Real Club Nàutic de Palma

Real Club Náutico de Palma de Mallorca is the island’s oldest and largest yacht club and marina, a prestigious royal club with around 950–1,000 berths directly in front of Palma’s old town and cathedral. It combines a full‑service, regatta‑grade marina for yachts up to roughly 35–40 metres with extensive member facilities such as pools, gym, restaurant and social areas, making it one of the most important nautical centres in the Balearic Islands.

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Location and harbour setting

The club is located at Muelle de San Pedro 1, 07012 Palma de Mallorca, on the central stretch of the Paseo Marítimo directly below the old town. From the berths, crews have a short walk to Palma’s historic streets, shops, restaurants and nightlife, while the airport is about 10–15 minutes away by car.

The marina sits inside Palma’s large natural harbour, with coordinates around 39° 34’ N, 2° 38’ E and VHF channel 9/77 (“Capitanía Real Club Náutico”). It offers good shelter and easy access to the Bay of Palma, making it a preferred base for cruising and regatta fleets alike.

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Berths and technical capabilities

Real Club Náutico provides 946–1,019 berths, depending on the source, accommodating yachts roughly from 8 to 35–40 metres with maximum draughts up to about 4.5 metres. A large share of berths is reserved for members (around 589), while a substantial number are available for visitors and charter fleets, making it Palma’s largest marina.

Technical infrastructure includes:

• Dry dock and general workshop.
• Travellift up to 65–100 tons and crane up to about 9–12 tons for haul‑out and maintenance.
• Fuel station for petrol and diesel.

Berths are stern‑to with mooring lines, each with electricity (220/380 V) and fresh water, suitable for both sailing yachts and motor yachts within the stated size limits.

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Marina services and amenities

For yachts and crews, the marina offers a comprehensive range of services:

• Water and electricity at every berth, sewage‑water and bilge‑water facilities.
• Showers, toilets, laundromat with washing machines and dryers.
• Wi‑Fi, weather information, recycling, ice for sale, boat ramp.
• 24‑hour security, video surveillance, night watchman.
• Car and bicycle rental, on‑site kiosk/market about 10 minutes’ walk away.

This infrastructure makes the club suitable both for short stays and for longer home‑port usage, including wintering and refit periods in connection with nearby yards.

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Clubhouse, pools, gym and social life

Beyond the marina, Real Club Náutico de Palma functions as a full members’ club. Facilities include indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a fully‑equipped gym, library, TV lounge, crèche and several lounges. Members have access to club restaurants and bars, as well as terraces with harbour views, creating an environment that feels more like a private resort than a purely technical port.

The club restaurant and bar are popular with both members and guests, while high‑end venues such as Mar de Nudos and VIDA by UM on the adjacent waterfront provide additional gourmet and nightlife options with modern, design‑led ambiences.

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Regattas, sailing school and prestige

Founded in 1948, Real Club Náutico de Palma has hosted many major sailing events, including the Copa del Rey and the Princesa Sofía Trophy, often attended by members of the Spanish royal family. The club runs sailing and canoe schools, offering courses, regattas and excursions for different ages and levels, reinforcing its role as a central institution in Spanish and Mediterranean sailing.

​With its near‑1,000 berths, extensive sports and social facilities and central location in Palma, Real Club Náutico de Palma is ideal for:

• Yacht owners (up to roughly 35–40 m) seeking a prestigious, full‑service home port in the Balearics.
• ​Regatta teams and charter fleets using Palma as a base for events and Balearic cruising.
• ​Crews and guests who want immediate access to Palma’s old town, restaurants and nightlife while enjoying resort‑level club amenities.

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