The hippie community ☮️ - Cala de San Pedro

Julie

In every review about this bay, we encounter the same thing: a hippie community. Opinions are divided; some feel a sense of insecurity, while others speak of ultimate freedom. We associate hippies with love, peace, and freedom, so we are curious and excited to explore this bay. But what exactly do they mean by 'a whole hippie community'? Is it an off-grid community, or should we expect something more mystical? Our journey to the anchorage is challenging due to annoying waves, but at least we are making good progress. We steer manually to better control the waves under our boat. Fortunately, the bay is more sheltered than expected, and there are more boats anchored than we initially thought. Our anchor holds well, and we are at a respectable distance from the other boats. For those unfamiliar with sailing: nothing is more frustrating than neighbors who are almost sitting in your cockpit. Anchoring too close is simply not done! The engine has now worked flawlessly for the eleventh time, so I can confidently say that the problem is definitively fixed. From now on, I won’t mention the engine problem anymore because there isn’t one. Hooray! Now, back to the hippie community. As soon as we are anchored, I can’t resist my curiosity. With binoculars in hand, I scan the beach. There’s a lot to see: tents, small boats, handmade huts, solar panels, people with and without clothes, dogs, cats, you name it. We hop into the dinghy and continue our investigation. The beach is a cozy chaos of camping people and animals. The beach bar provides relaxing background music. We walk through the valley and discover various huts, built with wood, stone, and recycled materials. It turns out to be an off-grid community where about 50 people live permanently. In the summer, people come with tents to experience what it feels like to live freely. They practice permaculture, grow their own food, and have access to spring water. The nearest town is four kilometers away. Here, the focus is on simplicity, communal living, and a connection with nature. We order something at the beach bar and take in the surroundings while the sweet smell of marijuana wafts around us. We don’t feel unsafe at all—in fact, quite the opposite…

Boat & Crew

El Burro

Swallow Craft Design Group, Swift 33

Gregory Ramis Ferriol

Owner

Finn

Pet, Male

Nelly

Pet, Female

Julie

Owner