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Salamanca Group integratestraditional Merchant Bankingpractices and values withsophisticated OperationalRisk Management expertise.The Group has a distinctand compelling offering tohelp clients meet today’schallenges and opportunities.Growing Capital.Enabling Business.Protecting Assets.www.salamanca-group.comSalamanca Group is the trading name for SalamancaCapital Partners LLP which is the principle authorisedentity for the group and is regulated by the FinancialConduct Authority in the UK.

our city,our marinaMarina Port Vell is the first choice for superyachtowners and captains. From its location in the heart ofthe Med and against the backdrop of one of the mostvibrant and exciting cities in Europe, to the six-starservices it offers guests and their yachts, it is easyto see why berths are selling fast at this newstate-of-the-art marina.Jeff Brown04 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 05

galacticastarGalactica Star is a recentaddition to the growingconstellation of theworld’s superyachts.Heesen Yachts’magnificent newlylaunched 65m motoryacht(the largest this Dutchyacht builder has so far produced) underwentsea trials in May 2013 and is now starting hercruising career. Sure to turn heads, she hasstunning naval architecture to rival the curvesand even the flying buttresses of Gaudí’s SagradaFamilia – with perfect arches extending fromthe stern to the superstructure, emphasisingher long, sleek profile. She also boasts someenviable facilities, including a fabulous beachclub with sauna; not only the transom opens,but also a large port side door, providing ahuge area right on the water for guests to enjoy.Lovely as she is above the waterline, it’sbelow the surface that the real innovation is to befound. She is the first yacht to bear the patentedFast Displacement Hull Form developed by longtimeHeesen collaborators, Van Oossanen NavalArchitects. She has a narrow entry leading to amore traditional rounded hull which tapers to ashallow transom split by a vertical ‘interceptor’fin. When this revolutionary hull form underwenttank tests, the results were so incredible thetesters thought there must have been a mistake– but no – her hull was indeed 30 per cent moreefficient than conventional displacement hulls,and at higher speeds she has a reduction of 15-20 per cent in terms of resistance through thewater compared to hard-chine semi-displacementhull forms, achieving 30-plus knots with graceand ease.Her captain, Wilhelm Alpers, is delightedwith her. “Galactica Star is a modern, edgy, uniqueyacht. The interior design is second to none, thehull design is unique, and we can cruise at close to30 knots. Galactica Star is an eye catcher for sure.”Her interiors by Bannenberg & Rowell aresure to win admiration and praise. The designersworked on the principle that Laupman’s sleek,sporty exterior deserved a matching interior. Usingpale timbers, hi-tech texalium and backlit Lamelluxthey created a thoroughly modern, extremelystylish look, using contrasting colours and anglescreated by imaginative use of wood grain.So perhaps it’s not a surprise that suchan innovative yacht should choose the newlyredeveloping Marina Port Vell as her home port:a special berth for a special yacht. “The decisionto choose MPV was a joint decision betweenmyself and the owner,” says Captain Will. “MPVcan offer us a safe berth for the vessel, protectionfrom big swell, and has modern features andsecurity that are attractive to an owner. The creware also happy because of the convenient locationto downtown Barcelona.”Captain and crew are all looking forwardto making Marina Port Vell their home, perfectfor short cruises to the Balearics, or as a base forlonger trips such as to the Caribbean. And, ofcourse, the city itself has many attractions as thecaptain notes. “A great city, good weather, a centralpoint in Europe, and being located so close to thecity is great. So often marinas are set apart fromcivilisation and the crew feel isolated. It is excitingto be so close to the centre of the city.”Soon Galactica Star will be making the mostof the ‘six-star service’ Marina Port Vell delivers, amatch surely made in the heavens.David ChurchillAbove: The owner of 44m motoryacht Renadescribes MPV as a ‘home away from home’.Above right: The owner of Galactica Starhas chosen the newly redevelopingMarina Port Vell as her home port.Left: The modern interior of Galactica Star.