Ibiza VII: Cala Benirràs ⚓

After a couple of days in Cala Tarida we were ready for our next bay. Since my family is coming to Mallorca at the end of March for a week we are starting to look for upcoming wind windows to cross from Ibiza to Mallorca. Therefore, we are aiming to travel northeast from here.

Our course is upwind from Tarida towards the north. After a mile or 10 we are getting close to the northwestern corner of the island when the wind dies. We only have a few miles to go to a dream anchorage, secluded with just cliffs and rock formations. Unfortunately once we get there the swell happily rolls in and additionally we would have to drop the anchor in about 12 meters of water. So we continue. Sadly, the wind is still nowhere to be found but we have 7 more miles to go. Perky the engine it is.

On the upside, this side of the island is absolutely gorgeous. Even though we get sprayed by some rain, it is a nice trip. We finally make it to our anchorage Cala Benirràs after a long day. We took our time in the morning, having a cup of tea with the Watertuin, go for a shower and thus a swim since the color of the water again is mesmerizing and thinking we had the whole day ahead of us. By time the anchor is hooked the sun starts to set and we go inside for dinner and a another early night. We sleep, swell wise, okay but not great. So the next morning we wake up early and move on to the next bay.Read more