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Marinas & ports · 2026-07-24
Duty-free shopping launches at Teos Marina for international passengers
IDF Duty Free has opened at Teos Marina’s passenger terminal, allowing travellers on IDO catamaran services to Samos to shop duty-free on departure and return.
Marinas & ports · 2026-07-23
Antalya considers Kaleiçi Yat Limanı revamp to ease cruise ship berth crisis
A technical study by Turkey's transport ministry will explore adding berths at Kaleiçi Yat Limanı to relieve congestion caused by cruise and cargo ships sharing Antalya Port.
Marinas & ports · 2026-07-22
Truce in Altea marina dispute over mooring fees until September
Marina Greenwich and boat owners agree a ceasefire until 16 September, mediated by the Generalitat's director general of Coasts, Marc García Manzana.
Charter market · 2026-07-22
89% of Charter Boats Come With a Skipper — and in Spain It's 98%
A snapshot of 483 active listings across 23 countries shows bareboat has become the exception, instant booking is close to non-existent, and the median charter yacht is under 14 metres.
Marinas & ports · 2026-07-22
Puerto Banús Named Spain's Second-Best Marina for 2026
The nautical platform Velvua puts Marbella's 915-berth harbour behind only Real Club Náutico de Palma, judging on services, connectivity, prestige and price transparency.
Regulation · 2026-07-22
Spain's Charter Licence Is Gone. Here's What Replaced It
A decade-old permit regime has given way to a self-declaration filed with the harbour master — but the switchover date has moved three times, and first-time operators still face the old paperwork once.
Marinas & ports · 2026-07-22
Puerto Sotogrande Is Now Spain's Fifth-Largest Marina, Ahead of Puerto Banús
A new count of active water berths puts Sotogrande's 1,382 at the head of every Andalusian marina — and reorders the Costa del Sol pecking order in the process.