Mallorca : C'an Pastilla, Puerto Portals
The Balearic are halfway Africa and Europe on one of the most important trade routes from ancient times. They are a melting pot of different cultures. The Tramuntana N wind or the Mistral NW wind blow from March to June. During July-August there's a SE wind. In September and October the Tramuntana and the Mistral are back.
Airport : Palma de Mallorca, distance marina 15 km
Although the Balearic are closely together and have a lot in common they each have their own character.
Mallorca an isle full of contrasts, steep cliffs alternate with calm bays and fine sandbeaches.Menorca and its picturesque port of Ciudadela is less dense populated and peaceful. Ibiza, high mountaintops recognizable from far, has a distinct personality. Formentera and Cabrera with palmtrees and sandbeaches for those who like tranquility and solitude.
7 days sailing
Departure Palma, distance 125 sm
• day 1 : Embark
• day 2 : Palma- Les Illetes (4sm)
• day 3 : Les Illetes- La Rapita (22sm)
• day 4 : La Rapita – Porto Cristo (12sm)
• day 5 : Porto Cristo- Cabrera (17sm)
• day 6 : Cabrera – Palma (28sm)
Tenerife : Puerto Colon ( Costa Adeje)
In the Atlantic Ocean on 65 sm from Africa and 750 sm from Europe are the
Canary Islands.An important stop for those crossing Europe to The Caribean.
The climate, influenced by the trade winds ,mostly NW wind. Ideal sailing
weather the whole year through, even during winter. Each isle has its characteristics:
Tenerife the biggest island with the imposing 4000m high
vulcano "de Teide”. La Gomera a small island with beautiful
nature, departure for Columbus' historical voyages.El Hierro,
La Palma with green landscapes and a national park“ Caldera
de Taburiente”.
Fuerteventura has gorgeous beaches Lanzarote with smouldering vulcanos, and Gran Canaria; the busiest and most touristic of them all.
