Illa Gran d'Addaia
anchorage · Illa Gran d'Addaia · Minorca
Illa Gran d'Addaia is an anchorage on the island of Illa Gran d'Addaia, in the Minorca cruising area.
Illa Gran d'Addaia is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the north (349°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and east wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana) and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north-north-west to north-north-east (332°–12°).
- 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 posidonia.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Good holding.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: large (about 78.5 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.3 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
No road nearby.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
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 d'Addaia, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port d'Addaia, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port d'Addaia, 0.6 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Port d'Addaia, 0.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Port d'Addaia marina · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Addaia cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- S'Estany cove · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala en Brut anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- S'Arenalet cove · 1.9 NM by sea
- na Cadireta cove · 2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Illa Gran d'Addaia
- Caló de ses Mandres anchorage
- En Saler d'en Patet anchorage
- S'Escala cove
- S'Olla cove
Questions
Is Illa Gran d'Addaia sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Port d'Addaia, 0.6 NM by sea.
Is Illa Gran d'Addaia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Illa Gran d'Addaia?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 6.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Illa Gran d'Addaia?
Seabed: sand and posidonia. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.
Can you spend the night at Illa Gran d'Addaia?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.