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Sitges The Carnival Town Spain

Sitges, the Carnival Town

Sitges, The Carnival Town close to Port Ginesta

Sitges is a little village close to Castelldefels. The town is renowned for the beauty of its beautiful sandy beaches alternating with high and rocky coasts. White houses overlooking the sea are very typical. The centre has up-and-down stone alleys, numerous bars, nightclubs, and restaurants.

It’s just a short distance from Port Ginesta to Sitges. You can reach it by sea, stopping at small deserted beaches or by car using the coastal road to find many viewpoints. And, if you are in a hurry, there is a quick toll road. Sitges is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Barcelona area. It’s well-known for being the Spanish Saint-Tropez and having many historical places of interest. However, it’s mainly known for the unique Carnival party celebrated in February.

Aigualdoç, Sitges Marina

Aigualdoç Marina is a well-equipped marina with 742 moorings.  Besides, it’s a summer tourist destination thanks to its first-class restaurants and many bars. It offers fantastic traditional cuisine, like Spanish Tapas and Paella. You can have a delicious lunch on a terrace by the sea, with Latin background music. We strongly recommend trying this experience. You can access Aigualdoç beach from the Marina, which is very friendly and comfortable. This beach is perfect for those who are passionate about surf and SUP. A volley pitch is available. This beach is full of life each summer with its community of tourists and residents. There are plenty of lifeguards, so the beach is safe for children and old people. This is a great place to relax and have a beer while looking at the fantastic sunset.

Follow the news about Sitges; see the link Sitges News on our site. We are collecting news about the city and posting it on our site.

Sitges, the Carnival Town

 

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Yacht Syndicate

A Yacht Syndicate

For most people, the capital outlay and ongoing costs of high-end hobbies cannot be justified against expected use. A yacht syndicate will achieve the same as other hobby syndicates, such as owning an aircraft or a racehorse. This will never diminish if you have a passion for owning a yacht.

Therefore, If you identify with this passion, being part of a yacht syndicate where the purchase price and ongoing costs are one-quarter or even a sixth might be very attractive. A Yacht Syndicate is especially relevant if you keep a Mediterranean yacht. Few spend more than a couple of months in one year using a Yacht.

We aim to support the syndicate.

We bring together individuals who want the same goal. Most versions of a Yacht Syndicate will allow you the exclusive use of your share for about 12 weeks per year. An online calendar shows you exactly when your weeks start and finish. You can often exchange allocated weeks or additional weeks when the Yacht is used with other shareholders’ consent.

What we need to know 

Decide which type of Syndicate you would like to join and email us. Some options are below, and we will be happy to send you more information if you are unsure what Syndicate will work for you.

  • Company Syndicate, establishing a company with other individuals to save the cost of VAT on a new Yacht
  • Agent Managed Syndicate, where we managed it for the first year to help it settle down.
  • Self-Managed Syndicate, the individuals look after the boat themselves. 

Forming a Yacht Syndicate

First, an individual will register as an interested stakeholder for a Syndicate. A small refundable deposit is made until other syndicate members are found. We will communicate the progress of the Syndicate discussing Yacht options. When we have a majority of stakeholders, we form a syndicate based on a collective agreement. The syndicates we create are based in Port Ginesta Marina Barcelona.

Each shareholder will have twelve weeks of exclusive use of the Yacht each year. Handover is much the same as if you are chartering a boat. However, all the owners know each other and are financially interested in looking after the Yacht. Therefore generally, yachts in syndicates require much less maintenance than charter boats.

All costs, such as insurance, marina berthing, and maintenance, are divided equally between the shareholders. 

A shareholder can sell a share at any time and leave the Syndicate. The selling shareholder decides the value of the share. Our experience is shareholders usually stay in a syndicate for about three years, but there is no time limit. 

The story of the Mytern

Mytern is a Bavaria 36 Yacht Syndicate that we formed in 2003. It has operated successfully in the UK as a self-managed syndicate for the past 17 years. Syndicate owners have enjoyed 12 weeks of use of the Yacht each year.

