s'Algar
anchorage · Maó · Minorca
s'Algar is an anchorage on the coast of Minorca.
The nearest town is Maó.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as S'Algar.
The bay opens towards the south-east (139°).
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 to south (92°–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: posidonia and gravel.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Seabed to avoid for the anchor.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0.5 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 (108 buildings within 600 m).
A village is a quarter of an hour away without a vehicle.
Within reach:
- Alcalfar: 2 restaurants, bars or cafés, 12 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-east wind: Caló de sa Cabra, 3.3 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Taulera, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Taulera, 4.9 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Freus, 4.3 NM by sea.
- In south-west wind: Cala Alcaufar, 0.3 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Alcaufar anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
- Cala Rafalet anchorage · 0.9 NM by sea
- ses Pesqueres cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Platja de Punta Prima anchorage · 1.4 NM by sea
- Cala Makikica cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala de Sant Esteve anchorage · 2.2 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Maó
- Pontons de l'Illa del Rei marina
- S'Algaret cove
- sa Rinconada cove
- ses Pesqueres cove
Questions
Is s'Algar sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is s'Algar sheltered from the sirocco?
No. It is exposed in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Taulera, 4.9 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at s'Algar?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at s'Algar?
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 s'Algar?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.