Palma to Cabrera Sailing Itinerary

Palma to Cabrera sailing itinerary combines an easy embarkation point with the protected anchorages of southern Mallorca and the wild character of Cabrera. This is an illustrative route, not a fixed schedule: wind, sea state, berth availability and Cabrera permits should decide the final plan.

Route at a glance

• Start and finish: Palma de Mallorca
• Best suited to: sailing yachts and catamarans on a one-week charter
• Main character: short coastal legs, clear-water anchorages and time inside Cabrera National Park
• Important: confirm Cabrera navigation and overnight permissions before departure

Day-by-day outline

Day 1 — Palma and a short first leg

Complete the handover, provisioning and safety briefing before leaving Palma. Keep the first sail deliberately short and use it to check the yacht, crew and systems. Depending on the conditions, choose a protected anchorage or marina in Palma Bay.

Day 2 — South coast of Mallorca

Continue east along the southern coast. Cala Pi and the waters around Es Trenc are natural planning points, but shelter varies with wind direction. Arrive with enough daylight to assess the anchorage rather than committing to a timetable.

Day 3 — Cross to Cabrera

Make the passage to Cabrera only in suitable conditions and with the required authorisation confirmed. The appeal is the protected landscape and absence of resort development. Follow park rules closely and treat the visit as the centrepiece of the week.

Day 4 — Cabrera and an unhurried departure

Allow time ashore where permitted and avoid turning Cabrera into a hurried overnight stop. Depart for Mallorca when the forecast gives a comfortable return window, choosing a south-east anchorage or marina for the night.

Day 5 — South-east Mallorca

Use the day for swimming, a shorter coastal passage and a weather-dependent choice between marina and anchorage. Cala Figuera and the surrounding coast provide useful route options without forcing a long day.

Day 6 — Return toward Palma Bay

Begin the westward return with a substantial safety margin. This prevents the final day becoming a race against weather or check-in deadlines. Spend the night within an easy final leg of Palma.

Day 7 — Palma return

Refuel where required, complete the inventory checks and return at the operator’s stated time. Keep the last morning simple.

Before booking

Ask the operator about Cabrera permits, permitted overnight locations, tender rules, check-in times and the yacht’s anchoring equipment. The skipper remains responsible for the final route and should change it whenever conditions require.

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