Archive March 2021

Barcelona city is Spain’s major Mediterranean port and commercial center, globally known for its unique lifestyle and physical beauty.

Located in the northeast of the Iberian Peninsula and bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, Barcelona is a city very well connected by land, sea and air. The Pyrenees mountains, the dramatic coastline of the Costa Brava, vineyards and beautiful Catalan hills are all within a few hours drive and its international airport provides a quick connection with all the major capital cities of the world.

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GET TO KNOW BARCELONA

Thanks to its privileged location, Barcelona enjoys a warm and pleasant climate throughout the year, meaning a multitude of cultural and recreational activities are available for outdoor lovers.

Some of the main tourist attractions of the city are the impressive architectural jewels of modernism designed by Antoni Gaudí, such as Sagrada Familia or Park Güell. You must not forget to visit the emblematic districts of El Gótico (where you can visit the Gothic Cathedral), Montjuic (with the Spanish Village and the Montjuic Fountain) or the Picasso Museum.

Another of its great attractions is not only the richness and variety of Catalan gastronomy but its world-class standing in terms of high quality and Michelin-starred restaurants. For those looking for international flavor and creativity, there are 22 Michelin starred restaurants to choose from. 

Not forgetting also that the primary cava production area lay less than an hour away as well as the red wine havens of Priorat and Emporda, offering a wonderful day out for tastings, tours and lunches.

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BERTHING OPTIONS IN BARCELONA

Barcelona’s main marinas are located only 20 minutes by road from the international airport and a few minutes from the city center.

Marina Port Vell

Marina Port Vell is the most elegant destination for superyachts, perfectly positioned in the heart of Barcelona, a few minutes walk from the city center and the beach and 25 minutes from main airpot in Barcelona. Originally built for the 1992 Olympic Games, the marina completed its transformation into a luxury facility a few years ago and now offers 151 berth for yachts up to 190 meters with a crew gym, crew social area, parking, storage and high security.

Thanks to its location, luxury facilities and professional services, Marina Port Vell guarantees a perfect and complete experience for both crew and guests.

Marina Vela Barcelona

Marina Vela Barcelona has 130 berths available for vessels from 12 to 90 meters. This new marina is located at the entry of the port and it is mainly focused to 45-50mts vessels. W Hotel and MB92 shipyard are 2 minutes away and the center town 7 minutes by taxi ride.

Offering parking, good storage facilities (40m² spaces), tender dry-docking as well as restaurants and exclusive office spaces for yacht services within the newly renovated complex, this marina is a very welcome newcomer to the Barcelona superyacht scene.

If there is something that stands out about this marina, it is its accessibility and privacy. The innovative facilities and excellent services tucked away from the beating heart of the city, yet still within reach, makes Marina Vela Barcelona a smart choice for captains and Owners.

Port Fòrum

Port Fòrum lay a little further north of the city at only 15 minutes by car and public transport and offers within its facilities more than 200 berths from 10 to 80 meters in length, distributed over 7 pontoons.

Located closed to the modern Diagonal Mar neighborhood, you can find shops, parks, restaurants, major hotels and various sports, leisure and commercial activities close by without needing to head to the city center, turning it one of the quietest ports in Barcelona. The marina also offers tender storage and maintenance and contractor services within its grounds.

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ASSISTANCE IN BARCELONA AREA

Thanks to more tan 10 years of experience, our local knowledge and a Good relationship with the local authorities,the Evolution team in Barcelona offers comprehensive and complete service that guarantee an exceptional and stress-free stay in the city and surroundings.

Our Provisions & Interior department, led by Colin and Mónica, partner with the best suppliers near and far to guarantee top quality products, custom prepare adn packaged and delivered at your convenience.

Clara manages our Customs & Logistics team to provide the expertise needed in this difficult sector, from transportation of tenders and high value owner ítems to every day shipping and Storage solutions.

Dani, Mila and Ignaci run our Contractors & Spares team, offering in-depth knowledge of technical and mechanical systems and spare parts onboard and can recommend the best local skilled support to achieve your projects.

For all your crew and Concierge support such as itineraries, port clearance, reservations, medical, immigration, accommodation, transport services and much more Kerry and Sonia are available 24/7 to provide the necessary solutions as well as peace of mind.

In order to guarantee these services and many more, the team is available 24/7 by email and you can find us during office hours strategically positioned between MB92 and Marina Port Vell at Passeig Joan de Borbó, 80-84, Local L, 08003, Barcelona.

If you are interested in finding out more on any of the above information and more, please contact us at barcelona@evolutionagents.com.

Same team, same spirit, same dedication to service, stronger than ever.

Evolution Yacht Agents is and remains the leading yacht agent in Spain, here to serve our clients and continue with our legacy in Spanish waters and beyond. Our brand is stronger than ever, and our team is more ambitious than ever! 

