Sailing on the Costa Blanca

We invite you to experience a
unique Spanish villa holiday
from a totally different perspective.

Imagine staying in a beautiful Spanish villa or apartment, with all the comforts of a swimming pool, beautiful relaxing grounds or peaceful views; before setting sail in your privately chartered catamaran and exploring the glittering Costa Blanca.

This unique holiday experience offers a sophisticated mix of beautiful villa accommodation with the thrill of sailing in crystal blue Mediterranean waters, to discover golden beaches, secret coves and picture postcard harbours.

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Do I have to rent a villa before I can charter a catamaran with Secret Destinations?

No. There is no obligation to rent a villa, you can simply just charter a catamaran with us instead. However many of our sailing clients really enjoy the convenience of having a base on land.

Where can I go in the chartered catamaran?

You can charter a catamaran with us from a single day to however many weeks you prefer, skippered or bare boat or fully crewed - the choice is yours. Cruise the clear blue waters of this spectacular coastline around Denia, Javea, Moraira, Calpe, and the Balearics - and remember Ibiza and Formentera is only 55 nautical miles away.

The coastline from Denia to Altea is one of the most fascinating of all the coasts of Spain. Here you can take comfortable excursions and enjoy the local gastronomy. Local sights worth exploring include the natural park of 'El Montgo'; the marine reserve of the Cape of San Antonio; the port of Javea; the marine reserve of the Cape of Negro; the island of Portichol; the cliff faces of the Cape of Nao and the luxury port of Moraira, Alicante, Valencia, and the whitewashed village of Altea.

Only 30 nautical miles from the coast of Castellon you will discover the Columbretes Islands, a unique paradise of volcanic origins. The main island has a natural port where you can spend the night, enjoy a guided tour and then explore the surrounding islands.

The port at Moraira on the Costa Blanca has 620 moorings and is suitable all-year-round. There is an excellent restaurant and ample parking, with controlled access to the car park as well the moorings. Club Nautico de Moraira operates a sailing school during the summer, at Easter and at weekends throughout the rest of the year.

Moraira is an excellent base from which to visit all of these Costa Blanca ports (distances in nautical miles): Alicante 36; Altea 11; Benidorm 16; Calpe 5; Denia 16; Javea 11 and Valencia 55. Or why not travel further afield to the Balearic islands of Ibiza (San Antonio) 55; Ibiza (Port) 62 and Mallorca (Palma) 122.

Well worth a visit is Puerto de Andraitx on Mallorca, a natural port surrounded by pine woods. Major attractions are its 16th century fortress and the ruins of the Sa Trapa Monastery nearby. Puerto de Andraitx is also the starting point for excursions to the beautiful island Isla Dragonera.

A visit to the nature reserve Island of Cabrera, just of the coast of Mallorca is a must. A permit is issued that allows you to moor for just 24hrs, but as there is nothing but peace, quiet and secluded little beaches, 24hrs is ample time for you to walk up to the lookout where a fantastic view and photo location awaits you.

What type of charter is best for me?

You can choose from a range of luxury catamarans which are available either bare boat, skippered or fully crewed - setting you free to explore the beauty of turquoise seas, stretches of white sandy beaches and secluded coves.

Bareboat charters:
You will need to have a skipper onboard who is able to sail the catamaran unaided. Sailing qualifications are sometimes essential which should be a minimum of coastal skipper or International Certificate of Competence (ICOC).

Skippered Charter:
This is just like a bareboat charter, but with a qualified skipper provided for you. This would be best for you if you have some sailing experience but lack the qualifications or charter experience.

Crewed Charter:
With a crewed charter you will have a qualified skipper that will take care of the catamaran and a hostess that will take care of you. The hostess will prepare your meals and generally look after you. You can participate in as much or as little sailing as you like. A crew preference form will be sent out to you and this will outline your food likes/dislikes, what you would like to do during your sailing holiday and most importantly what you want stocked in your bar!

What's the Costa Blanca climate like for sailing?:

The Costa Blanca is one of the Mediterranean's most popular sailing destinations with an idyllic, long season of sailing from early spring into autumn. The coast enjoys an excellent climate with some 300 days of sunshine per year. A blend of wonderful beaches, pretty coves and a rich culture and unique microclimate makes the Costa Blanca one of the preferred charter destinations in Spain.

Where can I stay on land?:

Your chartered Catamaran will be waiting for you at Denia. However, we offer a choice of holiday accommodation throughout the Costa Blanca which can be easily reached from the marina. You can either remain close to the hustle and bustle of one of the Costa Blanca's delightful fishing villages; enjoy a family villa with private pool in one of our cliffside locations; or travel a few kilometres inland to stay in a village house or country casita set amid private gardens - whatever you prefer we're sure to have the perfect villa to complement your sailing holiday.

Catamarans available for charter on the Costa Blanca:

Name:	Overview:
Athena 38	An especially pleasant catamaran, which offers exceptional space and accommodation for her size. Athena 38 is available for bareboat charter in Denia, Mainland Spain - just a day's sail from the Balearic Islands. more info
Bahia 46	One of the largest bareboat catamarans available, affording luxury accommodation for up to 10 people yet still easy to handle. The Bahia is spacious airy and very comfortable, ideal for warm weather sailing. more info
Belize 43	A wonderful Catamaran with a great layout below decks. The Belize 43 is one of the newer model catamarans available for charter. more info
Cumberland 44	The Cumberland 44 is a spacious, seaworthy, high performance power catamaran from the Trawler range. Ergonomic design and superb comfort with those distinctive touches - 360 panoramic view from the saloon and fine woodwork on the Flying bridge. more info
Greenland 34	The Greenland 34 has all the accommodation that you would come to expect from a Catamaran and better fuel consumption than a large powerboat. You can even beach the Greenland 34 making the trip to the beach bar a little shorter. more info
Lavezzi 40	The Lavezzi 40 has been described as the new reference for cruising catamarans. The innovative ergonomic design focuses on comfort, space and of course great sailing. Two Lavezzi 40 catamarans are available for bareboat and crewed charter from Denia, Costa Blanca, just a day's sail from the Balearic Islands. more info
Maryland 37	There are two steering positions on the Maryland 37, one inside close to the fridge and cold beers and one up on the fly bridge, shaded from the sun with the bimini. The spacious saloon and galley offers you ample room to lounge and cool off in. more info
Venezia 42	Hop on board this 42ft Catamaran and be amazed at the sheer size and volume inside and out, then let the wind take you where it will. more info