Mallorca – Ibiza – Formentera – 1 week
Discover Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera on an unforgettable week charter
This tour with approx. 200 nautical miles and two long strokes is doable in one week, but it is essential to pay attention to the weather forecast and there is little time to enjoy the beautiful bays. Here, the journey is the destination.
Itinerary
Day 2
from PORT D’ANDRATX to CALA PORTINATX (approx. 50 nautical miles)
At dawn, shortly before sunrise, when the sea is usually still calm, the crossing westwards to Ibiza begins. If you are lucky, you will occasionally be accompanied by dolphins that greet the day in this section at sunrise and in the early morning.
The day’s destination is Cala Portinatx in the north of Ibiza.
Except in northerly winds, this beautiful bay in the north of the hotspot island of Ibiza is a popular large anchorage. The water there is shallow, crystal clear and shines in the most beautiful shades of azure, and the fine white sandy beach glows.
The small, lively resort offers a surprisingly lively nightlife with plenty of entertainment in the bars and hotels. It can get louder at night.
Day 3
from CALA PORTINATX to SANT ANTONI (approx. 20 nautical miles)
The route continues westwards along the north coast of Ibiza, past the famous natural bay of Ensenda de Aubarca, the small Islas Margaritas, where you can sail through the natural rock arch with a dinghy, and Cala Salada, which is popular as a night anchorage.
Sant Antoni has the only harbor on the northwest side of Ibiza and is also popular with yachts coming from the Spanish mainland. The few guest berths in the modern harbor and the buoys in front of it are much used. The lively resort offers legendary sunset bars as well as world-famous clubs and the famous Ibiza feeling. There is also no shortage of restaurants and stores, and the supply is correspondingly good.
Day 4
from SANT ANTONI to CALA SAONA (approx. 25 nautical miles)
It goes along the west coast of Ibiza. The beaches and bays on the west coast are some of the most beautiful on the island, and the landscape is quite varied. There are picturesque beaches, bays and sea lights in every imaginable shade of azure. From the hippie beach to the chic beach club, you will find restaurants and clubs along the coast with a magnificent view of the sun setting into the sea. Cala Horts, for example, is a bay for sunset worshippers. Here you can anchor with a view of the steep Isla Verde. You will also pass the world-famous Cala Jondal. One beach club follows the next on the 300-metre-long pebble beach, which is surrounded by pine forests, and parties are held in an exclusive atmosphere. Hot spots such as the Blue Marlin have made this place world-famous.
The day’s destination is Cala Saona in the west of the small, enchanting Balearic island of Formentera, whose beaches and bays are on a par with the Caribbean in their dazzling colors. The bay of Cala Saona, framed by red rocks and forest, is a dream for anchoring with light turquoise water and a sandy bottom as far as the eye can see, around the rocks to the right and left of the white sandy beach. In the evening there is one of the most beautiful sunsets with a view of Ibiza’s Es Verdrá, Isla Verde, in the background. On land you will find restaurants, a hotel, car, bike and scooter rental.
Day 5
from CALA SAONA to IBIZA TOWN (approx. 15 nautical miles)
Today’s sailing distance is shorter, but the decision whether to leave Cala Saona sooner or later is a difficult one, as a stopover at the northern tip of Formentera with its long sandy beaches and the small island of Espalmador is worthwhile. The so-called port of Puerto Espalmador is not a port in the true sense of the word. In the horseshoe-shaped bay there is a buoy field that can be reserved on the Internet, and a few anchorages to the south of it. Espalmador is located in the Parque natural de Ses Salines nature reserve, with natural mud flats and salt pans. It is a real bird paradise. Please note Mud bathing is not permitted due to nature conservation.
The city marinas in Eivissa, as Ibiza’s capital is known in Catalan, have over 1,000 yacht moorings and yet the crowds are extremely high in summer. Without a reservation, finding a berth can be difficult or even impossible. They are also among the most expensive ports in the entire Balearic Islands. Please pay attention to the busy ferry traffic when entering. On the other hand, it offers everything your heart desires in terms of catering, cuisine and the club scene.
If you have not found a berth in Ibiza Town, or would like to shorten the final distance a little, you can try to book one of 755 berths in the port of Santa Eulalia, about 8 nautical miles to the northeast. Ibiza’s second largest city is in no way inferior to the capital in terms of stores, restaurants and bars.
Day 6
from IBIZA CITY to CALA PORTALS VELLS (approx. 55 nautical miles)
In the morning we head back to Mallorca. The destination for the evening is the popular three-finger bay, Cala Portals Vells, also known as Smugglers’ Bay. On the way there, be sure to look out for dolphins again.
Cala Portals Vells is a bay with three beaches and two beach restaurants, well protected from the south wind. This bay is not only popular with sailors and motorboaters for anchoring and can sometimes get very crowded. The bay is surrounded by rocks and pine forests, which also provide shade on the beach. The water is a gorgeous turquoise blue and is perfect for snorkeling. For the adventurous, it is worth swimming to the medieval “seafarers’ caves”.
If you can’t find a suitable anchorage in Cala Portals Vells or would prefer to reserve a place in the harbor, you can head for Port Adriano, about 8 nautical miles to the west, or anchor a few nautical miles further east in the bay of Magaluf, for example.
Day 7
from CALA PORTALS VELLS to PALMA (approx. 15 nautical miles)
The last day of your boat tour through the waters of the Balearic Islands has begun. Depending on the weather and your taste, late risers have the opportunity to spend the morning in peace and quiet in the beautiful bay of Cala Portals Vells. For those who weigh anchor early, there is also the option of heading for one of the bathing bays west of Palma on the way back to Palma. For example, it is worth anchoring in the bay of Illetas.
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 beforehand and fill the fuel tanks at the filling station.
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 tidy and clear up 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 with a beer or a glass of wine, look at your vacation photos and videos from the past week and review your boat trip.
Until 8:00 a.m. the next morning, when you leave the yacht cleared and swept clean with washed dishes, emptied trash cans and all your belongings, you can use the yacht in our harbor for the night.
The entire team at Yates Mallorca Charter wishes you and your crew a wonderful vacation.