We left Gibraltar Saturday afternoon for a very slow 15 mile
sail to an anchorage off of Sotogrande. Bad move, despite no wind, or apparent
waves, overnight Cara Mara rolled in a most uncomfortable way. Our first
anchorage of the trip was not a great success. Fortunately, next morning sun
and a good breeze cheered us up as we sailed the 22 miles down the coast to
Marbella.
Never having visited the town before, first impression were
not great, busy beaches, lots of high rise. We have now had a chance to wander
round the old town, which lying within the walls of the 10 century Moorish
fortress are pretty, despite the many upmarket tourist shops.
We took the bus for an afternoon in Ojen, a white walled
village in the hills above Marbella, slightly cooler than the 28 degrees in
Marbella.
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| Leaving Gibraltar |
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| Marbella old town, the church like many in this part of Spain was originally a mosque. |
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| Marbella old town |
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| The church and main square of Ojen, a small village in the hills above Marbella |
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| The view from Ojen to the coast. |
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