What to know about Spain & the Balearics.
Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, Formentera — four islands, fifty miles, one of the best-value premium grounds.
The Balearics are the desk's value pick for a first Mediterranean charter — four very different islands within a short hop, Palma de Mallorca as the staging marina (the largest superyacht harbour in the western Med), and rates 20–30% below the Côte d'Azur for comparable infrastructure.
The week the desk runs
Start in Palma. Day one: Cala Pi or Es Trenc. Day two to three: across to Menorca for the calas at Mitjana, Macarella, Galdana. Day four to five: south to Ibiza and Formentera. Day six: back via Cabrera, the marine reserve. Return to Palma.
Frequently asked.
Why charter in the Balearics?
Four distinct islands within fifty miles: Mallorca for the marinas and infrastructure, Menorca for the quiet coves, Ibiza for the nightlife, Formentera for the beach lunches. Lower rates than the Côte d'Azur, fuller season than Sardinia.
What does it cost?
Mid (50m motor) in August: €110,000–€160,000/wk base + APA 30% + Spanish VAT 21%. Mallorca-based crews keep all-in lower than Italian alternatives.
Where to start?
Palma de Mallorca is the largest superyacht marina in the western Med. Most charters begin there.