Balearic Islands lead Spain with 733 boat registrations

Mallorca and the other islands in Spain’s Balearic archipelago register 733 recreational boats from January to September 2026, more than any other Spanish region. That gives the islands 15.8% of the national market. The figures come from a report by the Spanish National Association of Nautical Companies, based on records from the Directorate-General of the Merchant Marine.

The Balearics also lead Spain for charter boat registrations, with 353 — a 24.5% share of that market. The report does not give a separate figure for Mallorca.

Across Spain, recreational boat registrations reach 4,642 in the first nine months of 2026, up 7% on the same period in 2025. Motorboats account for 2,004 registrations, a rise of 16.2%. Boats up to 6 metres long still make up the largest share, at 67.8%.

The charter market records 1,440 registrations nationwide from January to September, up 8.1% on the same period last year. It remains 12.9% below its 2024 level.

Topics: Economy

Source: Europa Press / Mallorca.com