“MPV can offer us a safe berthfor the vessel, protection frombig swell, and has modernfeatures and security that areJavier de las Muelasattractive to an owner.”captain wilhelm alpersBilly BlackRenaMotoryacht Rena is a classic 44m privateyacht that cruises extensively from herhome base on the East Coast of the US,throughout the Caribbean and Europe.The owner, Jason Pilalas, and captain,Ken Bracewell, reflect on why MPV is theperfect home away from home.“I think what has been achieved at Marina Port Velland the work now under way to create an evenmore spectacular facility is a tribute to a great site,thoughtful design and quality work. Sweepingaway the old and taking full advantage of thefully protected deep water available will allow thelargest yachts ample space without crowding,while owners and crews find ample diversions –culinary, cultural or entertainment – within and justoutside the facility. Barcelona is a truly great cityand Marina Port Vell is the perfect venue for a visitor an extended stay.” – Owner, Jason Pilalas“Barcelona is an amazing city, which offerssomething for every age group, no matter wheretheir interests lie. From a captain’s perspective, itis very rare to find a modern and accommodatingfacility in the heart of such a city, and Marina PortVell fits this bill perfectly. It is exciting to think ofall the improvements and innovations (especiallyregarding the leisure facilities) you are planningto offer in the next stages of development, and Ibelieve Marina Port Vell will become the yachtingdestination of the western Mediterranean.” –Captain Ken Bracewell06 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 07

the heesen 65fast displacement––––world debut at themonaco yacht show––––ONTHERISEAfter a few lean years,confidence is returningto the Spanish propertymarket, driven by buyerswith a keen eye for acountry in turnaround.Words by Scott MansonLuke SpragueThere are several pocketsof perkiness – Marbellaand the Balearics remainsolid performers and, morerecently, canny investorshave turned their attentionto the perennially popularnorthern city of Barcelona.Although the overall value of the market isbetween 30 per cent and 50 per cent downfrom its 2007 peak, many property buyersbelieve that sale prices have bottomed out andthis has led to a large increase in the numberof transactions this year, compared to the sameperiod in 2012.Alex Vaughan, co-founder of the LucasFox property agency – one of Spain’s leadingluxury real estate companies – says significantinvestment from overseas buyers has driventhe market. “The proposed change to Spanishresidency law, which will enable non-EU buyerswho invest more than 500,000 euro in Spanishproperty to obtain a permanent residencepermit, is already attracting a lot of clients andlooks set to have a big impact on the marketonce it is introduced,” he says.Access will be strictly by invitation only. Please contact Mark Cavendish for an appointment.+31 (0)412 66 55 44 sales@heesenyachts.nl www.heesenyachts.nlS U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 201309

Left: Properties in El Bornare much sought after.Below: The city benefitsfrom overseas buyers drivingits property market.Vaughan has recently launched a newcompany, Residency In Spain, to capitaliseon this growth, working with clients who arebuying an individual property for their ownuse or as a rental investment, as well as privateequity investors who are targeting emptybuildings in central Barcelona for conversioninto hotels, tourist apartments and high-endresidential spaces.“Barcelona is now a truly international brandwith a global reputation and travel connectionsto match. The profile of investors reflects this.The majority are still from Northern Europe, theUK and Switzerland, but in the past few yearsthe number of non-EU buyers, in particular fromRussia, China, India, Latin America and the USA,has been steadily growing,” says Vaughan.The main draw for buyers, though, is theopportunity to own property in one of Europe’smost exciting cities. There is an energy and buzzabout the place and its citizens, thanks in part toits great year-round climate, plus fabulous beaches,hip boutiques, fine restaurants and world-classnightlife. Little wonder, then, that both LonelyPlanet and National Geographic magazine havevoted it their top city in recent years.The city’s sporting pedigree is also a majordraw for many. Every visiting football fan shouldmake the pilgrimage to Camp Nou, the home ofBarcelona FC and, with a 99,000 capacity, thelargest football stadium in Europe. Elsewhere,the Catalunya F1 circuit hosts the annual SpanishGrand Prix, a celebrated polo club caters forthose interested in equine pursuits, there is easyaccess to the Alps and Pyrenees for winter sportsenthusiasts and, of course, superyacht ownerscan enjoy the state-of-the-art transformation ofMarina Port Vell.Indeed, it’s the development of thelatter that is driving property investment frominternational buyers in the Barceloneta area,particularly around Passeig Joan de Borbó, whichborders the marina. This area, in the midst ofregeneration, includes the impressive W Hotelwhich, fittingly, has been dubbed La Vela (‘the sail’)by locals, owing to its glistening curved shape.For international buyers looking forexclusive city centre penthouses and apartments,the most popular area remains the Eixample,particularly the streets around Passeig de Gràcia.