5 Spots not-to-be-missed Sailing from Alicante to the Balearic Islands

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It often seems difficult to divide a holiday by allocating the right time partly to fun, partly to disconnect from everything, and partly to our cultural interests. With this premise, we at Your Boat Holiday have thought of an itinerary to offer you that combines all three of these needs.

Let’s find out why a sailing holiday in the Balearic Islands departing from Alicante is for you!

The right mix of culture, relaxation, and fun. This is the purpose of our next itinerary which in 7 days will allow you to discover historic cities, visit dream beaches and also make a stop in one of the most popular nightlife spots in the world.

Alicante, the perfect starting point to reach the Balearics

Alicante is not only an ideal city from which to sail to the Balearic Islands but it is also a city rich in history and different cultures that have mixed over the centuries.

It is located in the middle of the Spanish Costa Blanca, famous for being a very tourist area full of breathtaking beaches and is easily accessible both by land (the city is well connected to the main Iberian centers such as Valencia, Madrid, and Seville) and especially by air. The convenient Alicante-Elche airport is located only about ten kilometers from the city center.

What must-see tourist attractions in Alicante?

Alicante is famous for its long beaches of fine sand and transparent waters, such as Playa del Postiguet, an urban beach of rare beauty with numerous services, playgrounds, and sports facilities.

The real symbol of Alicante, however, is Santa Barbara’s Castle, a fortress that dominates the city from the top of a promontory overlooking the sea. If you visit the city, you cannot fail to go up here to enjoy its breathtaking view.

Instead, just stroll through the pretty city center to be surrounded by churches and historic buildings or along with one of the symbols of the city, Explanada de España, Alicante’s “Rambla” covered with mosaic tiles. This place, as well as offering shade from the sun with palm fronds, is also a popular haunt for an evening drink.

What stops will we discover within our tour?

Set sail from Alicante we will head to Formentera Island where we will discover some of the most popular and fascinating beaches of the island such as Cala Saona, Es Arenals, and Platja de Ses Illetes. After circumnavigating Formentera we will head to Ibiza where we will go in search of pure fun, stopping at the famous Platja d’en Bossa to spend a night in the most glamorous and exciting clubs. Finally, we will head west to return to Alicante, but not before visiting one last wonderful beach, Cala D’Hort.

So here is a brief description of the 5 places  we will visit on this tour:

Cala Saona is known as the Formentera west coast pearl.

Unlike the open beaches of the rest of the island, it is a small inlet surrounded by cliffs.

It is located in a bay protected on its sides by reddish rock formations while a luxuriant pine forest grows behind it. Its beach is considered to be among the most beautiful on the island, also thanks to its shallow and calm waters that make it perfect for families and children.

Es Arenals is the most popular stretch of the Platja de Mitjorn and is located in its easternmost part. The white sand and turquoise sea make it a truly spectacular place.

Here is also one of the most famous chiringuitos in Formentera, the “Piratabus”, created in the 70s by a German hippy, who transformed an old colored bus into a kiosk. Today the bus is gone, replaced by a small wooden kiosk, around which people gather in the evening to admire the sunset.

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Playa ses Illetes is the classic Formentera postcard beach: a white-sand expanse bathed by a transparent sea reminiscent of the Caribbean.

It is hard to find it deserted as it is one of the main tourist attractions of the island, visited by residents and tourists on a day trip from Ibiza. By mooring your yacht offshore, you can enjoy the best without being overwhelmed by the crowds.

Playa d’en Bossa is definitely the main place for all Ibiza beach parties and where the DJ sets music literally never stops. Its location near the center of Ibiza city and the hottest clubs (such as Ushuaia, Bora Bora, Space, and Ibiza Rocks) makes it very popular. You won’t even have to worry about which event to choose because, during the day, dozens of discos and bar area promoters dress up and parade dancing to the sound of music and announcing the nightclubs parties’ agenda planned for the night.

Cala D’Hort is picturesque and fascinating, especially at sunset. It is a very fine light sand beach with 150 meters long and 20 wide. During summer it is often crowded especially because the sunsets that can be admired from here are among the most beautiful and evocative of the entire Balearic Islands.

For any information or request do not hesitate to contact Your Boat Holiday.

We will be very happy to help you organize this or any other possible itineraries to experience aboard a rental boat!

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