Es Clot
anchorage · Maó · Minorca
Es Clot is an anchorage on the coast of Minorca.
The nearest town is Maó.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Punta de na Nega James.
The bay opens towards the south-east (145°).
Mola Fortress, a 9-minute walk from the anchorage.
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Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in north-east and south-west wind.
No shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the south-east.
Swell can come in from east-south-east to south (104°–188°).
- 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 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.8 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
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (8 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Mola Fortress: 9 min on foot
- Torre de Felipet: 16 min by dinghy
Local rules
- Outside Cala Taulera, anchor in the roadstead. (To be checked)
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Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north-east wind: Cala Taulera, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Taulera, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Taulera, 2.6 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Freus, 2 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Rafalet, 1.8 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala de Sant Esteve anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala Rafalet anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Freus anchorage · 2 NM by sea
- Cala Taulera anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- s'Algar anchorage · 2.6 NM by sea
- Cala Alcaufar anchorage · 2.9 NM by sea
This place is on an odyssey
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Maó
- Cala d'es Grau anchorage
- Cala de Binibèquer anchorage
- Platja de Punta Prima anchorage
- Cala Alcaufar anchorage
Questions
Is Es Clot sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Es Clot sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Taulera, 2.6 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Es Clot?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 9.2 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Es Clot?
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 Es Clot?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.