Mallorca’s main city and prime port of call, Palma, is home to the largest concentration of charter yachts in Europe and a particularly charming historic quarter that culture-vultures will love. This is the best and most convenient springboard for Balearic luxury yacht charters.

The one island that truly warrants a few more days, Mallorca is home to the highest peak on the Balearics (Puig Major), a fantastic maze of well-established cycling and hiking trails, spectacular ancient towns and local culinary specialities that’ll have you weak at the knees. For upmarket indulgences and ancient discoveries, Mallorca has you well and truly covered.

Yet it’s Mallorca’s world-renowned beaches that leave all visitors speechless: the turquoise of the seas and the sparkling shine of the sand are simply out of this world. Inhabited for over 9,000 years and oozing the kind of cultural and historical mélange befitting a European Queen, Mallorca really is the Balearic jewel by which all others are measured.

It’s capital city, Mahon, is an enchanting gem and boasts one of the world’s longest natural harbours – an arresting spectacle that takes the breath away even from the most discerning and experienced sailors.

Menorca also plays host to prehistoric ruins and boasts a most definite British influence thanks to its unique history. A gin and tonic sundowner, down these delightful parts, is part and parcel of local tradition.

As the least developed of all the inhabited Balearic Islands, Menorca shines through her sheer raw beauty and lashings of exclusive and mind-boggling beaches. The quietest and most rewarding achiever on Balearic luxury yacht charters? Yes, you could say that.

The southern Ibizan coastline is a haven of tranquillity, with innumerable desolate bays just begging to be claimed by lucky guests aboard Balearic luxury yacht charters. On a private yacht, you will have the best of both worlds: you can easily visit the bustling hubs of Ibiza Town but also retreat to the dreamiest isolated coves to feel you have this haven all to yourself.

Aside from the glamorous night-spots, boutiques and world-class restaurants, Ibiza hides a quiet and rewarding side, where sunrises are breathtaking, sunsets divine, and chances for copious enjoyment of your yacht’s water toys nearly endless

The smallest of the main inhabited islands, Formentera is a laid-back gem that attracts plenty of expats but not many tourists. Accessible only by boat (which keeps the fly-in and fly-out holiday crowds at bay) Formentera is a southern belle like few others. Including her and her uninhabited islets is a must for nature-lovers on Balearic yacht charter itineraries.

For those who crave anonymity and quietude, the Balearic Outer Islands are ideal. These are the more than 140 islands that boast no permanent population and are visited only by private yacht. Snorkelling and diving the prized Cabrera Marine Reserve is a must for underwater enthusiasts and dedicated hikers will also find plenty of exceptional trails on land.