Cala en Bosc
anchorage · Ciutadella de Menorca · Minorca
Cala en Bosc is an anchorage on the coast of Minorca.
The nearest town is Ciutadella de Menorca.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cala en Bosch.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (192°).
Small marina in a lagoon dug out in SW Menorca, a practical base before Son Saura/Turqueta and for waiting for the crossing to Mallorca.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana) and north-east wind.
Partial shelter in east and north-west wind.
No shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from south-east to west (128°–260°).
- 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 and sand.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.8 ha).
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
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (45 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Cap d’Artrutx Lighthouse: 24 min by public transport (65)
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In east wind: Son Saura, 2.8 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala en Bastó, 3.4 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Sa Caleta, 4.4 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club Nàutic Ciutadella, 5.3 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Punta Titina, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Punta Titina, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Punta Titina anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Parejals anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
- Cala de Son Vell anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Pesquera des Comte anchorage · 2.3 NM by sea
- Son Saura anchorage · 2.8 NM by sea
- Cala en Bastó anchorage · 3.4 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Ciutadella de Menorca
- Cala Parejals anchorage
- Sa Caleta anchorage
- Cala Escopetar anchorage
- Cala de Son Vell anchorage
Questions
Is Cala en Bosc sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala en Bosc sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala en Bastó, 3.4 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala en Bosc?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala en Bosc?
Seabed: posidonia and sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Cala en Bosc?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.