Ses Illetes
anchorage · Palma de Mallorca · Majorca
Ses Illetes 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 d'Illetes and ses Illetes.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (109°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east, south and south-west wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 7 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east to south-east (88°–140°).
Swell can come in from south to south (184°–188°).
- 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 and sand.
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 7.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 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
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (28 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Illetes: 6 restaurants, bars or cafés, 14 min by dinghy
- Cas Català-Ses Illetes: 10 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Nova marina · 0.4 NM by sea
- Caló dels Macs cove · 0.7 NM by sea
- Club de Mar marina · 0.8 NM by sea
- Platja de Cala Major cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Xinxell cove · 1.5 NM by sea
- Sa Torre anchorage · 1.5 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Palma de Mallorca
- Es Portitxolet anchorage
- Platja des Molinar cove
Questions
Is Ses Illetes sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Ses Illetes sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Nova, 0.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Ses Illetes?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Ses Illetes?
Seabed: posidonia and 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 Ses Illetes?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.