The Balearic Islands are the western Mediterranean's premier charter destination — four main islands, each with a distinct personality, all within easy sailing distance of each other and the Spanish mainland.
Ibiza combines world-famous nightlife with a surprisingly serene countryside of pine-covered hills, hidden coves (calas), and a UNESCO-listed old town (Dalt Vila). Formentera, a short hop south, is the anti-Ibiza: flat, quiet, with Caribbean-quality beaches at Ses Illetes and Playa de Migjorn.
Mallorca is the largest island and the most varied — the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountains on the northwest coast (a UNESCO World Heritage landscape), the sophisticated harbour of Palma with its Gothic cathedral, and the sheltered bays of the east coast. Menorca, the quietest Balearic, offers pristine coves, prehistoric stone monuments, and a pace of life that feels decades removed from its neighbours.
Most Balearic charters embark from Palma de Mallorca or Ibiza Town. A week covers two islands comfortably; two weeks allow the full circuit. The season runs from May to October, with July and August bringing peak crowds and the liveliest social scene.
Ibiza — Dalt Vila UNESCO old town and legendary nightlife
Formentera — Ses Illetes, the Mediterranean's best beach
Mallorca — Serra de Tramuntana UNESCO mountain coast
Cabrera National Park — pristine marine reserve
Menorca — prehistoric monuments and unspoiled coves
Palma's Gothic cathedral and waterfront dining
