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We are planning a cruise up the Costa Brava at the end of June beggining of July. We will have about 10 days to explore the area north of Barcelona. Any advice on where not to miss, where to miss etc would be very useful.
Any advice appreciated.
Simon
 
Little bit dull north of Barcelona until you get to Palamos. Park up at the Medas Is, you will see lots of red bouys which you can hitch to (Don't tie up to any other colour because they are booked in advance by divers) The islands are a fish reserve so a snorkel there is a must. Very close to there is Cala Montgo which is a deep hour glass bay.
Next is Empuriabrava marina which is sheltered from swells that you often get in marinas and great for supermarket stock-ups.
Next visit Cala Montjoi beautiful series of bays and you will see the famous 'El Bulli' restaurant which is the world's No1 restaurant voted for by international chefs (you won't get a table there, I've been trying for years)
Visit Dali's house in Port Lligat, you won't be able to moor in that bay but you will the next bay up and just walk over the hill.
Bays all the way up to Cap de Creus and around the bend. Call in at Llansa marina, best toilets on the Costa and a great Spanish family holiday place.
We get the tramontana winds so keep an eye on the Marina forecasts. Also take a look at this Catalan forecast site.
http://www.meteocat.com/mediamb_xemec/servmet/marcs/marc_e_prediccio.html

Have a great time!

ps looking at the forcast it looks like another tramontana is on the way for the 26th
 
Years ago we spent the school holidays between Port Ligat and Cadaques, anchoring in whichever was best for the wind direction, but now it is impossible to get water, as Dali's tap has been removed. Is it not possible to pick up one of the buoys in Port Ligat, or are they all private now?

You should still be able to anchor in Cadaques in settled weather, but in fairly deep water now, as the moorings and swimming buoys have taken over the old anchorages. I would not miss a stroll around the town, which is still much nicer than most.
 
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Is it not possible to pick up one of the buoys in Port Ligat, or are they all private now?


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The last couple of time we put our nose into Port ligat a police looking chap came out in a dingy and said we couldn't stop, he advised the next bay north, so I'm not sure what the arrangement is there. Yes, Cadaques is beautiful and well worth a look around (I would have mentioned it but I couldn't spell it) again I'm not sure what the mooring arangements are, I've only ever been by car.
The water situation is good now due to a really wet winter, I've never seen Spain looking so green.
 
Thanks David, very useful info. What are the chances of getting into the marinas at that time of year? Do they take pre bookings or will we be anchoring?
 
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What are the chances of getting into the marinas at that time of year? Do they take pre bookings or will we be anchoring?

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Some of the coves with restaurents on the beach have their own bouys which are free overnight if you eat at the (overpriced) restaurents. Just drive up and grab one at random and someone will soon show up. If the forecast shows little wind then you could anchor but search for a bit without weed or it won't hold, usually quite close in.
Yachts tend to come into the marinas late in the day so if you can beat the yacht rush (say, mid afternoon after siesta) then I don't envisage any problems.
Empuriabrava take pre bookings and are very good (except for the toilet and shower facilities which are a bit 1950's!) I'm sure others do.
There is a good marina also at Rosas which is a happy seasidey town.
Hope all this helps
http://www.marinaempuriabrava.com/english/index.html
 
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