We wanted to stay longer in the lagoon of Alvor, but the time passes on the summer cruise so quickly and so it was time to keep going. Sailboats can enter the lagoon of Alvor only during the high water,
Albufeira 22.6. – 27.6.
Culatra 27.6. – 2.7.
After having enough time for partying in Albufeira it was time to relax and recover in the quiet anchorage of Culatra. Our second main destination of the summer cruise was Culatra. In addition to Alvor it is the only other
Vila Real de Santo António 2.7. – 5.7.
Back in winter when we were planning our summer sailing route, the river cruise on the river Guadiana sounded appealing. We have always been keen on the river adventures, like when we sailed up the Elbe river up to Hamburg.
The Strait of Gibraltar 5.7. – 6.7.
After casting off the lines in Vila Real de Santo António, we left behind three years in Portugal and headed towards Spain and the Mediterranean Sea. Our first port of call was Cadiz. One of the hottest topics among sailors
Morocco part 1 18.8. – 24.8.
After returning to Suwena in August, it was time for the autumn sail. The lovely warm days of late summer and early autumn strongly tempted us back to the sea to fulfill our long-awaited trip to Morocco. Finally, we are
Morocco part 2 18.8. – 24.8.
We had an exciting three-day exploration ahead of us in Northern Morocco. Through our friends, we got in touch with a Moroccan female guide named Nisrine. She is the first Moroccan female tourist guide who also serves as a driver
Ceuta, Spain 24.8. – 27.8.
From Morocco, Tangier, our journey continued to Ceuta along the African coastline. The length of the passage was 25 nautical miles with favorable current. The day was beautiful and sunny, albeit windless. As Perkins purred, we enjoyed the sea and
Estepona 27.8. – 30.8.
Costa del Sol is one of the most popular and well-known holiday destinations in Spain. Even in winter, the temperature is like summer days in Northern Europe. Thousands of people from Central and Northern Europe have either bought a vacation
Fuengirola 30.8. – 3.9.
From Estepona, Suwena sailed 28 nautical miles to Fuengirola. The day was foggy and windless, so we motored the entire way to Fuengirola. In Fuengirola, there is a small anchoring area at the entrance of the harbour, which can accommodate
Málaga 1.9. – 2.9.
Málaga is the capital of the province of Málaga, and its metropolitan area, Málaga-Marbella, is home to about a million people. As the most attractive city on the Costa del Sol, we definitely wanted to spend some time there, but