2017-09-21 Cala de Portinatx to Abiza Town, Abiza Island
A wonderful sight in the distanceThis morning we say goodbye to our friends Aage and JytteDeparting the bay by motor this morning our Danish friends intend sailing across to MallorcaWe look back to the popular holiday town of Portinatx where we anchored overnight, which is situated on the north coast of IbizaWe continue east towards the black and white striped lighthouse, Far des MoscarterPassing our friends we continue south east down the coast towards the main town of IbizaContinuing down the east coast of Ibiza we see Faro de punta Grossa perched high on a rugged outcropThe ancient Torre de Campanitx is situated on the most eastern point of IbizaSpectacular massive rugged rock formations seem to rise from the seaFinally we approach the busy tourist town of IbizaThe Dalt Vila with its fortified 12th Century Castle, Cathedral and old town stand prominently over the portPunta de Fora stands at the starboard entrance to the portPrior to arriving we secured a marina berth at Marina BotafochWe were given a berth alongside a pier which was quite private and also convenient to get the bikes off and on the TangaroaVery few available berths despite the fact it is late in the tourist seasonWe also have a great view of the Dalt Vila from the boatHeading off on our bikes we decide to explore the town for a few hours before dinnerThe marina bar and cafe look inviting…..perhaps laterAt the marina entrance the two apartment blocks make a statement with their curved coloured terracesWe pass a a great facility by the marina with multi tiered storage for small motor boatsWith the local marina in the foreground the Dalt Vila stands high on the hill behind port
The ferry terminal for the day tripper boatsA few large super yachts are in port todayThe popular promenade along the main pier of IbizaRows of smart bars and restaurants line the portShisha water pipe smoking is popular here too!!!The statue called Estatua Vara de Rey stands in what one would call the centro of the port areaPasseig de Vara de Rey (with its eucalyptus trees) is the major walking street in the heart of Ibiza TownNice dress…No shortage of cafes, bars and restaurants in Abiza
After securing the bikes, to get some exercise we decide to head to the top of the Dalt VilaThe massive fortified walls of the castle were built later than the castle, in the Renaissance period (14 to 17 Century)The walls of the castle are still in amazing condition considering their ageThe narrow streets of the old town fortunately are not busy at this time of the day
We wind our way up the ancient cobbled streetsFinally we near the top of the hill by the massive cathedralThe views over the town and the port are spectacular from up hereWhat a magnificent sight over the port from the Dalt Vila
The Cathedral of IbizaThe Tangaroa can clearly be seen along the pier in the harbour
Time to head back down towards the port
In the late afternoon sun the white washed walls and cobbled stone paths looked amazingA popular cafe/bar set up on ancient steps
No shortage of retail therapy in Ibiza
Collecting our bikes we ride back to the marina
A large cruise ship in port todayIt has been a long day for us so we decide on having a healthy salad for dinner aboard tonightLovely night views of the well lit up Dalt Vila and Ibiza town
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