Ibiza Yacht Charter

An idyllic Mediterranean location and an island of multiple personalities: party monster, elated beach lover and laidback bohemian chic combine to create one of Europe's best sailing destinations. Begin with Ibizan antiques in the delightful Dalt Vila. Trace the Romans, Moors and Phoenicians from Ibiza Castle and its striking Mediterranean vistas to the incredibly thick city walls, and find modern Spain in a small but growing collection of Michelin-starred restaurants in town. Travel two kilometres from Ibiza Town to Talamanca to explore a busy boardwalk populated by charming cafes and seafood restaurants, and see the bohemian side of Ibiza at Punta Arabí, the hippy market just outside of Saint Eulalia.

Weigh anchor and sail from powdery white sands into the azures that fringe the craggy coastline: sail into the shallow choppy waters at Cala Llenia or throw an anchor into the deep blue depths at Portinatx or bohemian Benirrás and snorkel at unspoilt Cala d’Hort. Es vedra is a pleasant tiny anchorage, Port de Sant Miguel combines stretches of fine champagne-hued sand with the cool air of the mountains, and Sant Antoni's colourful underwater world is ideal for divers and snorkelers.

The nearby island of Formentera is a popular destination for mega yachts, offering pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and a laid-back atmosphere that is perfect for luxury yacht charters. From the south of Ibiza, it's a short picturesque crossing to Formentera's fields of wild rosemary and naturists gathered on exquisite lengths of salt-white sand. You'll find fewer hotels, fewer cars, quieter nightlife, and bounds of opportunity for serene sailing and easy days of barefoot luxury in the stunning western Mediterranean.

Ibiza's resorts and beaches are full by August when the mercury hits the late 20s, but much of the island's interiors, and the rural beaches of the north coast welcome only a trickle of tourists compared to Ibiza Town. Regardless of why you're visiting Ibiza: for the beaches, eclectic island topography or the charming villages that freckle much of its coast, the island is attractive for most of the year, though water temperatures plummet somewhat during the winter months.

The summer sailing season opens with a colourful regatta in May, with a race along the coasts of Ibiza and Formentera, while July's Dia del Carmen celebration sees boats loaded with a Virgin Mary and bundles of flowers take part in cheerful water processions from Ibiza Town, San Antonio, Es Cubells and Portinatx.