Port d’Addaia
A marina
The port of Addaia is hidden in one of the inlets of the north coast of Menorca. It is quite narrow at its entrance, protected from winds (except for those that may come from the S-SE) and is surrounded by islets in which small coves are hidden where silence reigns.
The port of Addaia is the third largest on the island and is located between the park of S’Albufera des Grau and the Natural Reserve of the Biosphere of the North of Menorca.
A little further on, surrounded by the nature of the place, emerges the village of Addaia with a multitude of services available and a charming summer colony.
Name: Port d’Addaia (or Port of Adaya)
Location: North Zone II (40°01’05.1 “N 4°12’19.8 “E)
Distance from Mahón: 15’4 MN ; 19 km
Time from Mahón: 62 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots) ; 21 min by car
Type of beach: Rock
Anchoring with boat: Rubble, mud and sand. Dark water. The entrance is bordered by several islets, not recommended to pass between them because of the high danger of the shallows. Very protected from all winds.
Posidonia: No
Dangerous access by boat: High. Narrow channel, numerous islets and reefs.
Access to land by boat: Possibility of mooring at the dock. Marked entrance channel until passing the moorings, then it opens to several coves. Maximum caution and attention to signage.
Nearest gas station for boats: 6’2 MN, Port of Fornells
SERVICES
FONDEADERO
RESTAURANT
HOTEL
SNORKEL
PADDLE SURF RENTAL
Discover the secret corners and beaches of Menorca!
RENT SCUBAJET
Explore the seabed with the Scubajet thruster. Expand your possibilities of use by motorizing your paddle surf.
Port d’Addaia,
how to get there?
To reach the port of Addaia by road, we must take the Me-7 towards NW (if we come from Mahón). As soon as possible, we will turn off on Me-9 heading NE and turn right onto Me-11.
We will continue along this road until we reach Port d’Addaia Avenue.
Services near Port d’Addaia
There are many services to be found in the port of Addaia, from accommodation and restaurants to equipment rental for water sports such as diving.
If we are looking for a place to stay, we will find nearby hotels and also apartments and villas available for rent.
And, if we do not want to say goodbye to Addaia without tasting its gastronomy, there are numerous restaurants with a wide offer to choose from. Although, undoubtedly, it is a good opportunity to try some place where the local product is worked and allows us to know the most typical flavors of the island of Menorca, including fish, sausages, cheeses and wines of great quality.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| HOTEL. AzuLine Hotel-Apartment Marina Parc | 971 35 82 00 | www.azulinehotels.com |
| RESTAURANT. La Cantina Restaurant (traditional cuisine) | 971 35 85 33 | |
| WATER SPORTS. Blue Dive Menorca | 618 53 73 79 | www.bluedivemenorca.com |
BLUE DIVE MENORCA
It is a specialized diving school very committed to the protection of the seabed, taking extreme care to protect them in the practice of its activities.
With them you can do everything from snorkeling and scuba diving, to dives, excursions and diving baptisms, a whole experience!
What does Port d’Addaia offer us?
There are many options offered by this port and the town that bears its name. We can make excursions to learn more about the natural cove in which the port has settled or routes to know its surroundings and other nearby beaches.
In the surroundings of the port you can go horseback riding or snorkeling in the seabed.
If we like nature and, especially ornithology, the Addaia salt pans are the perfect place for us because, framed within the limits of the Natural Park of s’Albufera des Grau, there are many species of birds of prey and waterfowl that have found their home. If we are encouraged to visit them, we must be respectful and try not to disturb or frighten them with our presence.
The route to reach the salt flats is part of the stage of the Camí de Cavalls that goes from the cape of Faváritx to Arenal d’en Castell. So if, after the visit, we feel like doing some more hiking, we already know which path we can follow.
Also, back at the port, we can take a kayak to explore the Addaia Islands. These islets have remained unchanged for centuries and we can find hidden among them small coves that are authentic jewels.
How to get to Port d’Addaia by boat?
To get to Port d’Addaia by boat, we will have to leave the port of Mahón in a SE direction, leaving the dock to starboard. We will continue through the port until we reach the open sea (up to Punta de Sant Carles).
At this point, we will leave the San Carlos lighthouse to starboard, and continue to port along the coast (heading NE).
We will pass La Mola and Punta de S’Espero, to advance in a NW direction (always sailing with the coast to port).
We will pass Cap Negre, Punta de Sa Galera and, finally, Punta de sa Cudia. On the port side we will see an inlet that leads to Es Grau and in front we will have Illa d’en Colom. We will have to overcome it leaving it on the port side and continue in a NW direction until we pass the Cap de Mossen Vives and the Escull den Tortuga. From the bow we will see the Cap de Favàritx and its unmistakable lighthouse.
Skirting the Favàritx point, we will sail in a NW direction until we see the Addaia islands. We will go around them to the north and descend towards the south along a pronounced sea chute (located between Punta de Sa Torre and Punta Roja) that will take us to Cala Addaia.
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