Port d'Andratx yacht charter
A Port d'Andratx yacht charter brings you to one of Mallorca's most admired natural harbours: a deep, sheltered inlet on the south-west coast, framed by the first ridges of the Serra de Tramuntana. It is a polished stop for lunch and the gateway to the quiet coves and protected islands that run up the coast towards Sa Dragonera.
Port d'Andratx lies at the head of a long, narrow bay that is often described as fjord-like. Pine-covered slopes and hillside villas rise on both sides, and the water inside stays calm when the open coast is lively. Fishing boats still work from the quay and sell their catch at the Llotja, the harbour fish market, so lunch on the waterfront here has a genuinely maritime feel rather than a resort one. Old watchtowers along this coast, such as the Torre de Cala en Basset near Sant Elm, recall the centuries when it had to keep watch for pirate raids.
On a charter, the harbour works in two ways. On a day out from Palma or Port Adriano it is the natural turning point of a south-west coast route: a swim at Cala Llamp or Cala d'Egos, lunch ashore or at anchor, then on towards Sant Elm and Sa Dragonera when the weather suits. On a longer charter it makes a calm overnight stop before the wilder coast to the north. Berths at the Club de Vela and the port's regulated mooring points are in strong demand in summer, so a berth or mooring is requested well in advance and your captain plans the day around what is confirmed.
Anchoring in and around the harbour is regulated, and the Posidonia seagrass meadows of the Balearics are protected by law, with anchoring on them forbidden. Your captain uses a berth or an authorised mooring, or anchors on sand where the rules allow, and keeps a close eye on the wind: the inlet is well sheltered, but the open coast beyond it is exposed in onshore winds, such as a south-westerly. Late spring and early autumn bring quieter coves and softer light, while July and August are the liveliest months on the waterfront. Whichever yacht you choose, from a sailing catamaran to a superyacht, every charter runs with a professional captain.
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A fjord-like harbour
A long, narrow inlet keeps the water calm inside, with pine-covered slopes on both sides and the mountains behind.
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Fishing boats and fine tables
Local fishermen still land their catch at the Llotja, the harbour fish market, a few steps from the waterfront restaurants.
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Gateway to the west
Sant Elm, the islet of Es Pantaleu and the natural park of Sa Dragonera lie just up the coast, where the Serra de Tramuntana begins.
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Cala Llamp
A rocky cove a short way south of the port, with smooth rock platforms, ladders into the water and depth close to shore. The water is clear and rewarding for snorkelling, and a waterside restaurant and bar makes an easy place to step off for a drink.
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Cala d'Egos
A small cove of gravel and white sand that is difficult to reach on foot and rarely busy. The water is usually calm, which makes it a gentle first swim stop after leaving the harbour.
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Sant Elm and Es Pantaleu
The village beach at Sant Elm faces the islet of Es Pantaleu, part of the Sa Dragonera Natural Park. Its sheltered position opposite Dragonera made it an anchorage long before tourism: in September 1229 the fleet of King James I arrived off Es Pantaleu before the landing at Santa Ponça.
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Camp de Mar and s'Illeta
A sheltered sandy bay east of the port, with a small islet linked to the beach by a wooden footbridge and a restaurant on the islet itself. Where the anchoring rules allow, it is an easy family swim stop on the way back towards Palma.
Ashore
- Stroll the harbour front, call in at the Llotja to see the day's catch, then settle in for lunch at one of the waterfront restaurants.
- Walk the opening stretch of the GR 221 Dry Stone Route, the long-distance trail that starts in Port d'Andratx and crosses the Serra de Tramuntana to the north of the island. Take a good map or a local guide.
- Visit CCA Andratx, a large contemporary art centre with several exhibition spaces, including a Kunsthalle, near Andratx town.
- Browse the Wednesday morning market in Andratx town, a short drive inland. For days ashore, SERMAN RENT, our sister company in the SERMAN group, offers premium car rental.
Charter experiences
Day charter
A full day at sea in Mallorca: quiet coves, long swims and lunch on deck, with a captain at the helm.
Sunset cruise
A private evening on the Bay of Palma: golden light on deck, a last swim at anchor and the city lit up on the way home.
Week charter
A week across the Balearics on a crewed yacht, waking each morning in a different bay.
Celebrations
Birthdays, anniversaries and proposals on a private yacht, with the sea as the venue.
Questions Port d'Andratx
/ 01Can a yacht anchor inside Port d'Andratx?
Not freely. Anchoring in and around the harbour is regulated, so yachts stop at a berth or an authorised mooring, requested in advance, or anchor on sand outside the harbour where the rules allow, never on the protected Posidonia seagrass. Your captain handles the arrangements and the choice of spot.
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Yes. Port d'Andratx is a classic turning point for a full-day charter along the south-west coast, with swim stops at Cala Llamp or Camp de Mar on the way. Cruising time depends on the yacht and the sea state: a fast motor or sport yacht leaves more time for Sant Elm and Sa Dragonera, while a sailing catamaran makes a more leisurely day of it.
/ 03When is the best time to cruise to Port d'Andratx?
The season runs from late spring into autumn. June and September usually bring a warm sea, calmer coves and easier mooring, while July and August are the liveliest months on the waterfront. In any month, the captain watches the wind, as the coast outside the harbour is exposed in a south-westerly.
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