2018-08-31 San Antonio to Cala Binniras, Ibiza, Islas Baleares, Spain
We had a comfortable night moored in Coves Blanques by the port of San AntonioSaturday morning sailing for the local youngstersAs we depart we get a wave from our close neighboursThe delightful German couple and children are cruising the Med while living aboard their yacht for a couple of yearsWe enjoyed going ashore last night by dinghy and checking out the local nightlifeThe restaurants overlooking the bay have plenty of customers during the day and eveningLooking back to our overnight anchorage in Coves BlanquesWe continue north west out of the large San Antonio bay passing Cabo Blanch, another pleasant anchorageSpectacular houses with equally spectacular views line the coastline hereCala Salada is one of the most popular bays on the mid western coast of IbizaContinuing further up the north west coast, we approach the iconic islet Ses MargalidesAlong the north west coast of Ibiza, the scenery consists mainly of high rugged cliffsWe were keen to have a swim on our way up the coast, however there were very few suitable places to drop an anchor because of the depthFinally we arrive at Cala Binirras, another one of our favourite anchorages in IbizaCala Binirras is well recognised by the rock resembling Queen Victoria in the cente of the entrance to the bayThis delightful small bay is often very crowded, however fortunately we were able to find a suitable anchorage here for the nightA tradition here in the bay, usually starting just before sunset, is where a group of drummers start beating their drums for the onset of the sun going downBoats appear to be lined up in the bay as the sunset nearsMore people arrive to watch and listen to the drummersFinally the sun sets over the horizon and slowly the drummers stop and then cheers from the onlookers can be heardNot long after sunset, dinner is served on the Tangaroa ….. tonight we have a delicious chicken and vegetable green curryQueen Victoria …. an uncanny resemblance!!
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