The Balearic Islands are generally thought of as four main inhabited islands: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. But there’s another little island that is sometimes described as the fifth – Cabrera. It is the largest island in a separate archipelago belonging to the Balearics. Lying just south of Mallorca, the Cabrera Archipelago consists of 19 […]
We lifted the anchor and left Port de Pollença just as the sun was rising over the hills, and reflecting on a perfectly calm sea. With hardly a breath of wind, we set off on our 35 nautical mile journey to Porto Cristo. A gentle breeze picked up by lunchtime allowing us to enjoy a […]
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 […]