Beautiful Cruising Route Along the East Coast of Spain

Best time to make the sailing itinerary

The Mediterranean climate that prevails makes the Costa Brava a great year-round vacation destination. However, the best time to start the sailing itinerary is between the months of May through October. During these months there is a pleasant to warm temperature with little to no precipitation, with the humid air bringing coolness. A southeast wind prevails in the summer, bringing dry, warm weather from Africa. Want to avoid the high season? Then we recommend going in mid-September.

Start the sailing itinerary in Barcelona

You start theBeCharter. Barcelona is a beautiful and vibrant city, with a perfect combination between hustle and bustle and tranquility. It is a big city with lots of history, mountains and yes: beach can be found here too.

Find the hustle and bustle in the vibrant city center with nice streets, many stores and cozy terraces. Walk along 'Las Ramblas' and visit the 'Mercat de la Boqueria', where you can buy delicious fresh produce such as fruit, fish, meat and more. For some great shopping, head to Passeig de Gràcia. Here you can find the stores Levi's, Boss, Zara, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Prada, Chanel and you name it. You can also climb Montjuïc or rent a bike! By bike you can quickly see a lot of Barcelona, there are beautiful bike paths throughout the city. We especially recommend cycling along the coast with a nice cooling sea breeze.

A day of relaxing on the beach and being served delicious Spanish delicacies and cold drinks? Then Purobeach Barcelona is highly recommended. It is located 3.2 kilometers away from Port Olimpic. Don't forget to reserve the beds in advance, because in high season the club is fully booked! Ready to set sail for the next location on the cruise itinerary? Read on quickly.

Cruise to Palamós

Sail along the coast towards the northeast and after about 8 hours of sailing arrive at the port of Palamós. Palamós does have 2 ports. Southwest of the town is Club Náutico Costa Brava, a port with 223 moorings for boats up to 25 meters. And northeast of the city is Marina Palamós, with 862 moorings for boats from 7 to 30 meters. Both marinas are equipped with all kinds of facilities. Among them are WiFi, showers, washing machines, a car rental, electricity and fuel.

Palamós is a beautiful and rather quiet town with a lot of history and is very suitable for families. Therefore, this place was definitely not to be missed on the cruise itinerary. Walk through the narrow alleys of the old center and visit the old fishing port with traditional fishing boats. There is also a museum about fishing on the Costa Brava, for example, the “Gamba de Palamós” (distantly related to shrimp) is a well-known delicacy. Also don't forget to visit the imposing, Gothic church of Santa Maria. There are also a number of nightclubs for a fun night out.

Would you rather enjoy nature and tranquility? Close to the Club Náutico Costa Brava is a bay, namely Bahía de Palamós, where you can anchor your boat and enjoy sun, sea and beach. The beach is called Platja Gran de Palamós, is very centrally located and has a gently sloping coast. Along the beach is a nice promenade with all kinds of eateries. Order delicious seafood at Refugi de Pescadors or enjoy a tasty contemporary dish at La Tastaolletes.

Continue the sailing route to Sa Tuna

Hoist the sails and sail within 2 hours to the one of the most beautiful bays of the Costa Brava, the picturesque Sa Tuna. The boat can be well anchored in the bay, where you will encounter no more than 4 anchored boats. The bay is shielded by the rocky and green coast.From the boat you will have a view of the picturesque village, with colorful houses set against the cliff face. The village may seem small, but it has everything you need. You could also consider it little Catalonia. Take a lovely refreshing swim or go supping and explore the bay. Paddle to S'Eixugador beach in no time. This beach is located in the same bay, a little further from the village and can only be reached by walking along the rocky coast or of course just by boat!

Sailing to Cadaqués

We sail a little further north for the next destination of the itinerary, which is Cadaqués. From Sa Tuna it is about 3 hours of sailing to Cadaqués. This place is located in a bay on the Cap de Creus peninsula. Anchor in the well-protected bay of “Platja Ses Oliveres” in the sandy bottom or, if the boat is not longer than 20 meters, at 1 of the 150 buoys. Here you have possibility of beach, water and snacks and a dock is available.

What to see / do in Cadaqués

Time to discover Cadaqués! Did you know that Cadaqués became especially famous when surrealist writers and painters, including Dalí and Picasso, came to settle here? For example, there is a statue of Spanish artist Salvador Dalí on the largest beach 'Platja Gran'. The town is quickly recognized by the large white church 'Església de Santa Maria' and the picturesque white houses. To reach the church, it first involves a good climb. You will have beautiful views of Cadaqués and the bay, so it is well worth the effort. Prefer something less intense? Then walk through the historic district of the town. Here you will find cozy streets with museums, clothing stores and terraces with bars.

Culinary delights in Cadaqués

For an unforgettable lunch (or dinner), go to 'Compartir'. This restaurant is highly rated and makes Mediterranean dishes whose texture and color have been experimented with. This sounds dubious, but consider, for example, foamed mozzarella in the form of tufts of whipped cream. Book a table in advance, as this restaurant is very popular. Still enjoy Spanish traditional dishes, such as delicious tapas? Then go to Maria de Cadaqués. Curious about Dalí's favorite restaurant? Then El Barroca is the appropriate restaurant. A fun fact, Dalí designed this restaurant's logo. With plenty of bays, beaches, history and culture, you can enjoy the sailing vacation on the east coast of Spain here! Then it's time to start the return trip of the sailing itinerary again.

Start the return trip and sail back to Palamós

It's time to return again. Within 5 hours you will sail back into the port of Palamós for one of the last evenings. Take another splash in the afternoon and get ready for a delicious dinner on the terrace, or of course cozy on board. Enjoy your rest to be fit for the rest of the return journey the next day.

End the cruise in Barcelona

Hoist your sails for the last time and set sail for Barcelona. After about 8 hours of sailing you can recover from the sailing trip along the coast. Back to our little country!

Sail from the fine city of Barcelona to the beautiful picturesque towns; Palamós, Sa Tuna and Cadaqués and discover the lovely coastline full of beautiful beaches and coves. Anchor the boat here for a refreshing swim and sail on, or stay overnight and rinse off in the afternoon and then enjoy culinary delights on the terrace with Spanish delicacies. And a nice cool drink, after all it is vacation! The choices are countless.

You can plan this itinerary yourself. So you could stay a few days in Palamós or you sail on to Sa Tuna after a day to visit this place and so on. You could also stop off at Blanes or Lloret de Mar on the way to Palamós for the ultimate nightlife, and then rest at the following locations. No matter what the choice becomes, this cruising itinerary will definitely be worth it!