Day sailing about Alicante

[Jenaline IV]

I have a week of sailing around Alicante on the horizon. I have no experience of the area but I am sure the owner will give me some tips before I set off. Just in case though where can I find some good spots for lunches at anchor and the odd night away. All advice appreciated ;-)

 

[Perry]

If you are heading South towards Cartagena the Mar Menor is quite pretty, a big marina at Torrevieja is about half way there and handy for shopping.

 

[RichardS]

If you are heading South towards Cartagena the Mar Menor is quite pretty

....but only if the bridge is operational. See thread on Liveaboard forum for more info.

Richard

 

[Billjratt]

a few folk go just across the bay (North) for lunch and a swim.
Tabarca Island has some interest and is OK for overnight stays.
Formentera/Ibiza is about 90 miles but you could break journey at Moraira

 

[bendyone]

Tabarca Island is good for a day sail but unless you are rich dont eat on the island.

 

[Steve Clayton]

You could port hop going north; easy going up as far as Denia; different ports up and others going back down. Also some bays if you fancy dropping the hook overnight: eg Javea bay or El Portet (adjacent to Moraira).

Some marinas, eg: Calpe; pop in, use the Club Nautico for lunch for a couple of hours and no marina charge.

Keep an eye open for Sunfish, at first glance it looks like a turtle flipper gently "flopping" on the surface and swordfish jumping.

(Hi Perry )