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Enjoy a unique experience at this first-class marina located in an iconic city. Marina Port Vell Barcelona offers excellent facilities, varied activities and personalized services, 24 hours a day.

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Marina Port Vell boasts a unique position at the heart of this bustling, cosmopolitan city of limitless possibilities. Explore Barcelona’s breathtaking landscapes, captivating culture and Michelin-starred dining scene. And just a few miles away from Costa Brava.

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With 60 superyacht berths up to 190 metres, whether you are looking for a short-term or long-term stay we have a variety of berths to offer you both alongside and stern to.

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Marina Port Vell is home to some of the most pre-eminent agents, service companies and superyacht firms. Moreover, we are neighbors to Europe’s leading superyacht refit specialist, MB92. We also host leading nautical events, including the MYBA Charter Show and The Superyacht Show.

Captain’s marina of choice in 2017 by one of the most recognized superyacht magazines.

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Marina Port Vell Barcelona: An Exclusive Superyacht Marina, A Limitless Experience

By Jenna Mehdi

Barcelona’s premier berthing destination and renowned worldwide for hosting some of the most iconic superyachts on the water, Marina Port Vell offers an exclusive berthing experience like no other. In the beating heart of the city and ideally located just a stone’s throw from Barcelona’s myriad attractions, this full-service superyacht marina is known for hosting events such as the MYBA Charter Show, The Superyacht Show from Lybra and the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona.

It has never been easier to dock and discover the vibrant attractions of one of the West Med’s most enchanting cities. Marina Port Vell ’s attendant staff are at hand to provide 24/7 mooring assistance, and ensure your stay is as effortless as possible. With over 150 berths and one of the world’s longest quays at 440m, Marina Port Vell is truly ‘superyacht-ready’ with the capacity to accommodate the world’s largest superyacht. 

With a range of amenities and services to appeal to guests and crew alike, ‘luxury’ is the overarching theme at Marina Port Vell. From sophisticated events to world-class concierge staff and award-winning security, it is not difficult to see why Marina Port Vell is a recurring favourite among the travelers of the world superyacht elite. 

The marina’s buildings have achieved international recognition and awards for their design; such as the elegant Sea Garden & Terrace - built over the water along with the Blue Wave Bar to represent a natural and urban landscape, integrating nautical hues and copper accents. Another highlight includes the marina’s own nautical hub, The Gallery; a 24hour-serviced space offering sweeping views of the city, complete with adjoining business hub, Crew Lounge and state-of-the-art gym. For guests who should ever want to wander further afield, the vibrant setting of Barcelona welcomes visitors with everything from a storied history and culture to Michelin star restaurants - not to mention a world-renowned nightlife.  

This said, a stay at Marina Port Vell is more than indulgent. WIth a core philosophy of environmental responsibility, the marina is committed to practices of environmental conservation and protection. With European Commission-approved schemes and reports such as the EMAS (Eco-Management and Audit Scheme), guests can rest assured that Marina Port Vell is a truly ‘green’ marina rallying to preserve the sea we so enjoy. 

Originally built during the 1992 Olympic Games, Marina Port Vell has now assumed a prominent role in the city’s infrastructure and provides a major source of income to the Catalan coast. Widely regarded as one of the world’s finest luxury marinas, Marina Port Vell waves the flag for the Spanish superyacht sector on the global stage.

For more information and to book your summer berthing today, get in touch via the Marina Port Vell profile on Superyachts.com, or head to  https://www.marinaportvell.com/ .

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The city has become a hub for billionaires’ superyachts, banking on the strength of the “blue economy.”

A huge yacht under repair in Barcelona, Spain, which has become a hub for superyachts. Credit... Samuel Aranda for The New York Times

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• Jan. 10, 2022

BARCELONA, Spain — Launched less than a year ago, the 460-foot-long, eight-deck Solaris is one of the newest of the superyachts that are the floating palaces of the sea. It has a helipad, of course, plus a swimming pool and all the other high-tech amenities required by its Russian billionaire owner, Roman Abramovich .

But on a recent morning in Barcelona, the $600 million Solaris was out of the water, wedged into a dry dock, as workers toiled underneath its light-gray hull. They were fixing its finlike stabilizers, which help steady the massive vessel in rough seas but retract when there are no swells. At the opposite end of the boatyard, another giant, the Sea Rhapsody, was getting a final checkup before being put back into the water.

As the rich have gotten richer during the pandemic, their boats have gotten larger and more expensive — and when these over-the-top superyachts aren’t taking their owners to private holiday spots in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean, they need a place to drop anchor and deal with repairs.

And it is here that Barcelona, whose days as a commercial shipyard faded years ago, sees an economic opportunity.

Barcelona has turned itself into a hub for these luxury vessels, combining a private marina that is investing 20 million euros ($22.7 million) this year to turn itself into the largest port reserved for superyachts in the Mediterranean and maintenance facilities that can hoist behemoths out of the water and then summon a small army to do repairs.

And it doesn’t hurt that Barcelona offers the ships’ crew members downtime in one of the Mediterranean’s biggest tourism destinations.

Attracting billionaire yacht owners is only a small part of Barcelona’s efforts to tap into the “blue economy” of the sea, said Jaume Collboni, the deputy mayor. Barcelona’s port authority recently approved the construction of a new terminal for cruise ships, set to open in 2024. The city is also overhauling the seafront area that was developed for the Summer Olympics of 1992, which Barcelona hosted.

The pandemic was a huge blow for a city that normally welcomes millions of visitors. It showed that “diversification is becoming very important,” Mr. Collboni said. “When tourism dropped down to zero, some parts of the city were heavily affected, and we have needed to find new jobs, also for a less qualified work force.”

