This is a real sailing trip, not a motorboat trip with a mast. Once we're out of La Lonja harbour and the wind allows, the engine goes off and the Elan 50 heels into the wind, often reaching 7 to 8 knots in a good breeze. Take the helm, haul on a sheet or relax on the foredeck as Palma Cathedral slowly recedes behind you.
The boat is family-owned, and the skippers are locals who live on the island. Depending on the wind, we sail west towards Illetes and Cala Comtesa, or east along the cliffs past Cala Blava. We aim for a quiet bay, away from the big party boats.
At anchor, the water shifts from deep navy blue to crystal-clear turquoise—that is where our name comes from. Swim from the stern, paddleboard to the rocks or enjoy cold drinks and tapas in the shade. With no more than 11 guests, everyone has room on deck.
For more speed, book an e-foil lesson and learn to glide half a metre above the water. When the afternoon wind picks up, the return under sail is often the most beautiful sailing of the day.