The owners of Mytern operate on the system we developed, where we manage the Syndicate for the first year. After the first year, the shareholders elect a member to be the manager and save the cost of our management fee. We kept all the papers for the yacht, so Syndicate owners could sell shares whenever they wished for the appropriate brokerage fee.

Initially, we did not encourage individuals to communicate with each other as we thought owners would like to remain private. Inevitably owners made contact and discovered they were part of a group of people who loved to go sailing. Now they often sail together and support each other as friends. In January 2020, the Yacht was put up for sale. The current syndicate members want to set up a new Syndicate together in the Mediterranean on a bigger Yacht. We plan to help them with this as we opened in Barcelona in early 2017. 

Some simple maths

The Bavaria Yacht MyTern was purchased new from us in 2003.

The cost of each original share in 2003 was £ 18,333.00 plus VAT, making the new boat purchase price in 2003 circa £73,333.00 ex vat (£ 88,000.00 inc vat). 

In 2020 (17 years later), she is for sale at circa £54,000.00, so that’s 13,500.00 per share. £18,000 – £13,500 = 4,500 loss over 17 years. Most owners kept the share for about three years, so the cost for each syndicate member is minimal.

Please contact us to learn more about setting up a yacht syndicate in Port Ginesta, Barcelona, Spain.

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Port Ginesta History

The History of Port Ginesta

The History of Port Ginesta. Applications for developing a marina on the site were made to the Catalonian authorities in 1984, with consent granted in 1987; the Port Ginesta history would begin. Over 35 years ago, two passionate local sailors dreamed of building a marina on the Garraf coast in this location. Jordi Tubella and Elda Balletbo decided to pool their resources together with Lluis Velilla and Jaume Puig. The objective was simple and much needed at the time. They would build a marina where ordinary people of Barcelona and the surrounding areas could keep their boats. Little did they realise what such an undertaking would achieve for local people and now for the broader population of Europe. It’s been a fantastic success and one that has defined the area.

Planning the marina

The plan was bold from the beginning. It was a big marina, a base for over 1,000 boats and yachts. Port Ginesta will differ from the entire sector that had dominated yachting in the Mediterranean for the last hundred years. Port Ginesta was to offer an alternative in both style and cost, and all will be welcome. In 1986 the modern marina, designed by the naval architect Norman Cinnamond, was opened.

Port Ginesta could offer a haven for boats and yachts from 7 to 24 meters in length. As the idea developed, it was decided that the marina would be an excellent haven for yachting and boating and where owners could embark on boat building and restoration projects. Therefore commercial premises were included in the plan for Port Ginesta from the beginning.

A small but vibrant cluster of apartments was added to the plan during its development. In 2018, we had 80 apartments on site that, for many, are second homes, but for the lucky few, they are permanent residences. Port Ginesta has co-existed with many companies, from restaurants, riggers, painters, and electricians to Yacht Brokers.  Network Yacht Brokers arrived in 2017; the company has over 20 offices. They hope to bring international marketing to Port Ginesta, which is much needed. Network Yacht Brokers Barcelona moved within the marina to new premises in January 2018, just one year after embarking on the Port Ginesta brokerage project.

Olympic Games

In 1992 the Olympic Games came to Barcelona. This presented a fantastic opportunity for Port Ginesta’s history to be documented. The games led to an improvement of facilities within the marina. The A-Class Catamaran World Championships and many festivals in the port during that time were great successes.

The oil crisis came along just as we all thought life was one long party. This plunged Spain into a deep recession; Port Ginesta only survived thanks to the careful management of resources.

Happier times, they returned. The port underwent extensive development to keep in step with modern marinas that we now take for granted. A further 404 marina berths were created on the west side of the port. The naval architect Norman Cinnamond designed what has now become the jewel in Port Ginesta. This design remembered the natural surrounding of Garraf National Park. In June 2006, the extension to the marina was opened and was hailed an immediate success.

