The Mallorca coastline offers the best in leisure and sporting activities. The seasonally warm climate, with an average temperature of 27C in the summer and 10C in the winter, offers the perfect setting for sailing.

The bay of Palma is host to prestigious sailing events year round, including the Copa del Rey and Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia held near Easter each year. Many sailing events, such as the Trofeo SAR Princesa Sofia, have been held for decades dating back to the 1960s.

The sailing community in Palma de Mallorca is quite large. Marinas are scattered throughout the area and offer a wide array of facilities. Visitors interested in day sailing trips are in luck. Throughout Palma de Mallorca are tourism companies offering amazing sailing excursions along the coast. Visitors will see beautiful beaches, rocky coastline, coves and travel to port towns. Palma properties are some of the most gorgeous and offer beautiful sights as well.

Sail in Palma de Mallorca
Experienced sailors may opt for ambitious itineraries around the Balearic Islands, visiting Ibiza and Formentera. These areas offer busy marinas but are often more exposed, so experienced skippers are recommended. The rugged west coast of Mallorca, heading from Palma, is one where sailors can escape from tourists and experience the true beauty of the Mediterranean.

The sailing season in Palma de Mallorca runs from May to September. The winds are hard to predict in the area, but the sun is almost always shining. Winds commonly blow at 2-4 Bft, but the Mistral and the Tramontana can occur and cause difficult conditions. Experts are recommended for sailing in these areas.

Sailing in Palma de Mallorca is the dream of many avid sailors. The area is extremely popular to worldwide yacht and sailing enthusiasts and offers some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.

Sailing Conditions in the Balearic Islands
More than 300 days of sunshine are offered in the Balearic Islands. The area was made for sailing! From March to June and from September to October, the dominant Tramuntana winds push from the north. In the summer months, warm winds accumulate around Ibiza and southern Mallorca. The island of Menorca receives western flow from the Gulf of Lion. Summer often offers lighter winds, but can be unpredictable.

Sites and Sounds
Visitors to the area can expect to see dolphins, turtles, flying fish, large jumping fish and a wide variety of birds. Swim off the boat and enjoy the beautiful azure water and warm temperatures. Rocky cliffs and sandy beaches surround the Mediterranean sea and border the coast of the Balearic Islands.

Sea fishing is prevalent around Palma and in the Balearic Islands. Deep sea fishermen can cast their line in the hopes of drawing in bluefin tuna, albacore, swordfish and dolphin-fish too. May and June are great for fishing in the south of Majorca. August and September are good months to fish for bluefin tuna, up to 300kg!

Whether you’re an avid sailor or fisherman, or just interested in a quick day trip, boating in Palma de Mallorca is a worthwhile adventure. Visit the playground of the world’s best sailing events and see what the Balearic Islands have to offer!