About/General Information in Mediterranean

• About Alcudia

  Location: Mediterranean, Spain, Alcudia Categories: About/General Information

  The historic town of Alcudia is situated to the north east of Mallorca - about 62kms from Palma - and nestles in the southern part of the Bay of Pollenca, behind mountainous headlands. It is 2 miles inland from the coastal development and is certainly worth a visit with parts of the town dating back to circa 1300. It has both Roman and Moorish influences and was named in Arabic – ‘Alcudia’…

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• About Amalfi

  Location: Italy, Amalfi Categories: About/General Information

  This stunning coastal area south of Naples between Capri, Sorrento and Salerno is one of Italy’s most memorable destinations, one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites for its undisputed beauty and the uniqueness of its natural landscape, dotted with secluded coves and clear blue water…. Sheer cliffs and a rugged shoreline are dotted with small beaches and pastel-coloured fishing villages,…

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• About Antibes & Golfe Juan

  Location: France, Mediterranean, The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice Categories: About/General Information

  Antibes and Golfe-Juan are both attractive destinations for Superyachts, set respectively just west and east of the Cap d’Antibes peninsula, each have their own distinctive character. The Mediterranean town of Antibes has an interesting history stretching back thousands of years. Greek seafarers first began turning the southern corner of the ‘Bay of Angels’ into a trading post known…

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• About Barcelona

  Location: Mediterranean, Spain, Barcelona Categories: About/General Information

  The port of Barcelona has a far-reaching maritime history. Port Vell is the oldest part of the port and until the 1980’s lay in a state of disrepair. Through an extensive redevelopment program, the entire port area underwent complete modernisation, which saw it become the attractive, and 'people friendly' location it is today. It has some excellent leisure developments, such as the well-known…

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• About Cartagena

  Location: Mediterranean, Spain, Cartagena Categories: About/General Information

  The port of Cartagena enjoys a privileged position within a large natural harbour, approximately half way between Gibraltar and Mallorca. With a Naval history dating from the year 1784 there has always been a strong presence of shipbuilding and repairs within the harbour. This continues today with one of the largest shipyards in Spain occupying the western side of the harbour serving the Superyacht…

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• About Cogolin

  Location: France, Mediterranean, Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez Categories: About/General Information

  Four kilometres from the village of Cogolin, lies the anchorage of Marines de Cogolin (with 1500 moorings) and the shipyard of Monaco Marine. The area also comprises a range of marina services, restaurants and shops.

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• About Corsica

  Location: France, Mediterranean, Corsica Categories: About/General Information

  As one of France’s 13 regions, the island of Corsica is located south east of the French mainland and west of mainland Italy, yet only 11km north of the island of Sardinia, the Straits of Bonifacio separating them.​Corsica has retained a separate identity from France with the original language of Corsu resembling Italian more than French. Known in France by its nickname ‘l’Ile…

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• About Costa del Sol, Costa de Almeria

  Location: Mediterranean, Spain, Costa del Sol Categories: About/General Information

  The Costa del Sol covers the Spanish Mediterranean coastline from the border at Gibraltar, running eastwards and taking in the famous luxury resort of Sotogrande, the infamous playgrounds of Marbella and Puerto Banus and the popular beach areas along the coast to Malaga, beyond the Costa de Almeria then reaches to Almeria and on to Cabo de Gata in the south western tip of Spain. Protected from the…

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• About Croatia

  Location: Mediterranean, Croatia Categories: About/General Information

  With more yachts travelling to the Adriatic Coast because of the amazing cruising and good value services available, we are keen to expand the chapters on Croatia & Montenegro, to share the numerous recommendations we receive. Lying on the Balkan Peninsula, with a 6,278 km coastline onto the Adriatic Sea, including 1244 islands, islets and reefs, Croatia shares land borders with Slovenia to the…

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• About Formentera

  Location: Mediterranean, Spain, Formentera Categories: About/General Information

  The small picturesque island of Formentera lies eleven nautical miles and a short boat trip away from the port of Ibiza. Formentera has a population of approximately 5,300. The main town is San Francisco Javier and is 3 km from the port La Savina. During summer this little developed, low lying island is transformed from a sleepy backwater into a thriving tourist destination, serviced by the many small…

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