It was time to set our course west and leave Menorca behind as we headed back to Mallorca, a passage of around 36 nautical miles. With 10 knots of wind from the north, we hoisted the sails, looking forward to another day of sailing. Once we rounded the southern tip of Menorca, passing the lighthouse […]
After our stay in Mahón marina, it was time to move on. We motored out through the enormous natural harbour, passing the waterfront buildings, marinas and fortifications before eventually reaching the open sea. Just outside the harbour was a beautiful little bay called Es Clot. Surrounded by towering cliffs, with calm, crystal clear water, it […]
After spending time exploring Mahón, we decided to visit the other side of Menorca and took the bus across the island to Ciutadella, the former capital. Today, Mahón is the capital of Menorca, but that hasn’t always been the case. For centuries, Ciutadella was the political and administrative centre of the island, it was also […]
We had gone into the marina to shelter from the storms that had been forecast, which turned out to be a good decision. The marina was set deep into the harbour and well protected, while outside the storms were developing with winds reaching 50 knots. Safely tucked away inside, we could see lightning flashing in […]
We finally arrived in Mahón, but we were a little early to go into the marina, so rather than hanging around waiting, we decided to take ZigZag on a harbour tour before heading back towards the marina. The entrance to the harbour is impressive, opening into a huge expanse of sheltered water. Mahón has one […]
Port de Pollença has quite different scenery from Santa Ponça, lower rise apartments and traditional houses surround the bay, partly hidden amongst the pine trees, with the Tramuntana mountains towering behind. The area was once a much quieter fishing and agricultural village, before tourism gradually transformed it into the popular resort it is today. The […]