Fjord III German Frers port ginesta history2018 painting booth improvements

After the improvement works carried out in Port Ginesta to the yacht paint booth, the marina decided to celebrate Port Ginesta’s history by publishing this old photo of Fjord III German Frers designed 14.8 meter-long sloop built in 1947 to participate in a regatta between Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro. She achieved a decisive victory in that race.

Restoration works of her undertaken in Port Ginesta were completed in 2017. This photo was taken in 1952 when Fjord III was being manoeuvred before boarding a freighter to New York. To participate in Bermuda to Newport race. This is where she became one of the most appreciated and celebrated jewels in the recreational Yachting-associated crown after victory. The Fjord story continues today.

Improvements to Port Ginesta

When writing the Port Ginesta history, plans for re-development of the old part of the marina had not been released to the public. However, an ongoing restoration and development plan will be released between 2018 and 2019. Due to the economic climate, the number of empty units in the marina remains a challenge to overcome Marina Management. Ideas such as constructing other apartments in a section of the marina area are speculated. When improvements are made public, this document will be updated.

Visitors often stay in Port Ginesta.portginesta

Port Ginesta Marina is one of the largest marinas in Spain. It is in the district of Sitges, just south of Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia. This marina has over 1500 boats and yachts. Port Ginesta tends to be a place people visit when thinking of commissioning boats and yachts, and they aim to use them in the Mediterranean rather than the holiday resort it is.

Many people come to Port Ginesta near the sleepy Catalonian town of Garraf, between Port Ginesta and Sitges. People come, often they stay and never say goodbye, as it’s straightforward to fall in love with this place.

This page is only a brief description of what we have learned in the time we have been in the marina. If you have more information, please send it to us by email, and we will be happy to add it.

We are happy to listen also your story and adventure.

When did you first arrive at the port?

What memorable moments can we use to add to our Port Ginesta history?

Send your story to info@nybbarcelona.com, and it will be published on our website.

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Port Ginesta Marina

Port Ginesta Marina

Port Ginesta Marina is just a short distance from Barcelona International Airport. It has 1400 pontoon marine berths and lots of hard standing. It is excellent for boat preparation and service work. Dozens of professional marine engineering boat services operate within Port Ginesta. You will find riggers, GRP repair centres, engineers and carpenters who have made this Port home for their operations. We offer Yacht Project Management Services; we can arrange any boat maintenance you need and manage the local engineers on your behalf.

The marina is just a short walk from Castelldefels, a busy holiday town. Great food is available from many high-quality bars and restaurants. You can find bars in the Port Ginesta marina and along the beach area of Castelldefels.

Port Ginesta is one of the busiest ports for commissioning in the Mediterranean, thanks to simple road access and sailing to Mallorca or beyond. It also helps that the wind is much more settled in Barcelona than further north, such as in Roses (Girona) or along the western end of the southern French coastline.

Castelldefels beach area

Castelldefels has more than five kilometres of wide sandy beaches. It’s a popular and desirable tourist destination in summer, full of restaurants, lounge beach bars and music. This place is well-known for being a perfect location for water sports such as surfing, canoeing, and kite surfing.

Port Ginesta is also an ideal place for jogging and lovers of keeping fit. During the early morning, the sunrise can be just staggering. Some of our Castelldefels sunrise photos on the beach inspired us during the early days of starting our company. During the early mornings, we found the beach to be such a great place for quiet contemplation before the hustle and bustle of visitors brought the area to life.

Castelldefels town centre

If you need something besides the beach, why not venture into Castelldefels town centre? Try a walk up to the Castle and soak up the stunning view before settling down to dinner in one of the town’s hundreds of bars and restaurants. The town is just a short distance back from the beach. The city has been an upmarket suburb of Barcelona for many years, offering an outstanding balance of homes and facilities. Castelldefels is one of the most challenging places to buy an apartment, especially in the centre, where modest apartment blocks line the well-maintained pedestrianised zone.

Port Ginesta, a natural environment

Based within Garraf National Park southwest of Barcelona City, the park includes all regions surrounding Garraf and the Catalan Coastal Range.

