Yachting destination

Palma de Mallorca

Mediterranean Mallorca / Balearic Islands Spain Western Mediterranean / Balearic Islands May to October for cruising; year-round for refit and yacht services ★ 2 Star Superyacht Guide Destination Award

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Welcome to Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is one of the Mediterranean’s most complete yacht hubs, with marinas, refit services, culture and access to the Balearic Islands.

Superyacht Guide Award

Superyacht Guide Destination Star

★★☆☆☆

2 Stars - Good yachting destination

Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Palma has major recognised yachting merit as a Balearic superyacht hub.

Preliminary Listing Balearic Hub Refit Services

Last reviewed: May 10, 2026

Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.

Destination intelligence

Key facts at a glance

The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.

Region
Mediterranean
Local area
Mallorca / Balearic Islands
Country
Spain
City / area
Palma de Mallorca
Type
Superyacht hub / island city
Cruising area
Western Mediterranean / Balearic Islands
Best season
May to October for cruising; year-round for refit and yacht services
Nearest airport
Palma de Mallorca Airport
PMI
Charter appeal
Very high
Marinas
4 marinas in the destination area

Explore Palma de Mallorca

The destination guide

Palma de Mallorca is one of the most important superyacht hubs in the Mediterranean, combining major marina infrastructure, shipyards, refit services, crew support, culture, restaurants, airport access and year-round yacht activity. It is both a destination and a major operational base.

The city sits at the heart of Mallorca’s yachting scene. Facilities such as Marina Port de Mallorca, STP Shipyard, Club de Mar, Moll Vell and other local marinas support private yachts, charter yachts, refit periods and winter programmes. Moll Vell is particularly central, located close to Palma’s old town and cathedral.

For guests, Palma offers a strong mix of city culture and island cruising. The cathedral, old town, restaurants, galleries, hotels and nearby anchorages make it attractive before or after cruising around Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca or the wider Balearics.

Palma is active all year, with the summer season focused on cruising and the winter/shoulder seasons supporting refit, maintenance and crew activity. It is one of the Mediterranean’s most complete yacht service destinations.

Superyacht highlights

  • Major Mediterranean yacht and refit hub
  • Moll Vell, Club de Mar, STP and Palma marina infrastructure
  • Excellent international airport access
  • Gateway to Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and the Balearics
  • Strong crew, service and refit ecosystem
  • Year-round yacht activity

Plan the visit

Travel, berthing and planning

Operational details and access information for the destination.

Arrival and airport access

Nearest airport

Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI)

Ground access

Palma Airport offers excellent international access close to the city and marina areas.

Marina and yacht access

Marina access

Palma has major yacht facilities including Moll Vell, Club de Mar, Marina Port de Mallorca and STP-related services.

Berthing

Excellent for the Balearics, with strong marina, refit, service and wintering infrastructure.

Planning details

Best time to visit

June and September are excellent for cruising, while winter and spring are important for refit and maintenance.

Coordinates

39.569600, 2.650200

The waterfront

Marinas and berthing

Time ashore

Hospitality and experiences

Stay

Hotels and accommodation

Hotel Can Alomar; Sant Francesc Hotel Singular; Cap Rocat; Castillo Hotel Son Vida

Dining

Restaurants

Palma old town dining; waterfront restaurants; Michelin-level Mallorca restaurants

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Attractions and places

Palma Cathedral; old town; Bellver Castle; Portixol; Mallorca anchorages; Balearic cruising

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