Balearic Islands

The Balearic Islands are located in the Mediterranean Sea, near the east coast of the Iberian Peninsula. The archipelago consists of 4 main islands; Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Cabrera, a small island next to Mallorca, is classified as a national natural park with impressive landscapes.

The archipelago of the Balearic Islands stands out for its sunny climate, its incomparable landscapes, its artisan tradition and its wide cultural and touristic offer.

Although very similar, each of its islands retains its own character thanks to their rich heritage. Many are the artists whose music and art works have been inspired by these beautiful Mediterranean islands.

Renting a sailboat in the Balearics  Islands, you can access magnificent beaches, swim among transparent waters, visit the island’s natural parks or archaeological ruins, enjoy the nightlife, meet people from all over the world and relax in the sun. And don’t forget the rich and delicious Mediterranean cuisine!

Whether it is with your family or friends, when you rent a boat in the Balearic Islands the fun is guaranteed!

SAILING CONDITIONS

The Balearics islands have a Mediterranean climate with an average of 8 hours of sun per day. The average temperature sits around 20-25 ° C in spring, rising up to 30ºC in July and August.

The weather conditions in these islands are perfect for sailing from April to October.

The high sailing season occurs during July and August, so it is highly recommended to charter a boat in the Balearics Islands during May or June and September or October to avoid large crowds but still enjoy pleasant weather.

Language: Spanish and Catalan

Currency: Euro. Credit cards: Visa and MasterCard are generally accepted
ATM machines available. Traveler’s checks: No

How to get there: There are 3 main airports in the Balearic Islands.
– Son Sant Joan (PMI) airport in Palma, Majorca.
– Menorca international airport is 5 kilometers from Maó port. It can also be reached by ferry from Valencia, Barcelona or Palma de Mallorca.
– Ibiza International airport.

Health: No special precautions or vaccines are required. The Balearic Islands have a strong public and private health system.

Emergency services: 112.

Nature, culture and lots of fun awaits for you in Ibiza and Formentera. Its beaches and coves compete in beauty with their interior landscapes. Discover this destination, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and let yourself be trapped by its special magic.
The coast of Ibiza is incredibly rich, many of their beaches are awarded every year with blue flags that guarantee their quality. Ibiza is an idyllic place for bareboat charter where you find transparent waters that invite to swim, calm landscapes in a rural environment, mild temperatures and a generous sun that shines most of the year.

There are also places that are worth a visit in the island;
– Dar Vila, a fortified town where it’s worth a walk through their cobblestone streets and visit the old cathedral.
– Visit the famous hippy market “Las Dalias”, in Sant Carles, surrounded by bars and restaurants. You can also buy a nice souvenir of your sailing holidays in Ibiza.
– The cave of Ses Fontanelles and its paintings, close to the port of Sant Antoni
– You can also visit the cave of Can Marçá, one of the oldest and natural monuments of Ibiza located in Sant Miquel, in the north of the island.
– The islet of Es Vedrá, a nature reserve full of curiosities and legends.
For more information visit the tourism website: ttp://www.ibiza.travel/en/

Minorca is the most eastern island of the Balearic Islands and the first place where the sun rises in Spain.
Despite being the smallest of the three Balearic Islands, offers a wide variety of landscapes, and is a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO since 1993.

The landscape and geology differ considerably from Mallorca or Ibiza. It is an island practically flat, its highest point is Monte Toro, from where you could enjoy excellent views.

Minorca, characterized by a predominant north wind known as Tramontana, in one of the best destination for sailing and water sports as windsurf, diving, surfing, etc.

Minorca offers something for everyone; nautical and cultural activities, many historical monuments outdoor, unspoilt beaches and small bays, delicious cuisine with fish and local vegetables, etc. Rent a sailboat with or without skipper in Menorca and discover this treasure of the Mediterranean without missing a detail.

Mallorca has 550 kilometers of coast, where you will find some of the Mediterranean´s most beautiful nature; white sand beaches with clear waters perfect for swimming and water sports, small coves set between cliffs and pine groves in the north of the island.

Almost 40 percent of the island is protected. Its landscapes are characterized by contrast. There are outstanding areas such as the Sierra de Tramuntana Mountains, in the north, with peaks reaching over 1,400 m above sea level, and the Cabrera Marine and Terrestrial Nature Reserve, a group of islands and islets, just over an hour away by boat. We propose bareboat and skippered charter in Majorca from: Ca’n Pastilla, Club Arenal, Palma and Porto colom among others.