{"id":1696,"date":"2023-10-10T20:53:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svsunnyspells.com\/?p=1696"},"modified":"2023-10-10T20:53:00","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T10:53:00","slug":"isla-de-la-cabrera-balearic-islands","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svsunnyspells.com\/?p=1696","title":{"rendered":"Isla de la Cabrera, Balearic Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We noticed Cabrera while searching for the perfect stopover on our way west. Reviews on Navily raved about the island, a marine and nature reserve as well as the very protected anchorage. To visit we had to get an annual sailing permit for the marine reserve (free) and book a mooring (\u20ac17 per night for our 14m boat). We booked two nights and are now really happy we made the effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The island is steeped in history, including being a defensive outpost against pirates and being a prison for 9,000 of Napoleon\u2019s soldiers (including women and children) who were left on the island from 1809 to 1814. Only 3,600 survived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Isla de la Cabrera Anchorage from the fort<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We arrived late afternoon on Monday so we had all of Tuesday to explore. Unfortunately Maria\u2019s sprained ankle allowed only a walk up to the fort and back, but I went on a hike of about 7km to see the historic spots and the lighthouse. To my delight I was the only person out there and I had about 4 hours of quiet enjoyment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cabrera Lighthouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We could easily have spent a week here, but alas we must away towards Gibraltar while the winds are favourable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sunny Spells on a mooring at Cabrera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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