At the same time, the spread of the coronavirus gave the world’s billionaires a new excuse for keeping their distance from other people, a role perfectly suited for superyachts.

Worldwide about 5,700 yachts are over 30 meters long (just under 100 feet), and this fleet is set to expand 15 percent by 2025, according to industry projections . At the pinnacle of this market are about 370 megayachts of over 60 meters, whose number has risen 70 percent in the past decade and is forecast to reach 500 in about seven years. Construction yards have been struggling to keep up: The order book for superyachts is full until 2025.

MB92, the company that operates Barcelona’s superyacht maintenance facility, known as a refit yard, has 180 employees, but much of the labor is carried out by about 1,000 subcontractors whose jobs cover a variety of specialties, including painting, carpentry and insulation work. About 40 workshops are scattered around the yard, and during the peak repair seasons of spring and fall the yard can work on about 25 yachts at a time.

The yacht maintenance business has been jumping. MB92, which also owns a smaller yard in La Ciotat, France, reported revenue of €191 million (about $215 million) in 2021, up from €150 million in 2019.

Even if a superyacht is a striking showcase of wealth, owners expect those working for them to keep silent about their assets and whereabouts. When asked about the Sea Rhapsody’s destination once it left the yard, Henk Dreijer, the commercial director of MB92, demurred, suggesting that it was bound for “the Caribbean, but it could also be the Seychelles or somewhere else.”

“We work for people who like to be very discreet,” he added.

In Barcelona, which is led by a left-wing city government , not everybody welcomes the arrival of billionaires and their yachts, whose marinas are typically fenced off from the rest of the city’s waterfront.

“We are bringing in the richest people in the world, but they don’t spend their money in our local neighborhoods, they have yachts that fly the flags of tax havens, and they hire crews who are not from Barcelona,” said Gala Pin, a city lawmaker in Barcelona until 2019.

“We have also allowed private and very opaque companies to squeeze profits from public land and instead fence off access to a port area that should be enjoyed by all the citizens of Barcelona,” she added.

A decade ago, Ms. Pin and other residents held demonstrations to protest the initial project to develop Port Vell, a privately owned marina for luxury yachts. But Ms. Pin now concedes that the yacht business is very firmly anchored in Barcelona. Meanwhile, the city’s dwindling fishing fleet is squeezed into a small enclave, sandwiched between MB92’s yard and the superyacht marina.

Port Vell is in the midst of a major overhaul to become the largest superyacht marina in the Mediterranean. It is jointly owned by QInvest, a Qatari investment firm, and a group of investors led by Vagit Alekperov, the president of the Russian oil company Lukoil. Mr. Alekperov is also a partner in a fund run by Squircle Capital, a private equity firm based in Luxembourg. In 2019, Squircle bought a majority stake in MB92, the shipyard operator.

Even if the owners spend little time in Barcelona, the largest of these yachts have several dozen crew members who make lengthy stays and are “people with salaries that are generally higher than local salaries and money that they have not been spending on board,” said Ignacio Erroz, the director general of Port Vell. He said a PwC study commissioned by his company had estimated that Port Vell contributed €30 million a year to Barcelona’s economy.

Mr. Erroz forecast that Barcelona would continue to grow as a superyacht hub, in large part because “being able to anchor right in the heart of a big city is a major selling point.” But he also anticipated tougher competition.

“I think we will see many more existing ports adapting their infrastructure to welcome this kind of boat,” he said.

Raphael Minder  covers Spain and Portugal, based in Madrid. He previously worked for Bloomberg News in Switzerland and for the Financial Times in Paris, Brussels, Sydney and finally Hong Kong. More about Raphael Minder

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Although there are several ports in Barcelona, the main yacht port is called Marina Port Vell and is located in the heart of the Barceloneta Area.

Barcelona is a cosmopolitan city and most of the people in restaurants or bars will understand you in English, although the official languages of the city are Catalan and Spanish. Most seasoned yacht crew are familiar with Barcelona due to how busy the port is for superyachts now. but if it is your first time coming here on a yacht, hopefully, this guide will help you plan your time ashore and help make provisioning a bit easier.

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Getting around.

Uber does not operates in Barcelona. But taxis are the way to go here. They are very cheap and provide an excellent service. Taxis in Barcelona are very economic as well you can use an app for taxis to book yours. The app is called FREE NOW and can be downloaded in Android or Iphone. 

You can have a city tour for 20 EUR for cab, or just go to the other side of the city for less than 10 EUR. Replacing Uber is Cabify, the Spanish version of Uber, but is more expensive than regular taxis. You can download the app and book your Cabify too both in Android or Iphone.

You can purchase a Metro/bus/train ticket for aprox 12 EUR with 10 trips (this ticket is personal) or 1 single bus/metro ride will be 2,10 EUR.

Taxis will cost between 5 EUR to max 20 EUR around the city. Some well-recommended apps to download on your phone when in Barcelona are REBY or MOVO – both offering electric scooter or bikes rental by the minute – this is the ultimate way of visiting the city: fast, fun and cheap!

An Airport ride from the port takes about 30 minutes and with a taxi it would cost 35/40 EUR.

Safety warning for Barcelona yacht crew

We know how a boozy night out can sometimes end in self afflicted tears with crew conflicts and drama. But it’s worth noting how dangerous it can be in the city of Barcelona for yacht crew. Yachties are often targetted by muggers and those looking to make a quick buck from your misguided attention.

Walking home after dark alone should especially be avoided as a lone female near MB92. We have many first-hand accounts of petty and very serious crimes against yacht crew. Violent muggings are common enough, with at least one yacht crew member losing their life to these people in recent years. Please remain cautious in the area and do not make obvious displays of wealth when walking around at night.

