The Western Mediterranean covers the area of the Mediterranean Sea between and including Spain, France and Italy, arguably the most well-known and prestigious cruising ground in the world.
Possibly the most sought after of these areas is the French Riviera, a playground for the rich and famous, a backdrop from international event such as the Cannes film festival and neighbouring Monte Carlo's Rally and home to some of the most prestigious restaurants, shops and hotels in the world. Cannes, Nice, Antibes and St. Tropez await on the French coast, Monte Carlo beckonsyachts to one of the oldest marinas and the Italian Riviera offers such gems as San Remo, the picturesque Porto Fino and the grand city of Genoa.
The islands of Elba, Sardinia and Corsica offer a variety of pleasures from the secluded bays and small villages to the cosmopolitan Costa Smeralda.
Spain from Marbella north to Barcelona offers its own inimitable style and the Balearic Islands or Ibiza, Minorca and Mallorca have a style and finesse of their very own. |