Valencia Yacht Base, the new megayacht base in the Western Mediterranean
Wednesday, 1 October 2008
Coinciding with the celebration of the 18th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, Valencia Yacht Base (VYB) is starting to market its 236 moorings of up to 120 metres in length designed to accommodate super yachts all over the world. The new marina in the city that organised the latest edition of the America's Cup burst onto the international scene with the intention of becoming the leading base in the Western Mediterranean for megayachts. The marina's state-of-the-art facilities and highest quality services, the highly competitive prices for its moorings, as well as its excellent location and the attractive city of Valencia make up a set of unbeatable features that are extremely attractive for megayachts that combine the Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. The most modern nautical base in the Western Mediterranean The new marina has a harbour master, chandlery, a transit dock, a direct supply of fuel, a reception office and a 24 hour crew office, as well as access to a heliport that makes it possible for the port's clients to arrive by air. Valencia Yacht Base, together with Vulkan Shipyard, one of the best dry docks in Spain, situated only 10 miles from the marina, offer an integral repair and maintenance service for long yachts. Privacy and security Valencia Yacht Base will also receive safety certification from the International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS), certifying that the port is implementing security regulations for the accommodation and traffic of yachts. This certification is the most widely accepted in the world. Services for the crew and luxury facilities Valencia Yacht Base will accommodate a wide ranging and exclusive 10,000 m2 leisure complex that will house a variety of leisure facilities, such as commercial and leisure premises, restaurants, establishments specialising in nautical services, an outdoor swimming pool, a children's play area and gardens, amongst many other services. South dock Valencia, a cosmopolitan environment Only a four hour sail from the Balearic Islands, and less than 24 hours from the Cote d'Azur, Corsica and Sardinia, Valencia, a metropolitan area of one and a half million people, is today one of the principal capitals of the Mediterranean. With a total of 10 international centres of education and diverse bilingual secondary schools, Valencia also has an outstanding and varied cultural and leisure provision, and has become one of the leading cities for the celebration of important sporting events, such as the 32nd edition of the America's Cup and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Finally, its rich and varied gastronomy completes its long list of attractions for the tourist or occasional resident. |