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Cabrera, the "Goat Island," measures only four by three miles (about 6.5 x 5 km). The rocky island was once a haven for pirates and served as a grim prisoner-of-war camp during the Napoleonic Wars. Cabrera is rich in wildlife and plants, and it has been a national park since 1991.

The island lies off the eastern coast of Mallorca. You can reach it by a daily excursion boat from Colonia de Sant Jordi. The boat leaves at 9:30 a.m. and arrives back on the mainland at 5:00 p.m.

You can also visit with your own yacht, but you'll need to obtain permission in advance, and only 50 boats are allowed in the harbor (the island's only legal mooring place) at any one time. See the "All About Spain: Cabrera" site below for details.

Cabrera Web sites

All About Spain: Cabrera
Learn more about the island, view photos, and click "How to get there and what to see" if you plan to arrive in your own boat.

The Prisoners of Cabrera
This review of Denis Smith's The Prisoners of Cabrera: Napoleon's Forgotten Soldiers, 1809-1814 describes the ordeal of some 12,000 French, Polish, Swiss, and Italian soldiers who were imprisoned on Cabrera after the Spanish and British governments failed to honor a repatriation agreement.

Diving Excursions to Cabrera
Paco's Diving Center offers underwater exploration at two points along Cabrera's coastline. Trips depart from Cala Santanyí, Mallorca.

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