Chartering a yacht in the Mediterranean can be a great experience, and Spain and its islands are ever increasing in popularity for yacht charters.
There are lots of locations which you can go to in Spain, and the weather, particularly during the summer is normally good, therefore it makes an excellent location to choose for a yacht charter.
Lets look at the most common locations for yacht charter in Spain. Valencia has an annual sailing event known as the America’s cup, which has cemented Valencia’s place as the yachting capital on mainland Spain.
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Probably the most common location to charter a yacht is around the beautiful Balearic islands which are situated around a few hundred miles from mainland Spain. The largest of the islands is Majorca, closely followed by Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera. These make up some extremely beautiful locations to charter a yacht. In fact, some would go so far to say that any mediterranean yacht charter should include the Balearics!
Ibiza has all the tranquility and beauty remaining, but at the same time one of the biggest club scene's on the planet, so if you fancy a few days of partying, then this is definitely the place to go, with the tranquility of your yacht charter acting as the rest and relaxation for you.
About Spanish Yacht Charters
Yacht charters in the Mediterranean and particularly in Ibiza are common between the months of May to October.
The climate which is natural at this time of year is perfect for your yacht charter whatever style of vessel which you choose. The hottest months of the summer season are August to September which typically average at around 30 Celsius, which is a perfect temperature to be out at sea!
The Canary Islands are probably the second most popular destination for yacht charters on Spanish soil. These are situated around 60 miles West of Mainland Africa (nearest to Morocco) in the North Atlantic. These offer some unparalleled beauty and wildlife, as well as lots of British tourists if that is your thing! However, there are some incredible diving locations within this region due to the natural formation of the Islands. Definitely worth a visit, and the weather is consistently good year round. This makes a great location for a Yacht Charter.
Chartering a Yacht in Spain
The wildlife which you can see whilst in the Canary Islands is significant and includes whales, dolphins, a huge variety of different fish, including flying fish and also turtles.
There is reasonable wind all year round in the Canary Islands, through what are known as wind acceleration Zones. This reduces the temperature somewhat and means that the weather is normally warm as opposed to hot.