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Yacht charter route · Mallorca

Ciutadella
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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.

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Cala Galdana
Day 1

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

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
April – mid-October (peak May – Sep)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Ciutadella
Sailing area
Mallorca

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Day 1 / 7
Cala Galdana
1
Day 1

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 Ratjada
2
Day 2

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.

Colonia de Sant Pere
3
Day 3

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.

Alcúdia
4
Day 4

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.

Port de Pollença
5
Day 5

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.

Cala Sant Vicenç
6
Day 6

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 en Bosch
7
Day 7

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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