Cala Mata
anchorage · Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada · Majorca
Cala Mata is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
It lies in Alcúdia bay.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Sa Mata des Vicari and na Pastó.
The bay opens towards the north-west (325°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from west to north-north-east (260°–28°).
- 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 and posidonia.
Sand share corrected from satellite imagery.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Cala Mata lies in the protected area Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
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 (22 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 north-east wind: el Caló, 0.8 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club Nàutic de la Colònia de Sant Pere, 2.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala Roja, 4.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: cala Moltó, 9.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- na Clara anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Punta de ses Saupes cove · 0.5 NM by sea
- el Caló anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de s’Aigua Dolça cove · 1 NM by sea
- s'Estret anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic de la Colònia de Sant Pere marina · 2.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Reserva Marina de Levante de Mallorca-Cala Ratjada
- na Clara anchorage
- sa Aigua Dolça cove
- Cala de s’Aigua Dolça cove
- Punta de ses Saupes cove
Questions
Is Cala Mata sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind.
Is Cala Mata sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Mata?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Mata?
Seabed: sand and posidonia. Sand share corrected from satellite imagery. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Mata?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.