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Luxury Yacht Charter Mallorca

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and is surrounded by easily navigable calm and crystal-clear waters.  Because of its yachting history, Mallorca is home to many sporting events and regattas.   So, for example the King’s Cup in August in the Capital City of Palma.  Another popular event is the Princess Sofia trophy at Easter.  Furthermore you have the Rei en Jaume regatta in July and there are many more.  Also, in April Palma becomes the hub of the yachting industry with the Superyacht Show and International Boat Show.

Palma

Boutique Shopping and Cafe Culture in the Capital City of Palma and Other Towns and Villages Around the Island

The islands Mediterranean climate, world class ports and beautiful anchorages make planning a charter easy.  The capital city of Palma is the most popular base to charter from.  This is due to its proximity to the airport, large ports and moorings and the beautiful city itself. Palma is a showcase of boutique shopping and cafe culture.  It is also blessed with stunning architecture and a fascinating history of Roman and Moorish architecture.

Mallorca

In addition, there are over 200 miles of stunning and varied coastline around Mallorca.  So, there are 41 marinas, 30 yacht clubs and moorings for 10,000 yachts!

Naturally, as the island is one long coastline there is no shortage of locations to take advantage of the toys on your boat.  For example, beautiful clear water leans itself to diving.  Also, calm waters lend themselves to luxury motor toys, Paddle boarding and inflatables. In addition, there are ports which catch wind for surfing, wind and kite surfing.  There are also tour companies all around the island offering tours of the caves, kayak tours around the coast and much more.  Alternatively, if you would rather just take in some rays, just pick a nice sheltered cove or cala to anchor and put your feet up.  So, any yacht charter around Mallorca will tell a story. So even a day charter will be a day full of memories.

Almost 40 percent of Mallorca is protected countryside.  As a result, the landscapes are raw and beautiful.  Drop anchor and in the warm air you will enjoy the perfume of the pine trees.  There is also plenty of coast line dotted with caves, rocky cliffs and pools.

West Coast & North Mallorca

Sailing around the West Coast is a more adventurous route for keen sailors.  You will be sailing alongside the Tramuntana mountain range and UNESCO World Heritage site.  Along your route you can aim for the busy fishing harbours of Andratx on the South West, to Soller in the North West and Pollensa in the North of the island.  You can sample the markets and cafe culture of all of these beautiful villages.  The Sierra de Tramuntana Mountains in the north are the most impressive.  The highest peaks, with the highest being Puig Major at 1,445m. above sea level.  Also, In and to the northeast near Puerto Pollensa is the Albufera Nature Reserve

A Luxury Yacht Charter Holiday Around Mallorca

There are many coves and ports such as Sóller and Deià to explore on the West Coast.  A luxury yacht charter holiday around Mallorca is the ideal way to cruise in luxury.  Chartering a luxury motor yacht is ideal for entertaining large groups of family and friends.  A luxury motor yacht will offer plenty of outdoor space.  Therefore they are the best to enjoy the sunny Mallorca weather and wonderful sea breeze.  Luxury Motor Yacht Charters are generally started from marinas with deep and wide berths such as in the Capital City of Palma.  If you enjoy sitting back let yourself be spoilt on crewed luxury motoryacht charter.  Enjoy a cocktail while you sunbathe or relax in the jacuzzi.  Then enjoy a Mediterranean meal.

Local Delicacies

Mediterranean cuisine is varied to fit any taste.  There are food markets all over the island.  The Capital City of Palma has many varied food markets.  However, you will find gems and authentic delicacies all around particularly in the rural or coastal villages.  Popular features include the fresh fish and fresh vegetables of the region. Olives and almonds are also typical features of the Mallorcan diet – the island has more than 4 million almond and olive trees! A local delicacy is “sobrasada”, this is a soft spicy pork sausage, which is spreadable.  Because Sobrasada is matured in the humid climate of Mallorca it retains its moisture.  This is unique to Sobrasada and makes it melt in your mouth.  Another delicacy is the well-kept secret of the flagrant and mineral rich Mallorcan Wines. Mallorca has been cultivating wine for generations but due to the cost of production and export you rarely see it on shelves outside of Mallorca.  So, this is the opportunity to sample the sommelier’s recommendation.

Other local delicacies include “Tumbet” (a vegetable stew) “pa amb oli” (a piece of bread rubbed with olive oil and tomato).  For dessert, the local pastry “ensaimada” is a popular treat served with some of the fine dessert wines.  Fruit platters are also popular here with a selection of fresh, sweet, mouth-watering fruit.

Air Transfers

Discretion and comfort is paramount to many wanting luxury charter holidays around Mallorca.  So why not take a transfer to the mainland.  You may also want to visit the Capital City of Palma to enjoy the boutique shopping and cafe culture of the capital city.  Boutique shopping and cafe culture can also be enjoyed in Pollensa on the North side of the island.  The cafe culture is visible throughout the island illustrating the alfresco lifestyle of the island.

In Conclusion

For the dream holiday a luxury yacht charter holiday around Mallorca will give you the ideal opportunity, to take in heart warming views and float away in the warm sea breeze.  luxury yacht charter holiday around Mallorca are an exclusive and unforgettable experience.

South West

On the South West less than an hour from Mallorca is the nature reserve of Cabrera.  This is an uninhabited group of islands with plenty of history.  This is the ideal location for a crewed sailing charter.  Cabrera was used to house French prisoners during the Napoleonic Wars. Of 9,000 sent to Cabrera, only 3,600 survived.  Beyond Andratx to the west is the Sa Dragonera Nature Reserve. On your charter learn from experienced crews or enjoy the romance and peace of sailing along small anchorages which larger boats may not be able to access.

Climate

Mallorca is blessed with a warm and pleasant climate, making it an excellent charter destination most months of the year. The climate is typically Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and autumn/winter rains. Most of the rain falls between September and November. Mostly rain falls in short storms broken up with warm days and blue skies.  Excluding the high mountain areas, the average annual temperature is between 16ºC and 18ºC.  The maximum summer average is around 29-31ºC. Between January and March the minimum average winter night-time temperature is around 5-9ºC. with mostly mild days and blue skies.

The Balearic Islands

If you are here for at least a one or two-week charter you may want to explore even further and take in some more of what the Balearics have to offer by chartering Ibiza, Formentera, 45 miles to the south and / or Menorca, 27 miles to the north-east.  The passages between the Balearic Islands are more exposed so are for more experienced skippers or crewed charters only.