Port d'Addaia
marina · Minorca
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Port d'Addaia is a marina on the coast of Minorca.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Cala Addaia and Marina de Cala en Brut.
Long, narrow inlet on the north coast, one of the safest shelters on the island.
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Shelter by wind direction
Sheltered from every direction.
- 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 posidonia.
Source: official seabed habitat map of the Balearic government.
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Good holding.
Approach
Approach through a channel or a harbour entrance: routes end about 1.5 NM off, then continue at reduced speed.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Torre d'Addaia: 17 min on foot
- Cala Molí Tower: 17 min on foot
Nearest services:
- Restaurant (La cantina) 70 m away
- Supermarket 500 m away
- Parking 120 m away
- Port Esportiu d'Addaia (Puerto de Addaya) · VHF channel 9
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Cala Addaia cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- S'Estany cove · 0.1 NM by sea
- Illa Gran d'Addaia anchorage · 0.6 NM by sea
- Cala en Brut anchorage · 1.3 NM by sea
- S'Arenalet cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Mongofre anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Minorca
- Platges de Fornells cove
- Platja de Binimel·là anchorage
- Racó des Llenyam cove
- Rinconada des Redoble cove
Questions
Is Port d'Addaia sheltered from the tramontana?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in north wind.
Is Port d'Addaia sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
What is the seabed at Port d'Addaia?
Seabed: sand and posidonia. 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 Port d'Addaia?
Yes, it is a port: check berth availability and book ahead in summer.