Formentera - Docking

Formentera

Anchoring at Puerto la Savina, west of the harbour, is good for a short trip ashore but exposed for an overnight stay. Anchor in 3-4m, but care is needed as it shallows quickly closing in. Sand patches between the rocky areas are clearly visible through the clear water. For longer stays here it's better to use one of the marinas.

Around this island, there are various restrictions regarding the use of the buoys and where to anchor due to protection of the Posidonia meadows.

The designated mooring buoys are in place between 1 June and 30 September and are for boats of less than 25m. Book through the website (http://cbbasea.com/) - which is only live once the moorings have been laid. No rafting up is allowed. The maximum length of the boat allowed is indicated by the colour of the buoy.

In the restricted anchoring areas, the Posidonia beds are being protected and it is only permitted to anchor to sandbars.

S'Espalmador

Anchoring is forbidden in the sheltered bay of S'Espalmador. Moorings are provided for a fee and are listed on the CBBA Sea app and website. As noted above, mooring buoys are only bookable once they have been installed. Cruisers have reported being able to pick up an empty mooring on a first come, first served basis, and paying on arrival, especially outside of high season dates. Use VHF ch 77 for the person in charge of the moorings.

Boats on these moorings must be crewed at all times. Only one boat per mooring is allowed.

Last updated:  December 2022