2017-08-29 Puerto de Pollença, Mallorca Island to Cala de Son Saura, Menorca Island
Early morning in Bahia de PollençaAs conditions were perfect to cross over to Menorca we thought we would take the opportunity and leave by lunchtimePrior to our departure we fueled up at the marina in PollençaNearby was a boat yard with a couple of Menorquins the same style as the Tangaroa
We pass the fabulous privately owned castle La Fortenza, on our way out of the large Bahia de Pollença where we stayed overnightLooking back to Pollença and Punta de la AvanzadaSouth is Punta SabateA ferry crosses our bow as we leave the Mallorcan shoresCabo de Formentor, the north eastern tip of Mallorca which we came around the previous day
Last views of the lovely island of MallorcaOnce again we have wonderful calm conditions for crossing between the islandsAfter 4 hours of motoring we see the island of MenorcaWe approach the south west cape, Cabo DartuchQuaint white Menorcan houses overlook the waterThe 34 m lighthouse with the 3 black stripes stands out on Cabo DartuchHeading east along the southern coast of Menorca we pass Cala Bosh, a very popular beach resort destination for touristsSome lovely homes are nestled amounst the trees overlooking the sea with a few swimmers in the foregroundThe next bay is Cala de Son Aparets which also is very busy with a beach full of sunbathersThe cala is also popular for beach water sportsHorses can be seen by the beach in another very popular holiday spot nearbyLooking back to the south eastern point to Cabo DartuchThe western part of the southern coast is rather low lyingWe arrive at Cala de Son Saura which looked like a good anchorage in the pilot book, situated on the southern coastThere we quite a few yachts on anchor here which was a good sign
There was quite a long beach with numerous beach goers enjoying the late afternoon sun in Cala de Son SauraOnce we dropped the anchor we as usual went for a well earned swimThe water was a wonderful turquoise colour and still a warm 28 degrees
While swimming we spoke to a lovely couple from Berlin aboard the SolunaA Frenchman sailing solo arrives and alone manages to manually drop his anchor and moor. Overnight we found he was far too close to us when the wind direction changed!!!Sunset over Cala de Son SauraFish for dinner aboard for us tonight
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