Ibiza is a relatively easy area for sailing with not much traffic, it is suitable for less experienced Yachtcharter Ibiza crews. There are few major navigational challenges. The flows are low and the influence of the tides is insignificant. However, the sea area between Ibiza and Formentera requires caution as there are some rocks and shoals. If you follow the safe and reliable buoys, you will have no trouble. The shoal La Bota, about 1 nm northwest of the Isla Es Vedra is a known but unmarked danger zone as just beneath the surface there is a large rock. In contrast to the northern Balearic Islands there are wind conditions influenced by the African mainland. The winds come from more southern and eastern directions and wind speeds are generally lower. There are the cool Poniente from Southwest (2-5 Bft) and the warm Levant from the southeast (up to 8 Bft). In spring and autumn, the Scirocco from the South brings very short-tempered and violent motions of the sea with it. In general the risk of occurrence of strong wind is at the highest point from October to April.

Route Suggestion

Sailing around Ibiza in the Balearic Islands you will find busy towns and quiet coves long the rugged coastline. Beginning your trip from the Marina Botafoch in Eivissa town, you can soak up the lively, bustling atmosphere in the center of Ibiza. Sailing north you can stop off at the white sandy beaches of Cala Llonga and take a swim in the clear waters... see our full sailing itinerary