Hi everyone. I’m preparing a short trip to Barcelona with two friends and we’re trying to decide on one activity that would be different from the usual sightseeing. Walking around the old streets and visiting places in the city center is already planned, but we also thought about spending some time on the sea. While browsing travel ideas I noticed that there are sailing excursions departing from Port Olímpic. The photos and descriptions looked interesting, but I still don’t fully understand how these group sailing trips usually work. Our group is small and none of us has any experience with boats or sailing. Ideally we would like something simple where we can relax, watch the coastline and enjoy the view of Barcelona from the water. Has anyone here tried these sailing excursions and can explain what the experience is usually like?
From my experience these sailing excursions are quite easy to join even if you have never been on a boat before. I remember looking for a boat tour in Barcelona and discovering that many of these trips depart from Port Olímpic and follow the Mediterranean coastline. When I finally joined one, a skipper was responsible for sailing while the group simply relaxed on board. The excursion focused mainly on enjoying the view of the Barcelona skyline from the sea. People spent the time talking, looking at the coastline and watching how the city appears from the water. The format was quite simple because it was a group sailing trip rather than a private rental. That made the experience feel relaxed and easy to include in a travel plan.
In reply to Kosia Sim
Re: Barcelona sailing excursion along Mediterranean coast
by Billie Nickelson -
Reading this discussion, sailing excursions seem like a calm way to experience Barcelona from another perspective. Seeing the city skyline from the sea probably feels quite different from standing on the beach. Organized group trips also appear convenient for visitors who do not have sailing experience. When a skipper manages the boat it allows everyone on board to simply relax and enjoy the surroundings. Spending time on the Mediterranean while looking at the coastline sounds like a pleasant break during a trip. Activities like this seem to fit well into a travel schedule without requiring much preparation.