Coastal towns, marinas, archipelagos and routes in the Nordics and the Mediterranean.
Cadaqués draws visitors with white houses, small boats and a strong artistic heritage. But on the exposed coast at Cap de Creus, the tramontana can quickly turn an idyllic bay into a place where you would rather seek shelter elsewhere.
Marina Corricella’s colorful houses have become one of the most photographed views in the Bay of Naples. But Procida is also a small island with fishing harbors, ferry connections and a boating scene where choosing the right harbor matters more than finding the prettiest quay.
Pastel-coloured houses rise around Symi’s deep harbour, where ferries and leisure boats share an intense summer routine. The arrival is memorable, but a berth on the quay and shelter from the wind matter just as much as the view.
Kotor lies at the head of a dramatic bay where the mountains rise almost directly from the water. It pays to plan for traffic, a berth and the weather before letting the medieval city take over your attention.
Rovinj’s houses climb up a peninsula, while the small islands offshore offer a very different pace. For visiting boaters, it is the interplay between the town, the weather and the choice of mooring that makes the place interesting.
Between Sardinia and Corsica lies an archipelago that draws visitors with granite cliffs, turquoise water and small coves. But for those arriving in their own boat, La Maddalena demands more than a favourable weather forecast. The national park’s rules, the winds and the choice of an overnight harbour all shape the experience.
On Elba’s southern coast, a long sandy beach meets a small fishing and leisure boat harbour. Marina di Campo offers something different from the Mediterranean’s large marinas: a community where everything is close by and boating is still part of everyday life. But the harbour’s open exposure to southerly winds calls for careful thought.
Korčula’s old town rises above the Pelješac Channel, with its city walls, church tower and stone houses close to the water. For recreational boats, the location is as appealing as it is demanding: a distinctive urban setting, intense summer traffic and winds that can make the choice of berth crucial.
How to plan your arrival in Bonifacio, Corsica: a berth, booking, protected waters, Sant’Amanza and what awaits above the quayside.
The Amalfi Coast is spectacular from the water, but requires planning. A guide to Pontile Coppola, bookings, wind, alternative harbours and exploring on foot.
Porto Cervo is more than superyachts. Here’s a guide to Marina Nuova, Porto Vecchio, booking, alternative harbors and excursions along Sardinia’s northeastern coast.
Hydra is one of Greece’s most distinctive islands, with stone houses and streets that are almost entirely car-free. For the skipper, the experience begins with a crucial question: where is there room?
Portofino is an icon of the Italian Riviera. But for boat owners, a berth, the nature reserve and a backup plan matter more than the famous facade.
Behind Saint-Tropez’s famous quays is an unusually clear booking system. Here’s how the harbour basins differ and what a berth can actually cost.
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A sheltered harbor on Mallorca’s dramatic northwest coast. Here are the mooring arrangements, contacts and excursions that make Port de Sóller worth a longer stop.
Visby is one of the Baltic Sea’s most rewarding city harbours. Here are practical booking rules, a historic town within walking distance and important details for the crossing.
Discover Hvar Town, the Pakleni Islands and Stari Grad by boat. Find practical advice on berths, ACI Marina Palmižana, booking, weather and attractions.
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