The Marina borders the Llobregat River, where it joins the Mediterranean Sea. It occupies an area of ​​12,820 hectares. The ground is predominantly rocky, having a lunar aspect to much of the exposed area. There are numerous deep underground caves and caverns. Over millions of years, they have been formed by water on limestone.

These spectacular geological features also occur at the precise location of Port Ginesta Marina. They exit the limestone caves as natural freshwater springs. They are at the base of the hill in the Marina next to the south beach described below. You can learn more about Port Ginesta’s history by following this link. 

Combined with Port Ginesta facilities lies a beautiful beach called Cala Ginesta, hidden from the Marina by the rocky port backdrop. This beach is part of the Garraf National Park. Therefore, the public enjoys access via the harbour at all times. A landscaped road and footpath leading to the beach were designed by architect Bet Figueras, who incidentally also designed Barcelona’s world-famous Botanical Garden.

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Castell Montjuic Spain

Montjuic Mountain in Barcelona

Montjuic Mountain

Montjuic is the highest mountain in Barcelona. The area presents a lush parkland, a microcosm of the city’s culture. Consequently, the park has beautiful nature, fascinating museums, artists and musicians.

 

Cable Car

No better way to get a view of Barcelona than from the air? The¨Telefèric de Montjuic¨ is a four-person gondola, similar to one in a ski resort. Open since 1970, this cable car will take you right up to Montjuic Castle and the highest point of view in Barcelona, allowing you to see the city from an entirely different perspective. Likewise, a cycle tour around Barcelona is a healthy, ecological and friendly way to explore our fantastic city. The Parc de Montjuic is one of the must-do stops. Why not pedal up and down the winding hill roads for an exhilarating experience to test your fitness?

From the top of the mountain

Take a look down from the top of the hill, and you can get a complete introduction to the artwork and life of Joan Miro. The ¨Fundacio Joan Miro¨ is a museum dedicated to the legendary Barcelonian painter. About halfway up the hill, you can admire the legacy of the 1992 Olympic Games. Barcelona hosted the Olympics right here in Parc de Montjuic. Italian architect Vittorio Grigotti designed the stadium’s unique Olympic tower. It’s open to the public now and a real treat on a hot day to dip in the Olympic pool. In the Olympic Stadium, the Paralympic archer Antonio Rebollo made an impossible shot with a flaming arrow to light the Olympic flame.

 

Take plenty of time

If you plan to visit Montjuic, leave plenty of time to enjoy the gardens and castle. We think a whole day is needed at Montjuic to appreciate this beautiful place. At busy times you may need to wait a while for the red cable car to get you to the top of the hill to start your Montjuic adventure. Nonetheless, the cable car from the beach is a great way to visit the mountain. We advise you to take plenty of drinking water, a hat and sun cream with you as it can get hot in the park.

Please call our office for more information about visiting any of the tourist attractions in Barcelona’s centre. We will happily give you free advice and pass on our local knowledge.

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Las Ramblas Spain

Las Ramblas Barcelona Main Street

Las Ramblas Barcelona Spain First Impression

Las Ramblas Barcelona Main Street is a famous tree-lined pedestrian street stretching for just over a kilometre. Las Ramblas connects Plaça de Catalunya in the town centre to the Christopher Columbus Monument at Port Vell.

Las Ramblas marks the city boundary between the Barri Gòtic and El Raval areas. Many historic buildings are on this street, such as the famous Liceu Theatre. La Boqueria market joins Las Ramblas, one of the city’s most famous tourist landmarks. From our office in Port Ginesta, you can arrive in Las Ramblas by train or car. Travelling from our Network Yacht Brokers Barcelona office, the simple way to arrive is by taxi and train direct from El Prat International  Airport.

