Sailing in the Costa BravaA rugged coastline, long beaches with hidden coves and incredible beauty all combined in the historical and wonderful Costa Brava. With 214 km long, the Spanish coastline belongs

to the province of Girona and reaches from Blanes to Portbou.

Besides the Spanish culture and delicious cuisine, Spain is also known for its incredibly clear waters and pine forest all the way up to the sea. Nature, history, culture and sailing go hand in hand in the Costa Brava. Explore the Northern side of Spain by boat and be mesmerized by its beauty!

With so many places to discover, it is hard to choose the best sailing route! We have highlighted one of the many options for you, but keep in mind that every route can be changed to your preference.

To give you some inspiration for your next boating trip or vacation, VETUS would like to take you along to the most beautiful sailing routes. In this European edition we take you to the beautiful

Northern coast of the Costa Brava - Spain.

The North side of the Costa Brava

From L’Estartit to Cala Montgó and from there on to Montjoi, Cadaqués, Port de la Selva, Roses and back to L’Estartit. And to save a great highlight for last on to Las Islas Medas.

The sailing route starts at the coastal town L’Estartit. Thanks to the beautiful Illes Medes this town has become one of the most valued destinations in the world of scuba diving. And with the incredible island on our right we set sail to the Montgri coast, one of the steepest and most pristine part of the Costa Brava. And while exploring gorgeous coves and finding perfect spots for snorkeling we head of to Cala Montgo and Montjoi.

After the sandy beaches, gastronomic food and a beautiful National Park we go on to Cadaqués and Port de la Selva. Here you will find picturesque places such as Cadaqués whose seaside town charm has been well preserved because its residents lived in isolation until the end of the 19th century. From seaside charm to a small fishing town. Port de la Selva gives you a perfect view on the Rodes Sierra, where you can visit the impressive Benedictine monastery. On the way back to L’Estartit, the sailing route stops in Roses. A town with 3.000 years of history. The former Ancient Greek colony of Roses is set on a scenic bay amidst striking natural surroundings. As well as white-sand beaches, this resort town is home to 16th-century fortresses, megalithic tombs, and plenty of modern amenities. Back in L’Estartit you can pay a visit to the Illes Medes. This protected area of the marine reserve (which restricts the places where people can anchor and scuba dive) is the perfect setting to finish off this sailing route!

This trip will have you busy for about 7 days. Not only on the water but also with the amazing historical and cultural heritage such as castles, medieval villages, museums and ancient ruins. And let’s not forget the most beautiful Mediterranean National Parks!

source: topsailingcharter.com / tripkay.com

The Medes archipelago has seven islets and a surface area of about 23 hectares. The Illes Medes are one of the most important marine flora and fauna reserves in the western Mediterranean. Numerous caves and tunnels indicate that the limestone archipelago was attached to the Montgrí Massif over ten thousand years ago.