Sailing trip around Mallorca in 7 days
If wind and weather cooperate, the circumnavigation of Mallorca can become a reality in one charter week with good planning - however, the focus is then on sailing. For a relaxed beginner's cruise or family cruise with refreshing swim stops and an age-appropriate shore programme, we recommend planning 10 to 14 days.
On this cruise we sail counterclockwise around Mallorca in one week. We will cover about 186 nautical miles in a direct route.
Leg 1 -> 14 nautical miles
From Club Nàutic Arenal - Playa de Palma (39° 30,3' N 002° 44,6' E) to Cala Pí (39° 21,5' N 002° 50,1' E)
After an early check-in at Club Nàutic Arenal, we set sail directly on our arrival Saturday and sail 14 nautical miles to the picturesque Cala Pí, where a paradise-like sandy beach awaits us behind steep cliffs.While admiring the impressive cliffs of Cala Pí, we should not neglect to look out for underwater rocks (-> only enter during the day)! We would not be the first crew to run aground in this narrow cala! We anchor with a stern line and then immediately launch the SUPs we brought with us. With a refreshing swim in the cala and a cool drink at the beach bar, we enjoy the end of our first day. Should we still need to complete our provisions, Cala Pí offers us a good infrastructure for this. A supermarket, restaurants, an ice-cream parlour ... here we find everything we need before our trip to Cabrera.
While admiring the impressive cliffs of Cala Pí, we should not neglect to look out for underwater rocks (-> only enter during the day)! We would not be the first crew to run aground in this narrow cala! We anchor with a stern line and then immediately launch the SUPs we brought with us. With a refreshing swim in the cala and a cool drink at the beach bar, we enjoy the end of our first day. Should we still need to complete our provisions, Cala Pí offers us a good infrastructure for this. A supermarket, restaurants, an ice-cream parlour ... here we find everything we need before our trip to Cabrera.
Leg 2 -> 13 nautical miles
From Cala Pí (39° 21,5' N 002° 50,1' E) to Cabrera (39° 09,3' N 002° 55,6' E)
After our overnight stay in Cala Pí, we sail the 13 nautical miles to the National Park of the Archipelago de CabreraToday, Cabrera is protected as a nature reserve, but in its eventful history, Cabrera often served military purposes. The old fortress, the landmark of the archipelago, bears witness to this. Enjoying the sunset from the castle and a walk to the lighthouse on the other side of the island are a must when visiting Cabrera. In the evening, it gets quiet on Cabrera. After a last drink in the small taverna, we return on board and only the topmast lights of the other yachts give an idea that this is not a completely lonely pirate island. As a general rule, it is essential to obtain a Cabrera permit and reserve a buoy well in advance, as anchoring is not permitted here! We will be happy to help you with this.
Leg 3 -> 25 nautical miles
From Cabrera (39° 09,3' N 002° 55,6' E) to Portocolom (39° 24,8' N 003° 16,1' E)° 09,3’ N 002° 55,6’ E) nach Portocolom (39° 24,8‘ N 003° 16,1‘ E)
From Cabrera, we sail 25 nautical miles north to Portocolom, on the east coast of Mallorca, which is extremely popular with sailors. Christopher Columbus is said to have been born here - it is possible, given the great importance of seafaring and fishing here. In this largest natural harbour on the island, there are numerous berthing possibilities for guest yachts. We cover the short distance to the quay wall by dinghy and then enjoy a stroll through the pretty old town, which begins directly at the harbour. It is considered to be the best-preserved old town in Mallorca, and in its many alleyways we are delighted by the large selection of restaurants and bars where we indulge in Mallorcan delicacies.
Leg 4 -> 38 nautical miles
Portocolom (39° 24,8‘ N 003° 16,1‘ E) to Colònia de Sant Pere (39° 44,3’ N 003° 13,3’ E)
Our next leg takes us 38 nautical miles from Portocolom to Colònia de Sant PereThe small, well-kept marina of Colonia de San Pedro with its marina is located at the eastern end of the Bay of Alcúdia and offers us everything we need to prepare for our long leg to Port de Sóller. Even in high season, you usually have a good chance of finding a berth here. The mountain scenery in the direction of Artá is impressive, offering us a foretaste of the Tramuntana Mountains World Heritage Site, which we will be sailing.
Leg 5-> 41 nautical miles
From Colònia de Sant Pere (39° 44,3’ N 003° 13,3’ E) to Port de Sóller (39° 48,0‘ N 002° 41,2‘ E)
Cast off and on to Port de Sóller! With 41 nautical miles, this is not only the longest section of our charter trip, but also the most impressive: through the Bay of Alcúdia, where the Romans already had their camp, past the Bay of Pollenca and further around Cap Formentor, the northern tip of Mallorca, and finally along the steep coast of the Tramuntana towards Cala de la Calobra. Here, if time permits, you should definitely make a stop for a swim and then enter the port of Sóller.
Leg 6-> 25 nautical miles
From Port de Sóller (39° 48,0‘ N 002° 41,2‘ E) to Sant Elm (39° 34,5‘ N 002° 21,0‘ E)
We take a relaxed approach to the 25 nautical miles from Sóller to Sant Elm and sail past Isla Dragonera, a protected nature reserve. In Sant Elm, at the foot of the Tramuntana, there is a popular buoy field. If there is no buoy left, we sail another three nautical miles to Andraxt and enjoy the local cuisine in one of the excellent harbour restaurants.
Leg 7 -> 30 nautical miles
From Sant Elm (39° 34,5‘ N 002° 21,0‘ E) to S´Arenal (39° 30,3´ N 002° 44,6´ E)
On our last day at sea, we will sail 30 nautical miles to Club Nàutic Arenal If we cast off in Andratx in time, we can make a last stop for a refreshing swim in the Bay of Three Fingers, and from there set course for S'Arenal.
