Why Palma?

Yacht Consulting Palma - YCP is your reliable partner for yachts and superyachts in Palma de Mallorca

Was it Mallorca's natural beauty and favourable winds that drew early sailing
enthusiasts such as Ludwig Salvatore, the Archduke of Austria, to this enchanting island? Or is it perhaps the incredible diversity to be found here that attracted the archduke in his steamboat, the Nixe, in 1867.

Since the Royal Yacht Club has been founded in 1948, Palma's yachting tradition has excellent reputation enjoyed tremendous development. The moorings filled up rapidly with big names like Erol Flynn's schooner Zaca. With the opening of Club de Mar, impressive mega- and superyachts including Nabila, Jessica, Lady Moura and Gucci's Creole have graced the skyline of Palma.

Regattas such as the Superyacht Cup regularly attract a flotilla of the world's largest sailing yachts such as the Maltese Falcon, Meteor and Kokomo to Palma, drawing the world's attention to the yachting elite in this perfectly located spot.

Internationally renowned shipyards such as STP, an enormous harbour with a sophisticated infrastructure allow a reliable high-quality service for almost any sized vessel. This favourable combination makes Palma to becomes the maritime hub of Europe.

Additionally, Palma's Airport, with his connections to nearly 100 destinations on six continents and excellent local accessibility, is unrivalled in the Mediterranean region. This not only allows utmost flexibility for owners, crews and their families, but also guarantees quick deliveries of spare parts and accessories.

Mallorca's favourable and safe location ensures an all-season high quality of life and excellent sailing. In terms of culture, food, shopping, sporting activities and architecture, the area also provides the perfect setting for spending the winter season there or supervising a refit.