Platja de Binimel·là

anchorage · Minorca

Platja de Binimel·là is an anchorage on the coast of Minorca.

Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.

Also known as Pla Vermell.

The bay opens towards the north (355°).

Shelter by wind direction

Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south and south-west wind.

Partial shelter in east and west wind.

No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east 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-east to north-east (32°–36°).

Swell can come in from north-west to north-north-east (312°–28°).

sheltered
partly
exposed

Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.

Check the shelter of Platja de Binimel·là for your arrival

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.

Good holding.

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

Room to anchor: medium (about 7.5 ha).

Approach

Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 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

Beach within 300 m.

Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.

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: Fornells, 5.2 NM by sea.
In north-east wind: Cala Viola de Ponent, 2.2 NM by sea.
In east wind: Cala Moro, 1 NM by sea.
In west wind: Cala Pregonda, 0.3 NM by sea.
In north-west wind: Cala Pregonda, 0.3 NM by sea.

Nearby anchorages and ports

Macar de Calesmorts cove · 0.2 NM by sea
Cala Pregonda anchorage · 0.3 NM by sea
Cala Moro cove · 1 NM by sea
Cala Roja anchorage · 1.2 NM by sea
Cala Torta anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
Cala Barril anchorage · 2 NM by sea

Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind

More places – Minorca

Questions

Is Platja de Binimel·là sheltered from the tramontana?

No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Fornells, 5.2 NM by sea.

Is Platja de Binimel·là sheltered from the sirocco?

Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.

How deep is the water at Platja de Binimel·là?

Depth near the anchoring spot: about 3.3 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).

What is the seabed at Platja de Binimel·là?

Seabed: sand. Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government. Good holding.

Can you spend the night at Platja de Binimel·là?

It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.