S'Escala
cove · Minorca
S'Escala is a cove on the coast of Minorca.
Minorca is part of the Balearic Islands.
Also known as Platja de s'Escala.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (30°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south-east (sirocco), south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in north-west wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east and east wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from north to east-north-east (352°–72°).
- 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.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: small (about 1.3 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.2 NM from the anchoring spot.
Protected area and seagrass
Posidonia seagrass is present: drop the anchor on sand only.
Ashore and services
Sandy beach.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
Almost no buildings ashore (0 within 600 m).
A remarkable site can be reached from here.
Within reach:
- Favàritx Lighthouse: 16 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 wind: Caló de ses Mandres, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: Port d'Addaia, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Port d'Addaia, 2.7 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Caló de ses Mandres, 1.6 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Caló de ses Mandres anchorage · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala Presili cove · 1.7 NM by sea
- Cala Tortuga anchorage · 1.7 NM by sea
- S'Arenalet cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Mongofre anchorage · 1.8 NM by sea
- Cala en Brut anchorage · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Minorca by wind
More places – Minorca
- En Saler d'en Patet anchorage
- Illa Gran d'Addaia anchorage
- S'Olla cove
- S'Olla cove
Questions
Is S'Escala sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Caló de ses Mandres, 1.6 NM by sea.
Is S'Escala sheltered from the sirocco?
Yes. Shelter is rated good in south-east wind.
How deep is the water at S'Escala?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 7.6 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at S'Escala?
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 S'Escala?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.