Key facts
| Edition number in 2026 | 441,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Number of yachts in 2026 | 100 yachts1,2 2+ sources agree |
| Closing day in 2026 | 8 August1,2 2+ sources agree |
| 2026 dates | 1 August 2026 - 8 August 2026 (opening 1 August, races 4-7 August (Forbes), prize-giving 8 August at the Almudaina palace) |
| How the date is set | Early August, about a week; in 2026 from Saturday 1 August to Saturday 8 August (races 4-7 August according to Forbes; 2 August is the club's film night). |
| Tickets | Watching from land is free; club events and entry to the RCNP grounds require invitations or the club's permission. |
| Best time to go | August; races in the afternoon, when the embat sea breeze blows |
| Crowds | moderate on the bay, high in the port |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree
Getting there
- The Real Club Náutico is by the port in Palma; parking in the area is difficult in August, so it is better to walk or take an EMT bus.
- Parking: Paid car parks in the area (number of spaces not researched).
- Restrictions: Periodic traffic restrictions around the port on event days.
Questions and answers
When is the Copa del Rey sailing regatta in Palma?
In early August; in 2026 from 1 to 8 August, with races from 2 August and the prize-giving on 8 August.
Is it free to watch the Copa del Rey in Palma?
Watching the regatta from the quayside is free; entry to the club grounds and accompanying events is restricted.
How do I get to the Copa del Rey regatta and where do I park?
By EMT bus or on foot along the port; in August the car park by the bay is full, so it is better to leave the car in an underground car park in the centre.
What should I bring to watch the Copa del Rey?
A hat, UV protection and water, because August is hot, and binoculars to watch the races from land.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Es Baluard Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art 0.4 km
- Royal Palace of La Almudaina 0.7 km
- Palma Cathedral (La Seu) 0.8 km
- Ensaïmada de Mallorca (PGI) 1 km
- Sobrassada de Mallorca (PGI) 1 km
Beaches
- Cala Major 3.2 km
- Playa de Palma (Platja de Palma) 10.1 km
Hiking trails
Towns and villages
- Palma de Mallorca 1 km
Festivals and events
- Holy Week in Palma 0.8 km
- Sant Joan Night, Palma 0.9 km
- Palma Marathon Mallorca 0.9 km
- Palma Carnival: Sa Rua parade 1 km
- Festa de l'Estendard, Palma 1 km
Related
More in this region: Palma and the Bay of Palma
Sources
- mallorcaglobalmag.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- forbes.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.