Capture Balearic Delights – Best 5 Spots For A Photography Boat Charter In Mallorca

Portals Vells – Sculpted by Time

The stunning sea caves of Portals Vells are great for photographers with an eye for texture, light, and shadow. The jagged limestone formations curve and cut into the water like ancient sculptures, offering strong contrasts that look especially powerful in black-and-white photography. When the sun filters through the cave entrances, golden reflections shimmer on the water and stone, creating a naturally lit stage perfect for wide shots or intimate detail work; early morning or late afternoon, the changing light plays beautifully on the textures of the rock, something you can capture during our way back down the island later on.

As you approach by boat, you’ll have access to exclusive angles not reachable by land. The surrounding pine forests and craggy cliffs give additional depth and colour to wide frames. Whether you’re using a DSLR, drone, or even just your phone, this is a perfect opening location for a Mallorca photography boat charter. 

But, you can disembark from your luxury Hoxton yacht to delve directly into the caves themselves—known locally as Ses Coves de Mare de Déu. These man-made caverns were originally quarried during the Middle Ages, with their sandstone blocks used in constructing Palma Cathedral. Inside, you’ll find a small chapel carved directly into the rock, featuring altars and bas-reliefs. According to local legend, a group of sailors from Genoa in Italy – after surviving a fierce storm – placed a statue of the Virgin Mary here in gratitude, transforming the cave into a sacred site. The interplay of natural light filtering through the cave openings and the historical carvings offers a unique setting for photography, or contemplation.

 

Dragonera Island – Wild, Rugged and Remote

As we head north to Mallorca’s western edge, you will see Dragonera Island, an uninhabited nature reserve and a place for untamed photography. The towering cliffs, criss-crossed with nesting seabirds, provide opportunities for dramatic compositions, especially at sunrise when the island is bathed in warm light. The Dragonera lighthouse atop the cliff adds a bold focal point, while the dense greenery and rocky coastline make for leading lines your eyes will instantly be drawn to.

The island’s remoteness gives it an untouched feel, with far fewer boats (and people in your frame). Whether you’re capturing landscape shots, action photography of seabirds in flight, or moody cloudscapes, Dragonera offers that essential wildness photographers crave. For any photography boat charter in Mallorca, this location delivers a unique contrast to the many beaches and bays.

Malgrats – Crystal Waters and Unmissable Underwater Clarity

During our trip back down the west side of Mallorca, we will come to a stretch of rugged rock islands sitting just offshore – the Malgrats, one of the island’s most photogenic aquatic spots. Known for its marine life and underwater visibility, it’s a paradise for photographers wanting to shoot over-under water compositions or vibrant scenes of people diving and swimming. The shallow turquoise water contrasts beautifully with the orange-tinged rocks and the deeper blues of the open sea.

Use a polarising filter to cut through the water’s glare and capture every detail beneath the surface—from schools of fish to textured sea beds. Drone footage here is particularly striking, showing some islands’ symmetrical layout against a translucent sea. It is a must for anyone doing a multi-perspective photography boat charter in Mallorca.

Cap Falcó – Secluded Cove with Colour and Contrast For Your Album

Nestled just past Magaluf, Cap Falcó today is a peaceful cove with a vivid palette—emerald pine trees, honey-hued cliffs, and soft golden sand. The cove’s curved shape gives a natural sense of enclosure in wide-angle shots, while the mix of textures (rock, wood, water) makes for engaging close-ups. It’s ideal for quiet portraits, romantic couple shots between the palm trees, or simply capturing the soothing simplicity of untouched coastal life.

Mornings bring soft, diffused light and a gentle mist that adds a dreamlike softness to your photos, but by afternoon, bold sunlight and deeper shadows will add punch and clarity to your pictures. It’s a lesser-known gem that rewards those looking for atmosphere and tone on your Mallorca photography boat charter.

End In Palma – The Cathedral is Calling

Few places blend culture and scale quite like Palma Cathedral, also known as La Seu (‘The headquarters’). Anchoring just offshore gives you a truly rare vantage point: the full gothic facade rising above the old city’s rooftops, with palm trees lining the shoreline. At sunset, the sandstone glows, offering golden colours and long shadows ideal for dramatic wide shots, as well as rich, detailed studies of its flying buttresses and rose windows.

The beauty here lies in contrast—modern yachts bobbing on the water below a 13th-century architectural wonder. Whether you’re shooting handheld or from a tripod set on deck, this is where your photography boat charter in Mallorca will finish.*

*If you would prefer your journey ends with an evening in Palma, possibly exploring the Cathedral more close up, let us know and we will see if we can arrange to dock momentarily in the marina.