2018-06-19 Puerto de Sòller to Cala de Engossaubas, Mallorca, Islas Baleares, Spain
Puerto de Sòller is one of our favourite ports in Mallorca and it is always wonderful to return hereAs our guests have limited time we decide to continue further up the west coastWith a slight seaway a day tripper boat races past us at great speedContinuing on we pass the wooded coastline and the lovely anchorage of Cala Tuent which we anchored in and spent several hours last yearMallorca is a stunning island with beautiful beaches and lovely bays, however the west and north coasts are very rugged in comparison, by equally spectacular
Soon we reach Cala de la Calobra which is one of the main attractions of the north west coastThe fast ferry which passed us at great speed, takes its passengers to the nearby bay to disembark A tunnel and a walkway have been carved into the gigantic hills to link the two bays and stunning beachesIt wasn’t long before the small narrow beach looked like it was standing room only!!After safely anchoring the Tangaroa, Ric, Julian and I decide to swim ashore taking the waterproof cameraPast the narrow sea entrance Cala de la Calobra opens up to a large canyon where the Torrente de Pareis ( now a gentle stream) flows to the seaOn our last visit here last year, there were at least two dozen boats moored off the spectacular beach……not many today
We continue on after spending a couple of hours enjoying the swimming and having lunch in the popular spotVery high vertical cliffs can be found by Cala de la CalobraNext we pass the amazing wedge shaped Punta Topina and then Punta de la Galera and Cala CastellSoon the lighthouse at Cabo de Formentor, the northern tip of Mallorca comes into viewAs we intend crossing to Menorca early in the morning, we anchor for the night in Cala de Engossaubas on the southern side of the northern pointThis is a sheltered and convenient anchorage for us overnightAnother swim before dinnerDinner is served…..Tonight we enjoy a seafood red curry with vegetables…delicious
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