Shoreside Activities & Events in Mediterranean

Circuit Mallorca Go-Karting and Motor racing

Location: Palma & Puerto Portals, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Many crewmembers recommended the 1200 metre Circuito Mallorca go kart track, overlooking the Bay of Palma.

Circuit de Catalunya

Location: Vilanova, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

The Circuit de Catalunya at Montmelo - Barcelona’s Grand Prix circuit is home to Formula One and Moto GP events.

Come Fly with Us

Location: Palma & Puerto Portals, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

A number of yacht crews we interviewed told us what a great time they had, paragliding with Oscar.

Correfoc (Running with fire)

Location: Vilanova, Spain Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

The town’s principal festival begins on the final weekend in July with the breath-taking ‘Correfoc’, an exhilarating procession of fire-breathing dragons and torch-wielding demons that winds its way through the city amidst thousands of participants and spectators.

Corsica

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Ferries run by both Corsica Lines and SNCM, between Nice and the Corsican ports of Ajaccio, Bastia, Calvi and Ile Rousse, can all be booked online: www.aferry.com Spend a weekend off exploring the ruggedly, spectacular ‘Ile de Beauté’ – fishing, diving, hiking, biking, white water rafting, horse riding…

Cours Saleya

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

This famous market area is situated in Vieux Nice (the Old Town).

Coves d,en Xoroi

Location: Menorca Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

Cala en Porter, a natural cave with many terraces set into the rocks.

Croisette Promenade

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

One can follow the Croisette from the Vieux Port all the way to Port Pierre Canto and around Pointe de la Croisette, and then onto Juan les Pins and Antibes…

Cycles Camellini

Location: The French Riviera/ Antibes/ Cannes/ Nice, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

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Cycling

Location: Alcudia, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

We received good feedback for cycling around the Alcudia area.

Deia

Location: Port de Soller, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

The picturesque mountain village of Deia lies a short and breath-taking drive along the winding coast road from the Port of Sóller and after a stroll around the village, offers a perfect opportunity to maybe book a table for lunch on the terrace at the famous El Olivio Restaurante at the world renowned La Residencia Hotel (see also ‘Restaurants’ section).

Diving

Location: La Ciotat/ Marseille/ Toulon, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

The Bay of La Ciotat has a seabed of exceptional wealth and beauty, and diving is possible all year round.

Diving with Sharks

Location: Barcelona, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

The Aquarium in Port Vell on the Moll d’Espanya offers specialist shark courses where participants can dive with the sharks in the Oceanarium following a guided tour and theory class.

Divulagalia

Location: Palma & Puerto Portals, Spain, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

We heard how for crews really wanting to let off steam, a day’s paintballing could be just the answer!

Domaine La Tourraque

Location: Cogolin/ Port Grimaud/ St Tropez, France, Mediterranean Categories: Shoreside Activities & Events

This 200-year-old family domain of vines and olive trees is on an exceptional sited in Ramatuelle just a few kms inland from St-Tropez.