min by public transport (108)
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: Club de Mar, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Club de Mar, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club de Mar, 1.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club de Mar, 1.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caló dels Macs cove · 0.4 NM by sea
- Ses Illetes anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Club de Mar marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala Nova marina · 1.2 NM by sea
- Marina Port de Mallorca marina · 2 NM by sea
- Real Club Náutico marina · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Palma de Mallorca
- Club de Mar marina
- Cala Xinxell cove
- Real Club Náutico marina
Questions
Is Platja de Cala Major sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Platja de Cala Major sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club de Mar, 1.2 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Platja de Cala Major?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 4.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Platja de Cala Major?
Seabed: sand. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Platja de Cala Major?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.