AS THE SEASON GETS UNDERWAY, MAKE SURE YOU AND YOUR GUESTS SPEND SOME TIME IN ONE OF THESE FABULOUS MEDITERRANEAN MARINASGibraltar Mid harbour
GIBRALTAR
36°8’5”N 5°22’5”W
No. berths 6 x 30m+
Max length 300m
Max draught 7m
VHF 12
www.gibraltarport.com
The Mid Harbour Marina offers more than 500 metres of deep-water berthing for superyachts in the relatively sheltered inner harbour. With enhanced infrastructure, easy access for support services and vehicles, and reduced berthing fees for longer stays, Gibraltar is a ‘must stop’ port between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Gibraltar also offers a wide range of other services, including very competitive fuel prices, waste oil disposal, spare parts and logistics, maintenance, repairs and surveyors and with the support of excellent yachting agents, customs clearance and crew visas, arrangements can also be easily dealt with. Daily links to the UK from the local airport; excellent medical and dental facilities; superb restaurants, bars and entertainment locally also available.
Karpaz Gate Marina
NORTH CYPRUS
35°33.5’N / 34°13.6’E
No. berths 300 – 30m+ 15
Max Length: 60m
Max draught: 5.5m
VHF 10 or 16
www.karpazbay.com
Award-winning Karpaz Gate Marina in North Cyprus is highlighting its special status as a real yacht haven for boat owners. The 5 Gold Anchor-rated marina offers a sanctuary for sailors in the Mediterranean who are seeking to escape from bureaucracy and taxation issues. Idyllically located in an untouched corner of the Eastern Mediterranean, this North Cyprus haven provides a safe, peaceful, tax-free and hassle-free home at excellent berthing rates. Benefiting from the freedom of being outside the EU, yet geographically within its borders, Karpaz Gate Marina can streamline the official procedures of customs and immigration, while simplifying any necessary paperwork around visa issues and permit renewal. The marina is the first private Port of Entry in North Cyprus and can allow entry at any time of day or night with advanced notice and is flexible on duration of stay. The full-service 2017 TYHA International Marina of the Year features exceptional leisure facilities including a Beach Club with infinity pool, water sports centre, Hemingway’s resto-bar and private Gallery Club on the beautiful promenade area. It has one of the highest standard boatyard facilities in the region on site. The marina is service-orientated and community-minded, welcoming visitors with attractive short-term rates, and winter and annual berthing packages which include free anti-fouling.
Marina di Portisco
SARDINIA
41°01.9’N / 09°31.4’E
No. Berths 30m+ 18
Max Length 100m
Max draught 12m
VHF 69
www.marinadiportisco.it
Set in beautiful surroundings on the island of Sardinia, Costa Smeralda, Marina di Portisco is 20 minutes by car from Olbia airport. There are 589 moorings in total, accommodating everything from 4m to 90m maximum yacht length. It’s well known that Sardinia has some of the best beaches in the world. Cruising the myriad of bays, coves and islands of La Maddelena archipelago, for example, is a treat and for those looking to cruise further still, across the narrow Strait of Bonifacio you’ll reach the Island of Corsica and eventually the French Riviera and beyond. Close by car parking in the marina, courtesy car service available, friendly mooring assistance, fuel bunkering, waste collection, equipment hire, diving services, 24/7 security and CCTV surveillance, full wifi throughout, a weather station and English spoken by staff who are friendly and welcoming. These are the kind of services and benefits available at Marina di Portisco where a super-friendly ‘no job too small’ attitude pervades throughout! The marina Privilege Program is now a well established feature that rewards customer loyalty with a host of tangible and financial benefits.
