Port de Ciutadella portIB

Ciutadella Is a charming famous harbour town that lies on the W side of the Minorca Island

This former capital attracts sailors with the mix of lovely beaches and peaceful anchorages (of cours in calm weather)

Approach

Lighthous- Far de Punta Nati on the NW side of the Island.

Lighthous- Far d’Artrutx on the S side of the Island.

Care is needed: Ferries using their dock to the south of the harbour crossing  the harbour entrance in both directions

Lighthouse on Punta Sa Farola on the N side of the narrow entrance.

Mooring

There are two marinas in the harbour:

Port de Ciutadella (IB) 40°00’03.0″N 3°50’00.0″E

40.000833, 3.833333

Port IB does not take reservations from boats over 12m

VHF Ch08

154 berths

Max draft 4m

Max length 12m

Summer hours: from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m

Book in advance.

Shelter is good.

Club Nautic Ciutadella 39°59’58.8″N 3°49’55.2″E

39.999667, 3.832000

VHF Ch09

180 berths

Max draft 6m

Max length 18m

+34971383918

Anchorage

S of the Harbour entrance 

Cala Des Degollador 39°59’38.0″N 3°49’39.9″E

anchorage close to the port. 

In calm weather- You can anchor in 5-7m on sand.

The bottom is sand with some rocks  

This anchorage can be choppy because the ferries dock close to it..

Care is needed:

In strong winds or swell this anchorage is poorly protected.

Entering the cove with the dinghy is strictly prohibited.

Facilities

There are mooring lines.

Showers & toilets under the reception

Water & electricity on the quay

Fuel on the Club Nautic quay

The wide plaza in front of the old town is a few minutes walk.

Numerous shops and restaurants around the harbour.

All facilities can be found.