The local Barceloneta police station can do little to assist you.

Local restaurants and bars

Barcelona is known for its nightlife, and yacht crew always love hearing they are about to be based there for a winter season, or with a week spare before gets pick up. We have helped to give yacht chefs a quick guide for a handful of great restaurants in Barcelona. Of course, you are always better off exploring on your own, and picking local spots that take your fancy at the time. But if you are short of time, hopefully, this list of great tapas bars and dining spots in Barcelona helps you out.

Restaurants

El Nacional La Taperia – in Paseo de Gracia, you will experience the real tapas experience

Address : Passeig de Gràcia, 24 Bis, 08007 Barcelona, Spain

Brugarol – Tapas

Address : C/ de Salomó ben Adret, 10, 08002 Barcelona, Spain

The Green Spot – Vegan & healthy restaurant near the port

Address : Carrer de la Reina Cristina, 12, 08003 Barcelona, Spain

Fine dining restaurants

Nectari – Mediterranean cuisine Chef Jordi Esteve Michelin Star

Address : Carrer de València, 28, 08015 Barcelona, Spain

Lasarte – Restaurante Lasarte is a restaurant in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. It has three Michelin stars since 2016.

Address : Carrer de Mallorca, 259, 08008 Barcelona, Spain

Disfrutar – Fine Dining

Address : C. de Villarroel, 163, 08036 Barcelona, Spain

Where to Provision in Barcelona

Barcelona Port is in the heart of the city, you are never too far away from good food and fresh produce. If you have a large provision to do, you may find it easier to use provisioners. Small yacht chefs will love being able to stroll to the local markets every day to grab fresh items.

Provisioners

For a comprehensive list of provisioners, download our list here , including all the contact details you will ever need!

Sabor Provisions (they now collaborate with Evo Agents) https://sabor-provisions.com/

Barceloneta Market , 5 minutes walk distance from the port – they can also deliver to the port if required.

Address : Pl. del Poeta Boscà, 1, 08003 Barcelona, Spain-

La Boqueria Market, 20 minutes walk distance from the port or less than 5 EUR with a taxi – they can also deliver to the port if required.

Address : Mercado de La Boqueria, La Rambla, 91, 08001 Barcelona, Spain

Local supermarkets

Mercadona Several locations near by the port – Spanish supermarket, nice quality-price relation-

Makro (Metro in other countries), the closest is about 20 min with car:  Address : Polígono Industrial, Carrer A, 1, 08040 Barcelona, Spain

Crew Days off in Barcelona Port

Visit to the beach Barceloneta – walkable distance 5 minutes (1 hour excursion)All the area is walkable, you can even rent bikes or electric scooters.

The Cathedral – walkable distance 20 minutes (2 hours excursion) or Metro L4From here you will have easy access to Las Ramblas, La Boquería (Famous ancient Barcelona market) and Paseo de Gracia (shopping area)-

Parc de la Ciutadella – walkable distance 30 minutes (2 hours excursion) or Metro L4 Famous park to relax and have a picnic, play or just meet with locals

Park Guell (Gaudi’s Park) – Bus V19 / Metro L4 (about 45 minutes) or Taxi (25 minutes)The most famous park in Barcelona, beautiful architecture 

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Marina Port Vell - in the heart of Barcelona

Uniquely located in the centre of this iconic city, marina port vell is the perfect destination in the western mediterranean….

Marina Port Vell is a world-class marina for superyachts perfectly located in the heart of Barcelona. Originally built during the 1992 Olympic Games, it has now assumed a strategic role for the city and provides a major boost to the Catalan coast as one of the first marinas in Spain to specialize in the superyacht sector.

A popular superyacht homeport and the perfect summer destination, set between the cruising grounds of the Western Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Marina Port Vell has in recent years witnessed a major shift in the traditional cruising patterns. Marina Port Vell is the premium Superyacht facility offering over 150 berths and one of the world’s longest quays (440m), which makes it an ideal destination for the mooring of superyachts up to 190m.

Marina Port Vell and Barcelona’s popularity has enabled the showcasing of prolific worldwide industry events at the marina, including the MYBA Charter Show, The Superyacht Show from LYBRA and the Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona. It is also the venue of choice for many brands synonymous with quality and excellence such as Maserati, Lamborghini and Aston Martin as well as high-end retailers including Montblanc and Jo Malone.

The Marina is a well-established nautical hub bringing together multiple industry-related companies to offer guests the best services in award winning buildings such as The Gallery, designed by architecture practice, SCOB Architects. A 24-hour serviced space which takes design and lifestyle inspiration from the surrounding superyachts within the marina and the sea.

Marina Port Vell continues to grow in popularity during the summer as the Mediterranean’s leading Superyacht Marina and is well established as a favourite winter home port destination. Run by a team of highly qualified professionals to provide the service levels required for effective running and management for these renowned 70m plus superyachts. In September 2021 a new €20 million investment plan was agreed upon, involving the remodelling of the marina to enhance its capacity and strengthen its specialised ad hoc services for 30m plus vessels, creating 23 new berths for vessels with a length of up to 70m.

Thanks to this new configuration, the marina will boast 55 berths for superyachts, a figure that will increase up to 65 in periods of high occupancy to accommodate the sought after winter berthing demands and the growing popularity of visiting superyachts in high season summer. The plan includes the remodelling of different spaces within the marina, such as; reconfiguring the marina basin, a landscaping project and installation of a new bunkering system. Additionally, a sustainability Master Plan has been introduced to ensure that the marina continues to be a sustainable, safe and innovative infrastructure providing quality services.

Barcelona has established itself as the most important city in the Western Mediterranean. An Iconic and vibrant cosmopolitan city, known for its year-round good weather, culture and gastronomy attracting talent, creativity, and innovation with an offering of an array of world leading activities and attractions within the city and on Marina Port Vells doorstep.