Marina di Olbia
SARDINIA
40°55’018””N/9°31’435″E
No. berthS 270
Max Length 100m
Max draught 5m
VHF 9
www.moys.it
Safe, comfortable, full of services all the year, a town with all you need to live a wonderful stay with your family even in the winter period, one of the biggest Italians mall just one minute away from your yacht, that’s just part of the welcome waiting for you at Marina di Olbia. If you are going to spent some days in Sardinia with your yacht visit Marina di Olbia and its dream team able to offer you a simple, pleasant and safe stay. If you are looking for the perfect place to stay with your yacht during the four seasons, Marina di Olbia is that place. Many shipyards around the area ready to serve your yacht for any needs, a town full of life all the time with schools, sport centre, entertainment and a quite and friendly way of life. Over that, the Marina is close to a shopping centre, the airport and ferries terminal, where 12 months per year people work to offer a complete variety of services for the citizens and the welcomed guests. Marina di Olbia is particularly safe thanks to its position inside the Golfo di Olbia, a big natural bay in one of the most beautiful area at sea of the world, just some kilometres away from the famous Costa Smeralda, but part of the town with all the year long residents. The high standard quality of the services inside the marina offered by MOYS personnel are organized for owners, families or crews, who stay just a night or a long period as permanent guests. Everything is organized to offer a perfect stay and MOYS personnel are ready to offer assistance for any needs. Shipyards and companies in the area guarantee the technical services 12 months per year, and the port is surrounded by a modern residence, perfectly integrated with the wonderful natural environment that hosts the Marina di Olbia.
Port Calanova
MALLORCA
39°32’59.8″N / 2°35’55.8″E
No. berths 175
Max length 25m
Max draught 7m
VHF 9
www.portcalanova.com
Port Calanova, located in the bay of Palma, was inaugurated in 1976 by the Kings of Spain. At only just 5 km from the heart of the city, the marina prides itself on delivering a personalised service with a professional and attentive team that are on hand to help 24/7. It’s the perfect sheltered port all year-round: 172 berths for up to 25 m are available for all type of boats. In winter, its dry dock area as well as an esplanade of 3000 m2 can keep your boat out of the water whilst they furnish any service necessary, from cleaning, provisioning to repairs and maintenance. It is also an intimate and elegant marina offering a warm welcome to visitors who can take the opportunity to stay at the Calanova Sport Residence, try a wide range of water sports, and make the most of its two restaurants, gym, shops, terraces and indoor spaces and can play host to large celebrations or intimate dinners. Port Calanova have a clear goal, to adapt to the demands of users, who are looking for a modern marina, without losing the essence and prestige of a long history with a view to the future.
Sovren Marina
IBIZA
38°54.6’N / 01°26.5’E
No. berths 16 from 60m – 185m
Max length 185m
Max draught 7m
VHF 9
www.sovrenibiza.com
Sovren Marina opened in June 2017 and experienced a very busy first season with an array of very impressive boats lined up along the front of the UNESCO world heritage site, Dalt Vila. 2018 is expected to be even busier. Sovren acknowledged the shortage of superyacht berths in the in Ibiza and took hold of the unique opportunity. They only marina in Ibiza that can berth 16 yachts from 60-185m, plus their location right in front of Ibiza’s old town is stunning. Ibiza is acknowledged as the epicentre of the summer social scene. The island has matured from the hippy chic party island into a sophisticated destination that combines natural beauty with an eclectically vibrant lifestyle. Direct flights are available to most major European cities and the short flight to Barcelona opens up global connections. Private jets can land at the airport less than 15 minutes away. Apart from the well-documented allure of Ibiza, all four main Balearic islands are within easy reach.
Zea Marina
ATHENS
37°56’2 N/23°38’9 E
No. berths 64
Max length 80m
Max draught 9m
VHF 9
www.d-marin.com
Zea marina is located in Piraeus in Athens and it is one of the finest superyacht marinas in the Mediterranean. A port with great ancient history as it was a Naval base where the fleet of triremes was built. Ruins of the ancient walls of the base can still be found in the marina. The Naval Museum of Greece is also situated in Zea marina. The Marina, fully organized, offering modern facilities and services, was totally renovated for the 2004 Olympic Games. The total capacity is 670 berths, on both permanent and floating pontoons. Moorings are available for boats up to 150 meters long. Zea is one of the favourite marinas to crews as it is totally embraced by the city of Piraeus and there is an endless list of things you can do within walking distance from the marina. Shopping centres, cinemas restaurants, bars and all services related to yachts are in the immediate vicinity of the marina. Within the port, customers can find restaurants, bars, a swimming pool, a chandlery shop and the Port Police office. The marina operates all year round on a 24-hour basis. From the entrance of the harbour, boats are guided to their berth places and receive instructions and assistance from the marina’s staff.
