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Playa De Palma - Mallorca- Balearic Islands

Balearic Islands draws the sun loving tourists to the superb beaches, trendy resorts and lively nightlife. The excellent climate with some 300 days of sun per year make Balearic Islands one of the preferred holiday destinations in Spain Chartering a private yacht in these sun-splashed islands gives you the opportunity to visit quaint villages, caves, prehistoric monuments, museums and monasteries. Each of the Balearic Islands has a distinct landscape and unique qualities that make it special to visit. The Balearic islands are divided into Gimnesias (Mallorca/Majorca, Menorca /Minorca and Cabrera) in the North, and Pitiusas (Ibiza y Formentera) in the South-West.

Mallorca is the largest of the Balearics. It is only 75 kilometres from north to south and 100 kilometres from east to west, yet its typically Mediterranean landscape varies from the fertile central lowlands, to the precipitous cliffs of the north west coast. Mallorca is famous for dazzling caves, refreshing clean waters, sandy beaches. Sitting along its 250 miles of coastline are more than two dozen sports harbours and yacht clubs. Palma, the capital of the island. Boasts a range of restaurants, night-clubs, bullrings and historic sites like Bellver Castle, Gothic Cathedral, Cloister of St. Francis and Miro Art Museum. On the other parts of the island, you can explore quaint villages, the medieval Capuchin Monastery and Roman ruins near the Moorish city of Alcudia.

Located only 5 minutes from the airport and close to a motorway connecting it to the main towns of the island, Playa de Palma is the perfect base for exploring every corner of the Island. Playa de Palma is the capital's beach. By the motorway you can go directly to the historical, artistic and commercial centre of the city. The beach is 5.5 kilometres long and 40 metres wide which has been awarded the European Union Blue Flag for its fine sand and clear waters makes the Playa de Palma a real paradise.There are two marinas at Playa de Palma for your enjoyment. Sant Antoni de la Playa at Can Pastilla Naturally both have all the services for boats and their owners.