Those who wish to moor in the touristy party district of El Arenal will find great berths and top services in the marina of Club Nautico El Arenal.
Location & Approach Situated on the east side of the bay of Palma on the sunny island of Mallorca, capital of parties and debauchery of the Balearic Islands, El Arenal marina is a viable alternative to the crowded marinas in Palma’s waterfront, while still benefitting from the same party atmosphere and the lovely weather and scenery. regulars are invited to give it a try at least once.
12km southeast from Palma, the El Arenal Club Nautico as it is formally called, has been in existence since 1952, making it one of the older marinas on Mallorca’s shores and has undergone at least one major modernization in 1982. It’s worth mentioning to visiting tourists that the Playa de Arenal is one of the finest beaches on the island.
The exact coordinates for the marina are 39º 30.2' N 2º 44.9' E, and in order to reach it, the v skipper must set an ENE course from Punta Cala Figuera. The marina can be seen at the southeast end of the long stretch of sand that forms the beach. Approach and entry aren’t difficult, the only exception being when the winds blow from the southwest, causing a swell. Another hazard for sailors to look out for is swimmers, since this is a beach area.
Infrastructure & Ambience The capacity of the marina is around 600 berths which are fitting for boats up to 20m in length. As usual, there are some basic services available on every pontoon, such as 220/380V electricity and fresh water outlets, 12 showers and toilets reserved for customers and a medical assistance service.
Among the boat amenities offered by the marina you’ll find crane services, dry dock and hibernation, dry dock ramp, a 45t travel lift, a refueling station, motor mechanics and repairs, maintenance and painting services, basically every type of repairs you’d need on your boat.
Special services being offered by the marina are nonstop surveillance, a ship chandlery, weather forecast service, radio assistance on UHF channel 9, a swimming pool, a supermarket, a solarium, a club shop, conference room, cash ATM, sailing school, postal services, Wi Fi, taxis and car rentals.
With a distance to Palma of under 12km and a distance to the airport of just 6km, it’s no wonder devotees choose El Arenal as a sailing destination when travelling to Mallorca.