“City centre flats are the hot spots at the moment.Two to four bed with top class finishes andunderground parking,” says Christian de Meillac,Head of Spain for Knight Frank property agents.“The ‘wait and see’ feeling is gone and morepeople are committing to purchases, mainly forsecond and third home investment.”For many, the most prestigious area isstill considered to be uptown in the Zona Alta,with its super prime areas being Turó Parc and“For many, the mostprestigious area isstill considered tobe uptown in theZona Alta, with itssuper prime areasbeing Turó Parcand Pedralbes.”Pedralbes.“ Pedralbes is good because it’s alittle more secluded and quieter, like a suburb,”says de Meillac. “Its large houses usually havegardens, pools and distant sea views andit’s firmly established as one of Barcelona’stop neighbourhoods – a place where seniorbusinessmen and prestigious families live.”While it’s mostly locals who are buyingand selling here, those international buyerswho do invest are usually looking to live in theproperty, often with a view to settling theirfamily in the city. “The advantage of the ZonaAlta is that you can find larger properties –detached houses and apartments – and someof the city’s best international schools arenearby,” says Vaughan.In terms of price, the entry point for thebest areas of the city is around 500,000 euro.For that price, the buyer can expect a smallpied-a-terre in a central location. In the primeareas, prices for good renovated propertiesrange from 4500 euro/m2 to 8500 euro/m2.In other words, 900,000 euro upwards willsecure you a 200m2 apartment in a good area.4 CornersSays Vaughan: “Features such as privateterraces, car parking, concierge and views willobviously add a premium to the price. If clientsare looking to buy ultra-luxury properties in superprime locations they will be looking at paying10,000 euro/m2 or more, especially for the bestpenthouses and detached family homes.”“€4-5 million will give you a greathouse and 3-4 million euro is the price of a topapartment but you can get into the market bypurchasing a comfortable, city centre apartmentfor around €1-1.5 million,” confirms de Meillac.Wherever you choose to invest, it’sclear that this city’s star is in ascendant oncemore, and there’s never been a better time tobuy in Barcelona.Carrer de Pau Claris, 108www.lucasfox.comProperty prices€500,000Small pied-a-terre in central location€900,000200m 2 apartment in a prime area€2mPenthouses and detached family homesin super prime locations10 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 11

AVAILABLE FOR VIEWINGSAT THE MYS 2013M/Y SHOOTING STAR38m (124.67ft) | Danish Yachts | 2011Carbon Fibre | 47 knots | Cote d’Azur | POATop: Visitors can take an illuminatingjourney through the archaeologicalremains of El Born.Top right: Entire streets and homes,as well as tools, were found inside thebuilding that date from the 18th century.Above: In September this year, this hugemetal and glass structure reopens itsdoors for the first time in a decade.12 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013Mercatdel BornBarcelona’s El Born districtis one of the city’s hippestand most innovativeenclaves, home to culturaldelights such as the Picassomuseum and the exquisite13th century Church ofSanta Maria del Mar tofabulous restaurants, high-end boutiques and avibrant nightlife scene.The heart of ‘Born’ – as locals call it – is thebeautiful, tree-lined Passeig del Born. Previouslythe city’s main square, it’s been the setting forjousting tournaments, annual carnivals and,at Mercat del Born, in what was once animpressive covered market.In September this year, this huge metaland glass structure reopens its doors for thefirst time in a decade, following the discoveryof entire streets and homes inside the building,which date from the 18th century. Their excavationhas led to the building being redeveloped as theEl Born Cultural Centre – a unique museum andarts space.Besides the ambitious, high-qualitymultidisciplinary programme on