History of the road

The name Las Ramblas originated from the Spanish verb “Ramblar”, meaning to ramble. This road has five sections, and each has its history and personality. Las Ramblas is known so well because of its rich history. The first three areas are called Rambla Font de Canaletes (The Canaletes Fountain), Rambla dels Estudis (Jesuit University), and Rambla de Sant Josep (also known as Rambla de Les Flors), an open-air flower market. The next area is called La Rambla dels Caputxins. Formerly the site of the Capuchin monastery, where the Liceu Opera House now stands. Lastly, La Rambla de, once the location of the Convent of St. Monica, has become an Arts centre.

A busy place; visit with caution.

A busy place during tourist season, Las Ramblas Barcelona Main Street gets very crowded. It has changed significantly since the 19th century; it is well worth visiting. We recommend a stroll in the morning before it gets too busy. There is plenty to see, from flowers to mime artists and acrobats.

The area does suffer from pickpockets who love tourists. Late at night, it becomes a little more of a red light district,” and we do not recommend walking around as a tourist alone. Plenty of police monitor the city, but the authorities in Barcelona appear to be in denial about the need for a CCTV system in the city centre.

Dangerous or violent crime in Barcelona is very infrequent. However, the petty crime of pickpocketing has almost become a way of life. The pickpocket evil can be avoided by ensuring that your valuables are safe.

Places to visit

It was once said by the Spanish poet Federico García Lorca that Las Ramblas was “The only street in the world he hoped would never end”. To the east of Las Ramblas is the Barri Gòtic or Gothic Quarter, the centre of the old city of Barcelona. The Barri Gòtic remains a fascinating labyrinth of streets and small squares, many connecting to Las Ramblas.

Plaça Reial

One sizeable connecting square is Plaça Reial, a lovely 19th-century square with palm trees and lighting designed by Antoni Gaudí. The entrance to Plaça Reial is down a short passage, just off Las Ramblas del Caputxins. A little further into the Barri Gòtic is the Cathedral of Santa Eulàlia. Nearby, Plaça Sant Jaume houses the Generalitat de Catalonia and the Ayuntamiento – Barcelona’s City Council. These are the rival Catalan and Spanish Governments entities of Catalonia.

To the west of Las Ramblas is the somewhat different El Raval quarter. They were once situated outside the city walls. Initially, this area was the site of various institutions. In later years, factories and buildings appeared with housing for the workers. Hectic nightlife, lounges, and prostitution are widespread in this area. Today this part of the city retains a degree of ‘edge’ late at night. In Barcelona, though, these places quietly sleep when the sun shines.

Further back in history

Las Ramblas was initially a muddy stream, used as a sewer and filled with rubbish. It was often dry in summer, but as a drain, it was essential to cope with the heavy rain which flowed from the Collserola Hills in the spring and autumn. In the 1400s, the stream was diverted to avoid the city centre. The wide strip of land became the town centre spot for markets and public gatherings.

In 1703, the council planted elm trees to line the street to make it more attractive.

Conflicts over the centuries took their toll on Las Ramblas religious buildings, most notably on St. James’s Night in 1835. Revolutionaries burned down the monasteries and churches and then murdered all the occupants. During the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), anarchists controlled Barcelona, which targeted religious buildings and massacred the monks and nuns. Artillery fire and air attacks by pro-Franco forces during World War II also caused severe damage.

Today Las Ramblas is a busy commercial centre and one of the most visited places in Europe; we get around 30 million tourists a year.

Please talk with us to know more about this area.

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Van der Heijden Beautiful 57 ft Sailing Ketch Sold

Van der Heijden Beautiful 57-foot sailing Ketch sold by Network Yacht Brokers Barcelona

This Van der Heijden Beautiful 57-foot sailing Ketch Was was built in Holland in 1987. Continually updated over the past 15 years by the last owner, the new owner has opted for a lifestyle change; we’re sure he will enjoy his new yacht

Since being first commissioned, the yacht has only had two former owners, she’s not a fast sailing vessel, but we’ll keep The new owners safe in all weather conditions. She has crossed the Atlantic twice and spent eight years cruising the Caribbean. Take a look around this fantastic yacht.

