7 Days Around Mallorca
7 days
•178 nautical miles
•Written by Peter Harrison-Hill
A Week Sailing
Day 1: Arrival in Palma
Day 2: Palma to Port Andratx (20nm)
Day 3: Port Andratx to Port de Soller (28nm)
Day 4: Port Soller to Port de Pollença (35nm)
Day 5: Port of Pollencea to Porto Cristo (40nm)
Day 6: Porto Cristo to Sa Rapita (30nm)
Day 7: Sa Rapita to Palma (25nm)
7 Days Around Mallorca
After flying into Palma and greeting your home for the week, why not spend the first evening exploring the winding cobbled streets and view the gothic cathedral that watches over the town. Enjoy dinner at one of the numerous tapas bars, restaurant and cafes.
- Visit Le Seu - the 14th Century Cathedral.
- Experience the panoramic views from atop the Bellver Castle.
- Sample Mallorcan specialities in Restaurant Cellar sa Premsa - a local institution.
Slip lines and set off on a short sail west to Port Andratx - one of Mallorca's prettiest harbours which plays host to a bohemian mix of celebrities and working fisherman.
- Explore Dragonera Island, an uninhabited nature reserve once used as a smugglers' hideaway.
- View contemporary art at the CCA.
- Shop for designer clothes & jewellery in quirky little back street shops.
- For a touch of glamour head to the Gran Folies beach club for lunch, frozen margaritas and a dip in the pool.
Set in Mallorca's ‘valley of the oranges’ Port de Soller is a lovely little village situated in a beautiful horseshoe bay and surrounded by the Tramuntana mountains. With its mix of local charm and luxurious hotels, this modernist town is a truly spectacular spot.
Enjoy a ‘café’ in the Paza de la Constitution whilst viewing the Sant Bartomeu church.
Visit the C'an Prunera Modern Museum in the town of Soller and take in the collection of works by Picasso, Miró, Kandinsky and Warhol.
Enjoy a cocktail with a view at the luxurious Jumeirah cliff top hotel.
Travel back and forth between the port and the town on a tram whistling you through pretty citrus-filled gardens.
Pollença, on the northern most tip of Mallorca is a genteel, family friendly resort town, steeped in history and culture. A beloved spot of Agatha Christie, she set her famous novel 'Problem at Pollensa Bay' here.
Check your calendar for the many festivals that the town puts on.
Visit the impressive town square and wander through the ancient narrow streets.
Cross the Roman bridge over Torrent de Sant Jordi.
Hike (around 45 minutes) up to Puig de Maria - a 13th Century chapel and monastery. There is a restaurant there if you are hungry after your climb.
After the longest leg of the trip, ease into the shelter of Porto Cristo, a small fishing village, and spend a relaxing afternoon taking in this charming town and basking on the beach.
Cala Varques is a beautiful low key beach and anchorage.
Once a stronghold against pirate attacks, off the beaten track Sa Rapita now attracts a sprinkling of 'in the know' travellers drawn to the beauty of its coastline. Its biggest attraction is its proximity to the stunning, natural beach of ‘Es Trenc’ - 3-kilometres of Caribbean-like fine white sand, lush vegetation and crystal blue waters. There are a few beach bars and restaurants, but a little walk will probably allow you to find some solitude. Here you can simply enjoy the beauty of your surroundings or swim, sunbathe and snorkel. This beach is also popular with nude bathers.
Sail to Cabrera, an untouched oasis.
Sunbathe & Snorkel.
Enjoy a drink at the beach bar.
On your way back to Palma, stop by the tiny village of Cala Pi, with its golden beach tucked between green hillsides. Continue along the rugged mountainous coastline back to Palma, where you can spend your final evening enjoying the local culture and cuisine.
Shop around the Plaza Mayor.
Enjoy one of the towns many jazz clubs.