Two Nights in Cabrera: The Sailing Getaway Everyone Should Experience at Least Once

Some trips are told through photos, and some are told through feelings. This weekend we set sail from El Arenal with two guests, heading toward a destination that, for many, remains Mallorca's best-kept secret: the Cabrera National Park.

And what we experienced there is exactly the kind of trip that inspired us to create Alzyone Sailing Experience in the first place.

From El Arenal to Cabrera: the coastline as a prelude

We left El Arenal sailing close to the coastline, under that early-morning light that only southern Mallorca seems to have. It's more than just a passage: it's the moment when the rhythm of the boat starts to take over, when everyone begins to slow down. Little by little, Cabrera's silhouette appears on the horizon, and that's when you know you're arriving somewhere different, both literally and mentally.

Two nights anchored in a national park

We spent two nights in Cabrera, and that changes the experience completely compared to a single-day visit. The archipelago has been a National Park since 1991, and it shows in every detail: strikingly clear waters, untouched seabeds, real silence.

With everything included — meals, drinks, all of it — our guests only had to worry about one thing: enjoying themselves. We went ashore, and they were able to take their time exploring:

• The natural park and its trails, with that feeling of walking through a place barely touched by time.
• Cabrera's museum, where the history of the castle, the Napoleonic prisoners, and life on the archipelago suddenly makes sense.
• And above all, the local cantina. That authentic, unpretentious meeting point where you feel the real Cabrera — the one that never makes it onto postcards, but the one everyone remembers afterward.

That's exactly the kind of moment we aim to create on every charter: not just showing a place, but letting people truly live it.

The way back: sailing to Colonia de Sant Jordi

If the way out was a relaxed coastal cruise, the way back was a different story. We set course for Colonia de Sant Jordi under sail, letting the wind do the work. For anyone visiting from abroad — and honestly, for those of us who live here too — there are few feelings that compare to crossing that stretch of sea with nothing but the sails carrying you.

From Colonia de Sant Jordi, we sailed back along the coast to El Arenal, closing out a weekend that perfectly sums up what we offer: real sailing, protected nature, and an experience where guests never have to worry about the details.

Why a sailing trip to Cabrera is different

Cabrera isn't just another Mallorca excursion. It's a maritime-terrestrial national park only accessible by boat, with regulated access to protect its ecosystem. That means anyone arriving by sailboat, with time to anchor overnight, experiences something that a mass-tourism day trip could never offer.

At Alzyone Sailing Experience, we design these getaways so you don't have to think about a thing: sailing, overnight stays, meals, drinks, and the pace of the trip — all taken care of. All you have to do is come aboard.

Want to experience your own sailing getaway to Cabrera? At Alzyone Sailing Experience we organize all-inclusive trips departing from El Arenal. Get in touch and we'll share the available dates.