Being Port Andratx one of the most beautiful and luxurious harbours at the Balearic Islands, one of the nicer activities you can do when you come here is to sail in the wonderful Mediterranean Sea. Yes, because near to Puerto de Andratx you will find paradisiacal coves and beaches, and marinas perfects to spend a great sailing day.
Just going out the Port Andratx Sailing Club you will find beautiful coves. There is one very near the marina, Cala Egos, that is really worth to visit. In the neighbor village of Sant Elm (San Telmo) you can sail around the beaches, or even to visit the small island of Sa Dragonera, a protected national natural park located just in front of Sant Elm. Sailing near Camp del Mar, you can visit Cala Fornells, crystalline and picturesque; and if you love scuba diving, we suggest you to stop in Cala Monjoi, an ideal place to practice this activity.
If you sail to the north of Port Andratx you can visit the beautiful Cala Valldemossa, where the Hollywood actor Michael Douglas has a summer house. If you keep going to the north, you can visit Cala Sa Reia, famous for being the location where the german TV show Hotel Paradies is filmed; and the beautiful Cala Sa Calobra (even when this is not the best option during high season, because it tends to be packed with tourists in July and August).
From Port Andratx you can easily sail to Palma and enjoy the beautiful coves
A special remark on the beautiful Port de Soller, surrounded by the Serra Tramuntana Mountains. Port de Soller has a small marina and both the village and the landscapes are really worth it. It is a very charming place that we keep visiting again and again. If you have enough time, you can visit the village af Soller, 3 kilometers away inland, that is very special place because it is located in a valley surrounded by the Tramuntana Mountains, with a really beautiful but very different landscape that the maritime one you can enjoy in Port de Soller. From Port Andratx to Port the Soller there are 29 nautical miles.
If you prefer to go to a busier location, from Port Andratx you can easily sail to Palma, the capital city of Majorca, located just 21 nautical miles away; this is a place were prestigious regattas are usually organized. In Palma de Mallorca there is one of the biggest and more important marinas in Europe, the Real Club Náutico de Palma, very near to the city historical center. There is also a smaller marina located 8 kilometers away from Palma de Mallorca, the Portal Nous marina.
The outstanding blue color of the Mediterranean Sea, its crystalline waters, the breathtaking landscapes and the nice Majorcan weather make that sailing around Port Andratx be an outrageous experience that you will never forget.
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