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Yacht charter route · Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca
via South.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Palma via Cala Pi, Es Trenc, Cabrera, Cala Figuera, Portocolom and Cala Santanyí — Mallorca south + Cabrera National Park loop.

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Cala Pi
Day 1

Palma → Cala Pi

15 nm shake-down S from Real Club Náutico to Cala Pi narrow inlet. 17th-c watchtower at entrance. Anchor on sand fully sheltered N. Highlights: Walk to the 17th-c Cala Pi watchtower and Paddleboard the narrow inlet to head.

Distance

15 NM

Sailing

~3h at 5 kn

— At a glance

Route at a glance

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

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Day 1 / 7
Cala Pi
1
Day 1

Palma → Cala Pi

15 nm shake-down south from Real Club Náutico de Palma to Cala Pi — narrow inlet on the south coast of Mallorca, pine-covered cliffs either side. Cala Pi 17th-century watchtower at the entrance (Aragonese, anti-Barbary defense). Anchor in the inlet on sand 4-6 m, fully sheltered from N.

Things to do

Walk to the 17th-c Cala Pi watchtower

Paddleboard the narrow inlet to head

Hike the Migjorn coast trail

Arròs brut Mallorcan stew at Sa Sinia

Mooring tip

Free anchoring in Cala Pi on sand at 4-6 m, fully sheltered from N. No marina inside the inlet — anchor only.

Es Trenc
2
Day 2

Cala Pi → Es Trenc

8 nm east to Es Trenc + Sa Ràpita. Es Trenc is the longest sand-only beach on Mallorca (3 km, the only Caribbean-quality sand on the island, no resort development). Sa Ràpita marina 2 nm east. Salinas de Levante salt flats inland with flamingos.

Things to do

Anchor swim at Es Trenc 3-km Caribbean sand

Cycle the Salinas de Levante salt-flat path

Spot flamingos at the saltworks

Pa amb oli garlic-olive bread at a beach cottage

Mooring tip

Sa Ràpita marina stern-to, €80-130/night peak, sheltered from N. Anchor off Es Trenc on sand at 4-6 m as alternative (no facilities).

Cabrera Archipelago
3
Day 3

Sa Ràpita → Cabrera Archipelago

8 nm south to Cabrera Archipelago — National Park since 1991, 7 main islands + dozens of islets. Mooring inside the Park requires pre-booked buoys (50 buoys at Es Port main bay, opens online 30 days ahead, fills for July-August by mid-May). Park Authority: Govern de les Illes Balears. The Park has the best swimming-water clarity in the Mediterranean (Posidonia meadows visible at 35 m).

Things to do

Hike to the 14th-c Castle of Cabrera

Snorkel the Blue Grotto sea cave

Visit the small Park Visitors Centre

Stargaze with no light pollution

Mooring tip

Cabrera Park mooring buoys at Es Port, €40-80/night peak, pre-book online 30 days ahead via Govern Balear. Anchoring outside zones prohibited (€500+ fine).

Cala Figuera
4
Day 4

Cabrera → Cala Figuera

12 nm northeast back to Mallorca east coast at Cala Figuera — postcard-perfect fishing village (still working, not resort-developed). Cobalt-blue painted boats line the inlet. Cala Santanyí limestone cliffs 1 nm east for kayak. Cala Figuera small marina stern-to, €60-100/night, sheltered from N. Anchor in the inlet on sand at 4-6 m as alternative. Plan to walk the cobblestone fishing-village paths, kayak to Cala Santanyí limestone cliffs, caldereta lobster stew at Es Port (since 1954).

Things to do

Walk the cobblestone fishing-village paths

Kayak to Cala Santanyí limestone cliffs

Caldereta lobster stew at Es Port (since 1954)

Photograph cobalt-blue painted boats

Mooring tip

Cala Figuera small marina stern-to, €60-100/night, sheltered from N. Anchor in the inlet on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.

Portocolom
5
Day 5

Cala Figuera → Portocolom

15 nm north to Portocolom — horseshoe harbour, rainbow-painted houses, fully sheltered. Cap de Ses Salines lighthouse 4 nm south for the view to Sa Dragonera islet. Cala Marçal 1 nm south for swim. Plenty of capacity. Plan to anchor swim at Cala Marçal and visit Can Gaià vineyard (sea-spray salted grapes).

Things to do

Anchor swim at Cala Marçal

Walk Cap de Ses Salines lighthouse trail

Visit Can Gaià vineyard (sea-spray salted grapes)

Walk Portocolom rainbow-painted seafront

Mooring tip

Portocolom marina stern-to, €80-130/night peak, fully sheltered. Plenty of capacity.

Cala Santanyí
6
Day 6

Portocolom → Cala Santanyí

8 nm south to Cala Santanyí — limestone-cliff cove, snorkel-friendly underwater arches. Santueri Castle 4 km inland (14th-c, hilltop ruins on the cliff above the town of Santanyí, panoramic Mediterranean views). Hierbas liqueur tasting at Sa Cova. Anchor in Cala Santanyí on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. No marina inside the cove. Cala Mondragó 2 nm south is the alternative (nature park, mooring buoys). Plan to snorkel underwater arches at Cala Santanyí, walk to the 14th-c Santueri Castle ruins, tasting hierbas liqueur at Sa Cova.

Things to do

Snorkel underwater arches at Cala Santanyí

Walk to the 14th-c Santueri Castle ruins

Tasting hierbas liqueur at Sa Cova

Beach lunch at Cala Llombards

Mooring tip

Anchor in Cala Santanyí on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. No marina inside the cove. Cala Mondragó 2 nm south is the alternative (nature park, mooring buoys).

Palma
7
Day 7

Cala Santanyí → Palma

24 nm long west back to Palma. Optional swim stop at Cala Llombards (limestone cliffs, sand bottom). Refuel at Real Club Náutico de Palma before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for handover-prep evening. Real Club Náutico de Palma stern-to, €150-250/night peak.

Things to do

Optional Cala Llombards swim stop

Walk Passeig des Born promenade (Palma)

Almond ensaimada pastry at Ca'n Joan de S'Aigo

Refuel and clean the boat at Real Club Náutico

Mooring tip

Real Club Náutico de Palma stern-to, €150-250/night peak. Marina Port de Mallorca alternative at €120-200/night. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth.

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