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COVID tourism & yachting rules/regs around the Med (updated 1-Jul)
The travel and yachting situation around the Mediterranean region is fluid, with countries and regions adjusting measures frequently. The guide below should be taken as information only and you are advised to consult with a local agent before planning your visit. This...
Ship Sanitation Certificates
As part of tightened controls during the coronavirus pandemic, the Ship Sanitation Certificate is now being demanded by maritime authorities for yachts in Spain and throughout EU waters.Until recently, the requirement for yachts to carry a Ship Sanitation Control...
Private COVID Vaccination in Palma
Please be aware that according to information we have received from Spanish health authorities, any clinic or clinician in Spain administering vaccines privately, is not authorised. If you were to consider going for private vaccination, you must ask: who is...
ESTELA Breakfast Seminars at the Palma Superyacht Show
Left to right: James van Bregt, ESTELA Superyacht Agency; Jaime Darder, NautiService and ANAVRE; Luis Ayala, Port Authority of Melilla; Alex Chumillas, TaxMarine Our Palma Superyacht Show Breakfast Seminars are now available to watch online. On three consecutive...
EU COVID Passport Roll-Out Starts
The EU’s Digital Green Certificate, or ‘COVID passport’ will become available for all EU citizens and residents, as well as for specific categories of travellers from third countries, by July 1st. A number of countries, as well as some regions in Spain, have begun the...
Spain opens to worldwide vaccinated visitors from 7-Jun, relaxes criteria for European travel
Restrictions eliminated for travellers vaccinated with EMA/WHO-approved vaccinesAntigen tests now accepted coming from EU/EEA countriesExpiry time of valid tests reduced to 48 hours before arrival Spain is now open to visitors from worldwide areas, provided they have...
ESTELA Captains’ Dinner at the Museum Thursday, 3rd June
The officeGibraltar Estela ShippingSuite 2244 Main StreetGX11 1AAGibraltar +34 928 51 12 8gibraltar@estelashipping.netThe TeamKayron manages day-to-day operations for both yachting and commercial activities. He has been in the trading, bunkering and shipping business...
ESTELA Breakfast Seminars at the Palma Superyacht Show, 2021
On the occasion of the Palma Superyacht Show, ESTELA is pleased to invite you to aseries of free breakfast seminars on Friday, Saturday and Sunday morning.Come and join us for a pre-Show breakfast and listen to panel discussions on topics that we are regularly asked...
ESTELA events at the Palma Superyacht Show, June 3-6
It’s three weeks to go until the Palma Superyacht Show opens its doors! The excitement here is palpable, as hotels and hospitality have reopened and the Show itself is under construction. Spain’s vaccination programme has gathered pace and life is gradually returning...
Hospitality restrictions eased in the Balearics
The Balearic Government has introduced new de-escalation measures, in effect now:● Night-time curfew now starts one hour later, at 23:00h, until 06:00h● Outdoor bar/restaurant terraces may open Mon-Thu from 20:00h until 22:30h● Mixing of households is now...