Barcelona Tour Highlights

Sailing
Barcelona

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 4.5/5

From the Americas Cup to learning in a basic dingy. Sailing Barcelona style is a fabulous option.

Apart from the competitions, including the old skool Puig Vela Clàssica, there are lots of opportunities to get out on the water.

Good weather all year round means that whether your are learning, renting a boat or just want to watch, the Catalan capital is perfect!

Sailing
Barcelona

Google Visitor Rating

 4.1/5

From the Americas Cup to learning in a basic dingy. Sailing Barcelona style is a fabulous option.

Apart from the competitions, including the old skool Puig Vela Clàssica, there are lots of opportunities to get out on the water.

Good weather all year round means that whether your are learning, renting a boat or just want to watch, the Catalan capital is perfect!

a rich maritime history

romans to kiwis

From the earliest days of the Roman settlement to the hi-tech yachts of the Americas Cup racing in modern Barcelona, sailing has been part of the city’s history.

Indeed one of the worlds oldest shipyards was founded in Barcelona in the mid-13th century. You can still visit parts of it today in the Maritime Museum Barcelona.

dinghies to super-yachts

The Royal Maritime Club of Barcelona (RCMB), one of the oldest clubs in Spain. It was formed at the end of the 19th century. Since then its members have amassed more than 1,000 medals in national competitions and more than 200 in international competitions. The club slao won the first Olympic medal for Spain in 1932.

Apart from the yacht clubs and marinas, there is also a super-yacht hub. Attracting business from all over the world.

Port Vell, Port Olimpic and El Forum are the three main sailing bases, with the former being the focal point of the Americas Cup teams.

americas cup

This has brought Barcelona sailing to the world’s attention! 6 international teams competing to win the oldest sporting trophy in the world, the ‘Auld Mug’