If you ever dreamed of owning a yacht and sail it around the world for the rest of your life, have you ever considered where to rest your sea weary head at night when you are not at sea?
Here is to stop worrying and start planning your next fab trip by checking out these cool Top 10 Marina Developments from us. We are sure that those are reason enough to want to set sail into the eternal sunset.
So without further ado here are our top 10 picks for best dressed marina developments in the world.
1. Seychelles – Eden Island
As if the name Eden Island doesn’t already promise surroundings of absolute and sheer beauty, tranquillity and luxury, for those of you who are really keen to find out what it is all about:
Being a unique development that consists of 450 luxury freehold apartments, maisons and villas on a private island just off the coast of Mahé, (which is the main island of the Seychelles archipelago).
Property owners can use private beaches, parks, private moorings, clubhouse facilities and much more exclusively for total privacy.
The Eden Island Marina is a world-class super-yacht marina and also includes a retail centre which features leading brands. The local diving is to die for with a colourful array of tropical fish and a climate that will make you want to stay forever.
2. Mexico – Campeche Playa Marina
Located in the Yucatan peninsula in Mexico is Campeche Playa, Golf, Marina & Spa Resort. The 150-slip marina offers plenty of room for passing by sun seekers and is expected to be completed as part of the first building stage by mid year. A further 1,243 units as well as a town centre, hotel and golf course are part of this stage too.
If you are an avid golfer you will like the idea that golf great Jack Nicklaus was responsible for the actual course design in Campeche.
3. Bahamas – February Point
The Bahamas’ February Point Resort Estates is located on Great Exuma Island, listed by Islands Magazine as one of the top 5 islands to live on. The resort lies on a private 80 acre peninsula that allows visitors to indulge in the best of the Caribbean in peace.
Being the playground for the rich and famous, Great Exuma and the surrounding 200 km chain of picture perfect islands cater to tourists every needs. February Point caters to clients who understand what it means to live in style and every wish is taken care of.
Swim with dolphins, dive, sail with the wind or simply chill on the powdery beaches with nothing but you, the sun and the sound of the gentle waves.
The marina is fully serviced and can accommodate up to 50 boats at any one time. If your yacht is 30ft long and you decide to stay for a full month, it will only cost you $450.
There is also plenty of activities to be had with a Greg Norman designed golf course, spa, gym, infinity pools, tennis and delicious dining.
4. Spain – Ribera Del Marlin
Sotogrande is considered the little treasure of Andalucia because of its prestigious living and the luxurious lifestyle the resort offers. With fabulous golf, a bustling marina and much more, Sotogrande is home to the new Ribera Del Marlin development that will incorporate exclusive residential living incorporating gym, pools, shops, more restaurants and hotels.
Apartments are huge with sizes ranging from 109 m2 to 235 m2. The marina itself offers unmatched facilities which are not often found elsewhere including massive berths ranging up to 15 m.
5. Turkey – Peninsula Village
Planned to open in September 2008, Peninsula Village is a beautiful development situated on a peninsula with its very own sandy beach. The whole complex will offer some 420 villas and apartments, a marina that offers private moorings to those with villas, gated community with 24 hour access, shopping in the nearby charming village and best of all, the whole development will be car free.
The great part about this development is the prices of the properties. They will range from £30,610 to £145,236, which by Turkish standards are great affordable prices with the benefits of living in luxury.
6. Bulgaria – Marina City
Marina City’s main attraction is the yacht port which is said to be the biggest in all of the Black Sea. With an investment of over 3 million Euro and equipped by the French company Poralu, the marina will offer extensive facilities for sea tourism and sports.
The adjacent resort offers European living at its best with the friendliness of the locals. There is also plenty of shopping within the resort as well as eateries to cater to all types of visitors.
Situated only 30 km from Varna, Marina City is easy accessible and makes for a great stop over by boat.
7. British Virgin Island – Scrub Island Mainsail Resort Marina & Spa
Set to open in October 2008, this new style resort offers an endless pursuit of happiness and pleasure. The Scrub island marina will be one of the most luxurious in all of the Caribbean once it is open offering accommodation to yachts up to 150 feet.
Visitors can also use the local immigration to provide a convenient point of entry. There will be charters, sunset sailing trips and sea front restaurant dining.
Once the Island is up and running, you can even rent it for a lovely price tag for sure.
8. Florida – King’s Pointe Marina
King’s Pointe Marina is the areas largest deepwater full service marina that features wet slips to house 80 ft vessels, deep water access and state of the art marina services. Adventure concierges will even deliver food, bait and tackle, boat preparation, clean up services and more to yacht owners on order.
A planned extension will also allow for even more wet boat slips as well as state of the art boat barns. Located in prime real estate of Key West, this marina is certainly very busy all year round.
9. Dubai – Park Island
Park Island features four prominent towers that incorporate state of the art residential living in one of the hot spots of UAE. Set for completion this year, the four towers are strategically placed to allow for plenty of modern living with bustling sidewalks, trendy restaurants and the all encompassing marina near by.
The marina will be one of the worlds largest, a city within a city really with some 11 km boardwalk and some 4.5 square km in size. Designed to bring out the best in modern waterfront living.
10. Malta – Tigne Point
Tigne Point is nearing its completion with the basic construction work completed by April. With a vision for modern and sophisticated comfort against the backdrop of 500 year old history, Tigne Point is set to impress the ficklest of boat owner when he docks in the marina.
With over 400 planned luxury apartments, overlooking the sea or the ancient city of Valletta, the views, colors and images are simply spectacular. The grand harbor offers protection for all types of yachts and many sea related activities can be indulged in the area.
You can dive in some of the clearest waters in the Mediterranean and yachters can even discover an old war time wreck.
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