es Caló
anchorage · Port de Pollença · Majorca
es Caló is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Port de Pollença.
It lies in Badia de Pollença.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Caló del Moro, Avenc de sa Nena and Avenc de sa Nene.
The bay opens towards the east-south-east (117°).
Cited by several guides.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), south, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east wind.
No shelter in east and south-east (sirocco) wind.
In the most open sector, up to 3.9 NM of open water towards the east.
Swell can come in from east to east-south-east (88°–108°).
- 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, sand and rock.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 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.
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-east wind: Port de Pollença, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port de Pollença, 1.7 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Platja des Morer Vermell, 2.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- cala del Pi de la Posada mooring field · 1.6 NM by sea
- Badia de Pollença cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Port de Pollença marina · 1.7 NM by sea
- Illa de Formentor anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- La Platjola anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
- Platja des Morer Vermell cove · 2.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Port de Pollença
- Port de Pollença marina
- Cala Bóquer anchorage
- La Platjola anchorage
Questions
Is es Caló sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is es Caló sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Platja des Morer Vermell, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at es Caló?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 15 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at es Caló?
Seabed: posidonia, sand and rock. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at es Caló?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.