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Palma de Mallorca
Port of Entry
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Palma pictured from the International Space Station

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.

Charts

See Majorca.

Weather

See Spain.

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The approaches to Palma are well marked making it easy to enter both by day and night.

Entrance

Palma is a port of entry for Spain. For details see Entrance: Spain.

Berthing

The Port Authority

The Port Authority/wiki/Palma#The_Port_Authority
Harbour icon The Port Authority [[Palma#The Port Authority|The Port Authority]] (Junta del Puerto) 39°33.844'N, 002°38.202'E
Port of Entry

There some spaces for visiting yachts on the main quay. You have tto anchor and moor stern-to. Fees are collected.

Warning: There is no security and thee could be broken in by thieves.

Tel: +34 (971) 724 749; VHF channel XX
Address: Muelle Viejo 19, Palma, Spain

There are approximately 6 different marinas or yacht clubs within the Port of Palma. Berthing is med style, stern to with bowlines 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

Club de Mar/wiki/Palma#Club_de_Mar
Marina icon Club de Mar [[Palma#Club de Mar|Club de Mar]] 39°33.349'N, 002°37.573'E
Port of Entry

A large marin that claims to be "one of most consolidated private marinas in our island". Has visitor's berths. Full facilities, fuel, showers, toilets, laundry, WiFi. Botyard with crane (5T) and repair services. Restaurant, bar, medical facilities, shops, and swimming pool.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 403 611; Fax: +34 (971) 403 618; VHF channel 09
Address: Muelle Pelaires s/n, 07015 Palma de Mallorca , Spain

Marina Port de Mallorca

Marina Port de Mallorca/wiki/Palma#Marina_Port_de_Mallorca
Marina icon Marina Port de Mallorca [[Palma#Marina Port de Mallorca|Marina Port de Mallorca]] 39°33.797'N, 002°37.780'E
Port of Entry

The marina has 200 berths. for yachts up to 50 m length. It was refurbished in 2017. 24/7 security. Water, electricity, showers, toilets, laundry, WiFi, The best restaurants, discos, fashion boutiques, casinos, gyms, swimming pools, hotels, supermarkets and chandlers are a step away from your berth.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 289 693; Fax: +34 (971) 286 311; VHF channels 09 & 16
Address: Paseo Marítimo s/n (frente Hotel Victoria), 07014 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Marina Palma

Marina Palma/wiki/Palma#Marina_Palma
Marina icon Marina Palma [[Palma#Marina Palma|Marina Palma]] 39°33.882'N, 002°37.681'E
Port of Entry

Marina Palma Quarantine has 70 moorings, max length 60 m, draft 4-6 m. 24 hr security. Water, electricity, toilets, showers, WiFi, selective garbage collection. It has a complete offer of complementary services repair and maintenance of boats through the group's dry docks.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 454 395; Fax: +34 (971) 221 621; VHF channels 09 & 16
Address: Muelle Viejo, Edificio Espigón s/n, 07012 Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Real Club Nautico

Real Club Nautico/wiki/Palma#Real_Club_Nautico
Marina icon Real Club Nautico [[Palma#Real Club Nautico|Real Club Nautico]] (RCNP) 39°34.039'N, 002°38.497'E
Port of Entry

Dedicated visitor's berths. All facilities, fuel, pump-out, laundry, WiFi, chandlery, small minimarket, bars and restaurants, indoor and outdoor pools, gym, library, clubhouse, children's club, ATM, post office, 24 hour security.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 726 848; Fax: +34 (971) 718 572 ; VHF channels 09 & 16
Address: Plaza San Pedro 1, 07012 - Palma, Spain

Marina Moll Vell

Marina Moll Vell/wiki/Palma#Marina_Moll_Vell
Marina icon Marina Moll Vell [[Palma#Marina Moll Vell|Marina Moll Vell]] (Pier 46) 39°33.986'N, 002°38.564'E
Port of Entry

Samall marina at the heart of Palma. Running water, recycling, WiFi connection, security guards, video surveillance cameras and client-exclusive parking.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 716 332; VHF channel 09
Address: Calle Muelle 6, 07012 – Palma de Mallorca (Baleares), Spain

Marina Pantalan del Mediterraneo

Marina Pantalan del Mediterraneo/wiki/Palma#Marina_Pantalan_del_Mediterraneo
Marina icon Marina Pantalan del Mediterraneo [[Palma#Marina Pantalan del Mediterraneo|Marina Pantalan del Mediterraneo]] 39°33.709'N, 002°37.777'E
Port of Entry

The office is the pontoon. Specializes in super yachts. They offer many services such as running water, recycling point, WiFi connection, marineros service 24h and video surveillance cameras.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 458 211; Fax: +34 (971) 220536; VHF channel 09
Address: Avenida Gabriel Roca, 07014 – Palma de Mallorca (Baleares), Spain

Anchorages

In front of Cathedral

In front of Cathedral/wiki/Palma#In_front_of_Cathedral
Anchorage icon In front of Cathedral [[Palma#In front of Cathedral|In front of Cathedral]] 39°33.625'N, 002°38.944'E
Anchoring is not permitted within the port but an anchorage exists just outside the port in front of the cathedral.

Amenities

Facilities
Water Available on the quays at each marina
Electricity Available on the quays at each marina
Toilets In
  • Self-serve in Club de Mar, Marina Port de Mallorca, Marina Palma, and Real Club Nautico
  • 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.
Laundry In In Club de Mar, Marina Port de Mallorca, and Real Club Nautico
Garbage Available at the marinas. Most are now offering recycling bins
Supplies
Fuel A fuel quay serves the port and most marinas
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers
  • Chandlery in Marina Port de Mallorca and Real Club Nautico
  • 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
Services
Repairs STP is a major shipyard able to provide all manner of repairs or rebuilds for boats of all sizes
Internet WiFi in all of the marinas. Many restaurants are also WiFi.
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Many companies offer both within an easy walk of the port

Provisioning

  • 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 culture

Eating out

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

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

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

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

  • Belver Castle
  • Cathedral
  • shopping on the Paseo Borne

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Balearics.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Palma and this page's details validated:

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



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