Best for
- Day-trips from Ibiza — the canonical Espalmador + Ses Illetes loop
- No-licence boat rental from La Savina (under 6m, 15hp — perfect for couples)
- Italian luxury motor yacht charter with crew (the dominant peak-summer market)
- Multi-day Balearic island-hopping (Mallorca → Cabrera → Formentera → Ibiza)
Popular routes
- La Savina → Espalmador → Ses Illetes → back (half-day, no-licence boat possible)
- Marina Botafoch (Ibiza) → Espalmador → lunch on Ses Illetes → return (day from Ibiza)
- La Savina → Cala Saona → Cap de Barbaria (sunset, requires skippered)
- La Savina → Cala Codolar (Ibiza) → Cala d'Hort → return (full day)
Practical notes
No-licence boats (under 6m, ≤15hp): no certification needed, perfect for Espalmador half-day. Italian is widely spoken at La Savina charter desks. Summer rates 4-6x off-season — book by January for July-August. Espalmador anchoring is restricted (marine reserve); operators have current rules. Strong meltemi-style winds from May-September — afternoon sails often canceled.
Price guide
Skippered day€700-2,500/day (highest in Balearics, smallest fleet)
Bareboat weekly€4,000-10,000/week (luxury catamaran segment dominates)
Private yacht (crewed)€20,000-150,000+/week (Italian-flagged motor yachts in peak summer)