Cala Sahona Formentera

View north of Ibiza as we headed for Formentera   

So, in a slightly unusual way, the conclusions from our search for flights for Charlotte meant that we found ourselves heading away from Ibiza at 1715 on Saturday 12 August. This would not be a big passage though, as Nicky’s anchorage was only 9 miles south. As we progressed down the west side of Formentera there was steady stream of motorboats heading past us in both directions. The main anchorage on Formentera, just to our left, is Puerto el Espalmador and it was absolutely rammed with yachts. We even saw Flying Fox and 6711, with the helicopter and toys, anchored there which we had last seen in the Maddalena Islands [Link here].

First glimpse of Cala Sahona   

So, it wasn't too much of a surprise when we passed Punta Gabina headland and got our first glimpse of Cala Sahona and found that it too was full of anchored yachts.

Cala Sahona    

This is not the time of year or part of the world to expect peaceful empty anchorages but even so, these calas were busier than we had expected. However, confident that there would be space for us we pressed on and worked our way through the anchorage.

Toys, toys and more toys!   

On our way through the anchorage we spotted plenty of 2017’s ‘absolutely must have’ maritime accessory for the wealthy and trendy macho motoryacht owner – the all important pink flamingo rubber ring!

View over the transom   

Our confidence that there would be space for us was well founded. Most of the way through melee of yachts there was a BV sized space and we were able to anchor without any concerns from the meercat-like heads which popped up on all the yachts near to us.

A quick peer over the transom at the clear water and sandy bottom confirmed why this is such a popular anchorage.

And, as the sun set, peace and tranquillity settled on the anchorage as the water-ski boats, jetskis and various other toys were put away for the night.

Cala Sahona, Formentera, Spain