Yacht Charters in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean combines more than a dozen excellent yacht charter areas. The name "Mediterranean" signifies "between countries" - an excellent description for what it is! The Mediterranean coast is famous for its large scale of cultural and scenic attractions as well as its superb regional kitchens.

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Mediterranean Yacht Charters

Santorini - one of the most spectacular spots in the Mediterranean Sea.

Mediterranean harbour cities like Barcelona, Genoa, Naples, Venice, Dubrovnik, Rhodes und Istanbul manage to attract tourists from all over the world by there vibrating charm and hospitality. Their magnificent architecture and ancient sites are dated from periods when their ports were reloading points for goods and melting pots for cultures from the Orient, Africa and America. Furthermore the sailor will discover innumerable Fisher towns and secluded bays along the mainland coasts and on the islands that are appealing for a stay. Many of this locations could preserve their originality and traditions apart from the industrial society until today.

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Mediterranean Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca, capital of the Baleares, has one of the most important yacht ports in the Mediterranean. In the background the magnificent cathedral from 13th century.

The Mediterranean weather conditions are mostly perfect for yachting. In between April and end of October the sailor can mostly neglect oilskins. Dry sunny periods with moderate winds and warm nights are prevailing. During midsummer, temperatures in Mediterranean latitudes are bearable at the coast and on the sea while the interior is steaming with 40 degrees Celsius. But even in winter times there are sunny calm days that entitle to leave the marina for the weekend or just a day trip to the next bay.

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Mediterranean Balearic Islands

Turquoise blue waters like here in a Cala of Menorca (Baleares) are characteristic for secluded bays along the Mediterranean coast.

Not least the Mediterranean is well known among boaters for its turquoise waters and high transparency. Dangerous species like in tropical waters are virtually absent. Therefore swimming and snorkelling by just jumping overboard is always a safe and great experience. By the way: The awesome look of the Mediterranean waters is due to its low level of nutrients. This is provided by the strait of Gibraltar where Atlantic surface water that is low in nutrients is streaming into the Mediterranean in order to compensate the evaporation losses.

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