Yacht Charter Guides for Ibiza
Depart from Marina Botafoch and trace the western coastline south to Formentera — roughly 25 nautical miles round trip through some of the Mediterranean's clearest water.
From the port outwards
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09:30 · Cast off — Marina Botafoch
Board your yacht at the marina's fuel dock, meet the crew and settle into the aft deck while the skipper briefs the day's route. Early departure avoids the midday traffic in the harbour channel and puts you at anchor before the tour boats arrive.
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11:00 · Swim stop — Cala Comte
Drop anchor in four metres over white sand and spend an hour in the water. The twin-bay formation shelters the anchorage from southerly swell, making it reliable through most of the season. Snorkelling is best along the rocky divide between the two bays, where posidonia meadows attract wrasse and damselfish.
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13:30 · Seafood lunch — La Savina, Formentera
Tender ashore at La Savina harbour and walk to one of the waterfront restaurants lining the quay. Grilled local lobster and a cold Balearic white are the standard order. Book a table in advance during July and August — terrace seating fills by noon on peak days.
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16:30 · Beach and aperitivo — Ses Illetes
Cruise five minutes south to the Ses Illetes sandbar, where turquoise shallows stretch for nearly a kilometre. Anchor bow-to-shore in under two metres of depth and wade to the beach. The crew can set up chilled rosé and a fruit platter on the swim platform while you explore the dunes.
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19:30 · Sunset return — Es Vedrà viewpoint
Head north and position the yacht off the western face of Es Vedrà as the sun drops behind the rock. The 380-metre limestone tower glows amber in the last light — a dramatic backdrop for cocktails on the flybridge. From here, the return to Marina Botafoch takes roughly 45 minutes at cruising speed.
About Ibiza
Ibiza's yachting activity concentrates around two very different harbours. Marina Ibiza sits in the town itself, within walking distance of the Mercado Municipal and the ferry terminal, with specialist yacht provisioners working directly off the quay. Marina Botafoc, at the northern entrance, handles larger vessels and carries the fuel dock on its north quay. Further out, Marina Santa Eulalia lies roughly 15 km north-east and Club Náutico San Antonio about 14 km west, each serving its own stretch of coast.
The island's coves differ more than their shared turquoise water suggests. The west side — Cala Bassa, Cala Tarida, Cala Conta — is cliff-backed and open, which suits fast day boats and catamarans on a half-day loop. The north, with Cala Mastella, Cala San Vicente and Cala Xarraca, is quieter and more sheltered in moderate northerly conditions, a useful distinction for anyone planning a luxury yacht charter around sailing rather than speed. Cala d'Hort faces Es Vedrà and comes into its own as the sun drops behind the rock.
Timing matters here as much as the vessel. From June to September demand is extreme, berths are committed months ahead, and the Es Palmador sand bar — shallow enough in places to wade rather than swim — fills by late morning, which is why early departures are standard. May and October bring warm water with far lighter traffic, often the better balance of conditions and availability. Spring sees yachts repositioning from Barcelona or Palma, while most Ibiza yacht rentals pause through winter apart from the occasional mild day.