… and we are really liking it!
Our last anchorage in Ibiza was Sant Vicente where we stayed for only one night before we made to crossing to Mallorca. We had a pretty good sail, not quite enough wind to be sailing all day but at least more than only motoring.
We had decided to go to Portals Vells which we read was a nice place. The only problem was that everyone thought it was a nice place! It was packed with big boats and as we first came close, we turned around to look for another place. After some sailing around we still ended up there, as many boats seem to leave in the evening from the popular calas.
In the area of Palma and Palma bay there are a lot of daysailors, charters and superyachts so if you arrive early in the morning or in the evening after six there’s usually room in the anchorage. Above is Portals Vells just before lunch, it got even more full of boats later…
We stayed in the Palma bay area for almost a week, relaxing, exploring and also we visited Palma for one day and then we moved on.
We anchored in a super tiny cala, Marmacen, for one night. It was amazing but oh, so rolly at night 😵😦
Our next stop was Port de Sóller, and we have been here ever since, with the exception of one night spent in San Calobra. Unfortunately it was a very rolly night and we decided to move back to Port de Sóller the next afternoon.
Port de Sóller has been one of the best places here on Mallorca. It has lots of hikes, some climbing and a great atmosphere! We got to meet Riley and Elayna (plus some other nice young cruisers and more friends of theirs) from La Vagabonde and see the new Outremer in real life. Had a good time hanging out with them one evening and we wish them all the best on their coming journeys!
We are happy we got to spend time with Ben and Nicki from Bora Bora again, since they arrived here a couple of days ago. It’s so great how this cruising life brings people together that otherwise never would have met, and probably Instagram had a great deal to do with it too 😁
One of the best experiences here on Mallorca has been the hike in Torrent de Pareis at Same Calobra. We walked some of it when we were visiting the first time and then we went back again yesterday with Ben and Nicki to walk some more. This time we started earlier, so it didn’t get super hot until after a few hours, but it was a strenuous hike and we never did the whole stretch.
If ever in Mallorca, that place should be on your “to do-list”! Lots of pictures are on our Instagram, and more will be posted here shortly!
Soon, we will move on from here, either more north and to Menorca or to Barcelona if the weather is good. I also booked a short trip back to Sweden in the end of June, departing from Palma, so we will be back in the area again. Joel needs some company during that time, so if anyone’s interested… 😁
La Vie Sailing 