Departure from Palma de Mallorca - How to get there?
Among other reasons, the Mallorca yacht charter is so incredibly popular due to the easy availability of its international airport from all major European destinations. During the summer, there are hundreds of daily flights, making it a real center for sailors and seasoned yachts from around the world. In addition, the airport is only 9 km from the capital "Palma", as it is simply known to residents.
Its prime location in the western Mediterranean creates this magnificent island and the surrounding Balearic Islands in close proximity to the Spanish mainland and the port cities of Barcelona, Valencia and Denia. Often sailors will use Palm as a resting point when crossing the Mediterranean. This area is an excellent cruising destination for renting yachts due to the diversity of the various islands that make up the Balearic Islands. Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca are available only on a single day of sailing. But each one of them offers something completely different in terms of culture, landscape and atmosphere.
What are the marinas in and around Palma de Mallorca for charter motor or sailing yachts?
There are several very established and some pristine new marinas to choose from for a yacht in Mallorca. Palm harbor yachts offer quite a bit of luxury as well as a bareboat charter, while the exclusive marinas of Puerto Portals, Port Adriano and Puerto Andrax are ideal for charter luxury boats in Majorca. Palma has Club de Mar, La Lonja Marina Charter, Real Club Nautico and Marina Naviera Balear. Here you can find a lot of charter for the day, especially for motor yachts. It is very nice that this is the recently reworked `Muelle Viejo`, directly adjacent to the magnificent cathedral. There are some fantastic new restaurants right in front of you that even bring you a little pick up on board. There you can sit on your own deck for dinner, enjoy the enchanting view of the illuminated cathedral and feel the pulse of the vibrant city center. Puerto Portales is only 10 minutes drive from the hotel and has long been known as the main port for luxury yachts in Mallorca. For example, if you sit in the restaurant `Flannagans`, you can even be neighbors next door to such as the king of Spain or Rafael Nadal. And Port Adriano (about 20 minutes drive from the city center) with its cutting edge design from Philippe Starck is a true harbor superyacht with a sense of sober elegance, still undeniable beauty.
What can Palma de Mallorca offer for sailing?
Now you may have come here for a sailing vacation, but there are even more opportunities if you only know where and when ... In Palma, the day does not pass, that there is no party or event. From January to December there is always something happening. If you have not visited him yet, then seeing that the Three Kings arrive at the port on the Spanish Christmas day, January 6th, this is a sight to see. And at the end of January, a whole week of holidays is called San Sebastian. Numerous groups of life are playing on the streets, you can “run with the devil” or join a huge barbecue at the very end of the week. In summer, you can choose your choice at the regattas: be it the Superyacht Cup in June, the Princess del Rey in July, or the Copa del Rey in August.
The center of Palma is wonderful, as is the old quarter. You will find that the overall architecture is a mixture of sophisticated oriental style and impressive western style. The famous Palma Cathedral, commonly called "La Seu", has no equal in the world. Also a must-see is the impressive Castell de Bellver, which rises above Palma and boasts an incredible view of the whole bay.
In addition to exploring the abundant sights, a selection of local dishes, such as the famous Sobrasad sausages, or the popular “lomo” (pork brisket), as well as Majorcan wines, is a real joy.
Souvenir shops or yacht charter preparation in Palma de Mallorca are numerous. Just go to the large department store El Corte Ingles (they also have a gourmet delicacy department) or to the Porto Pi shopping center, which is located very close to the club de Mar. You can purchase fresh produce in abundance in downtown Santa Catalina Market in the morning. And in the Old Town and the city center there are an infinite number of gorgeous boutiques and shops for you to choose from.
The nightlife is great; you just need to go to the waterfront, known as the Paseo Maritimo. There you will find the best clubs, bars and terraces, all overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, and all of them are filled with happy yacht charter visitors.
What are the best day charter flights from Palma de Mallorca?
Of course, Palma is the heart of Mallorca, but that’s not all ... By car you can take a lot of excursions, go to the breathtaking Tramuntana mountain range and visit some of the extremely charming little villages. Deia, Valdemossa or Puerto de Soller are just a few of the names you need to remember. There is a very nice, more than 100-year-old train that goes from Palma to Soller, and from there you can also go there by fancy tram to the port. The recommended trip on the water will be an excursion to the island of Cabrera, which is also a reserve. Along the way, they will tell you about an interesting story, as well as about the fauna and flora of this place. Go swimming in caves with crystal clear waters and soak up the Mediterranean sun. Another option for this could be a day charter for a yacht, most likely on a motor yacht from Palma. One of these motor yacht charter boats can accommodate up to 6-8 people, and you get a skipper to take you to an island where you can dive or dive and admire the untouched underwater world.
