Cala Conta

We all know what Ibiza is famous for; its parties, its free thinking and liberal era, its long list of bohemians and celebrities that have made it their second home... and its sunsets. Restaurants, cafés, bars and clubs on the Western coast offer stunning sunset views, but nothing beats watching the sunset from the sea. 

We spent our last night moored by Cala Conta. We arrived shortly after lunch to find that the waters were full of jelly fish, so we patiently waited for the sun to come down to enjoy the views. As we waited, a monohull got stuck on shallow waters. It took them a while to get out with the help of a small zodiac.

Our journey ended the following day at port Sant Antoni de Portmany. We disembarked in the afternoon and headed to the old town in Eivissa for some seafood and wine.

- Marie ✌

Formentera

Mediterranean sun, white sand, clear waters... and a mojito. 

As we sailed closer to the island, the turquoise colour of the waters became more and more distinguishable. Formentera turned out to be a quiet, relaxing and scenic island. We slept on land for the first time since we started sailing and went for dinner (twice) to Carlito's restaurant El Caminito. A mix of Argentine grill and fine cuisine awaited us - I can't recommend the place enough!

The next morning we departed from La Savina port and moored by playa Illetas, a stretch of unspoilt beach.

After some fun in the sun,  we spotted Mojito Man - his job? Swimming around the boats by the beach with a bag full of rum, mint, fresh fruit and lots of ice. Unbelievable spirit and mojitos, right from the sea! Enjoy...

- Marie ✌

Isla de Tagomago

Sailing in my opinion is the best way to explore any islands (and coasts). You can stop (almost) anywhere you like, swim in beautiful waters, watch unbelievable sunsets and beat any luxury hotel views. When the wind is on your side, there is nothing better than sailing with the sole noise of waves and the ocean. Although motor boats and yachts have their conveniences, they consume vast amounts of fuel; they damage the environment and create a lot of noise pollution. I would recommend sailing to everyone and, if you can, start with a course or introduction - you'll enjoy it much more. 

The long distance between Mallorca and Formentera meant that we had to spend the night moored by the Island of Tagomago - a private island off the Ibiza coast. As the sun started making its way down, a couple of dolphins came out to play. 

The sun sets behind Ibiza and the journey continues...

- Marie ✌ 

Sailing Away

Starting a blog is something I’ve been meaning to do for a while. I thought I could use some of my time spent reading other travel blogs to start my own. This is also a year of travelling (more than the usual) and sharing my journeys through photographs and a few stories is the purpose of this blog. My home is in Luxembourg but I have been studying in the UK for the past three years - moving away from home to study and work has made me travel much more. Soon, I will be discovering and studying in Asia for four months before returning to finish my degree in Europe. This first post will be about my recent trip around the Mediterranean Sea – sailing around the Balearic Islands. 

Our journey started in Mallorca, at Port d’Andratx. We arrived the night before departing and found ourselves walking along the port in search of somewhere to dine when we realised we had arrived on the first night of the celebrations of the Virgin of Carmen. Men in horses came and went and made their horses jump in every direction. People watched and a few ventured themselves inside the masses of spectators to touch the horses. It was not clear whether there was a superstitious reason or a tradition behind  it or whether it was a matter of showing off how much braver one was than the other.

We departed the next day on board of our cruise for the week, the catamaran Homaok. We sailed not too far from Andratx and continued our journey the following day towards our next destination: Formentera. We moored just off the Mallorcan coast on the first night. It was quiet, and the waters were still. Shortly after our arrival the sun started making its way down giving a mystical and peaceful aura to the landscape.

Port d'Andraxt is a quieter alternative to Palma de Mallorca and its location is ideal to set sail to Ibiza and Formentera.

- Marie ✌