This morning before we departed the bay, we assisted a yacht which had unfortunately anchored the previous day in water that was far too shallow. As the Tangaroa weighs around 24 ton it was not a problem for us to pull the yacht freeCala Taulera is a great anchorage near the entrance to Puerto Mahon. Many sailors anchor here and go into the town by dinghy which takes approximately 20 to 30 minutesOnce the good deed was done, we continued out of the bay to resume our journey up the east coast of MenorcaAgain we pass the ancient ruins on both sides of the channel near the entrance
Turning left we approach Punta S’EsperoOnce around the point we continue up the east coast of MenorcaNearby by La Mola, we can see the masts of yachts in Cala Taulera where we had anchored overnightWe approach Cala Mesquida which is a delightful small fishing village on the east coastCala Mesquida is a very quaint village and has a tiny harbourThe village also has a small beach however there is very little space for anchorageMost of the bay is buoyed off for swimmers by the beach and mooring buoys for small local craft. The beach is used more by the locals and visitors that arrive by car or bus from MahonWe continue further up the coast and approach an anchorage near Isla ColomIt is time for a well earned swim amoungst a few kyakers and pedaling water cars!!In the not too far distance is the town of Es GraoThe main source of income for Es Grao is tourism however fishing is still done from this tiny villageIn front of the town of Es Grao there are many buoys reserved for the locals and fishermen such as this oneFishing is still a major source of income for some of the small villages in MenorcaAs there is a very shallow sandy shoal between Isla Colom and the mainland, we head around the island to anchor behind itThe town is still close enough to travel to by dinghy to pick up supplies from hereWe anchor off Punta d’es Tamarells and nearby is a conspicuous ancient lookoutThere is a small beach on Isla Colom and the only access is by small boat or by kayakWe had several swims today leaving the Tangaroa and swimming from boat to boat for safety to get to the shoreline by Ses Planes of Isla ColomGreat underwater sea life around Isla Colom
The island has amazing rock formations covered in low lying green growthSwimming towards the little beach called S’Arenal d’es Moro on Isla ColomLocals and kayakers seem to have set themselves up well for the day on the beachAfter a long time in the water we swim back to the TangaroaA time to relax and read and enjoy a little vitamin B in the late afternoonAs the evening approaches the clouds look amazing in the western skyA hearty steak and a healthy salad for dinner tonight
Sunset arrives once again in our peaceful paradise
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