Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park

National park · Balearic Islands ·

Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park

National park · Balearic Islands ·

Wild archipelago with hiking, swimming, blue caves, birdwatching

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Isla Cabrera, Balearic Islands, Spain Get directions

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"Mallorca has just one national park: Cabrera Maritime-Terrestrial National Park, on the largely unpopulated Cabrera Island, 14 miles off Mallorca’s south coast. It’s reachable by boat tours departing from Porto Petro or Colonia Sant Jordi for a day trip, taking anywhere from 30 to 75 minutes depending on conditions. Visitors like to explore the island’s caves and grottos, as well as a fortress tower and lighthouse at Cape Punta de Anciola." - Kristine Hansen Kristine Hansen Kristine Hansen is a design, food and drink, and travel writer based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She often seeks out wine bars, coffee roasters, cheesemongers' shops, art museums, antiques and vintage stores, yarn shops, and sprawling parks when she travels. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines

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Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park

Melissa A.

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I went to Cabrera Island with my husband, and overall it was an okay experience. The trip itself was good, the crew was very friendly, and the beach wasn’t crowded, which made it relaxing. One thing I think could be improved is the use of time during the 1-hour boat ride to the island. It would be nice if the crew interacted more with passengers along the way. Also, adding hammocks on the island would make it even better for relaxing and enjoying the scenery

Iman A.

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This place is a gem! Nobody lives here so it's wild and a great escape from civilization. You have to reserve a buoy a few weeks ahead of time here and absolutely no anchoring is allowed. Hiking is great here. Go up to the castle or take the 7 mile round trip hike to the lighthouse on the west side of the island. Tons of cute little geckos scurrying around and they're surprisingly not so shy. They are curious and don't mind coming up to your camera for a close up shot. At one point I had three in my hand. Swimming here is great. The only think I'd watch out for are the occasional jellyfish, of which I've only seen two, and they seemed to be closer to the open water than inside the bay. The bar on the beach is a nice place to stop and unwind. They serve drinks and small tapas.

Alison C.

Google

Great place for birds insects and plants. Hundreds of lizards. Plenty of walking with nature, or alternatively for lounging in peace at a turquoise bay. We went by boat and stayed for several hours. Afterwards we stopped at the blue caves to swim in the sea which was quite an experience! There are some other visitors with you on the island but numbers are limited so it is never crowded or noisy.

Sean W.

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Incredibly beautiful island to take a trip to if you’re in Mallorca. Completely unspoilt landscapes and lovely beaches. We took a trip there with MarCabrera, who brought us to swim in the blue cave at Cabrera, which was the absolute highlight of the trip. A must do if you’re in Mallorca.

Milan R.

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My happy place! Always worth a visit. Came here for over 20 years now, it's paradise!

Gabriel G.

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Very nice place. Visit for sure. Great for sleeping in a boat.

Dids K.

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We took one of the 8 man RIB rides out from Colonia de Sant Jordi to Cabrera and the whole experience exhilarating, beautiful and interesting. The 20 mile round boat trip was fun - the boat's pilot was very cheerful and engaging and obviously passionate about the archipelago. A recording of the story of the islands was played as we went along, and it was available in German, Spanish, English and Italian. When you reach the main island you can use the loos and there is a small cafe. We walked up to the castle and back - you get about an hour on the island. It is worth listening to the narration on the boat, and what went on on the island in the Napoleonic Wars. It's quite dark! Oh yes, and we saw the blue cave which was incredibly beautiful, and an osprey and a dolphin. I'd highly recommend the trip. We went with Marcabrerea who have an office in Colonia de Sant Jordi.

Paolo P.

Google

It's magical ... kayak, swim, hike ... hard to get mooring buoys, particularly for larger boats ... book early!

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This Spot Was Just Named the Best Island for Hiking in Europe—and It Has 500 Trails and Stunning Ocean Views

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Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park

Melissa A.

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Iman A.

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Alison C.

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Sean W.

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Milan R.

Google

My happy place! Always worth a visit. Came here for over 20 years now, it's paradise!

Gabriel G.

Google

Very nice place. Visit for sure. Great for sleeping in a boat.

Dids K.

Google

Paolo P.

Google

It's magical ... kayak, swim, hike ... hard to get mooring buoys, particularly for larger boats ... book early!

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