Best Wishes and many happy sailing years to the proud new owner from all at Network Yacht Brokers Barcelona

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Bedouin is a beautiful 57 feet one-off wood sailing KETCH built- in 1987 in Holland by the Dutch luxury yacht builder Dik Van der Heiden.

The design is from the pen of a famous designer De Vries Lentsch who started as a builder and designer of wooden rowing boats in the port of Amsterdam. This yacht has been continually updated over the last 15 years, with invoices available.

Main jobs:
– the engine was rebuilt in 2019
– teak coach deck in 2019
– teak deck in 2014
– hydraulic steering hoses pump x ram in 2019
– radar for the chart plotter in 2019
– fridge in 2018
– gas cooker in 2018

The boat hull is constructed by a west epoxy system 40 mm thick. In the saloon, there is a sample cut from the hull. It is beside the music unit. It is 10cm x 10cm. The hull is cold-moulded triple-planked.

Last antifouling 2019
Last time out of the Water 2019

Additional Comments from the current owner 20/08/2021

I am the second owner of the Bedouin; she was built by her first owner, Dick Van Der Heijden, in Holland. The Bedouin is not a fast sailing vessel in the true sense, especially if sailing against a fin-keel yacht. The Bedouin was built for circumnavigation, not racing. She said she makes a perfect time on ocean crossings from Cape Verde to Trinidad in 17 days. Bedouin is a yacht that takes a lot of wind; she happily charges along In 25 knots wind all day. I have crossed Biscay in force nine, not that I set out to…. but the weather does not always do as we would like. Bedouin handled this crossing without problems; she has also crossed the Atlantic twice in my ownership and a few times in the hands of her former owner.

I have had Bedouin in the Caribbean for eight years, sailing up and down the island with my young children on board.

She is a safe and spacious platform for families sailing an excellent liveaboard. Also, central heating is on board if you travel to colder climates. To describe her sailing characteristics in 15 to 25 knots, she is like a train on rails stiff and comfortable.
I have some line drawings, but they are for her sister’s ship, which has an aft cockpit. Keel bolts are original; if not, I have not replaced them. There is no wood rot; the deck was replaced less than five years ago in St Maarten and laid on thick marine ply.

The hull is Brazilian hardwood, a minimum of 4 centimetres thick. It was constructed in the West Epoxy system.

Two years ago in Palma, I refitted the aft coachroof deck along with the windscreen frame Battery house bank, engine start battery, and Genset battery; the engine was rebuilt, along with a new chart plotter and new radar system. The steering ram and all Hydraulic hoses have been replaced. All of the above work was done simultaneously.
The galley has recently been fitted with a new fridge and cooker; a freezer is on board.
I have constantly kept the boat updated in the last few years.

 

 

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Bavaria 40 Voyager (Sold)

Bavaria 40, Another boat sold by Network Yacht Brokers Barcelona

Bavaria 40. This is an excellent example of Bavaria 40 Voyager year 2013. She has always been used for charter and kept in excellent condition. The three cabins version has one forward cabin and two aft cabins with two heads (toilet) compartments. The last charter was in August 2021. She was then put up for sale by the owner through our brokerage at Network Yacht Brokers Barcelona.

Bavaria 40 Yachts is a German shipyard established in 1978 in north Bavaria, Germany. To see a brief factory tour we made over 20 years ago when we visited the Bavaria yacht factory follow the link below to our YouTube channel, where you’ll find lots of boat-related videos.

How Bavaria Yachts Are Built

A BAVARIA yacht is the perfect interaction of many elements. Everything is built around the extensive expertise of German engineering. The owner now wants to sell it as it is not convenient for him to do charter anymore. The berth is available for rent in Port Ginesta through our company. It´s in a great location.

