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Spain Yacht Charter
Balearics (Palma, Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca)
Costa Blanca (Denia, Alicante, Valencia)
Barcelona (Cataluna)
Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote)
Roses (Girona)
Spain is situated in south western Europe. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. Certainly, part of Spain’s attraction is its tapas bars, restaurants and nightclubs, prevalent practically everywhere. The long siesta which protects you from the strongest heat of the day allows you to maximize the nightlife enjoyed everywhere.
Favorite yacht charter locations from mainland Spain include Costa Brava, Costa Blanca, Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. The recent Spanish focus on modern marinas, has allowed for some fantastic new marina developments along the coast, where all sailors and yacht charters, are welcome. With Valencia’s appointment as host to the next America’s Cup look out for further yacht chartering infrastructure development on Spain’s Mediterranean Eastern Coast.Perhaps because of the benign climate and the long hours of sunshine in Spain, Spaniards tend to get up later in the morning and stay out later at night than the rest of their European neighbours. Shops and businesses are usually opened from 9 or 9:30 am to 1:30pm and from 4:30 or 5pm to 8 or 8:30pm though it has become more and more common for businesses to stay open through the traditional "siesta" hours.
Spain offer all the types of yacht charter such as bareboat charter, skippered, crewed yacht charter, catamaran, sailboat, motoryacht and luxury yachts charter.
Weather in Spain
Spain is extremely hot during mid-summer, in July and August. The rest of the year the climate is generally temperate in the north, but warm in the south. August is the busiest month, while May and October are the best times for both ideal weather and fewer crowds.
Passports/Visas
To enter Spain it is necessary to show a valid passport or another document adhering to international conventions and reciprocity criteria that verifies the identity of the traveller. For citizens of Andorra, Austria, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Switzerland and of those countries, belonging to the European Economic Community, the presentation of a national identification document is sufficient.
Airports
El Prat Barcelona Air port (BCN).
The airport is located seven miles (12kms) southwest of Barcelona. The bus service goes to and from Placa de Catalunya every 15 minutes, dropping off at locations along the way.
Ibiza Airport (IBZ).
The airport is situated about five miles (8kms) south of Ibiza Town. A bus runs every 30mn to Ibiza Town. It is more convenient to take taxis, which are available for transport to Ibiza and other towns.
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI).
Mallorca’s airport is situated five miles (8kms) east of Palma. Several buses that connect the airport to Palma and other major towns and resorts on the island.
Alicante Airport (ALC).
The airport is located seven miles (11km) south of Alicante. Regular buses leave every half hour for the main bus station in Alicante.
Qualifications
To charter a sailing yacht in Spain a nautical licence is mandatory.
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