Spain & the Balearics

The four main islands that make up the Balearics are wonderfully diverse. Scenic coves and endless sandy beaches fringe the rugged coastlines of all three islands, whilst the interiors host vineyards and pretty rustic villages.

Beneath the towering mountains of Mallorca are dazzling villas and fine restaurants. Cruise the east coast studded with coves, some only accessible by boat, or head to the north coast where you will find the most attractive beaches. Puerto Soller is one of the island’s prettiest and most popular beaches. Fringed by forests, the beach is sheltered and is ideal for calm swimming. Lying off Mallorca’s southern coast, Cabrera is the largest island in a small archipelago. The whole area is a national park and marine reserve and permits are required for yachts allowing access for up to 24-hours but as the islands are so remote the beaches are deserted and the pristine bays allow for a stunning anchorage.

Over on the island of Ibiza the old town is the place to head to join the bustling jet-set crowd in the early hours. By comparison to Mallorca, the beaches on Ibiza are not so spectacular but instead offer trendy beach bars and restaurants set along the vast stretch of beach, Ses Salines, to the south of the island. Alternatively, Cala d’Hort, to the west of the island is a pristine pebble beach with views over the imposing offshore rock Es Vedra. The neighbouring island of Formentera is famed for its beaches that run as far as the eye can see. Lying in between Ibiza and Formentera is the tiny private islet of Espalmador. Here you can drop anchor to swim or head ashore to enjoy a drink at a beach bar. The island is uninhabited and at low tide you can wade across to Formentera.

Combine a few days exploring these livelier islands before relaxing on the slower paced Menorca. The Island makes for the perfect place to soak up the Mediterranean atmosphere. The beaches are wilder and far less developed as many can only be reached by boat. Anchor in the little coves of Cala Mitjana or Cala en Pilar and soak up the Mediterranean sun.

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Anchor in the tiny cove of Gracioneta, Ibiza, for a quirky afternoon’s sunbathing
Sat between two huge cliff faces, Sa Calobra beach on Mallorca makes for a spectacular, secluded anchorage
Enjoy a spot of snorkelling in the calm bay at Benirras, located at the northern tip of Ibiza
Take the tender to the white sand beach at Cala Bassa, Ibiza
Anchor in the idyllic cove at Pou Des Lleo, Ibiza
Anchor beneath Es Vedra, Ibiza, and watch the sun set over the imposing rock from the deck of your own yacht

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The hippy market, held every Wednesday in Ibiza’s old town. The market has been running since 1973 and has stalls selling everything from sarongs, silver and jewellery to leather and other textiles.

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