Spring in Europe Means Yacht Charter Shows: Barcelona 2023

Spring in Europe is our time to attend the annual yacht charter shows and this year beautiful Barcelona hosts the 2023 MYBA Yacht Charter Show. Barcelona will also host the iconic 2024 America’s Cup Challenge so the buzz here is electric.

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Last Spring in 2022, I attended the Mediterranean Charter Show in Nafplion, Greece hosted this excellent event which included more than 90 Greek-flagged yachts. Then onto Gocek, Turkey for the Turkish Yachting & Brokers Association (TYBA) yacht charter show in May 2022 which was also a great success.

This year, 2023, I will be attending the MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association). Charter Show in Spain.  Showcasing the “super yachts” that ply the Western Mediterranean in the summers, it is held at the Marina Port Vell Barcelona.

More Desirable Destinations

After the charter show, I will be traveling to the most desirable Italian islands; Sicily, Sardinia, and Corsica and then sailing in Croatia. Later in this post are itineraries for these destinations that we think you’ll enjoy.

SICILY and the AEOLIAN ISLANDS, ITALY

From Barcelona to Palermo is only a 2-hour flight.

Sicily may be on your radar after all the fuss about the show WHITE LOTUS on HBO. Filming took place in Palermo, Sicily’s capital, the San Domenico Palace (a Four Seasons Hotel) in Taormina, and La Cambusa, a ristorante in Giardini Naxos.

Popular ports are Palermo, Capo d’ Orlando, Milazzo, a jumping-off point to the Aeolian islands (also known as the Lipari Islands) including volcanic Stromboli.

There are seven volcanic islands, Lipari being the largest. I will be staying on Salina, one of the most serene and peaceful of this island cluster. Ferry-hopping will be an adventure.

Returning to the mainland, traveling east of the island, Taormina is one of the most popular ports with Mt. Etna in view.  It is perched on a rocky headland high above the sea.

Sample Itinerary for Sicily and the Aeolian Islands

SARDINIA and CORSICA

SARDINIA, Italy – Flights out of Catania is easy and short jaunt to Olbia, Sardinia.  Unlike her sister Sicily, she is much more of a “high end” tourist area, especially with port of calls such as Porto Cervo, Porto Rotundo (where I will be staying) and the protected La Maddalena Archipelago National Park islands. Porto Teresa Gallura is an easy ferry transport to Bonifacio, Corsica.

CORSICA, France – Coming from Sardinia through the Straits of Bonifacio Harbor, this city is situated on the cliffs.  The beauty is natural and boasts Romanesque, Gothic or neo-Byzantine architecture.

Sample Itinerary for Sardinia and Corsica

CROATIA

The 150′ Motor Sail Yacht OMNIA will host us charter professionals sailing out of Split from May 10-14. She is based in Croatia and accommodates up to 12 guests with 2 Kings, 2 Queens, and 2 Twins (which can convert into Queens) all with ensuite bathrooms.   Her toys are extensive:  Tenders & Toys: 2 x Tenders: 6m (20ft) with 130hp outboard motor / 5 m (16ft) dinghy with 35hp outboard motor, 2 x Seadoo Spark Trixx Jetskis 90hp (2 people), 2 x F5 Seabobs, 2 x Stand up paddle boards, 2 x Inflatable kayaks (2 people), 1 x Wakeboard, adult, 1 x Water skis, adult, 1 x Water skis, children, 1 x Towable Jobe tube (1 person), 1 x Towable Soinera tube (3 people), 12 x Snorkelling equipment, (8 adults, 4 children), Water shoes (all sizes), Fishing equipment (2 spin fishing rods, jigs for fish, octopus, squids, etc.).

Sample Itinerary for Croatia 

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