Es Castell, Spain Travel Journals & Blogs

Jan and Andrew Menorcan baptism
- Oct 11, 2019 · ⛅ 23 °C Altitude: 4 m
  Balearic Islands Es Castell Cales Fonts 39.87885, 4.29465339°52’44” N 4°17’41” E
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Mao and baptism
October 11, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
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The day of the baptism was also National day, so some things were closed including the water taxi and the distillery, shame! We walked into the capital, Mao partly along a dusty footpath, stopping for coffee by some huge sparkling yachts.
In the old town we explored the old fish market and found a church that was hosting a short organ recital. Next we found a small square for light lunch in the American Bar.
We had some difficulty finding the bus station and when we did there was a gap of two hours in the timetable , so we took a taxi back.
The baptism was at five and we met many of Toni’s large family as we walked the short distance to the church. Two babies were baptised and both were extremely good.
After we walked back down to the quayside where Toni’s grandma has an amazing five story house where the ground floor makes an entertainment space that opens on to the Quay. Festivities began and we were treated to some local and Mallorcan delicacies of pies and pizza, followed by biscuits and then hot chocolate with cake. Beer and wine flowed so the baby’s head was well and truly wetted, and the singing got underway. All the extended family members were very kind to us and chatted freely. We didn’t stay too late when the gin and tonics were rolled out, and strolled back by moonlight.Read more
Kathryne Maher
Tonina looks so cute x
10/14/19Reply
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Radfahren auf Menorca 2021
- Oct 24, 2021 · ⛅ 20 °C Altitude: 9 m
  Balearic Islands Mahón Cala Llonga Canal de Sant Jordi 39.881355, 4.30394739°52’53” N 4°18’14” E
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Tag 7: Kein Radeln, trotzdem Spaß
October 24, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Heute regnete es - endlich nach Meinung des Schafbauerns 🐑 - richtig! Zum Glück war es schon vorbei als wir um 10:30 Richtung Busbahnhof aufbrachen. Erst gab es noch einen leckeren Cappuccino im Bistro, dann ging es zum Bahnhof. Es war wirklich einfach und schnell mit dem Bus nach Mahón zu fahren! In 1 Stunde waren wir da.

Jetzt ging es schnell: erst einchecken im tollen Casa Ládico Hotel und dann gleich auf zur Hafenrundfahrt! Es war ein schön Ausflug rund um den größten Naturhafen im Mittelmehr (zweitgrößter der Welt nach Pearl Harbor). Wir sahen einige Bauten aus der Kolonialzeit und die Krankenhausinsel, die Quarantäneinsel und das Fort. Das Unterwasserleben überzeugte uns weniger: da hatten wir beim Schnorcheln schon mehr erlebt!

Danach ausruhen im Hotel und dann am Abend ein sehr schönes Abendessen in einem Tapasrestaurant. Es war ein ganzes Stück zu laufen, aber lohnte sich sehr! Sehr hochwertige Tapas und richtig leckere Desserts. Außerdem sahen wir hier viele Bilder mit den blauen, dicken Frauen. Wir erfuhren, dass der Künstler Marc Jesus heißt und wollen jetzt mal nach Bildern hier in den Gallerien schauen.Read more
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Jan and Andrew Menorcan baptism
- Oct 10, 2019, 10:00am · ⛅ 21 °C Altitude: 5 m
  Balearic Islands Es Castell Cales Fonts 39.8793, 4.2938239°52’45” N 4°17’38” E
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Arrival in Mao
October 10, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We picked up our Owners Cars Opel Crossland and drove the short distance to Es Castel where we checked in at the Barcelo Hamilton and began our stay with a glass of ‘champagne’. The hotel overlooked the entrance to the harbour and our room was on the 4th floor with balcony overlooking the views.
We wandered down the quayside to the end where we found a little inlet , Calles des Fonts, with boats and restaurants and met baby Tonina and the others and had a look around the apartment where they were staying. It was a short walk to the supermarket where we stocked up on a few things for a scrumptious lunch.
In the afternoon we got to our room and had a rest and did some painting. Of picturesque boats.
After a walk along the boardwalk with Mark, Dorado was on the menu this evening accompanied by a white Rioja.Read more
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Cruising donkeys Cruising Donkeys to Greece
- May 3, 2018, 7:50pm · ☀️ 17 °C Altitude: 10 m
  Balearic Islands Es Castell Puerto de Mahón 39.879362, 4.30731139°52’46” N 4°18’26” E
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Cala Taulera near Mahon Menorca
May 3, 2018 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Yesterday we walked around the headland to Cala Macarella and had a coffee at the cafe there before visiting the previously inhabited caves. From the look of the floor the main residents now are goats, had a lovely swim around the bay on our return to the boat and saw 4rays (fish).
We spent today cruising along the south coast of Menorca, we had hoped to anchor up in Cala Covas, said to be one of the most stunning anchorages in the Balearic Islands, but a bit to much swell. We popped into lots of other Calas on the way round, definitely worth a mention is Cala Alcaufa a little built up but still lovely however ended up here Cala Taulera near the capital which is OK as we need to do a bit of shopping, and look for some parts. For those who are interested we think we need a new gypsy wheel for anchor winch as the chain is slipping and jumping, but only sometimes. There are two other boats here, one is fine the other when we arrived appeared to be drifting onto the rocks, once anchored we could see someone apparently pushing it off so rowed over to see if we could assist. We ended up re-laying 2of the anchors, the engine and rudder are broken and owner can’t move the boat. However looking at it now it looks like anchors didn’t hold but as the owner has gone and doesn’t appear bothered we have decided we won’t be either.Read more
Michelle Bewey
That’s what it’s all about, stunning!
5/5/18Reply
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Elise Gauthier Summer 2019 cruise
- Aug 10, 2019, 7:31pm · ⛅ 29 °C Altitude: Sealevel
  Balearic Islands Es Castell 39.88667, 4.28539°53’12” N 4°17’6” E
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Mahon
August 10, 2019 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Arrivée 19h30, partis hier matin de Sardaigne, amarrage sur un des pontons flottants de Marina Menorca, à droite en rentrant dans la baie 🙏 ... enfin les moteurs se sont arrêtés.
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GypsyDjango Sailing the Mediterranean 2022
- Apr 29, 2022 · ☀️ 18 °C Altitude: 23 ft
  Balearic Islands Mahón Cala Llonga Canal de Sant Jordi 39.878179, 4.30796539°52’41” N 4°18’29” E
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Menorca Mao
April 29 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Mallorca Alcudia to Menorca Mao. What was supposed to be 13 hours ended up being 17 hours and the beautiful bay Cala Coves never happened. Good to have Tony onboard for this sail into the morning and great to show him how to negotiate a channel and anchor in the dark. Great to be back in Mao to try to fix our dinghy, fill up with water and do washing and groceries.

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GypsyDjango Sailing the Mediterranean 2021
- May 12, 2021 · ☀️ 19 °C Altitude: 36 ft
  Balearic Islands Mahón Cala Llonga Canal de Sant Jordi 39.878448, 4.30805639°52’42” N 4°18’29” E
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Mao Cala Tuelera from Cala Tirant
May 12, 2021 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Mao Cala Tuelera from Cala Tirant. Not what we expected from a scenic perspective but in preparation for the crossing to Sardegna and needing food and water, this was convenient.
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