We lifted anchor from Cala Estanyol , Ibiza at 08.15 and motored in light winds the 15 N miles to Formentera. 

 

It is always frustrating to be motoring in a yacht, but in the high pressure system, with flat calm water, lovely sunshine and great views to our stern of the fort and old town of Ibiza town and the low level island of Formentera ahead of us, we were happy.

 

We anchored at 12.00 off the beaches running from Formentera into the Isla Espalmador.   The landscape appears to be one but in fact a small break in the land mass creates a shallow beach covered by water which separates the two islands.  You can often see holidaymakers walking across the gap in swimming costumes, with calm water up to their waists.

Today the sea is pushing through with wind creating small waves.

 

The water off the beach here is as clear as anywhere we saw in the Caribbean.  Despite being late season there are many yachts large and small anchored in this beautiful place. 

The area is a protected reserve which has prevented any development/building on the shore and so the white stretch of sand and dunes are still natural with only a couple of simple beach bars.

 

We took the dinghy to the shore and had a drink in the bar looking back at Tioram sitting happily at anchor in the bay.   We swam off the beach and took photographs (below) of the crystal clear water and friendly fish—without teeth !!!--- unlike the Caribbean !!

 

It is a lovely place, with spectacular views and sunset, especially from a boat at anchor.

 

Photos of.........

 

Sailing from Ibiza to Formentera

Isla Espalmador/ Formentera

Tioram at anchor

On the beach

Beach bar and Tioram at anchor in the distance

Snorkelling in crystal clear water

Friendly fish—without big teeth !

Tony free diving

Tioram at anchor

Sunset at anchor

 

Love to all

Tina and Tony x x