A sailboat rental in Ibiza - the St. Tropez of the Balearic Islands
Meet jet-setters and hippies and party until sunrise
Crews who want to dive straight into Ibiza’s vibrant nightlife will find a large variety of clubs, bars, cafés and restaurants. These are primarily located in Ibiza Town and San Antonio.
Venture to Formentera, Ibiza's neighbouring island, and discover the Balearic Island’s most beautiful beaches.
Are you looking for a relaxing holiday for yourself, your family, and friends during your sailboat rental? Head to Formentera with its pristine sandy beaches and turquoise waters.
Your sailboat rental in Ibiza and Formentera
Known for its iconic parties and lifestyle, Ibiza is the perfect place for you to start your sailboat rental. Set sail from San Antonio Marina, the only marina in western Ibiza. Here, you will find the renowned Café del Mar, where you can relax and have a cocktail before jetting off into the azure sea. From here, sail along the coast to Ibiza Town, stopping at various bays/calas along the way.
Whilst Ibiza Town is famous for its nightlife, it also is home to many historical and cultural landmarks. For example, there is a very well preserved fortress that has withstood many pirate attacks in the past. From the walls of the fortress you can enjoy a wonderful panoramic view over the strait between Ibiza and Formentera. Then, stroll through the narrow streets of the old town of Dalt Villa, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Want a sailing route around Ibiza? Start from Santa Eulària and then go onwards to Isla Tagomago (a private island, but with a public beach bar), followed by Cala San Vincente, Cala Portinatx, Cala Portinat, Port San Miguel, the Islas Margaritas and Cala Salada. From this point, you will be close to your sailboat charter base in San Antonio.
If you dream of escaping the hustle and bustle of Ibiza set sail from Ibiza Town or Ensenada de la Canal which are located on the southern tip of Formentera. From here, journey to the northern tip of Formentera which is only around 10 nautical miles away. Formentera is a scenically unique island. Its long, shallow sandy beaches with clear, turquoise-blue water invite you to relax, swim and snorkel.
Continue to the elongated bay of Ses Illetes, with perhaps the most beautiful beach on the northern tip of the island, where you will also find several restaurants. Further south, there is Cala Sahona and, to the east, Ensenada de Tramonta. Here you can drop anchor at Es Caló, a fishing village.
About Ibiza
General information
Ibiza and the other Balearic Islands are Spanish territories. However, the islands are administered by an autonomous government. This government has designated some stretches of coastline as marine protected areas which are called the 'Reservas marinas'. Here you can only fish and dive with a permit - but anchoring is usually allowed. In some protected areas, the 'Zonas de Especial Proteccíon', anchoring, diving and fishing are prohibited.
Sailing conditions
The climate in Ibiza
Ibiza has a subtropical climate. With a relative humidity of 70% and the temperature resting at 24° to 30° C (inland) during the summer, there are around 300 days of sunshine per year on this island. Winters are mild in Ibiza as the air temperature largely remains between 10-20°C.
Wind conditions
In order to take advantage of the wind during your sailboat rental in Ibiza, we recommend sailing from June to September as the prevailing wind is a sea breeze from the east-southeast. It usually starts around noon, blows at 3 to 6 Bft, and then dies down as evening approaches. From March to June and September to October, the Tramontana wind can blow strongly from the north.
Special climatic conditions in Ibiza
From March to June, the north wind (Tramontana) or the north-east wind (Mistral) are blowing. In July and August, the prevailing wind comes from the east or southeast. In September and October, Mistral and Tramontana become the dominant winds once again.
Must-see sites in Ibiza
Ibiza City
Venture to the old town of Dalt Vila, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. With its 14th century cathedral and the fortresses of San Jaume and San Pere, this is the perfect place for you to stroll around.
The Puig des Molins Necropolis
Make sure to visit this necropolis that was built by the Phoenicians!
The church of San Antonio
Don’t miss the iconic church of Saint Antoni de Portmany, which was constructed in the 14th century.
San Miquel
Pay a visit to the Can Marcà stalactite cave. situated near the port of San Miquel on the northern side of the island.
Formentera: Sant Francesc
Don’t forget the church of Sant Francesc Xavier which can be found opposite the town hall. This fortress-like building was built in 1738.
Formentera: Can Blai
This Romanesque castle is located on a hill between La Savina and La Mola and boasts five towers.
Formentera: Cana Costa
This megalithic complex that contains a burial chamber and round pillars is a must-see site. The artefacts found here date from the years 2,000 to 1,600 BC.
Formentera: Cap de Barberia
Discover another impressive site of megalithic culture, which dates from 2000BCE.
Formentera: Es Pujols
Explore this lively seaside resort that is home to many shops and restaurants. There is also a market every evening on the beach promenade.
Formentera: La Mola
This impressive mill was built in 1778 and still uses its original grinding mechanism! If you are in La Mola from May to mid-October, there is an arts and crafts market that runs every Wednesday and Sunday afternoon.