Cala d’Albarca

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Cala d’Albarca
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The cove of Cala d'Albarca
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Cala d’Albarca
Location within Ibiza
Location Sant Antoni de Portmany, Spain
Coordinates 39°3′47″N1°22′35″E / 39.06306°N 1.37639°E / 39.06306; 1.37639 Coordinates: 39°3′47″N1°22′35″E / 39.06306°N 1.37639°E / 39.06306; 1.37639

Cala d'Albarca is a cove on the northern seaboard of the Spanish island of Ibiza. [1] The cove is situated within the municipality Sant Antoni de Portmany. It is 4.0 miles (6.4 km) north east of the village of Santa Agnès de Corona and 14.0 miles (22.5 km) north of Ibiza Town. [2]

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Only the most determined explorer will be able to access the secluded bay. The cove in a large horseshoe with a rocky peninsular either side. To the eastern end is Cap des Rubió while at the western end is Cap d'Albarca both of which are over 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level. To south of d'Albarca is the hills of Puig d'en Cires and Puig de sa Cova’, 295 metres (968 ft) and 340 metres (1,120 ft) above sea level, respectively. Down in the cove there is a rocky beach, but no sand, but the impressive coastline here is scattered with huge boulders. [3] One very impressive feature is a cracked natural arch. [3] There are many flat rocks and ledges close to the waters edge which are good sunbathing spots. The water in the bay is crystal clear and is a deep turquoise when the sun shines. This is the ideal bay for snorkelling and diving.

Turquoise opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrous phosphate of copper and aluminium

Turquoise is an opaque, blue-to-green mineral that is a hydrated phosphate of copper and aluminium, with the chemical formula Cu Al6(PO4)4(OH)8·4H2O. It is rare and valuable in finer grades and has been prized as a gemstone and ornamental stone for thousands of years owing to its unique hue. In recent times, turquoise has been devalued, like most other opaque gems, by the introduction onto the market of treatments, imitations and synthetics.

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References

  1. ↑ Mapa Topografico Nacional de Espana, 772 Sant Miquel de Balansat 1:50.000. Published: IGN - CNIG (Spain Civilian Survey): 2006. 9788441618947
  2. ↑ "579 Regional Map, Spain, Islas Baleares. Pub:Michelin Editions des Voyages, 2004, ISBN   2-06-710098-X
  3. 1 2 Secret Beaches, Ibiza. Author: Robert Smith. Pub:One More Grain Of Sand 2012. ISBN   978-0-9569315-1-1
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