Barcelona to Palma, Mallorca
Yachtmaster · Balearic Sea
An open-water crossing of about 125 nm with overnight watches and a landfall in the Bay of Palma.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
126.4 nm
Time @ 5 kn
25h 16m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 9.0 nm · 144°T | ||||
| 3 | 51.5 nm · 172°T | ||||
| 4 | 57.1 nm · 177°T | ||||
| 5 | 8.7 nm · 038°T |
Tidal gates & timing
- No tidal gates; the gate is the weather — check for Tramontana / Mistral and the forecast for the Gulf of Lion.
Hazards
- Tramontana and Mistral spilling south from the Gulf of Lion
- Shipping and ferries between Barcelona and Palma
- Fatigue on overnight watches
Pilotage
- Landfall on Cap de Cala Figuera light; the Bay of Palma is busy with ferries and racing fleets
Ports of refuge
- Port d'Andratx
- Sóller
- Back to Barcelona
Suggested departure
- Afternoon from Barcelona for a morning arrival in Palma
Checklist
- Forecast and outlook checked
- Crew briefed, watch plan set
- Boat, engine, fuel and water checked
- Safety kit and VHF/DSC tested
- Passage plan left ashore