Palma

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Palma (Port of entry)

Palma is the major city and capital city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of the island Majorca on the Bay of Palma.

Local Weather

See Spain.

Charts

See Balearics.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

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Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Palma is a port of entry/exit to Spain.

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Berthing Options

There are approximately 8 different marinas or yacht clubs within the Port of Palma. Berthing is med style, stern to with bow lines provided by the marinas. The port is also home to STP, a very large shipbuilder. Virtually all nature of repairs or refurbishments are available to yachts of all sizes.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Club de Mar
• Marina Port de Mallorca
• Marina Palma
• Real Club Nautico

Anchorages

Anchoring is not permitted within the port but an anchorage exists just outside the port in front of the cathedral.

Offshore Islands and Groups

This section does not apply for most ports, if that is the case for this one remove it. You may, however, list ismall islands this port.

Yacht Repairs and Services

List services. If no services are available on the island write "None" and remove all the subsections (Marine Stores, & Repairs/Yards, & Fuel, Water, & Electricity.

Marine Stores

• Merc Nautic is a large chandlery on the Paseo Maritim across from Club de Mar. Merc Nautic also have a second hand store on the Aveneda Joan Miro in the city not far from their chandlery on the Paseo
• There is at least one other chandlery on the Paseo Maritim

Repairs/Yards

• STP is a major shipyard able to provide all manner of repairs or rebuilds for boats of all sizes

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

A fuel quay serves the port

Water

Available on the quays at each marina

Electricity

Available on the quays at each marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Palma is a charming old city with a great many attractions. & Among others are:

• Belver Castle
• Cathedral
• shopping on the Paseo Borne

Grocery & Supply Stores

• A large Mercadona supermercado is located on Aveneda Joan Miro above Marina Port de Mallorca
• A Carrefour is located in the Porto Pi shopping Centre at the West end of the port.  Porto Pi has all variety of stores
• Santa Catalina Market is located off the Aveneda Argentina, not too far from the Port. This farmer's market type market offers excellent meat, fish, produce, and an interesting insight into the cultrue

Eateries

There are literally hundreds of restaurants close to the Port to suit every taste and budget.

Internet/WiFi

Most marinas offer wifi of varying quality. Many restaurants are also wifi.

Laundry

Many 'lavenderias' are available to provide pick up and drop off service to yachts in the marinas. The marina office can assist in this regard. When using the services of a lavenderia, specify if you wish wash, dry and fold, or wash, dry &iron. Laundry services are expensive and ironing is much more so. Self serve laundromats are almost unheard of on Mallorca.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Many companies offer both within an easy walk of the port.

Garbage Disposal

Available at the marinas. Most are now offering recycling bins.

Transportation

• Taxis are abundant. Rates are fixed.  Cues exist around the city but cars may also be flagged down. The marina offices will call a taxi for you
• City buses are frequent and reliable
• The Port of Palma is only about 20 minutes from the Palma Airport which offers flights all over Europe
• Bicycle rentals are available on the Paseo Maritim
• The Port of Palma is located in the heart of the city allowing much to be seen & accomplished on foot

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

• Palma at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Balearics.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

• June/July 2014 - We have based from Marina Port de Mallorca for three years and recommend both the city and the marina. --PrairieChicken

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