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Cabrera Archipelago National Park

Parc Nacional Marítimo-Terrestre de l'Arxipèlag de Cabrera

An uninhabited archipelago in the south with a castle, a lighthouse and clear sea, reachable only by boat. Regular boat trips leave from Colònia de Sant Jordi, and private boats must have a park permit.

Checked 29/10/2026Key facts 11Sources 5

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Key facts

Area of the park (land and sea)908 km²1 1 source
Sea area of the park895 km²1 1 source
Land area15.7 km²1,2 sources differ: 13-15.7
Number of named islands in the archipelago11 islands1,2 2+ sources agree
Highest point, Na Picamosques172 m1,2 2+ sources agree
Year the park was established (Law 14/1991)1,991 year1 1 source
Maximum size of an organised group60 people4 1 source
Distance of the park from the port of Colònia de Sant Jordi10 nautical miles3 1 source
TicketsBoat trip prices have not been confirmed. According to MITECO, boat-trip visits need no separate permit and booking with the operator is recommended; according to the CAIB website, group transport requires a prior park permit (this applies to the organiser).
Best time to goMay, June, July, August, September; morning boat trip (editorial assessment)
Crowdsofficial sources give no daily limit on people or boats; Lonely Planet gave 200-300 people a day, which was not confirmed

The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source sources differ

Getting there

  • To the port of Colònia de Sant Jordi, then a boat trip; the park is about 10 nautical miles from the port. The road distance from Palma was not measured.
  • Parking: Parking in Colònia de Sant Jordi: fees and spaces were not checked.
  • Restrictions: Regular boat trips (golondrinas) leave from Colònia de Sant Jordi or Porto Petro. Private boats need a park permit; anchoring in the harbour is forbidden, only pre-booked buoys may be used; diving requires qualifications and a permit. Mooring in Cabrera harbour also needs the permission of the Gobierno Militar. Details in the record posidonia-zakaz-kotwiczenia.

Questions and answers

How do I get to Cabrera?

By a group boat trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi (or Porto Petro), or in your own boat. The park lies about 10 nautical miles from the port. Book ahead with an authorised operator; MITECO says boat trips do not require a separate passenger permit, while the CAIB website says group transport requires a park permit, so confirm this with the organiser.

Do I need a permit to sail my own boat to Cabrera?

Yes. A private boat needs a park navigation permit (valid for up to a year, with no overnight anchoring). An overnight stay needs a separate permit: 1 night in July and August, 2 nights in September, up to 7 nights in the other months. Mooring in Cabrera harbour also requires the permission of the Gobierno Militar, and diving requires qualifications.

Can you stay overnight on Cabrera?

The refuge on Cabrera has 12 places in four rooms, but the CAIB website says it is closed until further notice for management reasons. It is a 15-minute walk over uneven ground from the port to the refuge, and nobody transports luggage.

When is the best time to go to Cabrera?

Editorial assessment: from May to September, in calm seas, on a morning boat trip. Official sources give no daily limit on people or boats.

Nearby and related

Related

More in this region: Migjorn: the south

Sources

Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.