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Mapped: Barcelona Restaurants, Attractions & Points of Interest

Mapped: Barcelona Restaurants, Attractions & Points of Interest

For visitors to Barcelona during the America’s Cup or wintering there — or along the coast in Pendennis Vilanova — we have mapped ESTELA’s recommended restaurants and places of interest. Also included is the popular coastal resort, Sitges, with its sandy beaches, attractive architecture, cultural events and vibrant nightlife.

Here, you will find everything from Michelin-listed dining rooms, to informal tucked away haunts that only the locals know. Of course, your best course of action is to get in touch with our colleagues in Barcelona and Vilanova, who will point you in the right direction.

The countdown to ESTELA’s End of Season Party is ON!

The countdown to ESTELA’s End of Season Party is ON!

ESTELA's END OF SEASON PARTY! Mark your diary now, the date is *Friday 4th October*, the place is *DiQue, Port Adriano* And the fancy dress theme is... Poseidon’s Underwater Kingdom In keeping with the Greek theme of this year’s edition of ‘The Y Yachting...

When the DANA stirs its tail: yachting in stormy weather

When the DANA stirs its tail: yachting in stormy weather

As last week’s tragic sinking of SY Bayesian continues to make headline news, weather events in Formentera and Ibiza just days earlier are rapidly fading into memory.However, the DANA storm -- or, ‘Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos’, to give the phenomenon its full...

“Stand and deliver!” Declare your cash on board!

“Stand and deliver!” Declare your cash on board!

Further to last month’s notice about customs inspections in Palma, one of our clients reports being stopped recently and inspected by French customs officials upon arrival from another EU country. Of course, the requirement for cash and goods declarations for...

Posidonia Alert; where can I drop my anchor?

Posidonia Alert; where can I drop my anchor?

Posidonia meadows of the Balearic Islands are protected. All vessels must anchor on sandy bottoms, ensuring that both anchor and chain are clear of these meadows at all times. Here, you will find information, maps and more resources about anchoring in Mallorca and the Balearics.

Customs step up inspections on yacht arrivals in Palma

Customs step up inspections on yacht arrivals in Palma

Following the recent boarding by Customs and Excise officials of a sailing yacht arriving in Palma, we want to remind you of applicable limits of cash, alcohol, tobacco, and other goods.

Customs officers escorted and boarded the yacht upon arrival, and carried out an intensive search lasting three hours. ESTELA attended the situation, to mediate and diffuse a tense situation.

ESTELA welcomes Virgin’s ‘Scarlet Lady’ to Palma

ESTELA welcomes Virgin’s ‘Scarlet Lady’ to Palma

May 19, 2024This week, our ship agency colleagues at ESTELA Shipping hailed the inaugural visit to Palma de Mallorca of Virgin Voyages' cruise ship, 'Scarlet Lady'. Arriving from Cannes on Thursday morning for the first time since her maiden voyage in 2020, our...

“Captains’ Dinner at the Museum” is **full**

“Captains’ Dinner at the Museum” is **full**

We are pleased to announce our collaboration with event partners, multiplex GmbH, the market leader in high-tech sun awnings, swimming and boarding ladders, fenders and gangways made of carbon fibre. Find out more about multiplex, here.