Cala Roja
cove · Sóller · Majorca
Cala Roja is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Sóller.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Punta de Cala Roja.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (335°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in east and 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-east (264°–48°).
- 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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
No road nearby.
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 wind: Port de Sóller, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Sóller, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Tuent, 1.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Sa Costera, 0.4 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Sóller, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Sóller, 2.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Sa Costera anchorage · 0.4 NM by sea
- Cala Tuent anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- els Tres Xaps cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Ses Cambres anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- Sa Calobra anchorage · 2.8 NM by sea
- Port de Sóller marina · 2.8 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Sóller
- platja d'en Repic anchorage
- s'Ancolla cove
- Cala Ses Cambres anchorage
- Sa Costera anchorage
Questions
Is Cala Roja sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sóller, 2.8 NM by sea.
Is Cala Roja sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Roja?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 12.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Roja?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala Roja?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.