20 minutes later I was suppose to have stumbled upon a stunning quarry area at the edge of the sea with cut-out and rectangular pools in the stone, here rocks were cut and transported by sea to build the Cathedral of Ibiza, a World Heritage Site. A small jewel was to be found where ancient stonemasons took refuge years ago and was baptized by the name of Atlantis by hippies from the decade of the 50’s and 60’s. The original name of this hidden treasure is Sa Pedrera.
Well, after a 10 minute walk we reached a clearing with a magical view onto the Es Vedrà island; legend says it is the third most magnetic spot on earth. Another 10 minutes up a very steep and stoney path leading up from the cliff edge to reach the Pirate's tower... to discover an even more spectacular view onto the seashore ... but no little path down the other side of the mountain!
Even though we could spot Atlantis way below at the bottom of a scary looking drop, the ascent did look a shade too big a challenge given it was past noon on a hot and sunny summer day!
So, Atlantis will keep its secret for a little while longer until we return to conquer the mountain and the slope down to the ocean.
View from the "Mirador de l'Illa d'Es Vedra"
Climbing all the way to the top of the mountain...
The Pirate tower was finished in 1763 and it was designed to have a couple of cannons,
but the heavy artillery never arrived!
Can you spot the quarry all the way at the bottom?
Atlantis is calling.
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