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We have added pictures to the posts and will add stats to this page when we have worked them out.  We spend a lot more time motoring and a lot less time in marinas this year than last year so it will be interesting to compare the stats.

For UK sailors one of the most amazing things about sailing around the Balearics was the clarity of the water.  When we were crossing the south side of Formentorar we could make out sand patches on the bottom through about 18m of water!  We could always check the anchor by going swimming, and if the water was still just looking could be sufficient, below are pictures taken when anchored in 6m of water, the anchor is directly underneath us.

Left Balearics

After a brief cruise down to Binirassi, which was too croweded for comfort, we spent a few days watching the weather whilst in Cala Blanco and then Cala Charracca until we saw what looked like a settled period, so after a long restraunt lunch in Portinax we set of on a night sail to the Columbretes, a small group of (ex)volcanic islands of the Spanish coast.

Cala Charraca

The wind was stronger and the sea nastier than forecast, but both died away on the approach and we arrived in sunshine. The main anchorage is in the bowl of the defunct volcano and is spectacular.

After 2 nights we left and the predicted wind materialized giving us a wonderful fetch and reach to the Spanish coast where we will be laying up for the winter.

Completed circumnavigation of Ibiza and Formentorar

Went the whole way round Ibiza without going ashore until the last couple of days as the anchorages were all very full. Formentorar was more pleasant to visit with nice anchorages and we did go ashore and met a Tiki 26 owner who is able to keep his boat in the lagoon in La Sabina.

Cala Sahona

To look at Ibiza is attractive with pine hills, fantastically shaped rocks and loads of little coves with clear water; but the whole area suffers from an overabundance of super yachts and big motor boats which in turn mean loads of wash and a plethora of jet skis and ribs all going flat out. The nicest bit is the NE corner which does not seem to suffer so badly.
We would only visit again well out of season.