The Balearic Islands lie off the Eastern Coast of Spain in the western Mediterranean Sea.   The Balearic Islands are made up of Palma De Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.  What the Balearic Island chain lacks in size, it more than makes up for in style.

The Balearics are just as interesting as the bigger island chains, say, Greece, Dodecanese or Cyclades chains, which is part of the reason they make such an excellent Mediterranean yacht charter destination today.

Mallorca is home to Palma de Mallorca, a simultaneously historic and modern city that is home to both a Gothic Cathedral and an international airport.  Mallorca also hosts the main harbor in the Balearics, which means it is likely where your week long yacht charter itinerary will begin and end.   Mallorca is full of fascinating historic sites, beautiful old charming villages all interlaced with traditional cuisine and friendly locals.

Menorca is the next largest of the Balearic Islands and is known for it’s natural beauty.  Menorca is also known for her prehistoric human inhabitant stone monuments.  Chartering in the Balearics offers you the choice of either cruising by the White Sandy Beaches to more private locations or joining in the resort style life.  This is what makes chartering in a destination like the Balearics so exceptional.

Ibiza is known as the “party” island and offers you the choice of either visiting the beaches or lounging onboard your yacht anchored off the coast all day, then dancing the night away in well known discotheques like Cafe del Mar, which is so popular among the dancing youth of today.  While Ibiza night life is legendary, you will aso find deserted beaches, beautiful cliffs, quiet anchorages and just about anything else you could want on a yachting holiday.

Formentera is the smallest of the Balearic Islands and located just off the south coast of Ibiza.  Formentera is relatively underdeveloped with good powder white sand beaches and crystal clear blue waters.  Formentera is known more for hiking and walking.  For the cruising charters the Formentera island offers perfect anchorages and quiet picturesque sceneries.

7 Days in the Balearics

Day 1:  Ibiza the party island of the Balearics is a great place to start your Mediterranean cruise.   After settling on you yacht, the boat will depart for a lovely island of Formentera to spend the day in quiet comfort snorkeling and swimming.  A light lunch at anchor and a relaxing afternoon will have you well rested for a night of in Ibiza on your return.

Day 2:  As your yacht motors quietly up the coast of Ibiza Cala D’en Serra, enjoy a leisurely breakfast.  This exquisite sandy cove has turquoise waters that are perfect for snorkeling and a day of water fun activities.  A light lunch followed by and an afternoon siesta is always in order.   As the sun sets enjoy some delicious cocktails and take in the breathtaking uninterrupted views.  Dinner is served under a calm starry night.  Once you have retired to your cabin the yacht will depart for Mallorca and weather permitting anchor off the Island of Cabrera.

Day 3:  Enjoy an early morning swim and breakfast off Cabrera before leaving for Palma.  The capital city of Mallorca and home to some of the most beautiful sights, Palma is a city worth exploring.  It’s quaint cobbled streets, cafe’s, shops, piazza’s and of course the incredible La Seu Cathedral are a must see.  Lunch underway as you head on up to Porto Cristo to visit the Coves del Drac, a wonderful cave with an astounding subterranean lake. Back to the boat for a short cruise up to Port d’Alcudia for the night.  Either enjoy dinner on board, or try out the local cuisine.

Day 4:  Alcudia is a popular destination for birdwatchers thanks to the Albufera nature Reserve which is home to many rare species.  In Alcudia Cyclo-tourism is extremely popular with thousands of cyclists a year basing themselves in Alcudia for jaunts around the stunning sights of the north west and north east coasts.  For the avid golfer an early morning game of golf on the 18 hole course is also a good way to start your day.  Then, back to the yacht for some watersports before leaving for Menorca.  Either anchor or dock in the capital city of Mao (Mahon) for the evening.

Day 5:  Depart after breakfast for the northern end of Menorca to Fornells.  This pretty fishing village is situated at the mouth of the long bay.  There are many anchorages here, each one nicer than the next.  Spend the rest of the day playing in the water, and the evening anchored under the stars on your incredible yacht.

Day 6:  Enjoy breakfast underway again as your yacht departs for Port de Soller, a beautiful natural harbor surrounded by the spectacular mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana.  Take the Tren to Soller City and explore the old town, cathedral, quaint cafe’s and market place.

Day 7:  A short trip back to Palma will have you there in time to depart for the airport.  Happy and relaxed with good memories of the Balearic Islands.