Today we only had to travel 12 nautical miles so it was an easy start and journey to the marina at Aguadulce. We had called the marina at Almeira, a bit further on, but the maximum length boat they can take is 15 metres. Of course we had to motor and it was quite a hot day with very little breeze from any direction. Jessica, the receptionist at the marina, was extremely helpful and suggested we stay next to the fuel dock; otherwise we would have had to go to the far side of the marina, quite a distance from any facilities. The most frustrating aspect of marinas is the range of power cords one needs for electricity. I think that Greg is about to have a breakdown if he has to spend another couple of hours at each marina trying to get a power supply to the boat. He just gave up at this marina and I don't blame him.
Michele and I spent most of the afternoon at the beach beside the marina, hiring a couple of lounges so that we could be comfortable while we read, slept and swam. I was surprised that the beaches in this area are really a gritty small stone rather than sand, but I should have expected that because the marina is at the foot of a huge mountain of rock. It is quite stunning to look at, just like Gibraltar because it rises so sharply from the sea. We can see road traffic higher up the mountain as well as on the road going through the heart if the town. Along all of this Spanish coast, and inland towards the major towns, we have been amazed at the superior roadways, freeways and bridges, with triple lanes each way. Obviously an enormous amount of money has been spent on all of the raid and bridge construction.
Our dinner on the boat was great - smoked salmon and avocado on toasts for hors d'oeuvres then barbecued lamb with Michele's delicious beans (flat beans cooked with tomatoes, onions and garlic) and baby potatoes. The 2010 Chateau Neuf du Pap was a perfect wine to accompany our lamb.