There’s a saying that there’s nothing better than Balearic life.
Under the Mediterranean sun, everything looks different. Its atmosphere, unbeatable climate, and rich cuisine make many people choose the Balearic Islands to sail along its coast.
In this nautical guide of the coves and permitted anchorages in the Balearic Islands, we detail some of the coves where you can anchor and offer useful tips for sailors.
Discovering its nature, coves, and corners inaccessible by road is undoubtedly a great plan for any nautical enthusiast.
Whether you’re already a lover of the Balearic Islands or want to discover them by sailing for the first time, keep reading because in this article, we have compiled valuable nautical information.
General anchoring regulations in the Balearic Islands
We don’t want to bore you with laws and regulations, but it is interesting that you are aware of the presence of Posidonia oceanica on the coasts of the Balearic archipelago.
This marine plant is endemic to the Mediterranean and is listed under a Special Protection Regime. For this reason, there are regulated anchorage areas and prohibited anchorage areas in the Balearics.
In the regulated anchorage areas, the enjoyment of the marine environment is compatible with the ecological conservation of the seabed. Systems of fixed and low-environmental-impact buoys have been established in areas where there is greater pressure from boats on vulnerable seabeds.
These buoys are currently managed by the Ministry of Environment and Territory.
They are as follows:
LIC Zone Isla Dragonera -San Telmo LIC Zone Cap Enderrocat-Cap Blanc -Cala Blava LIC / PRUG Zone Ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera – Es Caló de s’Oli LIC / PRUG Zone Ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera – Bahía de s’Alga – S’Espalmador LIC / PRUG Zone Ses Salines d’Eivissa i Formentera – Playa Ses Salines LIC Zone Marina Norte de Menorca – Bahía de Fornells LIC Zone S’Albufera des Grau – Illa de’n Colom-Cala Tamarells