Renowned for its fantastic gastronomic options, Barcelona boasts 30 plus Michelin Star restaurants, and a luxurious first-rate shopping district housing iconic buildings such as  La Pedrera and Casa Batlló. Barcelona also has the unique advantage of being home to the only Superyacht Marina in the Mediterranean located within a city, only a 5-minute walk into the town centre and nearby beaches. A short drive to the stunning Costa Brava or a 2-hour drive to Europe’s prime ski resorts in the Pyrenees mountains makes Barcelona and Marina Port Vell the perfect destination. For more information regarding pricing, availability and reservations, contact Marina Port Vell’s team.  

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Superyacht Spotting: This week we’re down yacht spotting in Port Vell in Barcelona to capture some of the world biggest and most prestigious superyachts on the world. Tag along!

Superyacht spotting is one of the most exciting and glamorous activities or interests that you can participate in. Although you might not own one of the worlds best and biggest superyachts, or even get a chance to go onboard one of them, if you are in the right place at the right time to be able to spot and see one of the worlds best Superyachts then you will be truly amazed and shocked to see the elegance, luxury and sheer beauty that is to behold with one of the worlds most notable forms of travel, that incorporates leisure, accommodation and business activities onboard.

Here in Port Vell, Barcelona we are fortunate enough to very often be in the right place at the right time to be able to witness such sites. In this video you will be able to see the following Superyachts: Artefact 80m, I Dynasty 101m, Kaos 110m, Somnium 55m and Viva 94m. There are some others as well though, can you spot them with your own Superyacht spotting skills?

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Top marinas and yacht clubs in and near Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the top European cities to visit on a charter sailing vacation, thanks to its heady combination of city centre sea front, amazing culture and vibrant nightlife.

Shopping, restaurants and clubs easily match the delights of much larger cities, while the city is thronged with creativity that gives it a real buzz.

An ideal destination for kicking up your heels and dancing until the sun comes up.

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Barcelona Royal Yacht Club

The Real Club Náutico de Barcelona is a prestigious and historic yacht club. It can accommodate large yachts of up to 40m to its marina and offers a full range of nautical services. Located right in the heart of Barcelona in the Port Vell area, it offers you direct access to the bustling centre of the city.  

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Marina Port Vell

Marina Port Vell in Barcelona is destined to be the premier superyacht destination in Europe, with new facilities that can cater for boats of up to 180m. World-class facilities ensure outstanding customer care and bespoke nautical services, in the heart of one of the most vibrant cities in Europe.

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Marina Port Forum

Marina Port Forum is an extensive marina in the Avenida Diagonal area of Barcelona, and is easily accessible from the city centre and the main airport. The marina offers a wide range of technical and nautical services for yachts up to 80m, as well as a large retail space and excellent customer facilities.

Vilanova Grand Marina

Vilanova Grand Marina is a prestigious marina in Barcelona that offers a comprehensive range of services in a peaceful and safe harbour. With berths for yachts up to 80m, the marina can provide state-of-the-art technology and specialised nautical services to the crews of superyachts.

International Marina Tarraco

Located in the Port of Tarragona just a short trip from Barcelona, this marina offers a world-class range of services to yacht owners, captains and crews alike. The deep-water facilities can accommodate superyachts up to 160m and the high standard of the services will ensure your every convenience during you charter sailing holiday in the Mediterranean. 

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Billionaire superyachts cast a shadow over Barcelona's traditional barrios

The world's largest private yacht looms over the old port of Barcelona – its six-deck, 163m profile offering proof of the love of Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich for a city he will visit again this week as his football team, Chelsea, tries to secure a place in the Champions League final.

But the superyacht, equipped with its own mini-submarine and anti-paparazzi shield, is a symbol of what neighbours in the traditional fishermen's neighbourhood of La Barceloneta fear will bring about the demise of one of the few city centre barrios to have maintained its traditional working-class character. Old Barcelona is under threat. A British private investment fund has taken control of much of the port area and has asked for an extended licence so that it can turn the Marina Port Vell into the Mediterranean's prime home for superyachts. Sources close to the group said it wanted the licence to run until 2036.

The Mayfair-based Salamanca Group intends to make the marina home to yachts up to 180 metres long, bringing the planet's growing club of mega-rich to a marina that it says "dominates the heart of Barcelona". But Barceloneta residents say the boats will dwarf the neighbourhood's famously narrow, four- or five-storey blocks of flats, where working-class families live in tiny homes and colourful outdoor washing lines leave the neighbourhood's laundry on public display.

"I've lived here all my life and the barrio has a special identity, precisely because so many working-class people have always lived here," said 68-year-old pensioner Antonio García, of the L'Ostia neighbourhood group. "But this will price us out, turning the port into a place only for the very rich and changing things for ever."

Neighbours fear that a huge wall may go up around part of the port to ensure the privacy of a handful of wealthy people, creating a fortress-like billionaires' ghetto on their doorstep. Protesters have already taken to Barceloneta's narrow streets, demanding that speculators be kept away from an area renowned for its cheap seafood restaurants and proximity to Barcelona's colourful urban beach.

"This will make it even more touristy and will see us expelled from our own barrio. We want it as it has always been, a real community of working-class people with roots right here," said García.

Most of Barcelona's fishing fleet disappeared years ago, but the area also had factories and most people worked in manufacturing. Barceloneta was also a centre of popular culture, with the city's own version of the rumba dance emerging here. The rundown area was partially redeveloped, along with the old port, for the 1992 Olympics, but it survived the gentrification of other parts of the old town. "The flats here are too small for the wealthier people from around Europe who have moved into other parts of the city," explained García. "That has saved us so far, but now people are buying them up to rent out as holiday apartments."

