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Palma de Mallorca lies on the Bay of Palma in the south of the island. In the harbour of Palma right in front of the old town there are three large marinas for sailors: Marina La Lonja in the heart of the old town, the Real Club Náutico next door and the Club de Mar at the western end. Here you can read how to get to the marinas in Palma de Mallorca for the start of your trip, which marina is where, where to park and shop, which sailing destinations lie off Palma and how skippers moor there.
The essentials at a glance
- From Palma airport to the centre is around eight kilometres, bus line A1 runs from the arrivals area into the city.
- The three marinas are not directly next to each other. Always give the taxi driver the full name of your marina.
- Real Club Náutico and Club de Mar have car parks, there are public parking areas on the waterfront road.
- You buy fresh produce on foot at the Santa Catalina and Olivar market halls, for a big shop you drive to the Porto Pi shopping centre.
- For a first trip, summer is easiest: then on many days a regular sea breeze sets in over the Bay of Palma.
Which marinas are there in Palma de Mallorca?
For sailors, three marinas count in the port of Palma. They lie next to each other along the waterfront road, from the old town westwards: first Marina La Lonja, then Real Club Náutico, at the end Club de Mar. All three share the same harbour entrance.
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More Information| Marina | Location | For whom | Distance to old town |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marina La Lonja | Old town, opposite the Llotja | commercially operated yachts only | right in the centre |
| Real Club Náutico de Palma | around 400 m west of La Lonja | around 1,000 berths, guest berths available | a few minutes' walk |
| Club de Mar | Western end of the Port of Palma | 543 berths, guest berths available | around 1.5 km |
There are also a few smaller facilities in the Port of Palma, mostly oriented towards large motor yachts or small boats; they play hardly any role for sailing trips. Puerto Portals (about 8 kilometres west), Port Adriano (about 17 kilometres west), Can Pastilla (about 7 kilometres east) and s'Arenal (about 12 kilometres east) are separate harbours on the Bay of Palma and are not part of it.
Getting to Palma for your trip start
The marinas are not far from Palma airport. For the final leg it depends on which of the three marinas your boat is moored at.
From Palma airport to the marina
The airport lies east of the city; you drive into the centre via the Ma-19 motorway. The quickest way is by taxi directly to your marina. The taxi rank is in the arrivals area on level 0.
Cheaper is the city bus: route A1 of the municipal bus company EMT Palma runs from the airport into the centre. It stops in the arrivals area on the ground floor and on the departures level. You can find the current timetable and the stops in the city at EMT Palma. From the stop in the centre you walk on or take a taxi for the last bit with luggage. To s'Arenal in the east of the bay, route A2 runs from the airport.
By ferry or car
You can only reach Mallorca with your own car by ferry. From the Spanish mainland there are ferry connections to the Port of Palma, from Valencia for example daily. In the city you reach all three marinas via the waterfront road.
Which marina is mine?
If you're arriving as crew: which marina and which pontoon it is will be in your trip documents. The full name is crucial, as the three marinas are a good distance apart. Tell the taxi driver "Marina La Lonja, Muelle de la Lonja" (or "Llotja"), "Real Club Náutico" or "Club de Mar", not just "Port of Palma". If you get out at the wrong marina, the walk with luggage is long.
Parking at the marinas
The Real Club Náutico and the Club de Mar have their own parking spaces. There are also public parking areas belonging to the harbour authority on the waterfront road.
Arrived early: luggage and the old town
If your flight lands well before the trip starts, you can leave your luggage at the airport: the left luggage office is on Level 2 in the check-in area; deposit is possible daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The best way to spend the waiting time is in the old town or in Santa Catalina, both within walking distance from Marina La Lonja.
Showers and sanitary facilities
The Real Club Náutico has showers with changing rooms and a coin-operated laundry.
Shopping for the trip
The nearest large food market on foot is the Mercat de Santa Catalina on Plaça de la Navegació, around 700 metres as the crow flies from Marina La Lonja and about ten minutes on foot. There you can get fish, meat and fresh produce, Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. In the old town is the Mercat de l'Olivar, around one kilometre away; it opens Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday until 8 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. (as of October 2026). Smaller supermarkets for bread, drinks and essentials can be found within walking distance in the old town and in Santa Catalina.
For a large shop with drinks, it's worth taking a taxi or hire car to the Porto Pi shopping centre on Avinguda de Gabriel Roca, at the western end of the waterfront road. There's a large hypermarket there and a multi-storey car park.
Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services
There are pharmacies within walking distance in the old town. Which pharmacy is on duty at night and at weekends is shown on the rota of the Balearic regional government. The city's large public hospital is Hospital Universitari Son Espases in northern Palma, about four kilometres as the crow flies from the Port of Palma.
- 112: general emergency number for ambulance, police and fire brigade
- At sea: VHF Channel 16, via which the Spanish sea rescue service Salvamento Marítimo can be reached
Where is Marina La Lonja in Palma?
Marina La Lonja lies on Muelle de la Lonja, about 200 metres as the crow flies from the Llotja, the old merchants' exchange. Anyone boarding here is right in the heart of the city.
The marina only takes yachts that are commercially chartered or hired out. Those travelling privately on their own boat will not find a berth here and should head to the Real Club Náutico or the Club de Mar.
Marina La Lonja facilities
The two pontoons have electricity, drinking water and Wi-Fi. The marina's quays and pontoons are being renewed, so there may occasionally be building work in individual places. You can refuel at Real Club Náutico or Club de Mar.
What does the Real Club Náutico de Palma offer?
Real Club Náutico lies about 400 metres west of Marina La Lonja. With around 1,000 berths it is the largest marina in the Port of Palma; roughly a fifth of the berths are reserved for boats belonging to non-members.