offer, visitorscan also take an illuminating journey throughthe archaeological remains of El Born, walkingthrough the streets of the Barcelona of 1700.A city within a market, so to speak, and onethat offers a magical glimpse of the spirit andlife of the Catalan people across the centuries.elborncentrecultural.bcn.cat> Espen Øino design> 3 year MTU warranty> One-off exclusive custom build> Scandinavian interiors and inventory> Showroom condition - all cabins unused> Offered turnkey, fully equippedMONACOLe Beau Rivage,9 Avenue d’Ostende, MC 98000T +377 97 70 52 00info@yacht-zoo.comMark Burdis: mark@yacht-zoo.com +33 615 589 098USA:1535 SE 17th St., Suite 103,Ft Lauderdale, FL 33316T +1 954 767 1035www.yacht-zoo.comWinner of 4 prestigious awards:> 2 x World Yachts Awards in 2011> World Superyacht Award in 2012> Showboats Design Award in 2012

A newdawnT H E D N A O F Y A C H T I N GA new tax ruling looks set to boost Spain’ssuperyacht business. Will Mathieson reports.“After manyyears of tirelessindustry lobbying,spearheaded byBalearics-basedMEP Rosa EstarásFerragut, thecurrent Spanishadministrationhas taken theunprecedentedstep of extendingmatriculationtax exemption tocommercial vesselsover 15m.”For many years, despiteoffering some of the mostobvious natural attractionsto superyacht owners andcharterers, Spain found thegrowth of its yachting industryinhibited by the application ofa matriculation tax – 12.5 percent of the vessel’s value – to both Spanish andnon-Spanish flagged vessels over 15m engagedin commercial activity in Spanish waters.But after many years of tireless industrylobbying, spearheaded by Balearics-based MEPRosa Estarás Ferragut, the current Spanishadministration has taken the unprecedentedstep of extending matriculation tax exemptionto commercial vessels over 15m. This will allowSpanish-registered vessels and EU-flagged vesselsto operate charters in Spanish waters withoutincurring a prohibitive levy on their activity. It isno exaggeration to say this signals an unrivalledcommercial opportunity to develop Spain’s chartermarket and all of its auxiliary sectors.The government’s action follows the posingof a question by Ms Estarás to the EuropeanCommission on 25 June regarding the time ithad taken the Spanish administration to enact areform of the matriculation tax. Spain’s legislationhad already been deemed in contravention of EUlaw thanks to Ms Estarás and Spanish stakeholdersbringing the issue into the European spotlight.But, having learned of the plight of the superyachtindustry first hand, Ms Estarás has since played apivotal role in bringing this much-needed reformto fruition, and it is no exaggeration to say itsignals a seismic shift in the fortunes of the Spanishcharter market.Pat Bullock, of Network Marine Consultants,has been one of the most prominent industrystakeholders to campaign for the revision of thetax. She sees this reform as a new dawn forsuperyacht charter in Spain, something thatwill have huge direct benefits for the country’smarinas. “This is a huge development for the wholeof Spain,” says Bullock. “Not just for the chartermarket, but the marinas that receive the yachtsand the service providers that supply them.”Bullock also praised Ms Estarás for “lobbyingand fighting on our behalf at EU level”. Theresult of this combined effort, she adds, is anera of huge potential prosperity for the Spanishsuperyacht sector.Fortuitously enough for Salamanca Group,the transformation of its eagerly anticipatedMarina Port Vell, the first phase of completionwhich will take place in autumn 2014, will takeplace under a new outlook for Spanish yachting.The group’s chairman and chief executive, MartinBellamy, says the marina is primarily a homeport, making it “a great place to charter to andfrom” under the new tax regime. But with themarina’s unique positioning in the midst of oneof Europe’s most desirable city destinations,Bellamy believes what he sees as the “hardwork of many people” to bring these reformsto fruition will ultimately be “good for [MPV],good for the city and good for the industry as awhole”. “We felt it was going to take time butthat common sense would prevail. It’s not justabout charter, but the fact that more of the marineindustry will be attracted to Spain and Barcelonabecause of the world-class facilities available.”Bellamy’s comments were echoed by thehead of Salamanca Group’s marine division, NormaTrease. “The timing couldn’t be better for thecomplete transformation of Marina Port Vell intoa world-class superyacht facility, which is due tobe fully delivered in 2014, coinciding perfectlywith the final repeal of the matriculation tax oncharter yachts. Soon, international charter yachtscan cruise the beautiful Spanish coast and islandswithout hassle.”24 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013Lürssen Yachts · phone: +49 421 6604 166 · email: yachts@lurssen.com · www.lurssen.com

