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Port Vell was originally built when the city was expecting an influx of visitors for the 1992 Olympic Games. Since then it has been renamed, rebranded and renovated. Now known as OneOcean Port Vell the port and port area is a haven for superyachts. The port marina can accommodate up to 148 docked yachts of five meters and well as mega yachts measuring up to 190 meters. This is one of only three such superyacht marinas in the world (Porto Montenegro and Yacht Haven St Thomas in the Virgin Isles). The revamping of Port Vell was completed in 2014 and now welcomes the rich and super rich in their yachts and superyachts who come to stay for a day or even weeks in Barcelona.

The marina’s location in the heart of the city has given a real boost to businesses in the area as well as bringing in a hefty profit for the nautical industry. One of the reasons that the superyacht marina has been such a success is because Barcelona itself is such a draw card. The city is famed for its culture, excellent weather, shopping, nightlife and culinary delights. The city’s location is another plus for yachters as it is conveniently close to other countries and islands.