Three cylinders
Fresh and Seawater cooling
Saildrive GearBox
Bow Thruster

Electrics 12 v
Four batteries year 2021
Engine Alternator
240 Battery Charger

Furling Main Sail and Foresail
Main Sail 2013
Foresail 2013

2 Genoa winches
2 Halyards winches

Chain 50 meters
Electric windlass
Spare anchor

General Equipment
Gas detector
Searchlight
Horn
Gangway
1 Manual Bilge Pump
Navigation Lights
Guard wire
Sprayhood
Sunwing
TV
Video CD
Barometer
Dinghy
Fenders
Boathook
Cockpit Cover
Bimini Sprayhood
Radio
Cutlery
Crockery
Utensils

Safety Equipment
Liferaft 2021
Flares
Life Jackets
Fire Blanket
Fire Extinguishers

Navigation Aids
Compass
Speed
Wind
GPS
Plotter
Epirb
Echo Sounder
Log
Radar
VHF
Autopilot

Saint Joseph Valencia Spain Spain

Costa de Valencia Spain

Valencia is a City of Arts and Sciences

National Party ValenciaValencian Community is on the South-Eastern coast of Spain. One of the oldest cities, beautiful and the third most populated in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona. However, the Mislata neighbourhood in Costa de Valencia, Spain, is Spain’s most densely populated area. It was conquered in 138 BC by the Romans and later occupied by the Visigoths and the Moors. In 1982, with the Valencian Statute of Autonomy, the province was integrated into the Valencian Community. Costa de Valencia, Spain, is a City of Arts and Sciences, full of history but some futuristic spots in its structures, with an interactive museum, an oceanarium and a planetarium.

Valencia is one of the greatest cities in Spain.

Valencia Spain(art and sciences)A boat ride on Lake Albufera Park, walking trails and a wetlands reserve is one of the many activities you can find. Valencia is one of the greatest cities in Spain regarding climate, with beautiful beaches to enjoy the experience of renting a nautical charter in Valencia to Ibiza or Formentera. Or, if you have on mind buy a boat or a yacht, you will find 33,500 offers(catamarans, motorboats, sailing boats, used yachts, rafts) in Costa de Valencia, Spain.
The port city of Valencia lies between the Turia River and the Mediterranean Sea. It is the fourth busiest port in Europe and the largest in Spain and the Mediterranean Sea basin.

Paella valenciana SpainThe drink in Valencia is Agua de Valencia, and its ingredients(freshly squeezed orange juice, cava, vodka, gin, and lots of ice) have nothing to see with the name. Horchata is also super popular but natural, made with chufa (aka tiger nuts). This tubercule grows in the fields of Alboraya, a small village to the north of Valencia. And I do not forget the Mediterranean Diet: The famous Paella Valenciana.

Saint Joseph.

Saint Joseph Valencia SpainValencia shows off extensive UNESCO listings. Flamenco, Human Tower, Festivity La mare de Deu de la Salud, Mediterranean Cave Art Paintings, The Mistery Play of Elche, The Palm Grove in Elche, Las Fallas Festival, The Water Tribunal of the Plain of Valencia, Wine and Vineyard Cultural Itinerary trough Mediterranean Towns, and the Mediterranean Diet.
In recent years, Critical international sports events like America’s Cup and the Formula 1 Grand Prix put Valencia on the world map. Las Fallas is a big festival in Valencia. 19th day of loud music, delicious food, street lights, firecracker concerts, and temporary art, where tourists and locals meet every March to honour the city patron saint of carpenters, Saint Joseph.
Sciences and art ValenciaAnother national celebration is in July, The Flower Battle. Next, on Agosto La Tomatina. A fighting party that tub the small town of Buñol in tomatoes. On October 9th, it commemorates the entrances to the city of Valencia of King Jaime, the Day of Valencia Community, and Sant Dionis Day, the local version of Valentine’s Day.
To get to the city, there is the nearest major airport to Valencia Airport(VLC), Alicante (ALC/LEAL), Palma Mallorca(PMI), Ibiza(IBZ), and Barcelona(BCN).
If you love music, art, and good food, Valencia is the city in Spain you must see!

Hallberg-Rassy 312 Mk II Yachts Sold

Hallberg-Rassy 312 Mk II sold

The Hallberg-Rassy 312 Mk II was introduced in 1986, becoming one of the finest on the market.

