DAY ONE
After unpacking, a short safety brief, and of course a nice cup of tea we shall slip lines from Cal d` or, and set a southerly course rounding the Punta de las Salinas (the south eastern tip of the island) slowing to marvel at the crystal clear azure water that marks the headland.
Time to relax following a short trip along the south coast; it won't be long before we arrive at Playa del Trench a wide open bay easily identified by its miles and miles of white sandy beach. You shall enjoy a leisurely buffet lunch, some excellent Spanish Rioja and work very hard on topping up your tan.
An hour to the west lays Puerto Palma de Mallorca our destination for the night, it has something for everyone to enjoy, from its soaring twelfth century Gothic cathedral, miles of narrow flagged alleyways lined by shops, bars and restaurants, and for the really energetic its many cosmopolitan night clubs that open late and never seem to close.
DAY TWO
Will start with a slow tour of the harbour to admire the many super yachts dotted around, followed by a similar tour of the coast taking in the elegant Puerto Portals, the not so elegant Palma Nova, and the positively ugly Magaluf. However paradise is around the corner in the shape of Portals Vells one of the loveliest bays on the south coast, take time for a trip ashore to explore the tombs that date back to Phoenician times. Lunch aboard or at one of the several beach side restaurants and cafes the choice is yours. In the afternoon we will weigh anchor for Andraitx, probably stopping on the way at one of the many bays that litter this part of the coast, for a swim or a snorkel. Club de Vela Puerto de Andraitx will be home for the night, spend the evening strolling along the water front, a mass of cafes and generally excellent restaurants. A lovely spot for that alfresco meal as the sun sets over the boats anchored in the bay.
DAY THREE
We will leave the south coast and turn north for the first time, leaving the island of Dragonera to port (you will understand immediately when you see it how is came to be named Dragon Island) through the Dragonera passage to explore this totally unspoilt stretch of coast. This is the island that you can't find in a brochure a wilderness of towering mountains and wind swept heather, more reminiscent of Lord of the rings than the Mallorca seen in the holiday programme. It will take a couple of hours to motor just past Puerto Soller to the Cala de la Calobra for lunch. This is a large and spectacular cala with several arms and a slit in the high rocky cliffs the torrente de Pareis enters the sea considered to be one of the sights of Mallorca.
We shall have to double back for a few miles to Soller for the evening, Soller sits in a really beautiful almost circular bay lying in the midst of spectacular mountainous scenery. Soller from the Arabic word Sulliar which meaning golden valley, the hills are still covered in the once famous orange groves. The town is still a commercial fishing harbour so the local fish restaurant is always going to be a good choice for dinner.
DAY FOUR
Pollenca is our destination for the night, this will enable us time to enjoy more of the wonderful north coast scenery. Our first stop will be Cala Vall de Boca just past the small but popular resort of Cala de San Vicente this is a wild and isolated spot. Hidden at the bottom of the cliffs just above the surface of the sea is a wonderful deep sea cave, swim through the low entrance and you will be amazed to find room enough for two buses inside, the phosphoresce as you look back threw the entrance is a sight that should not be missed. Our lunch stop today will be Cala Figuera there are no less than three cala Figuera`s around the coast of Mallorca, this one is reputed to be the most beautiful with the craggy Puig Fumat (334m) rising to the south of the bay, great to explore , snorkel or just admire the spectacular vista. We will round Cabo Formentor the North Eastern tip of the island before heading into Pollenca bay and Pollenca marina nestling in this pretty rather British resort surrounded by mountains.
DAY FIVE
Tim your captain will point out all the houses of the rich and famous as we depart from Pollenca, including the famous hotel Formentor the hotel choice of kings and queens. We shall turn south and cross Alcudia bay anchoring in the delightful Cala es Calo, Bay of Bays, a truly tranquil spot made for rest and relaxation. You will be reluctant to weigh anchor and move on, however another lovely bay is just around the corner, Cala Molto which can offer some of the best snorkelling the island has to offer. Cala Ratjada will be our port for the night, it is a pretty little place still resembling the Mallorquin fishing port it once was and still partially is. Hopefully before dinner you will have time to visit Capdepera one and a half miles inland with its many ancient buildings, old castle with its great views. You won't be bored as the sun sets Cala Ratjada comes to life at night with a mired of bars, clubs and restaurants.
DAY SIX
Homeward bound to Cal d Or about one and a half hours away still plenty of time to cruise along the coast stopping along the way to enjoy yet more stunning bays. It will seem like a lifetime ago since we departed, yet it will have passed in a blink of an eye. However don't think its all over yet, the restaurants in and around Cal d or are some of the best on the island, enjoy the views over the marina from the excellent Port Petit, or for the ultimate in fine dinning eat at the Yacht Club with Pierre their Michelin star chef.
DAY SEVEN
Time to complete that perfect tan as a guest of Blue Sky Cruising relaxing beside the yacht club infinity pool, basking in the opulent surroundings reminiscing over the perfect holiday.
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