2018-06-29 Cala Horts to Cala Conta, Ibiza, Islas Baleares, Spain
After anchoring in Cala Horts last year, we again found it to be a good anchorage on the south west coast of IbizaIt is a popular bay during peak season however there were very few boats on anchor here overnight
There are a couple of restaurants in the bay and a few other buildings plus a row of conspicuous wooden boat sheds along the rocky shoreAfter taking the opportunity to have a couple of swims in the morning we depart and continue north up the west coast of Ibiza
Leaving the bay we had to watch out for a flotilla of Kyaks heading in the same directionA cluster of white houses that resemble mosques are perfectly positioned high on the cliffs overlooking the seaThe next small bay north is the small bay of Cala CarboLooking back to the two islands, Islas Vedra and Vedranell off the south west coastContinuing north we pass one of our favourite bays, Cala TaridaNext we pass the row of white house by Cala LlantiaAs we continue ahead a group of islands come into viewWe approach Isla Bosch separated from the coast by shallow watersOff Isla Bosch on the mid western coast we arrive at the busy and very popular Cala ContaWe decide to anchor in the beautiful bay with the amazing turquoise waterFor the forth time over the last week we have seen the super yacht Ace and it’s companion Garcon moored nearbyCala Conte over summer is one of the most popular destinations for visitors and locals alikeOn shore nearby, a rustic casual bar is set up by some old wooden boat sheds
A sandbar laden with colourful beach umbrellas and bronzed bodies is obviously the place to be!!Between Isla Bosch and the coast is a narrow strip of very shallow waters and the larger vessels appear to anchor in the bigger and deeper bay to the northBy the congested sandbar, which looks like sitting room only, is one of the restaurants that are in the areaThe restaurant appears to be a very popular with people queuing up for tablesJust near our mooring to the south is a well guarded mansion which is believed to be owned by a very wealthy RussianDeliveries of guests to the luxury residence arrive by boatGoods collected from the residence we delivered to Ace, perhaps there is a connection?
With the temperatures high we spent a lot of time swimming in the warm clear water
In the distance we can see the impressive Torre de Rovira built in 1763 to protect Ibiza’s west coastMoored for a while near us was a group of English guys out for a boozy evening aboard a couple of hired boatsSimple salad on the menu tonightAnother great sunset
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