Hallberg-Rassy 312 Mk II recently had been re-equipped and upgraded professionally.
The first noticeable difference is the port lights, which got larger and moved up to the superstructure on today’s Hallberg-Rassy range, which gives a brighter saloon and a more incredible feeling of spaciousness. A new superstructure raised the headroom from 1.83 m to 1.85m. Now includes new teak decks, toe rails, deck hatches, and an improved working area. The original engine was a replacement for a Volvo Penta D1-30 diesel engine. The hull was epoxy-coated, and a new electronics suite was in the cockpit—electric anchor windlass, Side-Power bow thruster, holding tank laminated hardwood to tile. The toilet got separate and not all over the boat’s beam as on the previous model, and added a shower basin into the new toilet compartment. Recent mainsail, new spray-hood.

This Hallberg-Rassy 312 Mk II was a trendy model with over 650 boats produced and still is an incredible yacht capable of blue-water cruising.

This is a magnificent example of the ever-popular HR31. Halberg Rassy is renowned for its ability to build robust boats that sail and handle well. This is as good as they get and with the best specification imaginable. We have plenty of photos – please call,

Accommodation

Sleeps 6 in three cabins, including the saloon. Mahogany joinery throughout, with blue fabric upholstery (replaced in 2003). To port is the chart table and navigation area, with instrumentation, and aft of this is a separate double cabin with ample hanging locker space. The galley is to starboard. There is an Eno 2 burner gas cooker and oven (2004), top loading fridge, and s/s sink with H&C water supply. There is an additional fold-out work surface. Aft of this is the heads compartment with marine WC and H&C shower. Forward is the saloon area with two berths/seats and a folding dining table with storage in the centre. Forward is the usual separate focus with V berth and infill Webasto ducted warm air heating throughout (2007)

Mechanical and Rigging

He was built in 1994 by Halberg Rassy in Sweden. GRP hull, deck and superstructure. Teal laid side decking and cockpit. Fin keel with the skeg-hung rudder. Wheel steering. Volvo MD2020 18hp diesel engine with saildrive (replaced 1998)-, three-bladed folding propellers, and rope cutter. Annually serviced with records to show and winterized. Bowthruster (2005) Water capacity 190 litres Fuel capacity 60 litres Holding tank with manual pump out 12v DC electrics supplied by three heavy duty batteries 240v AC electrics supplied by shore power.

Battery charger and mains outlets. They pressurized H&C water. Water is heated by a calorifier with a 240v immersion heater—fractional rigged sloop with silver anodized Selden spars. Single line slab reefing fully battened mainsail in a stack pack with lazy jacks and Scott rigged boom strut. Roller furling Genoa. Adjustable backstay. Adjustable Genoa cars. Lewmar 40 self-tailing primary winches Lewmar 16 halyard winches Mainsail (2002) Genoa (2002) Standing rigged inspected and adjusted 2004 Running rigging replaced 2003

Inventory

The extensive navigation equipment includes: Raymarine C120 combined colour chart plotter/radar with AIS (2007) Silva GPS repeater in cockpit NASA Navtex Pro Plus Autohelm ST4000 autopilot B&G Network Data instruments (wind/speed/depth) Chart table repeater for B&G Simrad RD68 VHF with DSC and cockpit speaker (2005) Radar reflector Sony radio/CD player Navigation lights Webasto cabin heating Vetus 55 kg bow thruster Holding tank Manual bilge pump (2006) Auto electric bilge pump (2003) Gas detector Cockpit windscreen and sprayhood Cockpit cushions Whitlock Wheel steering Teak cockpit table with mug holders Plastimo 6 man liferaft (2001, serviced 2005) in pushpit s/s holder Danbuoy Lifebuoy Jackstays Lofrans 1000w electric windlass (2003) 35lb CQR anchor with 60 metres of calibrated chain Inflatable dinghy Outboard engine Warps Fenders.

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