SELL YOUR BOAT
Free valuation · only 5% commission
Sell your boat Spain with confidence as European Yacht Brokers helps owners in Spain connect with qualified buyers globally. All sales begin with the head office, which values your boat and confirms a flat 5% listing commission. Our approach ensures you are supported throughout the process, with a local broker managing viewings and following all Spain brokerage standards. EYB’s marketing department promotes your boat across leading sales channels, while a professional lawyer oversees all documentation and compliance. Rely on our team for expert coordination at every stage as you sell your boat Spain.
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In Spain, European Yacht Brokers manages everything to sell your boat, including valuation, marketing, legal documents, and negotiations, with expert support both locally and in international markets.
When you are ready to sell your boat Spain, your first step is to contact European Yacht Brokers head office. The team at head office will ask you for key details about your boat, such as its specifications, maintenance history, and any upgrades or special features. This information helps EYB understand your vessel and the market in Spain so they can give you an accurate, initial valuation. This initial valuation is based on current market conditions and boats similar to yours, but it is not a guarantee of the final selling price.
After discussing your yacht and gathering the necessary information, the head office representatives will talk through the terms of sale with you. You and EYB will agree on the sale terms, including the commission, which is always a flat 5%. Once the details are confirmed, the sale process moves forward with the support of the EYB team.
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With European Yacht Brokers, selling your boat in Spain means gaining support from both local professionals and an international sales network. The head office at EYB manages the whole process, making sure your sale is organised, compliant, and smoothly handled from start to finish.
To support you locally, EYB assigns a broker who understands the Spain area and is familiar with all brokerage procedures required in Spain. This broker helps organise viewings and addresses enquiries from potential buyers, ensuring your boat is presented at its best and local regulations are observed.
EYB’s marketing and sales reach extends far beyond Spain and Spain. Through established international networks, your boat will be promoted to buyers in overseas markets, guaranteeing that your listing receives the broad exposure it needs to attract qualified buyers from around the world.
European Yacht Brokers assigns a qualified lawyer to manage all legal aspects of your boat sale in Spain. This professional prepares both the sales mandate and the sale contract, ensuring every detail is precise and compliant with Spain regulations. You can rely on their expertise to protect your interests throughout the process.
Handling registration and associated administration is also taken care of by the legal team, allowing you to sell your boat with confidence. Whether it’s drafting documents or managing filings, every step is overseen by an experienced lawyer. EYB ensures that your transaction is conducted smoothly, so you can focus on the sale without worrying about paperwork.
EYB’s marketing department handles all aspects of promoting your boat in Spain, using a strategic mix of SEO, social media outreach and listings on top national and international sales platforms. Their expertise ensures your boat achieves maximum exposure among buyers not just in Spain, but also in overseas markets where demand is strong.
The team creates engaging content and eye-catching presentations for every listing, broadening your boat’s reach beyond local boundaries. All marketing activities are closely coordinated with the sales staff, so each enquiry is quickly followed up. EYB’s marketing ensures your boat stands out and attracts attention from qualified buyers worldwide.
Our sales team is dedicated to managing all enquiries about your boat in Spain and will assist potential buyers every step of the way. We arrange and supervise viewings, ensuring that every interested party receives thorough information and a professional introduction to your vessel. By presenting your boat in the best possible light, we help encourage serious offers and keep the process running smoothly.
We understand that clear communication is crucial for international sales, so our team handles negotiations and answers questions in the relevant languages. This allows us to connect with buyers from many countries, maximise interest, and make sure your sale is as straightforward as possible in both Spain and international markets.
Spain’s published recreational-craft procedures do not specify a separate licence for a yacht sales broker. They do, however, require the vessel’s registered ownership details to be updated after a sale in Spain. Before advertising the boat, identify whether its papers are under the general Spanish registration system or the special route for eligible CE-marked boats no longer than 12 metres. Spanish Maritime Administration, ownership and registration procedures
The Spanish record is updated through a transfer notification made by the seller, or optionally the buyer, within three months. The application must be backed by papers showing the transfer. The paperwork should identify the same craft shown on the registration certificate, and the parties should keep a signed copy of the sale agreement. EU guidance says Union status normally continues while the boat remains in the customs territory; retain the invoice and relevant import evidence. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft Spanish Maritime Administration, recreational craft registration
In Spain, EYB arranges local brokerage support consistent with these requirements, while a qualified lawyer prepares the contract of sale and handles registration. Keep a file linking the seller, the identified craft and its registration record. European Commission, guidance on VAT and customs for pleasure craft
When listing your boat for sale Spain with European Yacht Brokers, our head office will coordinate interested buyer viewings, with a local broker assisting to ensure full compliance with Spain requirements. If a buyer wishes to proceed, a survey and sea trial can be arranged as part of the process. Our team will support you throughout, from the first enquiry to the final inspection, ensuring each stage is handled professionally and in accordance with all local regulations.
Once you have agreed to an offer and the sale terms with a buyer, the next step is for the buyer to place a 10% deposit into an escrow account. This deposit secures the sale while both parties move forward under the contract conditions set out by the broker and lawyer.
After all the agreed conditions in the contract are satisfied, the buyer will pay the remaining balance directly to you as the seller. This structured process ensures your interests are protected and the transaction is managed smoothly from offer to completion.
