Round Mallorca from Palma
Coastal Skipper · Mallorca (Tidetech Biscay & Iberia sample)
A multi-day coastal circuit of Mallorca, anticlockwise, with headland roundings and exposed sections on the north coast.
Training data only — not for navigation. Use official charts, tide tables and almanacs.
Distance
142.9 nm
Time @ 5 kn
28h 35m
ETA
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Waypoints and legs
| # | Name | Lat | Lon | Leg | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | start | ||||
| 2 | 8.1 nm · 221°T | ||||
| 3 | 11.2 nm · 319°T | ||||
| 4 | 19.4 nm · 052°T | ||||
| 5 | 25.8 nm · 068°T | ||||
| 6 | 18.9 nm · 142°T | ||||
| 7 | 33.0 nm · 215°T | ||||
| 8 | 26.5 nm · 313°T |
In Savvy Navvy, open your route, tap Share/Export and save the .gpx file, then import it here.
Wind & weather along the route
Free model forecast (Open-Meteo) at each waypoint's ETA. Not an official marine forecast — always check the Met Office / AEMET shipping and inshore forecasts.
Plot this route on a chart: open the Chart Room ↗ and use the Route tool.
Tidal gates & timing
- Negligible tide; plan each day around wind and sea state, especially for the exposed north-west coast between Dragonera and Formentor.
Hazards
- North coast has few harbours and big swell in northerlies
- Acceleration zones off Dragonera and Formentor
- Posidonia anchoring restrictions
Pilotage
- Sóller: narrow entrance under the lighthouses
- Use buoyed moorings where seagrass protection applies
Ports of refuge
- Andratx
- Sóller
- Pollença
- Cala Rajada
- Porto Colom
Suggested departure
- Several days; choose the direction around the island to suit the forecast
Approach charts
Official harbour plans for training — not for navigation.
Harbour & anchorage details (Navily)
Check berths, VHF channels, anchorage shelter and seabed for Palma, Palma, Andratx, Sóller, Pollença, Cala Rajada, Porto Colom.
Open Navily ↗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