39°34′N · 2°39′E — Mediterranean Charter Log

Mallorca &Menorca

RoutePalma → Ciutadella

DurationSeven days

SeasonMay — October

Curated byThe WOY

Before departure

Mallorca is the Balearic everyone thinks they know and almost nobody knows by sea. Eighty per cent of the island's coastline is uninhabited — sheer cliffs of the Sierra de Tramuntana on the west, dune-and-pine bays on the east, no road within an hour of the water.

A week sailing from Palma to Mahón is a quiet trip — not the Ibiza side of the Balearics. It is the side the families who actually live in Mallorca want to keep to themselves.

Menorca, across the strait, is even quieter. The biosphere-reserve status protects two thirds of the island; the famous coves on the south shore — Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta — are reached on foot or by sea, and the parking lot above them is always one and a half hours' walk from the water.

For seven days, the route slides between two islands that share the language and almost nothing else: Mallorca's western polish and eastern wild side, Menorca's whole untouched south.

Log 01/07 · Palma

Palma

Embark at Marina Port de Mallorca or Club de Mar.

For the afternoon, among the options:

A walk through Palma's old town — the Cathedral (Antoni Gaudí restoration), the Almudaina Palace, the boutiques on the Passeig del Born.
A late-afternoon swim off Illetes in the bay west of Palma.
A reposition to Cala Major for the first evening at anchor.

For the evening, the choices:

Dinner at Marc Fosh (1\*) — Palma's most refined modern Mallorquin kitchen.
DINS Santi Taura (1\*) — Santi Taura's intimate tasting room.
Aromata in the city centre for the slower, traditional line.

Palma de Mallorca — Mallorca & Menorca — PalmaDay 1

Log 02/07 · Andratx & Sa Dragonera

Andratx & Sa Dragonera

A cruise west along the Sierra de Tramuntana coast.

Morning, among the options:

A coastal cruise along the cliffs of the Tramuntana — Cap Andritxol and the bays below.
Anchor at the Dragonera marine reserve for a long swim.
A walk on the Sa Trapa path above San Telmo.

For lunch:

Aboard at anchor at the Dragonera.
Ashore at Port d'Andratx at Tim's Bar on the harbour or Layn on the quay.

Afternoon:

A continuation north along the Tramuntana to Cala Banyalbufar or Estellencs.
A swim and snorkel along the cliffs.
A reposition back south for the evening.

For the evening:

Dinner at Es Fum (1\) of the St Regis Mardavall* — terrace on the bay of Palma.
A private chef ashore at the Cap Rocat, a former military fortress turned hotel, on the southern entrance of the bay.
Aboard at anchor for a quieter line.

Sa Dragonera / Andratx — Mallorca & Menorca — Andratx & Sa DragoneraDay 2

Log 03/07 · Sóller, Deià & Sa Calobra

Sóller, Deià & Sa Calobra

Two of Mallorca's loveliest names.

Morning, among the options:

A morning at Port de Sóller — the bay below the village of Sóller, where the old wooden tram still runs to the harbour.
A walk along the Cami de Castelló in Deià, the village of Robert Graves.
A swim at Cala Tuent, the small cove north of Sa Calobra.

For lunch:

Ca's Patró March at Cala Deià — a fishermen's restaurant on the rocks, the wooden table directly over the water.
Aboard at anchor in Cala Deià.

Afternoon, the choices:

A cruise north to Sa Calobra — the cliff-bordered cove where the Torrent de Pareis canyon opens to the sea. Long swim at anchor at the foot of the cliffs.
A reposition south back to Sóller for a slower afternoon.
A walk in Deià to the cemetery where Robert Graves is buried, the view over the valley.

For the evening:

Dinner at El Olivo (1\) at the Belmond La Residencia* in Deià — terrace under the olive trees.
Aboard at anchor in Port de Sóller.
Ashore at Bens d'Avall (1\*) on the cliff between Deià and Sóller.

Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca — Mallorca & Menorca — Sóller, Deià & Sa CalobraDay 3

Log 04/07 · Cabrera

Cabrera

A national park, a strict overnight-mooring limit, a permit required. Cabrera is the Mediterranean wilderness: no road, no electricity, a few rangers, a 14th-century castle on the bay.

