The names of Spanish coasts usually go hand in hand with great promises: Costa del Sol or Costa Blanca are enough to make you dream. There are 17 named coasts around Spain.
All the coasts on our way are in very hot and dry regions. And the air is drier, as we feel on our skin and hair. Water is scarce in the south of Spain. Nevertheless, the marinas supply the yachties with water for a very fair price. In the Bahamas, that would have been 84 USD, at 0. Water is valuable. We booked in for a fortnight here and also got a place for our cat, which is not a given in Spain.
Many municipal harbours do not allow catamarans to dock. But we were now moored with the muddy mooring lines attached to the bow, with the stern on the stone jetty. We had also forgotten that in the Mediterranean you often have to wash the boat off completely when you attach the muddy mooring lines from the harbour bottom to the deck. A few things have changed.
For one thing, the harbour is now completely full and there are many pubs and clubs competing for the worst music deep into the night. The beach that used to invite us to swim in the morning is now completely crowded, with people and their rubbish. We are no longer drawn to it and I think that is not only because we have spent the last few months at the most beautiful seas. But the city is still wonderful.
Valencia is the city of culture, festivals and pyromaniacs. We were able to enjoy a spectacular fireworks display right in our harbour. You can go directly from the marina to the old town of Valencia by metro, taxi or bicycle. Historic buildings, wonderful markets, shops and lots of gastronomy make it an enjoyable visit even for men.
