Cala en Brut
anchorage · Ciutadella de Menorca · Minorca
Cala en Brut 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 Cova des Vell Mari.
The bay opens towards the south-south-west (206°).
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south.
Swell can come in from south to west-south-west (176°–252°).
- 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 gravel.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 22.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 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
Drop the anchor on sand: the posidonia seagrass is protected.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (148 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- hypogeum of Torre del Ram: 18 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 south-east wind: Club Nàutic Ciutadella, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Club Nàutic Ciutadella, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Club Nàutic Ciutadella, 0.9 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Club Nàutic Ciutadella, 0.9 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala en Blanes anchorage · 0.5 NM by sea
- Sa Galera anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- Club Nàutic Ciutadella marina · 0.9 NM by sea
- Port de Ciutadella (Ports IB) port · 0.9 NM by sea
- Sa Caleta anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Escopetar anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Ciutadella de Menorca
- Cala S'Escala anchorage
- Cala de ses Fontanelles anchorage
- Club Nàutic Ciutadella marina
- Codolar de Biniatram cove
Questions
Is Cala en Brut sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala en Brut sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Club Nàutic Ciutadella, 0.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Cala en Brut?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 22.5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala en Brut?
Seabed: posidonia and gravel. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Cala en Brut?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.