Salamanca took over the marina in 2010. The company is run by founder Martin Bellamy, a former army officer. Last year it claimed that work on the marina would be completed this autumn. But a city hall spokeswoman said that only after Salamanca had received an extended licence from the Spanish government would Barcelona's authorities be able to review the project and decide whether to hand out its own permits. "This will have a landscape impact on Barcelona and so will have to be studied closely," said Rosa Díaz. "The city hall approves in principle of a large investment that might generate jobs and bring wealth, but it is not going to allow them to do whatever they like. And, of course, it will consult the neighbours."

Salamanca's Barcelona outpost declined to give figures for the amount of money it wants to invest. Nor would it respond publicly to the concerns of people in La Barceloneta.

Locals say some smaller boat owners, including those who live on their boats, are already being told they must leave the marina. A source close to Salamanca said this was because repair work had already started. Boat owners were being offered berths at cut-rate prices in nearby marinas, as well as a place on the waiting list to get back once work was finished.

Among possible solutions for multi-millionaires seeking privacy were temporary screens covering a glass or metal fence around part of the marina.

The huge project comes as Barcelona seeks to shed its reputation for cheap, drunken, stag-party tourism, with a recent law cracking down on street prostitutes in places such as the Las Ramblas boulevard.

Abramovich has denied rumours that he is a shareholder in a Barcelona refit and repair yard, MB92, that lies beside the marina and also plans to expand its facilities for superyachts.

The Marina Port Vell is not the only modernisation project in town. Barcelona is also competing with Madrid for the Eurovegas complex, a vast collection of hotels, casinos and conference centres that the Las Vegas-based gambling billionaire Sheldon Adelson wants to build in Spain .

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The super  yacht charter in Bacelona  is ideal for lovers of comfort and exclusivity. Due to its great comfort and power you can feel the speed sailing on the waves, enjoying the breeze and the sun of Barcelona in the most luxury way.

This beautiful Mochi Craft 85 is 26 meters lenght (85 feet) is called Leigh yacht and is located in Port olímpic of Barcelona.

The advantage of the luxury super  yacht charter in Barcelona  is that thanks to its great power and agility, it allows us to move from one beach to another quickly, being able to visit more places and enjoy more time in the swimming time, snorkeling, etc. And all this with the comfortable and luxury yacht of Barcelona.

With this  luxury yacht charter in Barcelona  of 8 hours we will leave the Port Olímpic of Barcelona towards the sea to set course for the destination that we choose with the client. Depending on the weather and the state of the sea, one course or another will be advantageous. If we choose northeast, we will sail along the coast enjoying the wonderful skyline of the city of Barcelona from the Barceloneta neighborhood, passing through Vila olímpica, Bogatell beach, Mar Bella, Diagonal Mar, the Forum harbor to the beautiful beach of Montgat where if the climate allows it and customers like it, we will anchor to take a dip into the mediterranean sea.

You will have the possibility to visit Sitges from the sea which is amazing or sail to the north direction to the costa brava.

With a capacity of up to 12 passengers, this spectacular Leigh yacht will allow you to enjoy the views of the city from the sea in full comfort.

Yacht Charter Barcelona

Spain's rebellious second city, Barcelona is the major cosmopolitan and political capital of Catalonia.

Oceanis 30.1

• Build year : 2021
• Length : 31 ft
• Boat type : Sailing Yacht
• Mainsail : Full battened
• Genoa type : Furling

• Build year : 2016
• Length : 38 ft

• Build year : 2015
• Length : 55 ft
• Mainsail : Furling

• Build year : 2014
• Guests : 10

• Build year : 2009
• Berths : 10
• Length : 43 ft

Oceanis 38.1

• Build year : 2022

Sun Odyssey 54DS

• Build year : 2006

Build your own unique trip!

• Build year : 2001
• Length : 132 ft

• Build year : 2018
• Length : 42 ft
• Boat type : Catamaran

KINGFISHER V

• Length : 67 ft

• Length : 120 ft
• Boat type : Motor Yacht

• Build year : 2005
• Length : 92 ft

Oceanis 35.1

• Length : 34 ft

• Build year : 2007
• Length : 85 ft

Oceanis 46.1

• Build year : 2024
• Guests : 12
• Berths : 12
• Length : 48 ft

• Build year : 2023

• Build year : 2019
• Length : 45 ft

The city, close to the base of the Pyrenees, is large enough that it has its own underground railway network, by which you can hide from the fearsome summer heat as you explore the multitude of attractions at the surface.

Some highlights worth a visit:

• Las Ramblas, a long pedestrianised street that is best explored in the evening while nibbling on tapas and sipping sangria. What you will see and find there will remain with you for times to come!
• The Gaudi Monument, (Sagrada Familia) a cathedral that is so complex, construction is set to be completed in 2026, over 140 years since the first stone was laid!
• The Platja (beach) from where you can watch the world go by as you sunbathe and drink in the atmosphere of this stunning city - one of many beautiful beaches you will find on a Barcelona yacht charter.
• Parc Güell, a monumental garden where the architect Gaudi's mind went wild and is said to have 'perfected his style' - now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• And of course for those on a Barcelona yacht charter especially, the Olympic Port. This was rebuilt ahead of the 1994 Olympics and is the largest of the seven marinas in the city where you may begin your sailing holiday.

This list is far from exhaustive! As you roam the city you will get the buzz for one that never really sleeps and there's always something going on. It is one of the most popular city destinations in Spain and you will soon see why. There's something for everyone, and everyone will soon be immersed in the parts you enjoy and may want to spend just a little more time there!

