Club Náutico Palmanova

Club Náutico Palmanova is a small, friendly yacht harbour in the bay of Palma that combines sheltered berths with direct access to sandy beaches, watersports and the lively holiday atmosphere of Palmanova on Mallorca’s southwest coast. With around 80–82 moorings, basic marina services and a relaxed club environment, it is especially attractive for smaller boats, local owners, families and charter guests who want a practical home port right next to the resort.

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Location and surroundings

Club Náutico Palmanova (often listed as Puerto Deportivo de Palma Nova or CN Palmanova) lies in the municipality of Calvià, on the southwest coast of Mallorca, about 15 km from Palma and from Palma de Mallorca Airport. The marina sits in a semi‑enclosed bay right in front of Palmanova’s main resort area, within walking distance of the seafront promenade, hotels, shops and restaurants.

​The coastal setting offers easy access to three main sandy beaches of Palmanova, which are known for their gently shelving sand, family‑friendly swimming zones and a wide range of tourist services. For visitors arriving by road, Palmanova is directly connected via the Ma‑1 motorway from Palma, with local parking options around the harbour and along the beachfront.

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Harbour characteristics and berths

Club Náutico Palmanova is a compact harbour with limited capacity, offering approximately 80–82 berths for shallow‑draught vessels. Parts of the harbour are described as partially silted, which means that it is mainly suitable for smaller boats and yachts with modest draft rather than deep‑keel sailing yachts.

​Berths are used both by club members and visiting boats, with secure moorings and 24‑hour security services helping to protect vessels year‑round. Some berths and mooring rights are available for sale or long‑term lease, attracting local boat owners who want a permanent base close to home and to popular cruising grounds in the southwest of Mallorca.

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Marina facilities and services

Despite its modest size, Club Náutico Palmanova offers a range of essential marina services designed for day‑boats and smaller yachts. Available amenities include fresh water and electricity hookups at the berths, modern toilets and shower facilities, weather information and first‑aid services for boaters.

​On shore, the club area provides a boat lift, crane and dry‑dock space for cleaning and basic maintenance, along with cleaning and general boat‑care services. Fuel and yacht maintenance are available in the harbour environment, and there are parking spaces for jet skis as well as storage for smaller craft linked to the local watersports businesses. Free Wi‑Fi in the marina area makes it easier for crews and visitors to stay connected while on board or in the harbour.

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Watersports and activities

Club Náutico Palmanova is closely linked to watersports, which is one of its main attractions for active visitors and families. A wakeboarding and waterskiing school is based in the harbour, offering instruction and towing sessions that use the sheltered bay as a training ground, and a canoeing club operates from the same area.

​In addition, jet ski rentals and other watersport services are available directly from the marina zone, giving holidaymakers the chance to try fast‑paced activities just a short walk from the resort hotels. This combination of small‑boat harbour and watersports centre makes Palmanova suitable for guests who want more than just a beach day, but prefer a compact, approachable environment instead of a large superyacht marina.

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Yacht charter and boat rental

The harbour functions as a starting point for a wide range of boat and yacht charters that operate from Club Náutico Palmanova and the surrounding bay. Available charter options include motorboats, RIBs, sailing yachts, catamarans, gulets, jet skis, houseboats, licence‑free boats and luxury yachts, covering both simple day hire and more exclusive experiences.

​This variety allows different types of visitors to find a suitable option: licence‑free boats for beginners and couples, family‑friendly catamarans and motorboats for small groups, and crewed luxury yachts for guests who want high comfort and customised itineraries. Additional rental equipment such as wakeboards, towable tubes, paddleboards, kayaks, snorkelling gear, GPS units and dinghies can be added to many charters for more active days on the water.

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Cruising grounds and nearby destinations

From Club Náutico Palmanova, boats can easily explore several attractive coastal destinations along Mallorca’s southwest shoreline. The closest option is Playa Palmanova itself, a long sandy beach ideal for anchoring nearby during quiet conditions, with quick access to restaurants and services on shore.

​A short cruise away, Cala Portals Vells offers a series of coves with clear water and rock formations, popular for swimming, snorkelling and relaxed anchoring. Further west, Santa Ponsa Bay and Port Adriano combine safe anchorages with marinas, beach areas and a mix of family‑friendly and upscale leisure facilities. For longer trips, many skippers use Palmanova as a starting point towards Cabrera National Park or along the south coast towards Es Trenc and beyond.

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Gastronomy and nightlife around the harbour

The immediate surroundings of Club Náutico Palmanova offer a dense concentration of restaurants, cafés and bars, reflecting the resort character of Palmanova. Along the promenade and in the streets behind the beach, visitors find everything from casual beach bars and family restaurants to international cuisine, pizzerias and tapas bars catering to a broad tourist audience.

​In the evening, the area becomes lively, with a mix of sports bars, cocktail bars and small music venues, while nearby Magaluf – only a short distance away – is known for its more intense nightlife scene. This makes the harbour attractive for crews and guests who want entertainment within walking distance, with the option to return to a quieter boat at the end of the night.

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Shopping, services and family amenities

As part of a developed resort town, Palmanova provides supermarkets, convenience stores and tourist shops close to the marina, which is practical for provisioning day trips and shorter cruises. Families benefit from nearby playgrounds, beach facilities, mini‑golf and other child‑friendly activities, contributing to the perception of Palmanova as a family‑oriented destination rather than a purely party‑focused area.

​Car‑rental services, excursion agencies and ticket offices for island tours are also present in the surroundings, making it easy to combine a boating stay with trips to Palma, theme parks or sights further inland. For longer stays, visitors can choose from a wide range of hotels and apartments in different price categories, all within walking distance of the club and beaches.

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Who Club Náutico Palmanova is ideal for

Club Náutico Palmanova is particularly suitable for:

• Local and regional boat owners who want a small, sociable club harbour with secure moorings, basic yard services and quick access to nearby beaches and coves.
• ​Families and leisure boaters looking for an uncomplicated base where children can easily move between boat, beach and resort facilities without long transfers.
• ​Charter guests who prefer to start their boating day outside the busy city of Palma but still within a developed area with many restaurants, bars and accommodation options.
• Watersports enthusiasts interested in wakeboarding, waterskiing, jet skiing and paddlesports in a bay that hosts dedicated schools and rental providers.

​Because of its shallow‑draught limitations and limited space, the harbour is less oriented towards very large yachts or deep‑keeled sailing vessels, which often choose bigger marinas such as Port Adriano or Puerto Portals. Instead, Club Náutico Palmanova offers a more modest, accessible and family‑friendly alternative, directly integrated into one of Mallorca’s classic beach resorts.