Alcudia Bay is a sailing paradise: calm waters, safe anchorages and paradisiacal coves accessible only by sea. If you have a boat or are thinking of having one, this guide discovers the best nautical routes and anchorages that local residents frequent.
Route 1: Complete Alcudia Bay tour (25 nautical miles)
Recommended itinerary (departure Port d'Alcudia)
- Departure: 9:00h from Port d'Alcudia
- 1st stop: Playa de Muro (5 miles, 45 min) - Anchorage for breakfast
- 2nd stop: Cala Sant Joan (2 miles) - Snorkeling, crystal-clear waters
- 3rd stop: Es Coll Baix (4 miles) - Virgin cove, swim and lunch onboard
- 4th stop: Cala Figuera (3 miles) - Quiet afternoon
- Return: 18:00h to port (11 miles)
- Total duration: 9 hours (navigation + anchorages)
Ideal conditions
- Wind: <10 knots (calm days)
- Wave: <0.5 meters
- Best season: May-June and September (less nautical traffic)
Route 2: Formentor escapade (35 nautical miles)
Itinerary
- Departure: Port d'Alcudia 8:00h
- Navigation: Skirting north coast to Cap de Formentor
- Main anchorages: Cala Murta, Cala Figuera, Cala Boquer
- Return via Pollença: Lunch stop at Port de Pollença
- Duration: Full day (10-12h)
Required level
- Experience: Medium-high (currents at Cap Formentor)
- Vessel: Minimum 7-8 meters
- Caution: Exposed area, check weather carefully
Essential anchorages (insider guide)
Es Coll Baix (paradise accessible only by sea)
- Coordinates: 39°51'45"N 3°08'52"E
- Anchorage depth: 3-6 meters, sand bottom
- Holding: Excellent, protected from north winds
- Visitor moorings: No (anchor with own)
- Limitation: Maximum 20-30 vessels (limited anchorage)
- Tip: Arrive before 11:00h, then fills up
Cala Figuera de Formentor
- Depth: 4-8 meters
- Protection: Excellent against north and west
- Features: Restaurant accessible from anchorage (rowing/tender)
- Popularity: High in season, choose mooring early
Platja de Muro (family beach anchorage)
- Depth: 2-4 meters very close to beach
- Bottom: Sand, excellent holding
- Ideal for: Families, paddle surfing, tender to beach
- Beach services: Beach clubs, chiringuitos (Nassau, Ponderosa)
Overnight anchorages (more advanced)
Port de Pollença
- Visitor moorings: Yes, book Club Náutic (+34 971 864 635)
- Cost: €50-120/night depending on length
- Services: Water, electricity, wifi, gas station, showers
- Advantage: Town on foot, restaurants, supermarkets
Nautical safety
Areas to avoid
- Cap de Formentor with wind: Dangerous currents
- Alcanada rocks area: Shallows, only with nautical chart
- Es Coll Baix with north swell: Dangerous, reflected waves
Apps and resources
- Windy.com: Wind and wave forecast (most reliable)
- Navionics: Digital nautical charts
- MarineTraffic: Real-time nautical traffic
- VHF Channel 16: Emergencies, Channel 9 marina
Regulations
- Beach distance: Minimum 200 meters anchorage for motor vessels
- Bay speed: Max. 5 knots in swimmer zone
- Discharges: Prohibited (black water tank mandatory)
- Marine reserves: Anchorage prohibited in marked zones
Boat rental
- Without license: Inflatables up to 15 HP (€150-250/day)
- With navigation license: Boats 5-7 meters (€300-500/day)
- With PER title: Sailboats 10-12 meters (€600-1,200/day)
- With skipper: +€150-300 extra/day
Conclusion: your private bay
Living in Alcudia with a boat (or access to one) opens a completely different Mallorca: coves inaccessible by land, quiet anchorages, freedom of movement. Alcudia Bay is perfect for relaxed sailing, even for beginners on calm days.
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