Seller's checklist
Spain has 159 marinas listed by European Yacht Brokers across 10 regions: the Balearic Islands with 26, Catalonia 38, Valencian Community 21, Andalusia 31, Canary Islands 12, Galicia 10, Murcia 14, Asturias 2, Cantabria 2, and the Basque Country 3. Port de la Ràpita offers 1825 berths and accommodates boats up to 30 metres. Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre in La Manga del Mar Menor provides 1721 berths for boats up to 30 metres, while Puerto Sotogrande in San Roque has 1382 berths allowing vessels up to 70 metres. Port de l’Escala holds 1289 berths with a limit of 20 metres for boats. Port Ginesta in Sitges includes 1189 berths taking boats up to 30 metres, and Port de Mataró offers 1080 berths, also for boats up to 30 metres. Other facilities include Port del Masnou with 1054 berths for boats up to 22 metres, Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú with 1040 berths for boats up to 20 metres, Puerto Deportivo de Benalmádena providing 1025 berths for boats up to 35 metres, and Puerto Deportivo Almerimar in El Ejido with 997 berths accommodating boats up to 60 metres.
At Port de la Ràpita, Levant winds come from the east and Mistral winds from the north or northwest, with a fairway depth of seven metres. Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre’s route information indicates passage to the Mediterranean is through the Estacio channel, and sailing boats must use the Estacio lifting bridge during its opening times. The Calblanque coast is exposed to lebeche and levante winds, while the Scull de la Raja anchorage is appreciated in southerly and south-westerly winds. At Puerto Sotogrande, the harbour’s outer mole provides shelter from easterly winds and currents, and the surrounding waters offer excellent navigation conditions.
At Port de la Ràpita, the port offers two marina areas and the surrounding Delta coast supports boat excursions and water sports, with sea and river cruises departing from Sant Carles de la Ràpita as well as activities at the Delta. From Puerto Deportivo Tomás Maestre, boats can sail or anchor in both the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, with Isla Grosa and Farallón located less than one nautical mile away, Scull de la Raja 4.3 nautical miles to the south, and Cabo de Palos six nautical miles to the south-east; the Islas Hormigas Marine Reserve is nearby for diving. At Puerto Sotogrande, the marina’s history records an established sailing interest including catamaran regattas from the beach of El Cucurucho, and it provides access to the area between the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
Reus Airport (REU) is the nearest airport to Port de la Ràpita at 93 km, Port de Torredembarra at 30 km, Port de Cambrils at 17 km, and Club Nàutic Salou at 12 km. Girona Costa Brava Airport (GRO) serves Port de l’Escala at 56 km, Port de l’Estartit at 54 km, Port de Marina Palamós at 56 km, and Port de Sant Feliu de Guíxols at 44 km. Josep Tarradellas Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN) is closest to Port Ginesta at 16 km, Port de Mataró at 46 km, Port del Masnou at 33 km, and Port de Vilanova i la Geltrú at 38 km. Castellón Airport (CDT) serves Puerto Deportivo de Oropesa del Mar at 36 km, Puerto Deportivo de Burriana (Burriananova Club del Mar) at 49 km, Marina Benicarló at 47 km, and Marina Port Castellón at 40 km. Valencia Airport (VLC) is nearest to Puerto Deportivo Pobla Marina at 29 km, Marina Port Valencia – Marina Norte at 22 km, and Valencia Mar at 17 km.
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Start by reaching out to EYB head office, where you’ll discuss your boat and get an initial valuation. After setting the sale terms, EYB’s team handles marketing, legal documents, and buyer enquiries. A regional broker supports in-person viewings in Spain, ensuring a smooth process from listing to final sale.
A qualified lawyer is responsible for drawing up your boat’s sales mandate and contract. They also process the registration and handle all necessary administration, making sure every legal and procedural detail is carefully managed according to the rules in Spain and any relevant international requirements.
European Yacht Brokers charges a flat 5% commission to owners who list their boat for sale Spain. This straightforward fee applies regardless of your boat’s value, so you always know what to expect. EYB believes in transparent pricing for every sale, with no hidden charges or complicated rates.
Buyers are welcome to view your boat in Spain. European Yacht Brokers’ head office manages all initial enquiries and then works with a local broker who knows the area to organise viewings, always following Spain’s brokerage rules. This approach connects your boat efficiently with interested buyers locally and internationally.
Buyers who are interested in your boat in Spain may wish to conduct a survey or sea trial. EYB and the local broker make all necessary arrangements following Spain’s legal guidelines. These steps are organised before the contract is completed, giving all parties added assurance in the sale process.
When an offer and sale terms are accepted, the buyer pays a 10% deposit into an EYB-managed escrow account. This ensures the funds are protected during the process. EYB only releases the balance directly to you, the seller, after all contractual conditions have been met.
This page covers the 159 marinas in Spain on the EYB list, across 10 regions. Each region has its own page, linked in the section below.
EYB markets your boat internationally, extending far past the local audience in Spain and Spain. Our marketing team uses global sales platforms, social media and SEO strategies to connect with buyers from different countries, maximising your exposure to potential purchasers.
Getting an initial boat valuation is straightforward: contact the EYB head office to discuss your vessel. The team will review the details you provide and offer an estimated value. This suggested amount is for your reference and does not guarantee the price you will ultimately achieve.
159 marinas in Spain on our list, across 10 regions.
For owners interested in selling a boat in Spain, contacting EYB head office is the first step. Our team will provide information about the selling procedure and answer your queries. Get in touch with European Yacht Brokers to begin your selling journey.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +34 722 186 884.
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