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All along the Costa
Azahar, you can sail, windsurf, water ski,
fish, row, paddle, scuba dive, etc. All the
time more and more marinas and sport clubs
are hosting yacht races and top level competitions
as a reward for their quality. Sailing schools
and trainers care for, teach and oversee the
safety of visitors and promote a sport which
has all its hopes resting on a project which
will finally make the Costa Azahar a first-class
nautical destination: the Columbretes Nautical
Station.
A journey through the
sports facilities
There are eight nautical clubs and marinas
along the Costa Azahar. From north to south,
the first is Vinaròs Nautical Club,
with 150 berths. Among other services, it
has a bar/restaurant. Also, motor boats can
be rented by groups or scuba diving clubs.
There are also a schooner and a wind catamaran.
Diving and trips on these can be arranged
at the Columbretes Islands’ marine reserves.
Finally, there are jet skis for use on the
delta of the river Ebro.
The next is the Benicarló Marina,
with 60 berths. The facilities include a
sports marina and leisure area with restaurant,
minigolf and pubs. There is a light sail
school and a cruise catamaran that goes
to the Columbretes Islands, Ibiza and Formentera.
A visit to the fish market and fresh fish
auctions is recommended.
Peñíscola is one of the most
beautiful places on the Mediterranean. Its
port has 72 berths. Unlike the previous
ports, the Alcalà de Xivert-Alcossebre
“Las Fuentes” Marina has 350
berths, exhibits a leisure image and includes
a well kept interior estate. There are restaurants
at the marina and within the estate.
Oropesa del Mar Marina has 668 berths. It
is one of the biggest and most modern marinas
and can host deep draft ships. The facilities
include a nautical club, a social building,
a restaurant and a sailing school.
Benicàssim Sailing Club offers courses
and rental services for catamarans and windsurfing.
It is temporarily located on the beach,
unlike the Sea School of Benicàssim,
where light sailing and windsurf are taught.
It has its own hostel and is open to the
public during the summer. |
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