MYBARCELONAIn the first of a series of profiles we learn why visiting Barcelonais good for business and pleasure.&Left: Joselito ham wouldcertainly form part of Adrià’slast meal.Catalan food has become popular in recent timesand you’ve been a big part of this trend. What doyou think it is about Catalan cuisine that the worldhas fallen in love with?This is a cuisine with flavours that are in most casesnot too extreme, and so can be appreciated bymany people. The products generally used inthese dishes are not too expensive, and so they areaccessible to almost everyone. The determininginfluence of Spanish cuisine globally is, of coursethe concept of tapas, the casual way of eating,which is both uninhibited and fun. It is this factorthat has made it popular worldwide, more than justone elaborated dish.QJavier de las MuelasBusinessman, entrepreneur,mixologist, owner ofBarcelona cocktail bars,Dry Martini and GimletWhat is your favourite place in the city to visit?I have cultivated many favourites over the years.There are so many, it always depends. ClínicaBarraquer’s library; my childhood street in SantAndreu de Palomar; my neighborhood; and theMies Van de Rohe pavilion. Also Carretera de lesAigües (Water Road), which runs over hundredsof kilometres where I can be one with nature,yet in touch with modern-day Barcelona, as wellas the one described in the books by the writerEduardo Mendoza. Of course, also markets suchas La Boqueria.What is your favourite place to relax and chillwith friends?My house at Bolvir in the foothills of the Pyrenees.Simple, comfortable, beloved … it exudes peace.Visitors to the city should …Be better treated by the locals! The culture ofcustomer service is still lacking here. We mustlearn to value all of our visitors – as I do – whetherthey are coming from other countries or fromother regions of Spain.What would your perfect day in the city consistof from morning to evening?For special days, my wife and I stroll into the city,down the Passeig de Gràcia, Las Ramblas, into theold city, the neighborhoods of the Gothic Quarterand el Born. These are places where history ismixed with illusion, with influences from manydifferent countries and origins; with people bothyoung, and not so young. This gives us a betterunderstanding of life through vibrancy and color.Your favourite place to eat?Places I have created, such as Montesquiu,Casa Fernández, Speakeasy and now Mar i Ventin Aiguablava Cove. Or eating at home, relaxedand enjoying the joy of simple dishes andhospitality. Also, places such as Quim y Pinochoin La Boqueria, 4 Estaciones – or if we look to theoutskirts of Barcelona, the list is endless.Your favourite place for a romantic meal?There are so many restaurants which I enjoy withmy wife, Lourdes. For me, the important thing ishow I fit into a place with the person I am with.What do you think makes Barcelona differentfrom the other great cities of the world?For me, Barcelona’s appeal is the combination ofthe sun, the sea, the snow-covered mountains inclose proximity, and its sense of history.What has been your favourite experience inBarcelona so far?From earliest times, my childhood in myneighbourhood; to school days, when I hadexceptional teachers, among them are nuns andpriests who shared their knowledge. Later mydiscovery of the Born district where I startedmy hotel and catering career with my first bar,Gimlet. Then meeting my wife, and the birth ofmy children.What would your last meal request be?Honestly, I don’t know. I would eat what I felt likeat that time. Although Joselito ham and seafoodwould certainly be on the menu. I have a partialityfor these two products.Pictured: (Top) Javier de lasMuelas (Above) El Born.Ferrán AdriàFormer head chefof el Bulli“The determininginfluence of Spanishcuisine globallyis, of course theconcept of tapas,the casual way ofeating, which isboth uninhibitedand fun.”Where is your favourite place to eat in Barcelona?We are very fortunate in Barcelona because wehave a wide range and variety of first-class cuisines.I can’t choose just one place, but amongmy favourites I could name at least four or fivedifferent places. It depends on the moment andwhat you feel like eating at the time.What can the rest of the culinary world learnfrom Barcelona?Above all, two things. The first is the importance oftourism. Without tourism many restaurants