Boat International US Edition — February 2018

FEBRUARY 2018

PHOTOGRAPHY: GETTY IMAGES; ALAMY

Boat notesHousing more than 600

berths, the secure moorings and expert

nautical support services are what

makes the jet set moor here.

WheretoeatLila Portals, for seafood

and white sand. When night falls head

to Spoon for delicious Mediterranean

food or soak up the vibe at Lucy Wang

and enjoy some seriously good sushi.

Hang outReeves or Roxy Beach is where

thecrowdflockstogossipandwatch

the sun set.

Who goesAchicunderstatedcrowd;

men don unbranded polo shirts and

chinoshorts,whereasladieslookrelaxed

in white Capri pants. Bill Gates, Jenson

Button and Paris Hilton have all been

spotted here.

Hot tipForabeachday,headtoCala

Portals Nous, a small protected sandy

cove. With its sunshades and loungers to

rent,it’saperfectwaytopasstheday.

Local classic

Puerto Banús

Often described as the Saint-Tropez of the

Costa del Sol, this “millionaires’ playground” is full

of cafés, designer shops and glamorous nightclubs. The

summer sees a mass influx of wealthy Arabs and

celebrities. With 915 berths, this modern port is a captain’s

dream. Lunch at Picasso, although you may have to wait for

a table in this old school pizzeria bursting with the Marbella

“it” crowd. The more adventurous should cruise 10 minutes

down the coast to Laguna Village and moor outside

Purobeach Marbella. This fabulous getaway has a

wonderful seafood restaurant. For a rocking night

it’s Nobu for dinner and then La Terrasse at

La Suite club at Puente Romano

beach resort.

Left: Spanish style by

Balenciaga for SS18. Below:

shops in Puerto Banús

Left: Salvador Dalí and

co on the Spanish coast.

Below: Lila Portals is

great for seafood

Above: King Felipe
of Spain sails off
Puerto Portals.
Below: sunglasses
by Loewe, net-a-
porter.com

Puerto Portals exudes understated expat chic while being Mallorca’s

glamour spot during the summer. This is a much more grown-up

choice than buzzing Puerto Banús, near Marbella. This pristine port

is uber stylish and a delight to moor in. After the beauty of Mallorca’s

pristine coastline and clear waters, it is the perfect haven to stop at and

stroll, shop, dine and hit a salon to scrub up. And early in the mornings

you see all the men scurrying off the boats with their golf clubs.

Puerto Portals, Mallorca, Spain

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