Spain's Mediterranean coast is not everywhere the most attractive. Marinas are frequent and not always expensive, but for instance from Sitges south to Valencia and further, it is featureless. Andalucia is not that exciting either. The northern part of the Costa Brava is appealing but very crowded in August. The Balearics are one of the golden cruising grounds of Europe, but proximity and fame make them impossibly expensive for many of us.

Subscribers can also use our navigation guides that tell you what to expect at each destination. and submit detailed information requests. This last is particularly useful to develop the best itinerary if you are planning a cruise to an area that you do not know.