Sailing to Cabrera aboard SV Niobe
Open water, paddleboards and the distant shores of Cabrera National Park.
A day made for being on the water.
Set sail from Mallorca's southeast coast and spend the day moving between open water, quiet coves and the protected shores of Cabrera. Swim from the boat, take out a paddleboard, explore the island or simply stay on deck and let the day unfold at its own pace.
The island looks different from the water.
Cabrera is best approached slowly, with the coastline appearing gradually as you cross the open sea. Once there, stop wherever the water looks inviting, giving you time to swim, paddleboard or simply stretch out on deck with nothing but the island and sea around you.
A national park with a long history.
Cabrera became a national park in 1991, protecting its coastline and exceptionally clear waters. Above the harbour, a 14th-century castle still stands on the hillside, while the island's history includes its time as a prisoner-of-war camp during the Napoleonic Wars, a striking contrast to the peaceful landscape you find today.
Where the water turns blue.
Cova Blava, or the Blue Cave, is one of the most memorable stops around Cabrera. When the sunlight reaches the water at the right angle, the cave glows an intense blue, transforming an already striking stretch of coastline into something almost unreal.