Explore Barcelona By Renting A Yacht

Barcelona is the gateway to the Costa Brava, and you can also island-hop the Balearic Islands from here.

The Mediterranean Sea coast of the 'Costa Brava' literally translates to 'Wild Coast', in a large part due to the sometimes fearsome north wind, the Tramontana that can get very feisty even in the summer. The further east you head the closer to the Pyrenees you are, and this is where the cold air falls from that creates the wind. It means you need to be ready to put a double reef in, though there is accurate forecasting that will inform you whether you may need to do so.

Heading east on your chartered yacht on a tour of the Costa Brava you can get to Cadaques and the spectacular Cap de Creus. Masters of modern art Salvador Dali and Picasso used to hang out in Cadaques for its scenery and clarity of light - the light caused by the Tramontana blasting all the rubbish out of the air! On such a trip, do pay a visit to Girona - the mediaeval capital of Catalonia and still a beautiful city with its old town and university today.

Barcelona is also a gateway to the Balearic Islands. Over a couple of days sailing you can head down the coast and then out to the islands of Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca. These three islands are part of the same island chain but are very different to one another. Ibiza is for hippies, party people and families. Majorca's capital Palma is almost as good as Barcelona. Menorca is quieter than the other two islands but has plenty of unspoilt beauty none the less.

As ever, whether on a luxury yacht charter or bareboat charter the choice is down to you. Perhaps you could go on a couple of sailing holidays and explore firstly the east and then the south-west?

How To Get To Barcelona

There are two airports you will see advertised as Barcelona. Barcelona Airport itself is an hour's train ride from the city centre (thanks to security you must now change trains midway through the journey) but Girona-Barcelona also advertises as Barcelona - this is a two hour trip by bus from Barcelona. The flights and travel often work out significantly cheaper via Girona thanks to the popularity of Barcelona Airport itself.

Barcelona Airport

This is an international airport with airlines all over the world flying into it. It has its own train station so it makes sense to take a train to Barcelona Sants train station and then take a bus or taxi onto the marina.

Girona-Barcelona Airport

Girona-Barcelona Airport has airlines from across Europe serving it, and gets busy in the summer with charter flights.

Girona is a significant distance from Barcelona, and its name is a slick piece of advertising. Even with an added few hours to your overland journey from Girona to Barcelona however you will often find that the cost of travel is significantly cheaper to the main city.

Marinas In Barcelona

There are seven marinas in the metropolitan Barcelona area, with Port Olimpic having 740 berths and Marina Badalona with 649, but the five others having around 160-250 berths each. Each marina has charter companies working into it that offer super yacht, luxury yacht charter , catamaran charter , motor yacht and monohull sailing yacht charter boats on a bareboat, skippered or crewed yacht charter basis.

Port Olimpic:

Berth Characteristics:

Max Length 35m (114.5 Feet)

Max Draught 4m (13.1 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, fuel, ATM, bar, restaurant, shipyard, waste and waste water collection.

Marina Vela Barcelona:

Max Length 100m (328 Feet)

Max Draught 6m (19.6 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, showers, WiFi, bar, restaurant.

Port Forum:

Max Length 80m (262.4 Feet)

Max Draught 8m (26.2 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, fuel, WiFi, ATM, bar, restaurant, market, shipyard, waste and waste water collection, rent-a-car.

Real Club Nautico de Barcelona:

Max Length 35m (114.8 Feet)

Max Draught 8m (36.2 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, showers, bar, restaurant

OneOcean Port Vell:

Max Length 190m (623 Feet)

Max Draught 9m (29.5 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, fuel, WiFi, ATM, bar, restaurant, pharmacy, market, shipyard, waste and wastewater collection, rent-a-car.

Reil Club Maritim de Barcelona:

Max Length 20m (65 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, bar, restaurant

Marina de Badalona:

Max Length 60m (196 Feet)

List of additional services: Shore power, water, fuel, WiFi, ATM, bar, restaurant, laundry, market, shipyard, waste and wastewater collection, rent-a-car

Suggested Sailing Routes From Barcelona

Sailing from Barcelona on your boat rental you have two main choices of popular destinations - exploring the Costa Brava or the Balearic Islands by sailing boat or motorboat. Here we look at a week-long trip up to Cadaques and then a two week trip to the Balearic Islands.

7 Days - Cadaques and Cap de Creus: Cadaques is a charming harbour with water and air so clear you could forget this is the 21st Century. The art town is the halfway point of a trip where you can explore Sitges, Girona and the Bay of Roses as you go. The scenery of the Pyrenees falling into the sea here will astound you - but do be aware of the katabatibc winds that can fall from above like bombs! Definitely a route for the more experienced sailor on a bareboat charter...

14 Days - tour of the Balearic Islands: Over 14 days heading west from Barcelona this is an opportunity to visit the important city of Valencia further down the coast before heading offshore and on to the Balearic Islands. If you spend 2-3 days per Balearic island you will have time to take in the various sights and sounds of Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca in their riot of different vibes. The winds are gentler on this route as for the best part of the trip you are out of the way of the Tramontana and can enjoy some very good sailing conditions with little in the way of the feisty north wind bothering you.

Best Times To Hire A Yacht In Barcelona

The sailing season in Barcelona is best from May to October. The major party towns heat up to full frenzy in June to August, and so do the prices. It is very much down to what you want from a sailing holiday in the region - if partying all night is on the cards, the top DJs will hit the region in that time and you will have quite a memorable time. If the quiet life is what you seek, then do try to get out during term time - the sea is still warm in September and October, though the infamous Tramontana starts to be more frequent at this time of year, as it eases off in early May.

Sailing Weather In Barcelona

The Tramontana tends to build from September and eases away in May, though this can blow fiercely for several days at a time even in midsummer.

