Sa Parfo
cove · Maó · Minorca
Sa Parfo is a cove on the coast of Minorca.
The nearest town is Maó.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
The bay opens towards the south-east (134°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, south-west, west and north-west wind.
Partial shelter in east, south-east (sirocco) and south wind.
Swell can come in from south-east to south-east (132°–140°).
- 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.
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 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 0 ha).
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 2 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (68 buildings within 600 m).
A good gateway to visit the island.
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Paleochristian Basilica of l'illa del Rei: 16 min by dinghy
- Es Castell: 52 restaurants, bars or cafés, 25 min by dinghy
Nearest services:
- Marina Menorca — rive nord (îles flottantes, Cala Llonga) · VHF channel 9
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 east wind: El Fonduco, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: El Fonduco, 0.1 NM by sea.
- In south wind: Cala Sant Antoni, 0.1 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Sant Antoni cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- El Fonduco cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Mô Llevant marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Club Marítimo de Mahón marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Marina Maó marina · 0.1 NM by sea
- Pontons de l'Illa del Rei marina · 0.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Maó
- Marina de Menorca marina
- Mô Llevant marina
- es Clot d'en Mora cove
- sa Torrota cove
Questions
Is Sa Parfo sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Sa Parfo sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is El Fonduco, 0.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Sa Parfo?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 8.8 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Sa Parfo?
Seabed: sand. 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 Sa Parfo?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.