Evolution was born more than 10 years ago in the Balearics and Barcelona, conceived by the company directors Beatriz Alonso and Belen Martin who continue to lead the growing EvoFamily with their passion and dedication to our clients. 

Evolution offers a full range of services 24/7 in all Spanish ports as well as in Portugal and Gibraltar:

• LEGAL – CHARTER LICENSES & LEGAL ADVICE
• TPA – VAT EXEMPTION
• CUSTOMS & LOGISTICS OPERATIONS
• PROVISIONS & INTERIOR SUPPLIES
• DECK & ENGINEERING SUPPLIES
• CREW & VIP SERVICES

Evolution is the only company in Spain offering all these services in-house as a licensed agent and service provider.  Using Evolution guarantees that your vessel is in the safest hands possible.

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“We have a lot of plans for the near future but for now we believe it is time to take care of our home, Spain as we have done so far, under the unique EVOLUTION brand as an independent business.” – Bea Alonso, CEO & Managing Partner

“ Evolution is a unique lifestyle…there is no other way for it to be. It is with a great deal of pride that we see all the clients and team at Evolution living the lifestyle, and enjoying it, over the past 10 years of history of the Company. And we wish to keep the same feeling in the future .” – Belén Martín, Managing Partner

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We have built our company and our reputation thanks to our hard-working team of professionals, always by your side. We are proud to return to our origins and regain our brand so that we may continue to pave our own path as we always have, for an independent future bigger and brighter than ever.  Please join us for the ride!

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The Spanish government and the autonomous regions are reviewing their COVID restrictions for movement of people, social activity and business operations every 14 days, so please see a summary of the most relevant points for crew as of today, Friday 12th March:

ANDALUCIA – MALAGA
General Restrictions: 

• Curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 hrs
• People meetings limited to 6 persons, inside houses and in bar/restaurant terraces, unless cohabitants. Limited to 4 persons inside restaurants/bars.
• Individual sport activities permitted. Face mask compulsory when interpersonal distance cannot be guarantee.
• Businesses in general opened till 21:30 hrs. Working time can be extended if the activity requires so.
• Restaurants opened till 21:30 hrs. Take away from 20:30 to 22:30 hrs
• Movement only within the province unless justified by working reasons. A Company´s certificate for worker´s mobility is required and must be carried by the worker
• Supermarkets, food stores, bakeries open 21:30 hrs
• Andalusia is closed, entry and exit from the Autonomous Community is only allowed for justified purposes, not tourism.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
No special restrictions for the arrival of yachts, as long as no COVID-19 cases onboard over last 14 days. Crew changes are allowed.

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ANDALUCIA – CADIZ, ALGECIRAS & SEVILLA
General restrictions:

• Curfew from 22:00h to 06:00h
• Movement only within the province unless justified by working reasons. A Company´s certificate for worker´s mobility is required and must be carried by the worker
• People meetings limited to 6 persons, inside houses and in bar/restaurant terraces, unless cohabitants. Limited to 4 persons inside restaurants/bars.
• Businesses in general opened till 21:30 hrs. Working time can be extended if the activity requires so.
• Restaurants opened till 21:30 hrs. Take away from 20:30 to 22:30 hrs
• Andalusia is closed, entry and exit from the Autonomous Community is only allowed for justified purposes, not tourism.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
Yachts arriving from Spanish Ports do not have any type of restrictions, and can arrive freely. If coming from a foreign Port, negative PCR results for the whole crew will be required 48h before arrival, or well be quarantined upon arrival and test done. Crew movements permitted.

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BALEARIC ISLANDS
General restrictions:
 
Balearic Islands, with the exception of Ibiza and Formentera, which are closed until the 15^th March (confirmed its opening to tourism from this date), are accepting travellers from EU Countries and from Mainland Spain, always providing negative PCR test done within 72h before arrival and filling in a online Health Form.

• Curfew from 22:00h to 06:00h.
• People meetings limited to 6 people, from 2 different households.
• Restaurants open until 17:00h, in Mallorca and Menorca only terraces with a maximum occupation of 50% and interior 30% from Monday 15^th. Maximum 4 people per table. In Ibiza, opening from Monday 15^th of terraces with a max of 4 people per table.
• Small businesses (less than700sqm) open until 20:00h, with a 75% max capacity.
• Department Stores and shopping malls (over 700sqm) open only from Monday to Saturday until 20:00h.
• Gyms open with a 30% max capacity.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
Yachts can arrive with no problem with professional crew onboard from any port, but if coming from a risk area, negative PCR test with less than 72h before arrival is required by Authorities. For arrival with guests onboard, it would depend on the nationality of the guests as well of last Port of Call, which may be studied in each case.

Crew movements are allowed and crew can fly in and out from Palma to embark or disembark their vessels.