The NE breeze common to coastal Mediterranean France dominates the Costa Brava in summer, cool relief from the summer heat. It never really gets above 17 knots or so so there will be some boisterous sailing but never more than is fun. You will see more precipitation towards the beginning and end of the sailing season (May and October) but the temperatures rarely stray below 15-17 degrees during those times. In the height of summer (July/August) it isn't as hot as mainland Spain, though you will see the odd few days in the 30+ C range. For Northern Europeans and those from other cooler climates this makes for fantastic sailing!

What should I consider when hiring a Yacht or Boat?

The main points to consider are what is your budget, have you got the necessary sailing experience and qualifications to manage the boat if it's not going to have a skipper, whom you are taking sailing, where exactly you wish to go and what will the weather be like on the proposed dates of your trip.

What are the Marinas in Barcelona?

There are seven main marinas in Barcelona, with the two largest being Port Olimpic and Marina de Badalona. The five smaller are Marina Vela Barcelona, Port Forum, Reil Club Nautico de Barcelona, OneOcean Port Veil, and Reil Club Maritim de Barcelona

When are the best times to hire a boat in Barcelona?

The high season is in July and August. Locals flee the heat of the city and tourists replace them. Things get expensive and restaurants competitive. The city and sailing destinations nearby tend to relax a bit, become more friendly and cheaper outside of the peak season. If you can take a F7 gale from time to time (or certainly run for port safely) then it may make sense to go in May or September when the air is warm and the ports less busy.

Do you have to pay a deposit when hiring a Yacht in Barcelona?

You will typically pay 50% upfront on booking the yacht hire and the balance on arrival. You will either pay a security deposit with your credit card on departure or can get insurance covering damage in advance. In some cases (such as the recent Covid situation) charter companies may be more flexible but this depends on the individual charter companies themselves.

What happens if my Yacht breaks down?

If you are at sea and in danger, call MAYDAY on VHF Ch16 or ring the coast guard on your phone if you have reception. If you have a mechanical fault and can make it to or are on a mooring you will be able to phone a help line number given by the boat charter company.

You will typically pay 50% up front on booking the yacht hire and the balance on arrival. You will either pay a security deposit with your credit card on departure or can get insurance covering damage in advance. In some cases (such as the recent Covid situation) charter companies may be more flexible but this depends on the individual charter companies themselves.

You should consider do you have the experience to handle the yacht charter or boat hire before you book and where do you want to go along with what the weather will be like. Bring warm weather and cool weather clothing if it looks like the weather can be cool as well as warm and remember at sea it can be cool on most evenings.

If you want to sail without a skipper then you will need relevant qualifications like RYA Day Skipper/International Certificate of Competence (ICC)/ASA 104 Bareboat certificate or the US Sailing Certificate. For small 'day boats' or if you choose to have a skippered on board your yacht charter you typically don't require licences.

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Location of Barcelona

Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, in Northern Spain. It is located at the Adriatic Sea, north of the Pyrenees and the French border. Barcelona shares borders with the river Besós in the north and Llobregat in the south. Surrounded by the Coastal Range – part of to the Catalan Pyrenees – Collserola from the west and the Garraf Massif from the south. Its highest points are the Tibidabo and the Montjuic. Barcelona is the third-largest port city on the Adriatic Sea.

Can you rent a bareboat yacht in Barcelona – do I need a license?

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Barcelona, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies with you on-board, so don’t forget to take them. To sail in Spain, one of the following qualifications is necessary : • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience. If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a bareboat yacht with a skipper

Bareboat yacht charter in Barcelona – the main ports

Port vell (barcelona).

Barcelona is one of the most important port cities in the Mediterranean. The Port Vell can accommodate 148 vessels up to 190 metres long yachts. Drinking water, electricity and cable TV are available.

Port de Blanes (Blanes)

The port is run by Blanes Sailing Club. It provides 309 berths for yachts up to 24 metres in size. The club has a café, a restaurant and a sailing school, too. The port combines recreational sailing with commercial fishing activities. Blanes sailing , boat rental Blanes

Club Nautic Cambrils (Cambrils)

Thanks to the reforms implemented in recent years, the club has two parts. It can accommodate up to 426 yachts between 8 metres and 25 metres in size. Moreover, there are eight premises that cover a wide range of vessel maintenance and repair services. There is a 24-hour crew service. You can also find a bar and a restaurant here, and of course, there is free Wi-Fi-access available. Cambrils sailing , yacht charter Cambrils

Club Nàutic Estartit (L’Estartit)

This port is located in the L’Estartit resort. It has 643 berths for yachts up to 32 metres in size. The port has a depth of 2.3 metres. There are a number of excellent services available. There is also a bar and a restaurant. L’Estartit sailing

Main sights in Barcelona

If you are a nature enthusiast, you must definitely look for the Parc de la Ciutadella, which is practically the only green area in town. It includes a zoo. Visiting the Barcelona Aquarium is also a great experience, especially for families with small children. Another attraction that you must see is the Font Màgica, which is a collection of unique fountains. They change their colours and patterns to the rhythm of the music. Would you like to see beautiful architecture? La Sagrada Familia, Santa Maria del Mar and the Picasso Museum are all must-see sights. La Rambla is the main pedestrian precinct in the city; there are many cafés, bars and shops there.

Gastronomy of Barcelona

The Catalan gastronomy is based on natural ingredients and authentic local specialities, such as cold cuts, mushrooms, tomato bread and desserts. Other local specialities are the rossejats, the esqueixada and the fideua. As for desserts, it is worth tasting the Crema Catalana or the mel i mató.

Beaches in Barcelona

The city has beaches with golden sand and many of them have a certificate. Beside the buzzing beaches, there are other, more peaceful and idyllic places as well.

