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Top marinas in Spain to spend the Med season

Mar 27, 2024

If you are cruising through Spanish waters during the Med season these are the marinas which cannot be missed on your itinerary. 

Spain has many marinas and cruising ground offering you bunkering, provisioning, lots of new places to visit and high-end experiences ashore. Now matter the size of your yacht, Evolution is here as your choice to provide you with all the services you need, from berth booking, provisioning, customs clearance, deck spares and technical support, enabling you to plan your journey in advance giving you the peace of mind that the required solutions are always on hand.


With the 37th America's Cup just around the corner, seize the opportunity to indulge in the nearest marinas to this grand sporting event. Whether you're a fervent fan of sailing or simply seeking the vibrant atmosphere that surrounds such occasions, make the most of your experience by exploring the marinas nearby.


Here you can find our top recommendations for marinas and berth options in Spain for the Med season:


Port Adriano - Mallorca


Port Adriano is located in the southwest of the bay of Palma de Mallorca, exactly in the municipality of Calvià.


The marina has 25.000m2 of mooring space: 488 moorings between 6 and 80 metres and a capacity for yachts up to 100 metres in length. 87 of them are exclusively dedicated to superyachts.


It also offers a 10.000m2 of repair and maintenance facilities together with a dry dock from June to September.


Besides moorings, Port Adriano offers a wide range of services and facilities at your disposal which makes this marina one of the liveliest ports in Spain


Club de Mar Mallorca - Palma


Club de Mar Mallorca has 667 berths and can accommodate boats up to 110 metres long.


The Marina is operative but currently under construction works which are estimated to finish at the end of the year 2024. This extension of the marina will provide more than 70 moorings for superyachts between 50 and 170 metres in length.


The club has an extensive commercial and service area offering boutiques, restaurants as well as a full nautical store and a mechanical workshop.


This marina is in the biggest one in the port of Palma de Mallorca and is just next to the downtown


Puerto Portals - Mallorca


In the middle of the bay of Palma de Mallorca, Puerto Portals opens to the sea as the most glamorous nautical and leisure complex in the Balearics. It’s located just 10 km from Palma city centre and 16 km from the airport. The marina has 650 berths and can accommodate vessels from 8 to 60 metres in length and offers a huge array of yacht services.


The area of Puerto Portals marina also offers an exclusive commercial space with a variety of additional quality complementary services: nautical shops and services, restaurants & bars, boutiques, perfumeries, and jewelry shops among other services.


Marina Ibiza - Ibiza


Marina Ibiza more than a marina is a lifestyle. Mooring at Marina Ibiza means forming part of an exclusive environment at one of the best marinas in the Mediterranean and an unforgettable experience. It’s all about letting time slip by and soaking up the energy and magic of Ibiza Island, concentrated in a truly unique port. Located on the island's golden mile, Marina Ibiza brings together luxury and the exclusive services of a top-notch marina.


Whether by land as a visitor or moored on one of its 425 berths for yachts up to 110 metres in length provided with cutting-edge facilities and five-star services, this sophisticated port has the best views of the town.


Marina Ibiza is also hosts Lío Ibiza, the renowned world-class club and cabaret, exquisite restaurants offering Ibizan and international cuisine and luxury stores such as Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Dior, Bulgari or Hublot.


Marina Port Vell - Barcelona

Marina Port Vell in Barcelona


Marina Port Vell Barcelona is a world-class marina specialized in superyachts perfectly positioned in the heart of Barcelona. It has assumed a strategic industrial role for the city and provides a great boost to the Catalan coast, being one of the first marinas to specialize in the superyacht segment.

 

Located at a strategic point between the western Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Marina Port Vell is a popular superyacht homeport and the perfect summer destination, set between the cruising grounds of the Western Mediterranean and the Caribbean. The facility has 74 berths and one of the longest piers in the world (400m), which makes it an ideal destination for superyachts up to 190 meters in length. In fact, is the only marina in the world with the capacity to host superyachts up to 190 meters in length in the middle of a large city.

 

To ensure a stay that transcends expectations, Marina Port Vell Barcelona provides premium yacht services, personalized concierge assistance and fully gated marina with 24-hour security. In addition, the marina offers round-the-clock reception service staffed by exceptional professionals, a Business Hub which provides offices to rent, event and meeting spaces, and a fully equipped gymnasium.



Port Tarraco - Tarragona


Located in the Port of Tarragona, Marina Port Tarraco, also known as the home of giants, occupies a privileged location in the western Mediterranean and is well connected within Spain and with the rest of Europe. The marina is 500 meters from Tarragona city's train station, and it’s also conveniently connected to the international airport of Barcelona (80 km, 50 min).


