Yacht Charter Balearics

Charter a Fully Crewed Luxury Yacht in the Balearics............

The Balearics comprise the four islands of Mallorca Menorca Ibiza and Formentera. Sandy beaches Mediterranean climate and  an excellent night life coupled with excellent flight connections with mainland Europe make the islands a popular Luxury crewed yacht charter destination. Lying off the Eastern coast of Spain, just 132 miles from Barcelona, the Islands attract a cosmopolitan ambience and varied culture.  There’s something for everyone from secluded bays and quaint fishing harbours to smart seaside towns and modern marinas......

With up to 300 days of sunshine per yearthere are rarely extremes of temperature; the winter average temperature is approximately 10ºC to 15ºC spring and autumn ranges from 15ºC to 25ºC while the summer is from 25º to 33º.  The rainfall is low and usually arrives in heavy showers often followed by the sunshine. apart from the occasional "Tramontana" or north wind the island enjoys light to moderate winds most days and frequent hot air currents in the summer months.  Sea temperatures in the Mediterranean are between 14ºC in January and rises to about 30ºC in August  maintaining warm temperatures of around 24ºC well into late October.

Mallorca the largest island and most popular for luxury yacht rental, has long since shed its package holiday image and the Jet - set  from all over Europe are discovering the wealth of superb restaurants, stunning architecture and the beauty of this amazing green and pleasant land. Surrounded by sparkling sandy beaches, bustling harbours & buzzing resorts in the South and Picturesque secluded anchorages in the North - West.

The capital Palma,  where you are most likely to begin your luxury yacht charter, has an impressive old quarter with narrow cobbled streets, tree-lined boulevards and beautiful architecture. It is also home to the largest Cathedral in the world which was completed in the 1600's. There are many varied shopping outlets, which mix designer brands with high-street brands and the traditional Mallorcan arts and craft. Nowhere is beyond walking distance here, and there are many squares in which you can sit in the cafes just to watch the world go by.  If you love to people-watch (and maybe even do a bit of posing yourself), then one of a few excellent marinas, nestled in the bay of Palma, is the place to see and be seen.

The south-east coast of Mallorca is generally considered the most scenic part for its sculptured rock formations and  beautiful secluded bays every few hundred meters along the coast between Pollensa and Colonia St. Jordi.  Also, there are many marine and nature conservation areas to explore along this coast including - Cala Mondrago, Isla Cabrera, Ses Salines, Cala Figuera, Cuevas de Drach, Cala Santanyi, Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Cala Ratjada, Cala Gran, Portopetro.

A short cruise North - West of Mallorca lies Menorca, possibly the quietest island within the Balearics. If you are looking for white sandy beaches for sunbathing, swimming or watersports then visit Cala Galdana and Son Bou. The coastline of Minorca is varied and often stunningly beautiful and natural. The coves have turquoise water and the white virgin beaches. The landscape consists of low hills and woods and aromatic herbs and shrubs.  Local villages dotted around the coastline provide restaurants with a warm and welcome Menorcan atmosphere, along with some of the finest local cuisine.

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