Mallorca, West Coast

Stretching between Palma de Mallorca to the east and the nature reserve of Dragonera Island to the west, the western section of the Mallorquin coastline offers numerous anchorage possibilities in picturesque bays as well as a number of well-sheltered marinas.
Despite years of shore side real estate developments, this area has retained a lot of its natural beauty, and is an ideal cruising ground close to Palma.
The chic Puerto Portals Marina, only a ten minute drive away from town, is home to many luxury yachts and has become a magnet for the rich and famous; it is no surprise that a wide range of yacht support businesses have elected to settle here or in the surrounding area, towards Santa Ponsa  and Portals Nous.  Slightly further afield, the new development of Port Adriano, a superyacht  marina due to be completed by 2011 promises to further establish the west coast as a major up market yachting destination.  
Further to the west, cruising yachts will discover Santa Ponsa with its popular Yacht Club; many will opt to push on towards the picturesque port of Andratx, nestling in a deep bay surrounded by towering cliffs before heading on towards  the north coast, Ibiza
or Formentera