Barcelona

[Andy and Lyn]

Cruising the Spanish coast - thinking of stopping at Barcelona for a month or so from the end of next week!

9.4 m ketch - draws 1.5 metres.

reasonable marina prices accepted and convenience/security highly desirable! is it worth a reservation or otherwise?

thanks in advance..

 

[JVL]

Marina port vell, centre of the city and safe. However be aware that the city itself has it's problems with "tourist crime" it's more a case of being aware of what and who are around you. Enjoy it you rarely get the chance to park your boat somewhere like Barcelona.

John

 

[blampied]

Cruising the Spanish coast - thinking of stopping at Barcelona for a month or so from the end of next week!

9.4 m ketch - draws 1.5 metres.

reasonable marina prices accepted and convenience/security highly desirable! is it worth a reservation or otherwise?

thanks in advance..

Head for El Masnou, on the outskirts to North about 8 miles, on the underground network train stop is alongside the marina. only 10 minutes into centre. They'll the marina you want the monthly rate, they will do pro rated for half a month, it's about 75% cheaper than day rate. We Re there now.

 

[tcm]

Head for El Masnou, on the outskirts to North about 8 miles, on the underground network train stop is alongside the marina. only 10 minutes into centre. They'll the marina you want the monthly rate, they will do pro rated for half a month, it's about 75% cheaper than day rate. We Re there now.

Hm but then they aren't "in Barcelona. Port Vell is super central (altho it's a roomy city, need to use cabs to get places a bit...) and Olympico also central to the newer bit of the town,restaurants etc both with pretty good security. Perhaps go to Port Vell and think about it - the marina is exposed to returning Pilot vessels who send a swoosh into the pontoons every time they rip in, and i kinda think visitors get those more exposed pontoons. No such bouncing in Olympico but not as central, but there again, newer with lots more restaurants etc

The not-so-secure stuff happens as soon as you leave the marinas with nice security staff and go into the town, where lightfingered types abound probably more than in most European cities really, hence good idea to have minimal money, zipped up, no handbags, all that tiresome stuff...

 

[Andy and Lyn]

thanks to all; good info and food for thought! Should be in next week or thereabouts

 

[Garold]

Head for El Masnou, on the outskirts to North about 8 miles, on the underground network train stop is alongside the marina. only 10 minutes into centre. They'll the marina you want the monthly rate, they will do pro rated for half a month, it's about 75% cheaper than day rate. We Re there now.

Can you give us some idea how much you are paying? And for what size boat?

Thanks

Garold

 

[mikewilkes]

Got to agree with others about Port Vell. Went there in mid 2002 on our way south. Finally left there in mid 2006. Barcelona is that kind of place you feel at home in.

Enjoy and don't rush your time there.

 

[Grehan]

We also have very fond memories of Barcelona - Port Olimpico and Port Vell. Great city.
We did get mugged though, so be very 'aware' . . . only carry stuff around that you'd be prepared to lose.

 

[dslittle]

Bearing in mind what has been said above. Just got back from Port Ginesta further South. Still in Zone 1 and cheaper than central marinas. Very clean and nice (had €12 menu del dia - caparaccio followed by a nice steak and dessert with a drink before we left). Secure and plenty of space. Might be worth looking at.

 

[mlthomas]

We have been to Barca many times, too much scare mungering. Friends (live abords) in port Vell who have never had a problem. Spent many happy nights on/in La Rambla - just don't look like a victim.

 

[blampied]

The day rate is 47 euro but we asked about longer stays and were told month rate was cheaper and they would pro rats it for half a month 160 euro, we are same size boat as you.

 

[Vortex]

I'm sitting in Port Vell now and the only criticism I could make is the noise from the club. I think visitors are put on the B pontoon so catch all the noise. Security is friendly and excellent.

 

[JustinC]

Port Ginesta is cheaper but slightly out of town (20kms south although there is a direct bus from the port to local village and also in to Barcelona).

Port Olimpic is more expensive, closer to town and also has better access to local amenities (cinemas, supermarkets etc).

Port Forum is probably the most expensive of the 3 but you are right in the centre of town so well worth the experience. Depending on your budget, I'd start in Forum and go check the other ones out on a day trip, which will also give you a chance to see other parts of town.

Security is fine, just try and look as little like a tourist as you can, to reduce the chances of mugginess.

PM me if you need anything - I live in Barcelona.

Justin

 

[JustinC]

Sorry, meant Port Vell, not Port Forum. port Forum is a ghost port on the North side of town And worth avoiding

 

[Garold]

The day rate is 47 euro but we asked about longer stays and were told month rate was cheaper and they would pro rats it for half a month 160 euro, we are same size boat as you.

Thanks

Garold