There is a waiting pontoon, electricity and water at the berths and a fuel station. For work on the boat there is a 100-tonne travel lift and a crane. The site is guarded round the clock.
What does the Club de Mar offer?
Club de Mar lies at the western end of the Port of Palma, about one and a half kilometres from Marina La Lonja. It has 543 berths for boats from 8 metres to over 60 metres.
A fuel station with petrol and diesel is available for boats up to 25 metres. In addition there is Wi-Fi, a crane and boatyard, as well as staff on the pontoons round the clock.
What is the weather like in the Bay of Palma for sailing?
In summer, a sea breeze sets in on many days in the Bay of Palma, usually starting in the course of the morning and blowing from seaward during the day. It is most common in high summer around July.
The bay opens to the south, so wind and swell from southerly directions run in unhindered. If you're sailing along as crew for the first time, summer is therefore a good introduction. In spring and autumn the sea breeze is less frequent; then the weather situation determines the wind more strongly. An overview of the Mistral, Tramontana and other winds is given in the article on main winds in the Mediterranean.
Where can you go from Palma?
From Palma, Mallorca's southwest coast and the Cabrera National Park are within reach of a day's sail. On the trip you can expect bays for swimming, harbours with town centres and, in Cabrera, a protected island group.
- Portals Vells and the bays on the west side of the Bay of Palma, just before Cabo Cala Figuera: about 9 nm, good for a short first leg.
- Port d'Andratx: about 18 nm, around Cabo Cala Figuera and along the southwest coast. In the harbour there are public berths operated by the Balearic port company Ports IB and a marina.
- Cabrera: about 30 nm south, past Cap Blanc. The island group is a marine national park. For navigation and mooring at the buoys you need a permit, which you apply for online. A maximum of 50 boats are permitted per day; in July and August you may stay for a maximum of two nights, otherwise up to seven (as of October 2026). Everything else is on the Balearic government's permit page.
The figures are rounded over-water distances on the usual course; the chart applies for exact planning. More about the sailing area: the article on the Balearic Sea. Another harbour portrait from Spain: Las Palmas on Gran Canaria.
What can you do ashore in Palma?
The old town begins directly behind La Lonja marina; you can reach the main sights on foot.
- La Llotja: The Gothic merchants' exchange, a work by the master builder Guillem Sagrera, stands directly opposite Marina La Lonja. Admission is free.
- Cathedral La Seu: The Gothic cathedral above Parc de la Mar, just under 500 metres from Marina La Lonja, has one of the largest rose windows in Gothic architecture at eleven metres in diameter. The interior was redesigned by Antoni Gaudí.
- Santa Catalina: The neighbourhood around the market, about ten minutes' walk to the west, with its bars and restaurants is a good place for the evening before the start of your trip.
- Castell de Bellver: Spain's only round Gothic castle sits on a hill above the western part of the city, about two kilometres as the crow flies from Marina La Lonja. From the top you can survey the whole bay; inside, the city museum shows the history of Palma.
For skippers: Berthing and sea weather in Palma
In Palma you contact your marina before entering and have a berth assigned to you. Book in good time during the season, especially for longer boats.
Registration and Berthing
- Real Club Náutico: You reserve berths at the Capitanía, which you can reach on VHF channel 9 or 77.
- Marina La Lonja: only commercially operated yachts berth here; they register directly with the marina.
Real Club Náutico and Club de Mar have a waiting pontoon where you can berth until your place is confirmed. Have long mooring lines and sufficient fenders ready.
Approach
All three marinas are reached through the same harbour entrance. Ferries and excursion boats also operate in the port of Palma. Proceed slowly and keep clear of the commercial shipping lanes.
Which sea weather forecast applies in Palma?
For Palma, the coastal weather forecast of the Spanish weather service AEMET for the area "Sur de Mallorca", the south coast from Salinas to Dragonera, applies. You can read it on the AEMET website; the site is also available in English, the report text itself is in Spanish.
The report first gives warnings for 48 hours, then the weather situation and the forecast for wind, wind waves, swell, weather and visibility for 24 hours, followed by a tendency for the following 24 hours. Anyone sailing to Cabrera should also look at the separate area "Cabrera". At sea, the sea rescue service Salvamento Marítimo broadcasts coastal weather reports on VHF.
Trips from Palma on Törnfinder
In October 2026 there are 81 trip dates on Törnfinder in the next twelve months departing from or arriving in Palma de Mallorca. Most depart in July, October and May; a typical trip is eight days on board. The trips are offered by 11 providers and are sailed on monohulls and catamarans. Offers around Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza can be found under Sailing in the Balearics, trips throughout the country under Sailing in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get from Palma airport to the marina?
Quickest by taxi – the airport is only about 8 kilometres from the centre. Cheaper is bus route A1 into the centre; from there you walk or take a taxi for the last part.
Where do I park at trip departure in Palma?
Best at the marina itself: Real Club Náutico and Club de Mar have their own car parks. Along the waterfront there are also public car parks run by the port authority.
Are there showers for crews in the Palma marinas?
Yes, Real Club Náutico has showers with changing rooms and a coin-operated launderette.
Can I moor my own boat in Marina La Lonja?
No, not as a private owner: Marina La Lonja only accepts commercially operated yachts – boats that are chartered or hired out. Visitor berths are offered by Real Club Náutico de Palma and Club de Mar; book well in advance in season.
Do Puerto Portals and Port Adriano belong to the port of Palma?
No. Both are separate harbours on the western side of the bay, Puerto Portals about 8 kilometres and Port Adriano about 17 kilometres from the old town.
