We'd left the west coast of Mallorca to visit the large bay of Pollenca, known for being an all weather anchorage. The scenery isn't quite as dramatic as the rugged west coast, but it's still beautiful. To the south, the land rolls gently across farmland before rising to the Tramuntana mountain range; in the distance we could see the highest peak and it’s golf ball radar station glinting away. The sinuous spine of Cape Formentor stretches to the north and in the east, Cape Alcudia limits the fetch and curbs the strength of easterly winds.

The all round shelter was very appealing. Being on constant alert for changes in the weather can be exhausting! It was a safe place to catch up with some boat jobs, to have some fun exploring the area and restock the stores.

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