Cala Morell
anchorage · Ciutadella de Menorca · Minorca
Cala Morell is an anchorage on the coast of Minorca.
The nearest town is Ciutadella de Menorca.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north-north-west (334°).
Cited by several guides.
A renowned beach.
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north-east, east, south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-west (332°–340°).
- 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 and rock.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.2 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.4 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Ashore and services
Pebble beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Built-up shore (86 buildings within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Necròpolis de Son Morell Nou: 15 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: Cala en Brut, 7.5 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Cala en Brut, 7.5 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cul de sa Ferrada anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Codolar de Biniatram cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala S'Escala anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala d'Algaiarens anchorage · 1.9 NM by sea
- Puig Tremolor cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- Cala de ses Fontanelles anchorage · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Ciutadella de Menorca
- Cala d'Algaiarens anchorage
- Son Saura anchorage
Questions
Is Cala Morell sheltered from the tramontana?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala en Brut, 7.5 NM by sea.
Is Cala Morell sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Morell?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Morell?
Seabed: sand and rock. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Can you spend the night at Cala Morell?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.