Cala Binissafúller
anchorage · Maó · Minorca
Cala Binissafúller is an anchorage on the coast of Minorca.
The nearest town is Maó.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Binissafúller, Cala de Binissafúller and Platja de Binissafúller.
The bay opens towards the south-west (222°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) and north-west 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-west.
Swell can come in from south to west (184°–264°).
- 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, rock and gravel.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 6 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
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (19 buildings 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 south wind: Freus, 9.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala de Binibèquer, 1.8 NM by sea.
- In west wind: Caló Blanc, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Caló Blanc, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caló Blanc anchorage · 0.1 NM by sea
- Cala de ses Olles anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Caló d'en Fust anchorage · 0.8 NM by sea
- Cala de Biniparratx anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- Cala de Binidalí anchorage · 1.1 NM by sea
- sa Torrota cove · 1.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Maó
- Platja de Punta Prima anchorage
- Cala Alcaufar anchorage
- Marina Maó marina
- Marina de Menorca marina
Questions
Is Cala Binissafúller sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Cala Binissafúller sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at Cala Binissafúller?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Cala Binissafúller?
Seabed: posidonia, rock and gravel. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Can you spend the night at Cala Binissafúller?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.