2018-06-06 Cala Portals to Real Club Nautica, Palma, Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain
Mid morning we depart from Cala Portals and slowly make our way to Palma
Leaving Cala Portals we head northWe pass many large elegant homes on the cliffs overlooking Bahia de Palma
As we near Palma, there are many more high rise apartment blocks overlooking the waterThe small islets of Las Illetas by Portais Nous
A sleek yacht leaving portArriving at the port of PalmaOverlooking the harbour is the grand Cathedral of PalmaOnce through the entrance of the large port we head towards the marinasThe port of Palma is home for many superyachts
In the backgound on the hill overlooking Palma is Castillo de BellverThe berth we booked on this occasion was with the Real Club Nautico of PalmaOnce settled in our berth, as per normal we washed down the boat and got a load of washing done!!Once organised we left the boat to have a walk around townThis is a very large marina and we are situated on the right near the end of pontoon 15
The main office of the Real Club Nautico of PalmaIt is along walk to get to the marina entrance which fortunately is in the heart of Palma…….there however is a shuttle service which you can ring to collect you by using the boat radioThe magnificent Cathedral
On our last visit we were unable to see the interior of the church so on this occasion were we not going to miss out……quite stunning complete with the Gaudi influence
We visit the Cloisters which was less impressiveTime for a refreshing drinkA beer and a nice fruity mocktail with coconut and strawberries!!
Hard to get Ric past this shop…
Although in the heart of the town, still some traditions have not changed over the years near the harbourLater in the evening we decided to try the Naan Restaurant which specializes in street food from all over the worldWithout making a booking we were very lucky to get a cosey table for two in the front corner of the restaurant……they make good margaritas here!!Ceviche Naan with seabass, sweet potato, avocado, cancha corn and leche de tigrePeruvian salad with quinoa salad and char grilled calamariFabulous breadChow Fan Striped Bass grilled with stir fried quinoa, veggies, prawns and panka chilliGreat dessert with GrappaWe give Naan 9.5 out of 10 for friendly service and especially the fabulous food experience
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