es Mol·lar
cove · Sóller · Majorca
es Mol·lar is a cove on the coast of Majorca.
The nearest town is Sóller.
Majorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-west (316°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, 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-south-west to north-north-east (248°–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.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14 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
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (64 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Port de Sóller: 36 restaurants, bars or cafés, 16 min by dinghy
- Torre Picada: 24 min on foot
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, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: platja d'en Repic, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: platja d'en Repic, 0.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Port de Sóller, 1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port de Sóller, 1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- platja d'en Repic anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Port de Sóller anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Port de Sóller marina · 1 NM by sea
- Cala Ses Cambres anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- penyal del Colomer cove · 2.5 NM by sea
- s'Ancolla cove · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Majorca by wind
More places – Sóller
- Cala Ses Cambres anchorage
- Sa Costera anchorage
- penyal del Colomer cove
Questions
Is es Mol·lar sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port de Sóller, 1 NM by sea.
Is es Mol·lar sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at es Mol·lar?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 14 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at es Mol·lar?
Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at es Mol·lar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.