As Spain continues to open up to yacht charter, Barcelona is emerging as a leading city for embarkation. The buzzing cosmopolitan hub is not only a convenient transportation hub, but it offers world-class events and entertainment year-round.
This purpose-built superyacht marina is leading the way as a world-class yachting hub. Set in the very heart of the city, just minutes’ walk from the Gothic Quarter, OneOcean Port Vell has over 150 berths for yachts up to 190 metres in length.
The brand new private yacht club features superb restaurants, spa, gym and tapas bar with terrace overlooking the marina.
Each June the Spanish Grand Prix returns to the city, offering a high-octane way to start off your yacht charter in Barcelona. Taking place at the Barcelona-Catalunya Circuit just a 30 minute drive from OneOcean Port Vell, a number of VIP ticket options mean you can enjoy the action in style.
Probably the most recognisable building in Barcelona is the Sagrada Família grand cathedral, Gaudí’s Gothic masterpiece that is entering its final phases of painstaking construction, due for completion in 2026 (after 144 years of work). Gaudí’s work can be found throughout the city, along the Gothic Quarter’s tree-lined streets and up in the quizzical Park Güell.
Barcelona is famed for its excellent gastronomic scene, with over 20 Michelin-starred restaurants from which to choose. Although new hotspots continue to pop up, a number of highlights continue to attract those in the know.
Pakta offers fantastic Nikkei (Japanese-Peruvian) cuisine, while two-Michelin-starred Enoteca provides a more traditional Mediterranean menu from Chef Paco Perez. Head La Terrassa, the rooftop bar at Villa Emilia for late-night cocktails and dancing under the stars.
The Balearics, an archipelago off Spain’s northern coast, are one of the great luxury yachting hotspots of the world. Palma’s awe-inspiring gothic cathedral, beautiful coastline and immense port make Majorca famous, while the soft sand beaches and glitzy superclubs of Ibiza attract the superyacht set.
Sun-soaked and skirted by golden sands, the Balearics are one of Europe’s prime island getaways.
Barcelona is a vibrant international city with thriving restaurants and nightlife as well as a world-famous arts scene. Whether you are starting off here or disembarking at the Spanish city, spending a few days in Barcelona on your yacht charter will be a fantastic experience.