Barceloneta Beach

The most popular beach in the city, as it is located near the centre. This is 422 metres long, and its average width is 79 metres. It is equipped well, and there are many great services. During the summer, lifeguards provide safety for swimmers. There are dozens of restaurants and snack bars.

San Sebastian Beach

The beach is 1100 metres long, and its average width is 81 metres. Beside swimming, you can play beach volleyball or do extreme sports. They offer many services such as bars, and showers, and they have lifeguards as well.

Nova Icaria Beach

If you are looking for something quiet, we recommend Nova Icaria Beach. It is 415 metres long, and its average width is 81 metres. It is mainly popular among families and friends. There are many restaurants and beach bars, and you can do sports, too. There are also services such as sunshades and lounges for rent, as well as changing rooms and storage lockers.

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Which period is best to sail in Barcelona?

The city has a Mediterranean climate . Summers are long and hot. Still, in July and August, the daily maximum temperature is barely higher than 30 °C. Winters are short, and the average temperature in January and February is around 10 °C. There is usually no freeze in Barcelona, and snow is not common either. The driest months are June and July, and the one with the highest amount of precipitation in October.

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Barcelona. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Barcelona shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Barcelona shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

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A catamaran trip is one of the best ways to see the sunrise and the colorful sunset over Barcelona. It allows you to see beautiful city landscapes from a completely different angle, visit the beaches and take amazing photos against the photo of picturesque Spanish places.

Although the sailing season in Barcelona starts in early March and ends in October, you can rent a catamaran at any time of year. But for comfort from November to February on board, you need to dress warmly.

Catamaran hourly charter services in Barcelona consist of private sailing trips ranging from 2 to 8 more hours.

Service cost includes:

• rental of a catamaran;
• the work of the skipper and his team;

On board, a modern catamaran can accommodate from 2 to 250 guests.

You can book a catamaran for:

• pre-wedding parties - hen and stag parties;
• sightseeing walk along the sea coast in Barcelona;
• business meetings and corporate events;
• family, friendly and romantic holidays;
• yachting training.

The main advantages of renting a catamaran

The main advantage of a catamaran is shallow draft, which allows them to sail as close to the shore as possible and make stops where it is almost impossible for other types of yachts to moor. Renting a catamaran in Barcelona is the perfect option to visit the beaches, coves, and historical sights.

Another great feature of catamarans is their sizes. And outside, on deck, and inside, in the cabins and the hall, it is very spacious. This allows passengers to feel more comfortable aboard classic sailing yachts.

Renting a catamaran is the best option for a holiday on the water with small children and people suffering from seasickness, because it is stable on the water and practically does not heel.

Most of the yachts in our fleet in Barcelona are located in the ports of Port Olimpic and Port Vell, so you always have the opportunity to rent a catamaran near you.

Set the date, time of the walk, the number of people who will be present on board. It is also necessary to order food and coordinate the entertainment program in advance.

The most popular itineraries for boat trips on a catamaran from Barcelona

Depending on the duration of boat trips catamarans for rent in Barcelona, you can choose the following route options:

• in 2-3 hours you can visit the municipality of Montgat, Barcelona Skyline and the ancient city of Badalona;
• in half a day, which is 4-6 hours, you will visit the Maresme region of Catalonia (Premia de Mar or Masnou);
• during the whole day, in 8-10 hours, you will see the calm city of Vilassar de Mar, Garraf, the miniature town of Castelldefels with an endlessly long beach, the largest marina for catamarans - Port Ginesta, one of the best resorts in Spain - Sitges;
• at the weekend, in 2 days, make an unforgettable trip to the south of the Costa Brava (the resort town of Lloret de Mar, the cozy town of Blanes with sandy beaches, the family holiday resort of Tossa de Mar, the family and quiet town of Sant Feliu de Guixols , one of the most beautiful cities in Playa de Aro, the town of Palamos in the heart of the Costa Brava).

Why is it worth renting a catamaran in Barcelona from our company?

We are located in Barcelona

We are a local company, so our specialists know all the features of yacht charter and boat trips in Barcelona and its surroundings. They will be able to professionally advise you on issues of interest.

Book first, pay later

As soon as we confirm the booking of a specific boat for the date and time you need, you will receive a link to make a prepayment.

Customer security

All yachts in our fleet meet the strictest safety and cleanliness standards.

Years of staff experience

We value every client and value our reputation, which we have gained over the years. Every year we organize hundreds of walks for our clients, so we have minimized the likelihood of errors and shortcomings.

No markups or hidden fees

We have direct prices from shipowners without additional commissions, so you do not overpay for renting a boat.

100% good weather guarantee

We recommend that you check the weather for your date and time on one of the popular weather services before starting a catamaran booking. But if it so happens that on the day of your event at sea a storm, strong wind or rain suddenly starts, we will try to reschedule the trip to another free day of your boat and so that this day and time suits you. If this is not possible due to your departure or unavailability of the boats, the prepayment made for the rental of the catamaran will be refunded.

Frequently asked questions about renting catamarans

The cost of renting catamarans in Barcelona varies from 250 to 2500 euros per hour. The exact price depends on the season of the boat trip, the brand of the catamaran, its size, year of manufacture, condition and additional services (catering, entertainment on the water and on board, etc.).

The most popular catamarans for rent in Barcelona are:

• Bali 4.1 (capacity — up to 11 people, rental price — from 450 euros per hour)
• Nautitech 40.5 (capacity — up to 12 guests, rental cost — from 550 euros per hour)
• Lagoon 40 (capacity — up to 13 passengers, rent — from 650 euros per hour)
• Lagoon 56 (capacity — up to 15 people, rental price — from 750 euros per hour)