BALEARIC ISLANDS
You will certainly choose to join your boat by plane, a 10 to 20 hour crossing, 48 hours sailing, is not the most pleasant. In the North, the first island is most authentic. Little Menorca is never too crowded with tourism, the locals are very welcoming. After a swim on one of the small wild beaches of the North, you can return to Mahon, after going up the river estuary for 4 miles. The old port is surrounded by fortifications, a little in the Vauban style, the old village is full of pubs and night bars with tapas and wild DJs.
The old port is surrounded by fortifications, a bit in the Vauban style, the old village is full of pubs and night bars with tapas and frenzied DJs. Fishermen and other locals will easily be at your service. The next day, by boat or, different and pretty discovery, by rental scooter, it is advisable to visit the only other village on the island, on the west side opposite, Ciudadella . This cute village looks a lot like those on the Greek islands, with white and cubic houses. A short river inserts the port into the heart of the village, the bars and restaurants are, like the houses, on the hillside and their terraces overlook the sea. A "full view" atmosphere, relaxed and quiet music.
After your departure from Menorca , the larger island, Mallorca , is very close, but its east coast is of little interest. Opposite its southern tip, the tiny island of Cabrera is open to you. Deserted, if not a small military base in its center, it looks like a crater. A large bay with soothing and beautiful colors, permanently calm, welcomes you with its very small entrance to its north. It is in fact the center of the crater and its so narrow access allows its total calm. The coast around the island is beige granite, a little Mediterranean vegetation, many pretty coves with crystal clear waters, where you can practice climbing in complete safety since your drop-off points would be the sea.
At 30 minutes of navigation, you are in Palma de Mallorca. This big city includes an "authentic village" part, on the port side, with old architecture, where you will find good restaurants. Between this old town and the port, in the evening a multitude of Tapas bars invite you to beautiful evenings. You eat there deliciously, lulled by cool music, and around 11pm the staff take in all the tables and chairs.
At first frustrated, the change of music quickly makes you understand that it's going to be a party. The DJ is thoroughly, all the customers dance for hours, often on dynamic choreographies, beautiful festive evenings. The best is yet to come. From Palma, three hours of navigation will take you to Ibiza.
What sweetness, what beauty! The port is embedded in the village, the locals and tourists have a smile, celebrate and wander very cool. Old, authentic, the village lends itself to relaxation and the boutiques of very beautiful clothes, made in the land by the hyppies, are abundant. The price / quality ratio is incredible. After sailing, compulsory visit to the small island of Formentera, 30 minutes away. A wonder that I do not describe to you, no word is strong enough.
After a beautiful afternoon of swimming in the transparent and lazy waters, you weigh anchor and decide not to return to the harbor to party. Heading west, past the south of Ibiza, the island of Vedra appears. The locals say that it has a strong power, it is the energy of the archipelago. It is true that it is imposing, abrupt and that at its approach we feel its strength.
Even more if it is there at sunset, the colors mix and the distinct rays seem to be drawn by God. One hour of navigation will lead you to the North of Ibiza, peaceful moorings, in particular in front of a wide beach, place of great meeting, at each full moon in summer, hippies of the island.
Pastel, blue, orange, pink colors, quiet music groups and soft parties until the end of the day. After a peaceful night, the tour of the island from the east, very pretty, will bring you back to the village of Ibiza, where you can spend very festive nights in the popular nightclubs.
