Top 10 Anchorages

Never mind the Balearics...

Here’s the top 10 anchorages in Mallorca as chosen by users of the Navily app

Navily is an app that relies on the feedback of its users to determine the finest anchorages and marinas around Europe. Happily, they have agreed to share that data with us. Here is a look at the top 10 most highly rated anchorages in Mallorca based on more than five user reviews. Go to navily.com for a full overview

1: Platja Cabrera (below)

A stunning and peaceful mooring on the islet of Cabrera. Mooring buoys only and reservations should be made online but in reality this is so complex most users just turned up and were rewarded with beautiful clear waters and peace. Lat/long: 39° 8.75’ N, 2° 56.15’ E Navily rating: 4.9 Characteristics: Mooring buoys only, water point and snack bar Contact: +0034971656282

2: Cala Pi (below right)

A good anchorage in a sandy cove on the south side of the island some miles east of Palma and well protected from N and NW winds. There is a beach with restaurants and shops nearby. Can get busy so best to take a line ashore to avoid swinging into other boats. Lat/long: 39° 21.77’ N, 2° 50.08’ E Navily rating: 4.8 Characteristics: Sand bed, lines can be taken ashore

3: Sa Colobra(above)

A wild but spectacular anchorage on the NE coast of Mallorca. La Colobra is a narrow bay set between towering cliffs with a beach nestled at its head. Space is limited and the steeply shelving cliffs mean that you’ll need to put out a lot of chain. The reward is a spectacular anchorage. Lat/long: 39° 51.23’ N, 2° 48.17’ E Navily rating: 4.8 Characteristics: Sand bottom with beach and snack bar

4: Portocolom (above)

No anchoring, only mooring buoys but Portocolom offers good shelter in a well formed cove on the SE coast of Mallorca. A good place to refill with water and re stock the boat in pleasant surroundings. Lat/long: 39° 25.07’ N, 3° 15.77’ E Navily rating: 4.74 Characteristics: mooring buoys only, water point, small pontoon and snack bars all available Contact: VHF Ch9 or tel: 0034971824658

5: Cabrera (above)

Another mooring in the same bay as Platja Cabrera on the islet just to the south of Mallorca. Booking online is again complicated but the rewards are great. The anchorage is extremely tranquil and there is an excellent tapas bar nearby. Lat/long: 39° 8.95’ N, 2° 55.92’ E Navily rating: 4.7 Characteristics: mooring buoys only, snack bar nearby

6: Cala Mondrago (below)

This anchorage is located on the SE coastline of the island, in a bay facing the famous Mondrago natural conservation site. Well sheltered from N to SW winds by impressive rocky formations, it is a perfect place for a few days’ stopover. Lat/long: 39° 20.97’ N, 3° 11.33’ E Navily rating: 4.67 Characteristics: Sand and seagrass on seabed, snack bar available ashore

7: Illa Gavina (below)

Large sandy cove on S coast of the island. Anchor on the sand bottom and enjoy the crystal clear waters and white sand beach close to hand. Lat/long: 39° 20.18’ N, 2° 59.20’ E Navily rating: 4.56 Characteristics: Sand bottom, good holding, plenty of space, restaurants ashore

8: Cala Molto (top right)

Located at the extreme NE tip of Mallorca boaters appreciate the anchorage for the good protection it provides from westerlies. A perfect place to shelter in case of bad weather but space is very limited. You will need to arrive early to secure a spot. Once you find yours, you will anchor with ease in a sand bed with good holding in 4-5 meters of water at shallowest points. Lat/long: 39° 43.67’ N, 3° 27.23’ E Navily rating: 4.5 Characteristics: Sand bed, beach

9: Colonia de Sant Jordi (below)

Situated towards the southern tip of Mallorca, this bay offers the choice of both anchoring and mooring buoys. This is a good anchorage if you want to re stock as the town of Colonia Sant Jordi is just a short dinghy ride away. There is a dinghy dock and toilets ashore to make life easy. Lat/long: 39° 18.92’ N, 3° 0.13’ E Navily rating: 4.6 Characteristics: sand bottom, beach and many restaurants ashore Contact: +34674442282, VHF Ch 9

10: Andratx (below)

Mooring buoys in a relatively sheltered bay just off the chic port of Andratx, described by one user as ‘the St Tropez of Spain’. All facilities are close to hand and there is excellent support from the local marineros to help you tie up. Lat/Long: 39° 32.70’ N, 2° 22.83’ E Characteristics: Mooring buoys only, all facilities available in Andratx port Contact: 0034 971 671 721, VHF Ch9