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One Week by Yacht in Mallorca and Menorca
A sample seven-night crewed yacht itinerary from Palma, along Mallorca’s mountain coast to Formentor, across to Menorca’s turquoise calas and Ciutadella, and back by way of Mallorca’s quiet east coast.
Mallorca is one of the great yachting bases of the Mediterranean, and for good reason. Palma has world-class marinas and a beautiful old town, the north-west coast is a wall of mountains falling into the sea, and a short crossing away lies Menorca, calmer and greener, with some of the loveliest coves in Spain.
This sample week is a starting point for a crewed charter in summer 2027. Your captain will shape it around the weather and your group. For more on the islands, see our yacht charter in the Balearics page, and for the party-and-beaches side of the islands, our Ibiza and Formentera itinerary.
Why Mallorca and Menorca work so well by yacht
Palma’s airport has flights from across Europe, and the city’s marinas are among the best-equipped in the Mediterranean, so boarding is easy. From Palma, Mallorca’s most beautiful coastline is a short cruise away, and Menorca is close enough for a relaxed crossing on a calm day.
The two islands also feel very different. Mallorca’s north-west is dominated by the Serra de Tramuntana, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of mountains, terraces and stone villages. Menorca, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is lower and quieter, ringed by small coves of white sand and pine.
The week, day by day
Day 1 · Palma – board and settle in
Meet the yacht in Palma, unpack and plan the week with the captain and chef. If time allows, walk through the old town to La Seu, Palma’s great Gothic cathedral, which looks out over the bay, before dinner on board.
Day 2 · Port d’Andratx and Dragonera
Cruise west to the island of Sa Dragonera, a natural park whose rugged ridge looks like a sleeping dragon, and anchor nearby for a swim. In the evening, Port d’Andratx is a smart, sheltered harbour with good restaurants on the waterfront.
Day 3 · The Tramuntana coast and Port de Sóller
Follow the north-west coast, where the Serra de Tramuntana drops straight into the sea, to Port de Sóller, a near-circular natural harbour. Take the vintage tram up to the town of Sóller, or a short drive to the hill village of Deià. Further along the coast, the gorge of Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis are a dramatic sight from the water.
Day 4 · Formentor and Pollença Bay
Round the Formentor peninsula, Mallorca’s wild northern tip, with its lighthouse high on the cliffs. Anchor off Formentor beach for lunch, then spend a calm night in the wide, sheltered Bay of Pollença.
Day 5 · Across to Ciutadella, Menorca
Cross the channel to Menorca and anchor in a cove near Ciutadella, the island’s former capital. Its narrow harbour, lined with restaurants beneath the old town walls, is one of the most charming in the Balearics.
Day 6 · Menorca’s southern calas
Spend the day along Menorca’s south-west coast, home to famous coves such as Cala Macarella, Macarelleta, Cala Turqueta and Cala Mitjana. Pine woods run down to white sand and very clear water. Arrive early, before the day boats, and you may have them almost to yourself.
Day 7 · Back to Mallorca’s east coast
Cross back to Mallorca and cruise down the east coast, with its small, steep-sided calas. Cala Mondragó, inside a natural park, is a lovely last-afternoon stop. Then continue towards Palma for a farewell dinner on deck. If you’d rather not cross back, many guests end the week in Menorca instead, where Mahón has its own airport and one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean.
Day 8 · Disembark in Palma
After breakfast, disembark in Palma, close to the airport for flights home.
Tell us your dates and group size. Jake will send a free shortlist of crewed yachts for Mallorca and Menorca, with availability and rates.
Seagrass, moorings and Cabrera
The Balearics protect their posidonia seagrass meadows, and anchoring over them is banned for boats of every size, with official charts marking the zones. In summer, the regional government also runs buoy fields in some popular bays, which can be booked in advance. South of Mallorca, the Cabrera archipelago is a national park where a permit is needed to visit by boat. A good local crew handles all of this, and it’s one of the reasons the water here stays so clear.
When to go and how to book
The season runs from May to October. June and September are often the best months, with warm water and fewer crowds than July and August. Menorca can be exposed to the tramontana, a strong northerly wind, which is why your captain will favour the sheltered south coast when it blows. Our guide to booking a Mediterranean charter for 2027 early explains why the best yachts go first.
Crewed charters are usually quoted as a weekly charter fee, plus an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) for fuel, food, drinks and berthing, and VAT where it applies. Our plain-English guide to yacht charter costs explains each element before you commit.
Keep planning
More Balearics guides
Yacht charter in the Balearics
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera: where to cruise in Spain.
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Ibiza & Formentera
A sample week of Ibiza’s coves, Formentera’s beaches and Es Vedrà.
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Charter costs explained
The charter fee, APA, VAT and tips, in plain English.
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