Seeing Barcelona on a Boat

When thinking about Barcelona, it’s often the architecture, food, and street performers come to mind. But, neglecting Barcelona’s coastline proximity would be a mistake, as it has a lot to offer in this regard too.

With over 20 marinas dotted around, there are literally thousands of moorings to choose from and for varying levels of price. Of course, you’re not just gaining access to a port, but a coastal city with endless beach-side restaurants and entertainment.

How to rent a boat

When searching to see Barcelona from the perspective of a boat, Google will present the many boat tours and cruises available. But there’s a far superior alternative, which is simply to rent boat barcelona. 

Hiring a private boat is a completely different experience, but it can come at a relatively cheap cost too. There are ways to connect directly to boat owners and hire boat Barcelona on a daily rate – with or without a captain’s assistance. There is a range of boats to go for that have a wide array of comfort, sizes, and budgets.

What to see in Barcelona

When sailing around the coast of Barcelona, there are a lot of beaches to discover. Spain’s mainland has a vast, lengthy coastline, littered with caves, coves, and interesting formations. If you’re adventurous enough, there are some well-known islands in the Balearic Sea, so there’s no reason why you can’t take a lengthy trip to Mallorca, for example, where there are some famous mountains and party towns.

When in the Balearic Sea, even close to Barcelona’s coast, there is some wildlife to look out for. Many of the boat tours are designed to spot dolphins and whales, so you may comes across these, as well as having an infinite opportunity to snorkel freely in the sea. With endless marine life and corals, you can spot some tropical fish. If you want a more controlled look at this environment, it’s recommended to visit the Aquarium Barcelona, which is highly rated and is home to 11,000 animals of 451 different species.

Mooring at a port that is central, like Real Club Náutico de Barcelona, will mean gaining close access to a bar and restaurant on-site, not to mention the vast range of eateries nearby. Fortunately, Barcelona has a fantastic and economical metro, so it’s very easy to go to the points of interest within the city too. Catedral de Barcelona, Casa Batlló, and Picasso Museum are just a few examples of rich culture and fantastic days out. Of course, going to Camp Nou to watch one of the greatest football teams in the world is also recommended and a one-of-a-kind experience.

Finally, the coast of Barcelona of course faces eastwards. What the short boat tours cannot offer, besides the freedom and setting your own pace, is being at sea during the moments of sunrise and sunset. Particularly sunrise, being on the east coast, there’s sun rains down from across the sea and bounces off the gothic city’s architecture in the golden hour.