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Field notes from the islands.
Guides, itineraries and charter calls from the Balearic team in Mallorca. The same notes we hand our clients, in the open.
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Puerto Portals or Port Adriano: where to berth
670 berths against 488, and two different moods twenty minutes apart. What you find in each one and which suits your day.
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MallorcaMallorca in September and October: the island without the queue
The sea is still warm, the coves empty out and tables take two days to book instead of two weeks. What the end of the season gains, and what it costs.
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Mallorca
Mallorca beyond the guidebook: it is the hour, not the place
Almost nowhere on the island is still a secret. What changes your day is what time you arrive and how — by road or by sea.
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Sailing
Sa Calobra by boat: why the sea is the better way in
Thirteen kilometres of hairpins and a full car park, or anchoring right off the cove. The Tramuntana looks different from the water.
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Air
Mallorca to Ibiza by helicopter: 22 minutes against 3-4 hours by boat
The crossing takes 22 minutes, up to 6 passengers, from Son Bonet. By boat it is 3-4 hours. Return in a day from €7,500 for a group of 4-6.
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Air
Helicopter sightseeing flight over Mallorca: what you see and how long it takes
A sightseeing flight is not a transfer: 45-60 minutes over the Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Calobra and Sa Foradada. What you see and where you fly from.
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Pricing
How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Mallorca?
A private day starts at €550; our crewed fleet runs €1,936-€17,150 a day. Real breakdown by yacht type, season and what's included.
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Experiences
Private day experiences in Mallorca: the 7 options
7 private day experiences Mallorca from €550: Tramuntana, wine, Palma, oil, sunset, villages and coves. Which one to pick and why.
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Island hopping
Island hopping from Mallorca: yacht or helicopter between islands
Island hopping Mallorca: from €4,800 return to Cabrera by helicopter, or from €6,000 by yacht, plus permits and departure ports.
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Dining
How Much a Private Chef Costs in Mallorca, and How It Works
Private chef in Mallorca from €110/guest: five-course tasting menu, groups of 8+. How it works aboard the yacht or at the villa, versus a Michelin table.
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Guides
A practical guide to planning a luxury trip to Mallorca
Real budgets: from €550 for a private day to €60,000 for a full week, with yacht, villa and chef run by one team.
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Concierge
What a Luxury Concierge in Mallorca Actually Does
Luxury concierge Mallorca: coordinating yacht, villa, chef and helicopter in 48 hours, under one invoice.
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Transport
Private Chauffeur or Rental Car in Mallorca: How to Choose
Private chauffeur Mallorca vs rental car: it depends on season, drinking at tastings, and combining yacht, villa and airport transfers.
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Helicopter
Private helicopter in Mallorca: when it's worth it
Private helicopter in Mallorca: Cabrera takes 12 minutes by air versus 3 hours by yacht, from €4,800 return. When it pays off and how quotes work.
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Itineraries
One week in the Balearics: an island-by-island itinerary
Seven days across Mallorca, Cabrera, Ibiza, Formentera and Menorca, with yacht, villa and transfers run by one team. Budget €15,000 to €60,000.
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Gastronomy
Michelin Stars in Mallorca: How Many and When to Book
Mallorca holds around 11 Michelin stars across roughly 10 restaurants. When to book, and when a private chef is the better call.
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Mallorca by land
Serra de Tramuntana villages: a private day in the mountains
Valldemossa, Deià, Sóller, Fornalutx and Banyalbufar in one day with a driver. A sensible route through the UNESCO range, with Sa Foradada at sunset.
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Island hopping
Cabrera National Park from Mallorca
Cabrera, the national park south of Mallorca: the anchoring permit, by yacht (~3h) or helicopter (~12 min), and what to see, including the Cova Blava.
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Sailing
The best time to sail Mallorca, month by month
The season runs May to October: July and August are peak, while June and September leave you quiet coves and warm water at lower prices.
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Yachts
Crewed vs bareboat yacht charter in the Balearics: which suits you
Crewed needs no boat licence and the crew runs the day. Bareboat does. Here's the difference, the real costs, and when each one makes sense.
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