2018-06-21 Cuitadella to Cala Pregonda, Menorca, Islas Baleares, Spain
Late morning after stocking up on a few provisions we prepare to depart CiutadellaThe Tangaroa had a great position in the port again close to restaurants, shops and all the sites of the lovely old townWe say goodbye to our neighbours as we leave our berth on the quayOn either side of the estuary that leads to the sea in the Port of Cuitadella, are neatly lined boats of all shapes and varietiesApproaching the Club Nautico Office which takes bookings for visitors wanting a berth. It is always advisable to book ahead in peak season or at fiesta time
The conditions are perfect for motoring up the coast todayOur last glimpse of one of our favourite towns in the MedOne of the beautiful homes on the estuary, which actually has a large swimming pool on the flat area by the waterJulian being very helpful putting the fenders away
Continuing west we pass a long row of quaint holiday houses along the road on the cliffs facing the waterOnce we pass the large hotel complex at Los Delfines we head northThe rugged coastline of north west Menorca comprises of barren low lying cliffs with many cavesAs we continue up the coast we see the signs of an ancient civilisation with pyramid shaped structures called the taulas and navetasAncient stone fences can be seen all over this barren area of western MenorcaWe reach the very rocky headland of Cabo Nati with its lighthouse on the north west point of MenorcaOnce around Cabo Nati we head east along the northern coast passing the similar barren and rugged coastline as the north westFurther along the coast we enter a larger cala with a couple of beachesWe join a number of other boats and anchor in the lovely bay called Cala de AlgayerensThe crystal clear turquoise water was enticing and it was not long before we had our first swim for the dayThe rocks of this coastline are a deep rich reddish brown colourIn contrast the two popular beaches of the cala are white and sandy beachesAfter spending a couple hours of relaxing and swimming we continue east along the north coastIn a very remote area on the coast, quite a lot of money has been spent on a large private home with it’s own private beach and mooringNot long afterwards we arrive at Cala Pregonda which is a fairly sheltered anchorage and has quite a conspicuous rock formation on one of the tiny islets on the northern edge of the calaCala Pregonda has two beaches however no township apart from a couple lovely private homesWe soon drop our anchor and decide this would be a good, safe and attractive anchorage overnightThere were a few boats in the bay however some were small day boats and probably would not remain overnightWhile the boys and I prepare to go for a swim, Prue looks very relaxed getting some valuable vitamin D and enjoying the scenery of the beautiful calaThere were quite a few people enjoying the beaches here in Cala Pregonda
On the hill behind the cala is the access to one of the beaches through a gate on the ancient stone fenceThe beach goers arrive and return by the road on the hill overlooking the stunning bay. People also climb to the top of the hill to watch the sunsettSteak, salad and vino tinto is on the menu this eveningWe have the only company of another Menorquin in the bay overnightVery peaceful and quiet in the secluded Cala PredongaAn unusual pastel pink sunset this evening
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