Palma de Mallorca - Docking

There are several places where yachts may berth in Palma and there are about 3000 berths within the bay.

Marinas:

Real Club Nautico de Palma is one of Spain's foremost yacht clubs. The clubs marina has one thousand berths that are managed from the Capitania building at the western end of the main quay. The old clubhouse continues to be in the old port and the clubs yard and repair facilities are also concentrated here. Members of known yacht clubs are usually allowed to use the clubs restaurant but those who wish to reserve a place for their yacht must make arrangements well in advance as the marina is normally full to capacity. The busiest time is the summer when the club hosts the famous Copa del Rey, whereas Easter week is set aside for the Trofeo Santa Sofia. Cruisers report that fees here are very reasonable and include water, electricity, WiFi and use of the pool.

Adjacent to the club, in the old harbour basin, is Marina Moll Vell (previously call Pier 46). It is used mostly by local boats and rarely has available spaces. It is here that the annual boat show is held during the week preceding Easter.

The first marina along the Paseo Maritimo west of Club Nautico is Marina Port de Mallorca. The marina has 150 berths, most occupied by larger yachts. The marina office is on the north side of Paseo Maritimo at No. 35, but there is a dockmaster's office on the main quay.

Next is Marina Alboran which is now called Naviera Balearis. It is opposite Hotel Mirador and is a Sunsail charter base. Its main office is also located on Paseo Maritimo in premises that are shared with the Voyage travel agency. Visitors' berths are available and mid-week is best.

Pantalan de Cuarentenas is a smaller concession with 80 berths for smaller yachts and 12 berths for larger vessels. A similar concession is Pantalan del Mediterraneo which aims at attracting larger yachts with 60 berths for yachts between 20 and 75 metres.

Club de Mar, located at the western end of Paseo Maritimo, has around 600 berths, some of which can take very large yachts of up to 125 metres. Several specialized companies are based in the marina offering a wide range of repair services. Next to the marina is Astilleros Mallorca for haul-outs and underwater work. This marina is reported to be pricey!

Anchorage:

There is an anchorage in front of Palma cathedral, however only in calm conditions with no swell. It is difficult to find a dinghy landing near here.

Las Illetas

About 4Nm west of Palma. This anchorage is sheltered apart from south easterly winds with good holding. Semi-private beach and clubhouse. Very busy in the summer.

Cala Major

Protected in all winds except those from the south, sandy bottom. Bus into town (number 4) from here and dinghy can be left at Calanova Marina. Can be rolly.

Puerto El Arenal

Yachts can anchor north or south of the port, holding is good, and access the marina via tender. There is a small chandlery outside the marina gates. Good anchorage for picking up crew from a nearby airport, or dropping off.

Last updated: September 2020