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About Sicily

Sicily's sunny, dry climate, natural beauty, cuisine, history and architecture attract many tourists from mainland Italy and abroad.

About Spain

Spain covers a vast area, both within the MED with its long southern coastline from Gibraltar to Barcelona and The Balearic Islands; its north coast onto the Atlantic/ Bay of Biscay – where Cap de Finisterre offers a formidable bolt-hole when gales are blowing, not to mention some of the best seafood in the world and the welcome pit stop of The Canary Islands for those yachts en-route from the Med to the Caribbean.

About St-Tropez

Even though it is now a popular destination of the rich and famous, St-Tropez has still managed to retain its Provençal fishing village charm.

About The Azores

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The Portuguese archipelago of the Azores comprises of nine volcanic islands, which extend for more than 350 miles in the mid Atlantic Ocean.

About The Canary Islands

Some seven hundred miles to the south west of the Straights of Gibraltar and a few hundred miles off the northwest African coast, lie the rugged volcanic islands of Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hiero.​These seven islands, all belonging to Spain, range from cosmopolitan tourist destinations to quiet isolated outposts.

About The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice

The quaint harbour fishing villages have become chic tourist destinations, now full of pleasure yachts and crowded summertime beaches.

About Toulon

The history of Toulon goes back three thousand years, when the ancient Ligures settled here because of its exceptional geography.

About Valencia

The people of Valencia and the surrounding area are famous for their colourful and noisy ‘fiestas’ notably ‘Las Falles’ in Feb/March where the city comes alive with parties, parades and events.

About Venice

At the very top of the Adriatic Sea lies the floating city of Venice, built on over 100 small islets within the Venetian Lagoon and separated from the sea by a strip of land called the Lido di Venezia.

About Vilanova

Vilanova lies virtually halfway between Barcelona and Tarragona in the province of Catalunia and has the third largest port in the region.Less than half an hour from the city of Barcelona and El Prat International Airport there are excellent connections to European and international destinations.

Georgio Armani Superyacht Regatta

Held every June, this prestigious Superyacht Regatta starts the Superyacht Regatta Med season – with superb competitive racing over 4 days in the emerald waters off the coast of Sardinia and fabulous evening events at the Yacht Club Costa Smerlada in Porto Cervo.

Monaco

Set between the sparkling Mediterranean Sea and the majestic Alps, Monaco rises from the natural splendour as a tribute to man’s ingenuity

Sea Shepherd

Sea Shepherd’s sole mission is to protect and conserve the world’s oceans and marine wildlife.

About Port Adriano & Santa Ponça

Port Adriano – formerly a small fishing port – is now one of the most modern marinas in the Mediterranean.

About Port Grimaud

Port Grimaud, situated at the south-western corner of the Bay of St-Tropez, is a delightful resort built to resemble a Venetian fishing and lagoon settlement, with bridges, canals and lovely houses with colourful façades.