Valencia Yacht Charter America's Cup

Try a yacht charter holiday in Valencia, Spain home of the America's Cup. This is Costa Blanca (Crystal Clear) territory with huge stretches of Mediterranean beaches and coastlines. Valencia is also the new home of the America’s Cup 2007 and the old home to a long history of sailing. Valencia not only has a long history in sailing but is also one of the most historic cities in Spain. The Moorish occupation lasted longer here than anywhere else except Granada which left it’s traces of culture and food.

You could also visit the Balearics on your yacht charter vacation. Only 50 miles away from Valencia you have the 3 famous yacht charter vacation areas in the Balearic Islands of Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza with their rich history and stunning sheer cliffs and natural landscapes. The Balearic Islands have a large number of white beach rimmed bays and interesting harbors making up 40 ports and 90 anchorages in a relatively small area.

The food of Valencia is also an interesting highlight on a yacht charter holiday as Valencia is famous as being the home of the paella. Pundits often proclaim that "real" paella does not even contain seafood - in Spanish, paella is only a kind of rice dish. After your meal you may like to sample some of Valencia’s noted nightlife. Valencia has one of the highest rates of music bars and leisure zones around. Even people from other Spanish cities are known to come and spend a night at the "Ruta del Bacalao" - a road which has lots of discos and bars along it’s streets.

If on or either side of your yacht charter you wish to experience some inshore touring, a good place to start your visit of Valencia is would be in the center where you will find the cathedral El Miguelete and its bell-tower, the famous Miguelete. The Museu del Seu, cathedral museum, contains a chalice said to be the one used by Jesus Christ at the Last Supper: the Holy Grail itself.

The most popular of Valencia’s beaches are Malvarrosa, Cabañal and Las Arenas which lie to the north along a large promenade, where you will find a wide range of bars, restaurants and leisure activities. The beaches of Valencia are hidden and sometimes hard to find. They are, however, also large and majestic and amongst the best beaches in Spain. One a yacht charter you can enjoy hundreds of kilometers of Mediterranean coastline and unforgettable holidays on the beaches of Alicante on the Costa Blanca, Benidorm, the and Valencia.

Denia Marina Valencia’s Denia Marina is in the southeast corner of the port Valencia. Valencia is quickly becoming more popular to yacht charterers and sailors which gives the marina an international feel and energy. This marina a great base to the Costa Blanca charter ground because of its amenities and proximity to the attractions in and around Valencia.

Valencia Marina Valencia Marina is a very modern and comprehensive nautical installation around with over 400,000m2 of facilities. The services and amenities include a large social building, a children’s playground, a sports complex, an Olympic-sized swimming pool, tennis courts and a squash court. Valencia marina is a modern busy port and is positioned in the south of Valencia.

Alicante Marina Alicante Maria boasts one of the oldest yacht clubs in Spain and is home to a long seafaring tradition.

Valencia Americas Cup 2007

It is difficult to talk about Valencia and yacht charter without mentioning the Americas Cup 2007. As the named host to the Americas Cup 2007, and many lead up yacht racing events, Valencia has cemented its position in world sailing history.

It is possible to charter a boat in Valencia for both the America's Cup and Louis Vuitton's Cup. All types of yacht are available for charter including bareboats, sail boats, motor yachts and luxury yachts which can be picked up from Denia, Alicante, Ibiza or Barcelona and of course Valencia. Corporate yacht charters are also possible.

The Americas Cup Valencia yacht racing starts in 2004 with the Valencia Louis Vuitton Act 2 & 3 which runs from October 5 to 12 and then from 14 to 17. and climaxes in 2007 with the Americas Cup

Please contact us with any questions about chartering a yacht in Valencia, Spain.