Marina Port Tarraco has been exclusively designed to provide superyachts with the highest quality services by offering 33 deep-water moorings for yachts between 45 and 160 metres with 24-hour security, excellent storage, and parking facilities as well as restaurants, shops, and a fitness centre for all its residents to enjoy.


Vilanova Grand Marina - Barcelona


Designed exclusively for superyachts, Vilanova Grand Marina boasts 48 berths from 25 to 130 metres with 24-hour security service and is also home to Pendennis Shipyard, an integrated 30.000m2 shipyard equipped with the latest technology for performing repair and maintenance works.


Conveniently positioned only 45-minute drive away from the Barcelona city centre, and 30 minutes away from the city’s international airport, Vilanova offers all the essentials for both the crew and guests.


IGY Málaga Marina - Malaga

IGY Málaga Marina is a dedicated superyacht marina that offers 33 berths for yachts from 20 to 180 metres in length in the heart of Malaga, providing a gateway to the picturesque promenade, full of cafés, restaurants as well as handicraft shops.


IGY Marinas is partnering with Ocean Capital Partners and the Port Authority of Malaga to ensure that the development of the marina continues to add many of the exclusive amenities and services that you should expect from an IGY Marina.


The marina itself offers restaurants, fitness and other crew facilities, the beach is just 200 metres from the marina and the international airport only a 20-minute drive, so it makes it ideal for guest arrival!


Marina Port de Mallorca – Palma

As a friendly marina all year round, Marina Port de Mallorca, has been a leading port in the Mediterranean for many years thanks to its team who are whole heartedly focused on working towards the quality and excellence of its facilities, that are both state-of-the-art and sustainable.


Placed in the heart of the seafront promenade in Palma de Mallorca, it can accommodate yachts up to 50m in its 200 berths and is simultaneously welcoming and private, offering its visitors discretion and excellent security.


Valencia Mar – Valencia

Valencia Mar is located near the El Saler Natural Park and is only a 10-minute drive from the city and 20 minutes from Manises International Airport. The marina has 450 moorings, accommodating yachts from 8 up to 120 metres in length spread across four quays, one of them specially designed for superyachts between 60 and 120 metres.


It is considered one of the safest marinas in Spain due to its positioning and finger docks throughout and offers covered parking as well as large storage spaces. 


Cívitas Puerto Banús - Marbella

Cívitas Puerto Banús has more than 915 berths for yachts and superyachts which lay out over 15 hectares of sheltered water for vessels up to 50m in length, as well as the possibility of anchorage for longer ones.


The marina enjoys a privileged location close to Marbella and Malaga cities, on the exceptional Costa del Sol. It’s considered "The Mecca of Luxury and Exclusivity" in Spain, and its streets are filled with the most internationally recognized fashion boutiques, exclusive restaurants whilst also retaining its authenticity of Andalusian culture and heritage. 


Marina Vela – Barcelona

Marina Vela is located next to the W hotel and a few minutes away from the city centre of Barcelona. It offers 130 moorings for yachts between 12 and 90m in length together with a dry marina with capacity for 222 tenders or small boats.


With innovative, modern facilities housing restaurants, nautical supply business as well as parking and storage units, the practicalities of shipyard facilities and indoor tender storage are also on offer.


For those wanting a central location yet distance from the hubbub of city life this marina is a must for yachts visiting the Costa Brava, Balearics as well as those who are just passing by.


Botafoc - Ibiza

Located on the white island of Ibiza, Botafoc Ibiza has a total of 428 moorings up to 30 metres. The port has a large shipyard, fuel station, as well as a large selection of restaurants and trendy shops. Also, being a great destination for guest cruising it’s also home to many companies that offer charter, sale, water sports and maintenance services for all types of vessels.


La Marina de Valencia - Valencia

Located just a short drive from the centre of Valencia, La Marina de Valencia is at the heart of this booming port and neighbours the city promenade, beaches, and the most locally renowned paella restaurants.


Convenient both for guest and crew, it offers transfers at only 20 minutes from Manises International Airport. The marina has more than 950 berths for vessels up to 140 metres together with a vast commercial and social area with a wide offer of restaurants, entertainment venues and nautical services.


If you are cruising Spanish waters during the Med season or even in summer and you are interested in any of the marinas above, the local experts of the Evolution Yacht Agents team will gladly find your best berth for your stay.


Contact us at hola@evolutionagents.com and let us recommend you the best marina experience tailored to your needs.


Evolution Yacht Agents is the leading-edge team of professionals dedicated to providing assured and quality support and services to yachts in Spanish waters.


A full range of superyacht specialized services includes: charter license & legal advice, TPA (Vat exemption), customs & logistics operations, provisions & interior supplies, deck & engineering supplies and crew & VIP services.

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