Siësta’s at Carboneras

Julie

Anchor up and off we go. There's just enough wind to sail smoothly with both the mainsail and the genoa fully set. We've been enjoying tropical temperatures over the past few weeks and during our sail, the shade under the bimini quickly becomes the most cherished spot on board. At the anchorage, we sail to the beach but unfortunately, all the best spots are already taken by mooring buoys for local boats. To our disappointment, there's no place left for us. We see one sailboat anchored just past the channel to the beach, but it's rocking heavily with the swell. Not ideal. So we return to the small island a bit further away and drop our anchor there. Even though there's hardly any wind, we can feel a weak current to the east that positions our boat parallel to the coast and the island. The water is crystal clear and we can see how our anchor is perfectly dug into the sand. A reassuring sight. The nearby town doesn’t have major attractions, but the old fort and the wide, white beach lined with graceful palm trees give it a certain charm. We take a short walk to the Mercadona, just a few hundred meters from the beach, to stock up on supplies. Afterwards, we also drop off our trash in the large dumpsters right by the beach. And then… the real relaxation on board begins. We are surrounded by peace and quiet, only occasionally interrupted by passing dive boats and the cries of seagulls circling above the island. Every now and then, we pause our siesta for a refreshing dip in the clear water. In the past few days, we’ve thoroughly enjoyed life on board, especially because we’re taking the time to savor it all. No rush to get anywhere, just traveling at our own pace and enjoying the beautiful places we encounter along the way.

Boat & Crew

El Burro

Swallow Craft Design Group, Swift 33

Gregory Ramis Ferriol

Owner

Finn

Pet, Male

Nelly

Pet, Female

Julie

Owner