DAY THREE
Isla de Formentera is truly one of the wonders of the Balearics, comparable to a Caribbean paradise, virtually unspoilt by the rigors of tourism. The Islands there are four in total, are only half an hour south of Ibiza, which will allow you plenty of time to wonder at the miles of stunning white sandy beaches lined on one side with palm trees and the other by the clearest blue Mediterranean water you will have ever seen. If you decide to take a short swim from our anchorage to the shore don't be surprised if the people on the beach are naked, nudism has long been accepted on the beaches of Formentera. After a relaxing lunch we shall weigh anchor and head just a short distance north to Isla Espalmador, actually connected to Formentera by a semi submerged strip of land, to the picturesque Playa Espalmador described in the Balearic pilot book as `delightful, tranquil and sheltered. The strange people wandering along the beach covered from head to toe in grey mud should not alarm you, because a short hike behind the beach through the dunes are mud baths, great fun and reputed to be anti ageing. I am not sure they really did me any good, although I did feel slightly high, more I think from the strong smell sulphur that surrounds the area.

Ibiza Town beckons again tonight. You really can't visit Ibiza without dancing away the night in one of its famous clubs, a Mecca for young people from all around the globe, however if you like me are perhaps just a little past the young stage it is still worth a visit albeit a short one.

DAY FOUR
Probably a slow start after the excesses of the night before, those of us more mature folk possibly feeling a little smug can take the opportunity to do a little gift shopping or sight seeing, the museum of Puig des Molins a subterranean burial place which served the city from Phoenician era (7th century BC) until the Roman times. The D`Alt Vila (the old town) is well worth a visit and contains, amongst many other interesting buildings, the cathedral and the Archaeological Museum. Ibiza really does host an amazing variety of experiences.

The rest of the day will be spent on our return journey to Mallorca, with time enough for a stop in the lee of Isla Dragonera in the pretty bay of San Telmo for a swim and sunbathe, as the evening draws in we shall weigh anchor for Andraitx, Club de Vela Puerto de Andraitx will be home for the night, spend the evening strolling along the water front, a mass of cafes and generally excellent restaurants. A lovely spot for that alfresco meal as the sun sets over the boats anchored in the bay.

DAY FIVE
We will leave the south coast and turn north for the first time, leaving the island of Dragonera to port (you will understand immediately when you see it how is came to be named Dragon Island) through the Dragonera passage to explore this totally unspoilt stretch of coast. This is the island that you can't find in a brochure a wilderness of towering mountains and wind swept heather, more reminiscent of Lord of the rings than the Mallorca seen in the holiday programme. It will take a couple of hours to motor just past Puerto Soller to the Cala de la Calobra for lunch. This is a large and spectacular cala with several arms and a slit in the high rocky cliffs the torrente de Pareis enters the sea considered to be one of the sights of Mallorca.

We shall have to double back for a few miles to Soller for the evening, Soller sits in a really beautiful almost circular bay lying in the midst of spectacular mountainous scenery. Soller from the Arabic word Sulliar which meaning golden valley, the hills are still covered in the once famous orange groves. The town is still a commercial fishing harbour so the local fish restaurant is always going to be a good choice for dinner.

DAY SIX
Pollenca is our destination for the night, this will enable us time to enjoy more of the wonderful north coast scenery. Our first stop will be Cala Vall de Boca just past the small but popular resort of Cala de San Vicente this is a wild and isolated spot. Hidden at the bottom of the cliffs just above the surface of the sea is a wonderful deep sea cave, swim through the low entrance and you will be amazed to find room enough for two buses inside, the phosphoresce as you look back threw the entrance is a sight that should not be missed. Our lunch stop today will be Cala Figuera there are no less than three cala Figuera`s around the coast of Mallorca, this one is reputed to be the most beautiful with the craggy Puig Fumat (334m) rising to the south of the bay, great to explore , snorkel or just admire the spectacular vista. We will round Cabo Formentor the North Eastern tip of the island before heading into Pollenca bay and Pollenca marina nestling in this pretty rather British resort surrounded by mountains.

DAY SEVEN
Tim your captain will point out all the houses of the rich and famous as we depart from Pollenca, including the famous hotel Formentor the hotel choice of kings and queens. We shall turn south and cross Alcudia bay anchoring in the delightful Cala es Calo, Bay of Bays, a truly tranquil spot made for rest and relaxation. You will be reluctant to weigh anchor and move on, however another lovely bay is just around the corner, Cala Molto which can offer some of the best snorkelling the island has to offer. Cala Ratjada will be our port for the night, it is a pretty little place still resembling the Mallorquin fishing port it once was and still partially is. Hopefully before dinner you will have time to visit Capdepera one and a half miles inland with its many ancient buildings, old castle with its great views. You won't be bored as the sun sets Cala Ratjada comes to life at night with a mired of bars, clubs and restaurants.

DAY EIGHT
Homeward bound to Cal d Or about one and a half hours away still plenty of time to cruise along the coast stopping along the way to enjoy yet more stunning bays. It will seem like a lifetime ago since we departed, yet it will have passed in a blink of an eye. However don't think its all over yet, the restaurants in and around Cal d or are some of the best on the island, enjoy the views over the marina from the excellent Port Petit, or for the ultimate in fine dinning eat at the Yacht Club with Pierre their Michelin star chef.