Sailboat Charter in Majorca

Three Reasons to Charter a Sailboat in Majorca

1. Blue Flag Mania

The Blue Flag is a highly sought-after recognition awarded to beaches, marinas, and boat operators around the world who meet strict criteria for cleanliness, safety, water quality, and environmental standards. The Balearic Islands have been awarded a vast number of Blue Flag beaches. Majorca is home to 60 of those beaches! These facts prove that this island has the most environmentally friendly and cleanest beaches across the archipelago, if not all of Europe. Sail your sailboat charter to one of these pristine beaches and see first-hand why they are included on this exclusive list.

2. Sailing Perfection

With more than 40 marinas spaced across the island, you can certainly imagine that there is a very active sailing community here. This is due to ideal sailing conditions in an attractive setting. The island’s sea breeze is known as Embat. Winds vary between 5 to 15 knots with a southeasterly breeze in the west and a northwesterly breeze in the east. A Mediterranean climate makes this piece of paradise a top pick for sailors all year long. The months of April and October are the perfect time for a sailboat charter in Majorca so that you can avoid the crowds that flock to this destination during the summer holidays.

3. Spanish Cuisine Extravaganza

Situated in middle of the Mediterranean, many dishes on the island consist of fresh seafood and vegetables. Spain is synonymous for dishing out the best tapas and here is no exception. Although you will find many traditional Spanish dishes, this island also cooks up some of its own special plates. Start your day with a local treat, an Enssaimada, a traditional pastry enjoyed by many during the morning hours. Treat yourself to Coca de Trampo, a type of flatbread with vegetables and a favorite snack among Majorcan locals.

Festivals & Events

The Spanish are known to host a good party! Schedule your sailboat charter in Majorca during one the many festivals hosted throughout the year to embrace the rich culture the island has to offer. Some of the main events include:
Fiestas de Sant Sebastià – for two weeks In January, locals and tourists celebrate the patron saint of Palma, Saint Sebastia. Town squares fill up daily with people to watch bon fires and enjoy concerts.
Balearic Day – celebrated on the first of March each year, towns across the Balearic Island’s host concerts and events open to the public to celebrate when the Balearic Island’s Statue of Autonomy came into effect.
Sa Rua Carnival – usually celebrated the weekend before Easter, the streets of the island fill up with floats and people dressed in costumes. This event is fun for all ages and an exciting experience to take part in.
Palma International Boat Show – Join more than 200 exhibitors and be part of one of Europe’s leading boat shows. Organized during the last week of April in Palma, sailors from around the world come to share and learn more about the charter industry.
Copa del Rey Sailing Regatta (King’s Cup) – The last week of July and first week of August, sailors around the world flock to the island to take part in this navigation extravaganza.

Getting There

Flying is the fastest way to get to your starting base and to begin your sailboat charter in Majorca. Arrive into Son Sant Joan International Airport only a 10 minutes’ drive from the port of Palma. A bus service is offered to get you from the airport to multiple ports around the island. Take one of the daily ferry services if you are coming from the neighboring islands of Ibiza or Menorca.