Ibiza & Formentera
Two islands, one cobalt sea. The most expressive week the Mediterranean offers — Es Vedrà at dawn, Formentera at noon, a sunset anchored off Cala Salada.
A cruising overview
Ibiza and its smaller sister Formentera form the most concentrated charter playground in the western Mediterranean. From Marina Botafoch you can reach the famous southern anchorages — Cala Bassa, Cala Comte, Es Vedrà — within an easy morning's cruise.
Formentera, forty minutes south, is a different kind of island altogether: white sand, shallow turquoise water, and beach restaurants reached only by tender. Together the two islands offer the right balance of glamour and quiet — a week here is rarely repetitive.
May – October
Peak season runs late June through early September. May and October are exceptional for quieter anchorages and warmer light.
7 days
Minimum: 3 days (weekend escape)
Recommended: 7 days covering Ibiza + Formentera comfortably
- Marina Botafoch — Ibiza Town, primary luxury base
- Marina Ibiza — modern megayacht facility, central
- Marina La Savina — Formentera — small, picturesque
- Marina Santa Eulalia — quieter east coast option
The right yacht for these waters
Sailing Yachts 42–55ft
The most accessible Balearic charter — Jeanneau, Beneteau and Bavaria, bareboat or skippered. From €3,000/week.
Catamarans 42–52ft
Stable and shallow-draft — perfect for anchoring at Illetes or Cala Saona. Lagoon 46, Bali 4.6, Fountaine Pajot. From €6,000/week.
Motor Yachts 45–80ft
Fast and flexible — cover Ibiza, Formentera and back in a long weekend. Princess, Azimut, Sunseeker. From €15,000/week.
Luxury Crewed Yachts 80–150ft
Sanlorenzo, Riva and Sunreef superyachts with full crew. From €70,000/week.
What you'll remember
Es Vedrà at sunset
The mythic rock off Cala d'Hort — the picture you came for.
Illetes Beach, Formentera
Lunch at Juan y Andrea or Beso Beach. The afternoon belongs to the water.
Espalmador sand bar
Anchor in shallow turquoise and walk across to Formentera at low tide.
Cala Comte & Cala Bassa
Two of the most photogenic anchorages in the Mediterranean.
Dinner ashore in Ibiza Town
From Lío to La Gaia — the marina is a short tender ride from the harbour.
Daytime DJ beach clubs
Blue Marlin Ibiza, Experimental Beach (Formentera), Beachouse — best arrived by yacht.
Good questions, good answers
- Should we base ourselves in Ibiza or Formentera?
- Most charters board in Ibiza (Marina Botafoch) and use Formentera as the southern anchor of the loop. La Savina marina in Formentera is smaller and used mostly for crew shore-leave.
- Is Ibiza only about nightlife?
- No. The famous clubs are easy to include if you wish, but most of our clients use a yacht to escape them — daytime in the calas, sunsets on deck, dinners in old-town Ibiza or quiet Santa Gertrudis.
- Can I sail to Mallorca during the week?
- Yes — the crossing is around 75 nautical miles. Most clients prefer a dedicated 10–14 day charter to combine the two islands without rushing.
- Are berths hard to get in August?
- Yes. We strongly recommend booking yacht and berths at least four months in advance for July and August.
- What's the dress code for restaurants?
- Beach-elegant. Linen, sandals, swimsuits-with-cover by day; smart casual in town by night.
A bespoke yacht charter, personally arranged.
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