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CANARY ISLANDS – TENERIFE & GRAN CANARIA 
General restrictions:

• Tenerife is open and accepting tourists. Anyone flying into Canary Islands must carry a negative PCR test done with less than 72h before arrival. Lanzarote is closed, and people can only enter or exit the island for justified reasons.
• Curfew from 23:00h to 06:00h in all Islands excepting Lanzarote, which is from 22:00h to 06:00h.
• Bars and restaurants are fully open in exteriors, and open with a 50% limitation in interiors. Maximum 4 people per table in interior and 6 in terraces.
• Businesses are open with capacity limitations.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
Ports are open and yachts can keep arriving with no problem with crew onboard, and if arriving with passengers must be studied case per case, based on passengers nationality and last port of call.

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CARTAGENA
General restrictions:

• Curfew from 22:00h to 06:00h.
• Social meetings limited to 4 people.
• Closure of the Murcia Region. Entry or exit is only allowed for justified reasons. Movement inside the region is permitted.
• Bars and restaurants open with 30% limitation in terraces and interiors.
• Businesses working with limitations and health measures.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
Yachts can arrive and crew movements are permitted. Negative PCR tests are not required for arrival, but crew members cannot move from the vessel.

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CATALONIA
General Restrictions (valid from 15 March until 28 March 2021):

• Curfew from 22:00 to 06:00 hrs
• Gatherings limited to 6 persons who can be from up to two ¨bubbles¨, in public and private spaces, unless cohabitants.
• Gyms may open interior spaces to capacity of 30% and those with outdoor facilities may open with up to 50% capacity with masks to be worn at all times.  Outdoor sports activities are permitted for groups up to 6 people.
• Bars and restaurants may open and use their outside terrace areas to full capacity and interior spaces up to 30% capacity– with a maximum  of 4 people per table and only during the hours 07h30-17h00.  Take-out and delivery services available 19h until 22h.
• All stores up to 800m2 may open with a capacity of up to 30% during the week and weekends. Stores over 800m2 remain closed.
• The region’s border closure remains in place but there is not restriction of movement within Catalonia as long as travel is only with people from your ¨bubble¨.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
No special restrictions for the arrival of yachts, as long as no COVID-19 cases or symptoms onboard during the 14 days prior to arrival in port (Maritime Declaration of Health must be submitted 24 hours prior to arrival). Crew changes are allowed.

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GALICIA
General restrictions:

• Curfew from 22:00h to 06:00h.
• Some areas closed depending on risk level, being only able to enter or exit for justified purposes.
• Social meetings are limited to people living in the same household, or to a maximum of  4 people if not living in the same household.
• Bars and restaurants can only open terraces with a 50% capacity limitation and interior up to 30%, until 18:00h.

Yacht arrivals:
Galician Ports are open, and yachts can arrive with no problem. Crew movements are allowed, but in the case of passengers Authorities are studying the different situations on a case-by-case basis.

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VALENCIA
General Restrictions (valid from 15 March until 12 April 2021):

• Curfew from 22h until 06h
• Social gatherings in public spaces are limited to 4 people; in private houses they are limited to cohabitants only.
• Sport can be practised in open-air installations, in groups up to 4 people and interior sports facilities including swimming pools may open to 30% capacity.
• Bars and restaurants may to open and use their outside terraces to 100% capcity and inside areas to 30% capacity until 18h – with a maximum of 4 people per table.
• Food shops, pharmacies and other essential stores can open until 20h.
• The region’s border closure remains in place.

Yacht and crew restrictions:
No special restrictions for the arrival of yachts, as long as no COVID-19 cases or symptoms onboard during the 14 days prior to arrival in port.  Crew changes are allowed.

We are very excited to announce that EVOLUTION´s Provisioning department is partnering up and joining forces with SABOR PROVISIONS, a very well-established provisioning company in the superyacht industry. This partnership is the result of a natural growth between both companies, wanting to combine Evolution´s extensive network of contacts and logistics know-how with Sabor´s experience in the provisioning field and world-class produce.

Our main objective together will be providing an outstanding standard of service to our customers regardless of their location and stablishing our position as leader both in SPAIN and GIBRALTAR. Evolution´s proximity and expertise on the “customs´ difficulties” in Gibraltar added to the quality of service from Sabor and Evo Provisions will guarantee the success of the service, allowing us to become the only specialized provisioning company in the area.

This project will be led by Paul Healy, Manager at Sabor Provisions, Colin Clark, our Head of Provisions and Mónica López, Head of Interior at Evolution. All of them have a good record and 15 years of experience assisting both crew and guest orders and are very aware of the importance of helping their clients understanding their needs and their rush in stressful situations. Being also based in Spain, one of the world´s gastronomic leaders today, will guarantee to all our clients the variety, quality and good value of the final produce.

“The moment to join forces has arrived for EVOLUTION and SABOR PROVISIONS and we are very much looking forward to satisfying all our clients by delivering the right product at the right moment and at the right price, no matter where they are” states Colin Clark.

Place your order at provisions@evolutionagents.com