Cala Tuent
anchorage · Sóller · Majorca
Cala Tuent is an anchorage on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Sóller.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as es Frare.
The bay opens towards the north-west (320°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north-west.
Swell can come in from west-north-west to north (284°–360°).
- 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 14.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 13.4 ha).
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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (17 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Es Forat Tower: 17 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:
- In north wind: Port de Sóller, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port de Sóller, 4.2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: els Tres Xaps, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Cala es Test, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Sóller, 4.2 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- els Tres Xaps cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Sa Costera anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Roja cove · 1.4 NM by sea
- Sa Calobra anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala es Test anchorage · 3.3 NM by sea
- Cala Ses Cambres anchorage · 3.9 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Sóller
- Port de Sóller anchorage
- Cala Deià anchorage
- Punta de Sa Foradada cove
- els Tres Xaps cove
Questions
Is Cala Tuent sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sóller, 4.2 NM by sea.
Is Cala Tuent sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Tuent?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14.4 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Tuent?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Cala Tuent?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.