Around Mallorca by yacht in a week
Around Mallorca in one week (approx. 190 nautical miles)
It is possible to circumnavigate the island in a week, but it is essential to check the weather forecast and there is little time to enjoy Mallorca’s beautiful bays. Here, the journey is the destination.
Itinerary
Day 2
from PALMA to PORT D’ANDRATX (approx. 25 nautical miles)
The entrance through the fjord-like bay to Port d’Andratx is not only impressive, but also very scenic. The foothills of the Tramuntana mountains around the harbor are home to many exclusive villas and houses, as the town is very popular with celebrities from all over the world and is known as an exclusive address. The original fishing village was repeatedly attacked by North African pirates in the Middle Ages. It was only with the advent of tourism from the 1960s onwards that it increasingly developed into a meeting place for the international jet set. The harbor basin is shared by pleasure craft and fishing boats. Two marinas and a buoy field are available for mooring and mooring. An ideal place to stroll, browse in boutiques and stores and enjoy culinary delights in one of the many restaurants.
Day 3
from PORT D’ANDRATX to PORT de SÒLLER (approx. 25 nautical miles)
Early risers can make a short swimming stop at Sant Elm, followed by 20 nautical miles of steep coastline along the Tramuntana mountains to Port de Sóller, the only port on the north coast of Mallorca. This almost perfectly sheltered natural bay offers good protection from the wind, but not from swell. Port de Sóller has moorings in the harbor as well as anchorages in the bay for all sailors and motorboaters.
The small, picturesque coastal town of Port de Sóller is nestled in the famous orange groves of the Tramuntana. It was an important trading town in the Middle Ages and its remote location in the middle of the mountains protected it from over-tourism and its consequences for a long time. Culinary highlights include the fresh red “Sóller gamba”, which is offered in many restaurants. It is also worth taking a look or, depending on the time, a ride on the historic streetcar, the Red Lightning, to the neighboring town of Sóller.
Day 4
from PORT de SÒLLER to PORT D’ALCUDIA (approx. 40 nautical miles)
Today the longest boat passage of the trip starts along the cliffs in the north of Mallorca. Nature here is almost devoid of vegetation. Shrubs and trees are rarely seen. In good weather conditions and with good time management, you can stop for a swim on the way to Port d’Alcudia, for example in Cala de sa Calobra or Cala San Vicente. You will also pass the famous Cap Formentor, Mallorca’s northernmost point.
Port d’Alcudia is an important port town in the north of Mallorca. The harbor and the anchorage in front of it are well protected from the north mistral. The town is very popular with tourists and offers a wide range of entertainment.
Day 5
from PORT D’ALCUDIA to PORTO CRISTO (approx. 35 nautical miles)
Today’s route to Porto Cristo takes you past white beaches, picturesque bays and turquoise waters. One of these, for example, is the extraordinarily beautiful Cala Mesquida. The turquoise waters of the bay, the white sandy beach and the highest sand dunes in Mallorca offer a fantastic panorama and invite you to relax and swim. Nearby is also the enchanting little double bay of Cala Guya – Cala Molto, whose wonderful sandy beaches with clear water have made Cala Ratjada great. However, if you don’t want to miss out on the Cabrera nature reserve, you should make it to Porto Cristo today.
Porto Cristo has everything yachties could wish for in a Mediterranean harbor town. The harbor is enclosed by the cliffs like a fjord and is therefore well protected. The range of moorings and infrastructure is excellent, there is a large selection of good bars and restaurants and the long promenade invites you to take a stroll. End your day ashore in this beautiful ambience.
Day 6
from PORTO CRISTO to CABRERA (approx. 35 nautical miles)
The route continues south-west along the Calas Fantasticas, the bays of the cliff coast. Picturesque scenery and sea lights in every conceivable shade of azure are on offer. Mallorca’s east is more than blessed with these calas.
About 15 nautical miles south of Mallorca you will reach the Cabrera Nature Reserve, the goat island, a natural paradise. One of the 50 buoys in the natural harbor of Puerto Cabrera must be reserved in advance on the Internet. If you do not have a reservation, the nature park staff will ask you to leave the harbor bay in the evening, even if there are still buoys available. Anchoring is not permitted anywhere in the national park. The buoy reservation can be made online a maximum of 20 days before the desired mooring date and in the high season a maximum of 1 overnight stay per ship and week is released by the system.
The unspoiled and protected island itself can be reached from the buoy with your own dinghy. The excursion is worthwhile. Above all, the landscape and the great wealth of plants and animals are an experience for every visitor. Wild goats are no longer to be found there, but a variety of different birds, insects and lizards are. Historically, Cabrera has played a role over the centuries, e.g. as a monastery, refuge for pirates, internment camp and military base. It is still a restricted military area, which means that some areas are not accessible and restrictions may apply. There is a small restaurant with drinks and simple snacks. If you visit the Blue Grotto, the Cueva Azul, by dinghy from midday, you will experience a magnificent play of colors when the sun enters the grotto and the sea is reflected on the walls.
As soon as the sun goes down, you can enjoy the most beautiful starry skies in and around Cabrera.
Day 7
from CABRERA to PALMA (approx. 30 nautical miles)
The last day of your boat tour around Mallorca has begun. Depending on the weather and your taste, you have the option of enjoying Cabrera in peace for the rest of the morning or you can head for the rocky gorge of Cala Pi in the south of Mallorca on the way back to Palma, for example. The bright and well-kept sandy beach offers fantastic water conditions for swimming or snorkeling.
Around 5 p.m. your charter yacht will arrive in its home port of Palma, Marina La Lonja. Please do not forget to empty the waste tanks and fill the fuel tanks at the filling station before entering the harbor.
After our team has received you and the yacht at the jetty, the technical inspection follows and the divers come by to inspect the hull and keel. So that we can check the yacht quickly, it is essential that you clean and clear the cockpit, deck, saloon and cabins.
After the inspection, you can enjoy a final dinner in one of the many trendy restaurants in Palma’s old town. Sit back and enjoy a beer or a glass of wine. Take a look at the vacation photos and videos from the past week and review your boat trip.
You can use the yacht until the next morning at 8.00 a.m. in our harbor if you leave the yacht cleared and swept clean with washed dishes, emptied garbage and all your belongings.
The entire Yates Mallorca team wishes you and your crew a wonderful vacation.
