2018-09-06 Cala Portinatx to San Antonio, Ibiza, Islas Baleares, Spain
As the weather conditions were not suitable to make a crossing back to mainland Spain, we decide to have the breeze behind us and head back down the west coast of Ibiza for a few daysAs we leave Portinatx, at the entrance to the bay we pass a very popular anchorage called Es Portitxol which is sheltered by a tiny isletThe prominent black and white striped lighthouse called Far des Moscarter can be seen to the east as we leave PortinatxWith developing overcast conditions we pass Cala Es Canaret where we spent several days enjoying the bayAs we continue south west back down the coast of Ibiza, we come across a beautiful small bay by Cap de Sa GaleraWith only room for one boat in the small bay we continue back down the rugged coastline With the sun appearing once again we enjoy the wonderful sceneryThe north west coast of Ibiza is very rugged with quite a spectacular coastlineAgain we pass the tiny islet called Ses Margalides which is situated not far off the coastWe approach Cala Salada which would be one of the most popular beaches on the west coast of IbizaTraditional wooden boat sheds line the southern shore of Cala SaladaReddish cliffs surround the attractive large popular bayThe beaches here are extremely crowded in summerStopping briefly for a swim we continue our journey back down the coastArriving back in the familiar Cala Bassa we were keen to dive for more tiny abalone shells for our grand daughtersRic proudly shows off his haul of cute shells which seem to be abundant in this bayCala Bassa is one of the most popular beach resorts on the west coast of IbizaLater in the afternoon we slowly make our way back across the large bay to San Antonio San Antonio is the largest town on the west coast of IbizaAfter joining numerous other boats anchoring in the bay near the entrance to the port, we head ashore for dinnerAmazing clouds in the distance!!!We join the crowds assembled for another one of the iconic sunsetsThere are very few seats available in the restaurants and bars along the shorelineLater in the evening this quiet cafe will become a busy nightclubFinally the sunset approaches and the cameras start clicking!!It is party time on the deck of one of the large boats in the harbourWe have a drink in one of the bars before heading off to our favourite restaurant in the townArriving at 45 Millas after a pleasant 10 minute stroll from the harbour
Once again we enjoyed a wonderful dinner at the delightful Restaurant 45 Millas
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