Ciutadella
via South.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Ciutadella via Cala Galdana, Cala Ratjada (Mallorca), Colonia de Sant Pere, Alcúdia and Port de Pollença — Menorca + north Mallorca cross-island.
Day-by-day route
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Ciutadella → Cala Galdana
12 nm shake-down S to Cala Galdana — most-photographed Menorca cove, limestone-cliff horseshoe. Cala Macarella 1 nm E (boat-only) is headline swim. Highlights: Anchor swim at Cala Macarella (boat-only) and Hike Camí de Cavalls cliff path.
Distance
7 NM
Sailing
~1.4h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Ciutadella → Cala Galdana
12 nm shake-down south from Ciutadella to Cala Galdana — most-photographed Menorca cove, horseshoe bay with limestone cliffs. Cala Macarella (boat-only) 1 nm east is the headline swim anchorage. Cala Galdana marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N. Cala Macarella day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m, no overnight (posidonia zone). Plan to anchor swim at Cala Macarella (boat-only), hike Camí de Cavalls cliff path, arròs de la terra rabbit-saffron rice at Es Bruc.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Cala Macarella (boat-only)
Hike Camí de Cavalls cliff path
Arròs de la terra rabbit-saffron rice at Es Bruc
Day-trip horseback ride along cliff trail
Mooring tip
Cala Galdana marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N. Cala Macarella day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m, no overnight (posidonia zone).
Cala Galdana → Cala Ratjada (Mallorca)
32 nm long west to Cala Ratjada on the northeast tip of Mallorca. Long open-water passage across the Menorca-Mallorca channel; check forecast for Tramuntana N wind, can build to 25+ kn in afternoon. Cala Ratjada marina stern-to, fully sheltered. Anchor in Cala Agulla on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.
Things to do
Snorkel Coves d'Artà underwater arches
Walk to the 14th-c Capdepera Castle
Llagosta amb sobrasada at Es Mollet
Day-trip to Formentor lookout (taxi)
Mooring tip
Cala Ratjada marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Anchor in Cala Agulla on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.
Cala Ratjada → Colonia de Sant Pere
15 nm west to Colonia de Sant Pere — quiet Mallorcan east-coast village, dunes meet pine forests. Es Coll Baix pebble cove (boat-only access, limestone-cliff backdrop) is the headline swim. Betlem hilltop village 4 km inland by bike. Colonia de Sant Pere small marina stern-to, €70-110/night, sheltered from N. Anchor in Es Coll Baix on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Es Coll Baix (boat-only)
Cycle 4 km inland to Betlem hilltop village
Tumbet vegetable layered pie at Ca'n Bernat
Walk the dune-and-pine seafront
Mooring tip
Colonia de Sant Pere small marina stern-to, €70-110/night, sheltered from N. Anchor in Es Coll Baix on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.
Colonia de Sant Pere → Alcúdia
10 nm west to Alcúdia — Roman Pollentia (1st-c BC) + 14th-c medieval walls. Port d'Alcúdia stern-to. Platja d'Alcúdia long-sand beach for swim before mooring. Ca'n Costa palo-liquor pub (oldest in Mallorca, 1761). Port d'Alcúdia stern-to with lazy lines, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Plenty of capacity.
Things to do
Walk the 14th-c medieval town walls
Visit the Roman Pollentia 1st-c BC ruins
Palo herbal liqueur at Ca'n Costa (since 1761)
Swim Platja d'Alcúdia long-sand beach
Mooring tip
Port d'Alcúdia stern-to with lazy lines, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Plenty of capacity.
Alcúdia → Port de Pollença
8 nm short hop north to Port de Pollença — Tramuntana mountain marina, Cap de Formentor headland 4 nm north. Platja de Formentor (silk-white sand, pine fringe) for swim. Boquer Valley hike for Eleonora's falcon spotting. Port de Pollença marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Platja de Formentor silk-white sand
Hike Boquer Valley (Eleonora's falcon spotting)
Lechona suckling pig at Stay Restaurant
Climb to Talaia d'Albercutx watchtower
Mooring tip
Port de Pollença marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N.
Port de Pollença → Cala Sant Vicenç
4 nm short west to Cala Sant Vicenç — trio of bays under the Tramuntana cliffs (Cala Molins, Cala Carbó, Cala Sant Vicenç proper). Sea-tunnel snorkel at Cala Molins is the headline. Anchor in any of the three bays on sand 4-6 m, sheltered from N.
Things to do
Snorkel the Cala Molins sea tunnel
Climb to Talaia d'Albercutx watchtower
Frit de marisc fried fish at Restaurant Clivia
Walk between the three bays at sunset
Mooring tip
Free anchoring in any of three Cala Sant Vicenç bays on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. No marina; provision before arriving.
Cala Sant Vicenç → Cala en Bosch
38 nm long east back across the Mallorca-Menorca channel to Ciutadella via Cala en Bosch. Long open-water passage; check Tramuntana forecast — can build 25+ kn afternoon. Refuel at Ciutadella before tying up. Cap d'Artrutx lighthouse on the southwest corner of Menorca is the navigational marker.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Son Xoriguer turquoise
Photograph Cap d'Artrutx lighthouse
Greixonera cinnamon custard on Plaça des Born
Refuel and clean the boat at Ciutadella
Mooring tip
Ciutadella harbour stern-to, €80-130/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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