| The coves of the Balearic Islands are fascinatingly
beautiful, but they also hide great dangers. Navigators accustomed
to the safety of the bays of the eastern Mediterranean or the protected
regions of the Ionian Sea must beware: one must always be prepared
for any eventuality, for example that the wind and the currents
may change direction and invade that cove which seemed so safe at
dusk. At that moment, the boat and the crew must be ready to weigh
anchor in the middle of the night. Information compiled by yachtspeople
for yachtspeople. By Karin Gerhkardt and S.Y. Veligandu.
Palma to Cabo Blanco
The whole coast offers at the very best anchorages for the daytime.
There are places of great beauty between Torrent de la Regana and
Cape Blanco, where one can anchor to bathe when the weather is fine.
To spend the night one must continue in the direction of the east
coast, whose large coves begin in...
Cala Pi
In the summerit is packed. Boats cannot anchor freely, one must
drop anchor and use the stern lines. Navigators who come from the
east Mediterranean will feel at home here. The cove is long and
narrow, there is not too much protection; some friends of ours have
experienced for themselves how the cove turns into a real trap from
which they could not have escaped without help when a strong swell
gets up. The scenery is very pretty, although as we have already
mentioned- it is a very crowded spot. There is a restaurant, a supermarket,
even a chemists, apartment complexes, etc.
Cala Pi to Colonia St. Jordi
We are sailing near a very beautiful coast: crystal clear waters,
beaches of white dunes; in particular, the superb beach of Es Trenc,
surrounded by the dark green of the pine woods. One can anchor perfectly
in front of the beach of Es Trenc to swim, although it is advisable
to spend the night between the Gabina and Redona Isles. The best
place is just behind the Isle of Redona, at the foot of the Hotel
Colonia St. Jordi, which can be seen from any point of the cove.
Caution: When heading towards the islet it is important to beware
of the sand banks. Contrary to the ease of manoeuvre offered by
Es Trenc, here one has to negociate some very dangerous banks of
rocks. There are other anchorage areas east of Colonia de St. Jordi,
between the isle of Guardis and the isle of Moltona. But one must
also beware of the banks.
Cala Antegora
A very beautiful cove, not too crowded, as there are often swells.
If the weather permits, it is well worth a visit.
Cabo des Salinas to Cala d'Or
There are many small coves which one may explore at ones own risk,
depending on the size of ones boat and ones courage. The largest,
such as Caló des Màrmol and Cala S'Almonia are not
bad, although at the entrance to Cala D'Or one always has to put
up with the din from large motor boats, whose owners appear to be
immune to the noise of the turbines.
Cala Llombards, Cala Figuera and Cala Mondrago
are too famous to be peaceful. Occasionally one finds a space in
which to anchor, the sandy bottom is well preserved, although there
are too many visitors on land.
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