The iconic and vibrant cosmopolitan city of Barcelona stands uniquely placed to gain from the world’s growing fleet of superyachts. The well-established city is positioned between the Mediterranean and a western European gateway to the Caribbean and is known for its year-round good weather, culture, and gastronomy. With its well-connected travel links, leading refit and repair facilities, and infrastructure links Marina Port Vell has become home for superyachts exceeding 60-metres, making it the perfect destination for winter berthing. 
It has never been easier to dock and discover the vibrant attractions of Barcelona as they have the unique advantage of being home to the one of the only superyacht marinas in the Mediterranean located within a city. The premium berthing destination of Marina Port Vell enables guests and crew the privilege of being close to both the town centre and nearby beaches, as well as a 2-hour drive to the ski resort in the Pyrenees mountains.
Barcelona attracts talent, creativity, and innovation with an array of world leading activities and attractions within the city and on its doorstep. The city is home to some of the best chefs in the world and boasts over 30 Michelin star restaurants including the three Michelin starred restaurants - Abac, with renowned chef Jordi Cruz, Cellar Can Roca and Lasarte. Barcelona also has a luxurious first-rate shopping district representing international and local brands, and along its length are an abundance of art galleries and buildings as iconic as La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, and the admired Sagrada Familia For those more interested in sports, Barcelona is home to their thriving football team and Formula 1. For a more relaxed activity there are the stunning array of beaches along the Barcelona and the Costa Brava. And for innovation and technology, international events as Mobile World Congress or ISE, take place in Barcelona each year.
Marina Port Vell is a world-class marina for superyachts perfectly located in the heart of bustling Barcelona. The marina was originally built during the 1992 Olympic Games and has provided a major boost to the Catalan coast due to its ability to cater to the superyacht segment. In recent years, Marina Port Vell has witnessed a major shift in traditional cruising patterns. They offer 150 berths and one of the world’s longest quays at 400-metres, making it an ideal destination for the mooring of superyachts of up to 190-metres long.
Marina Port Vell is a well-established nautical hub that brings together a large number of industry related companies to offer guests the best services in award-winning buildings. The first-class buildings are designed to emulate the grandeur of a superyacht and house offices and exclusive services. 
The marina also plays host to annual yachting events such as the MYBA Charter Show, the Barcelona International Boat Show, and The Superyacht Show in 2018 and 2019, as well as sports regattas and acts as the perfect host venue in the signature for many luxury brands.
Barcelona offers a wealth of transport options including high-speed trains, an international airport and European motorway links. Marina Port Vell is conveniently located 20 minutes from Barcelona’s International airport and has access to a heliport less than five minutes drive from the marina. From sophisticated events to world-class concierge staff and award-winning security, it is not difficult to see why Marina Port Vell is a recurring favourite among the travellers of the world superyacht elite. 
Marina Port Vell continues to grow in popularity as the Mediterranean’s leading superyacht marina and winter home port destination. The marina is run by a team of highly qualified professionals that provide exceptional services for running and managing 70-metre and above superyachts. The marina also provides an exceptional itinerary of events and facilities for the superyacht crews, especially during the winter home port months. They include activities such as yoga classes and social crew events through to training sessions and captain’s meetings and seminars, where the yachting community in Barcelona will be able to bond and meet like-minded colleagues while enjoying.
In September 2021, Marina Port Vell presented a new €20 million investment plan involving the remodelling of the marina to enhance its capacity and strengthen its specialised services for 30-metre plus vessels by creating 23 new berths for vessels with a length of up to 70-metres. 
The marina will boast 55 berths for superyachts which will increase up to 65 in periods of high occupancy in the winter. The plan includes the remodelling of different spaces within the marina, such as reconfiguring the marina basin, a landscaping project and installation of a new bunkering system and a Sustainability Master Plan has been introduced to ensure that the marina continues to be a sustainable, safe and innovative infrastructure providing quality services.