Morning, among the options:

A long crossing south from the Tramuntana to the Cabrera archipelago.
A swim at the Cova Blava — the blue cave, accessible only by tender.
A walk to the Castell de Cabrera above the bay.

For lunch:

Aboard at anchor in the bay of Cabrera.
A shore picnic on the small beach below the castle.

Afternoon:

A long swim and snorkel in the protected waters.
A SUP circuit of the Illa des Conills archipelago.
A guided walk with the park ranger to the Cap Ventós lighthouse.

For the evening:

Dinner aboard under stars that include the Milky Way — Cabrera has no light pollution.
A guided night walk to the castle for the view of the constellations.

Log 05/07 · Crossing to Menorca → Ciutadella

Crossing to Menorca → Ciutadella

A morning passage to Menorca, the quieter of the two islands.

Morning underway with a long breakfast on deck.

For lunch:

Ashore at Ciutadella, the western capital — Smoix for the modern Menorcan kitchen, or Café Balear for the harbour-front line.
Aboard at anchor in Cala'n Bosch before the village.

Afternoon:

A walk through Ciutadella's old town — the Cathedral, the Born, the Palau Salort.
A reposition south to Cala Macarella for the afternoon swim.
A coastal cruise along the northern coast for the Cala Pregonda and Cala del Pilar.

For the evening:

Dinner at Smoix in Ciutadella — slow food, modern Menorcan.
Aboard at anchor at Cala'n Bosch or Cala Macarella.
A late dinner ashore at Mon Restaurant in the marina.

Ciutadella, Menorca — Mallorca & Menorca — Crossing to Menorca → CiutadellaDay 5

Log 06/07 · Cala Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta

Cala Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta

Three of the most beautiful coves in the Mediterranean, all within five miles of each other on Menorca's south coast. Pine forest above, blinding white sand below, water glowing turquoise from the seabed up.

Morning, among the options:

Anchor at Cala Macarella for the wider beach.
A SUP to Cala Macarelleta, the smaller cove next door reached through the natural arch.
A reposition to Cala Turqueta for the most photographed of the three.

For lunch:

Aboard at anchor.
A shore picnic on the sand of Macarelleta (when crowds permit).

Afternoon:

Long siesta in the cove of choice.
A snorkel along the rocks of the eastern headland.
A coastal cruise east toward Cala Galdana for a contrast in scale.

For the evening:

A late tender to Cova d'en Xoroi above Cala'n Porter — the open-air bar in a sea cave on the cliff. The sunset is the show.
Dinner aboard at anchor in the bay below.
Ashore at Restaurante Sa Llagosta in Fornells for the famous caldereta de langosta.

Menorca cove — Mallorca & Menorca — Cala Macarella, Macarelleta, TurquetaDay 6

Log 07/07 · Mahón

Mahón

A morning cruise east along Menorca's south coast to Mahón — Europe's deepest natural harbour.

Morning, among the options:

A swim at Cala Mitjana or Cala Mitjaneta en route.
A coastal cruise into the great harbour of Mahón itself.
A walk through the upper town to the Plaça de la Constitució and the food market in the Claustre del Carme.

For lunch:

Ashore at Es Cap Roig above the harbour — terrace, fish, the view across the inlet.
Ashore at Trébol on the quay of Cales Fonts.
Aboard at anchor in the inner harbour.

Disembarkation, the options:

Helicopter from Mahón airport to Palma or Barcelona.
Late afternoon flight from Mahón.
The yacht continues for the next charter.

Mahón, Menorca — Mallorca & Menorca — MahónDay 7

The week at a glance

Seven days, summarised.

01 Palma Embark at Marina Port de Mallorca or Club de Mar. 02 Andratx & Sa Dragonera A cruise west along the Sierra de Tramuntana coast. 03 Sóller, Deià & Sa Calobra Two of Mallorca's loveliest names. 04 Cabrera A national park, a strict overnight-mooring limit, a permit required. Cabrera is the Mediterranean wilderness: no road, no electricity, a few rangers, a 14th-century castle on the bay. 05 Crossing to Menorca → Ciutadella A morning passage to Menorca, the quieter of the two islands. 06 Cala Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta Three of the most beautiful coves in the Mediterranean, all within five miles of each other on Menorca's south coast. Pine forest above, blinding white sand below, water glowing turquoise from the… 07 Mahón A morning cruise east along Menorca's south coast to Mahón — Europe's deepest natural harbour.

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