couldhardly survive. The second is that the more highqualityrestaurants we have in the city, the greaterthe demand will be from tourists. Gastronomyis a fundamental tool for the industry to remainstrong and grow, and we must acknowledge itas a mainstay of the economy of the city.What is it about Barcelona that makes it oneof the best places to eat in the world?The culture of gastronomy; the magnificentingredients of the region, and the great culinarytalent that we have in the city.Xavier TriasMayor of BarcelonaQBelow: At the intersection ofDiagonal and Passeig de Gràciais the best place to start the dayand capture the dynamism thatmoves Barcelona.What is your favourite city corner to visit?Sant Felip Neri Square. I like, when I have amoment, to lose myself in the alleys of theGothic district and enjoy its hidden corners.What is your favourite place to relax andread a book?Parc de la Ciutadella. The green heart ofthe old city is the perfect place to walk,sit and enjoy reading.What is the best place to enjoy yourmorning coffee?La Farga Diagonal. At the intersection ofDiagonal and Passeig de Gràcia is the bestplace to start the day and capture thedynamism that moves Barcelona.Where is the best place to sit and enjoythe true essence of Barcelona?Rambla de Catalunya. This is the street whereI was born and where I started to explore thecity, it defines very well the character and theessence of Barcelona.26 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 27

The largest luxury customyacht builder in the United StatesHAUTECOUTURECULTURE242 ft. (73.8m)‘Luxury’ means many things to many people.For the owner and CEO of Barcelona’s iconicSanta Eulalia store, Luis Sans, it is anythingthat is ‘extremely refined’, writes Lauren Barker.191 ft. (58.23m)Globally recognized as an Internationalleader in state-of-the-art constructionL U X U R Y • C U S T O M • YA C H T STrinity Yachts, LLC • 13085 Seaway Rd., Gulfport, MS 39503-4607T: (228) 276-1000 • F: (228) 276-1001John Dane, III (228) 276-1030 or (504) 723-8064 jdane3@TrinityYachts.comWilliam S. Smith, III (228) 276-1054 or (504) 723-8089 wssmith3@TrinityYachts.com191 ft. (58.23m)187 ft. (57m)www.TrinityYachts.comSNAP a picture of the QR Code with your smartphone(using a QR Code reader) to visit www.trinityyachts.comLuis Sans wears a doublebreastedpinstripe suit inmid-grey cashmere. The mostcoveted item in his wardrobe,the suit was created by acraftsman in the Santa Eulaliaworkshop. “With clothes andaccessories, I consider luxuryas any piece with a designer’s influence, specialfabric or quality craftsmanship,” he says. It is hisappreciation for quality that enables Sans, fourthgeneration in the Santa Eulalia empire, to ensurethe family’s fashion legacy lives on.Renowned for specialising in high-endfashion, Santa Eulalia has been an integral part ofBarcelona’s fashion scene for more than 170 years.The inaugural store opened in 1843 in Pla de laBoqueria by Domingo Taberner Prims, followedby a second store which opened in 1915 in SanSebastian by Cristóbal Balenciaga.Since then the company has expanded tocreate both individual men’s and women’s fashionboutiques, with the most recent store re-openingin 2011 after refurbishment, on Passeig de Gràcia 93,designed by New York architect William Sofield.Taking over from his father at the ageof 22, Sans runs the general management andbuying for the company, along with his wife whomanages the women’s buying. Sans says thesecret to the store’s success, evolving a traditionalbrand in a burgeoning high-street fashion market,lies in staying true to its core principles. “Weprovide the best of the fashion world, impeccableservice, and in a comfortable and attentiveatmosphere,” says Sans.Above: Santa Eulalia is a sanctuarywhere fashion is indulged.S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013Fritz Von Der Schulenburg29

Sans says Barcelona is a city full of creativity,keeping it ahead of the international fashionpack. “Barcelona is a place where many creativepeople choose to live,” he says. “This transformsthe city into a riveting centre for fashion. Althoughwe don’t have big luxury fashion designers inBarcelona – or in the rest of Spain, we are leadersin mass-market fashion.”Taking inspiration from popular magazinessuch as Fantastic Man, and Hercules, Sans says heis not alone in appreciating luxury fashion brands.He says men are investing more in luxury fashionthan ever before. “For many years now, more menare becoming interested in learning about newfashion trends,” says Sans. ”Also men are moreaware of their appearance and image, and I thinkthis will continue in the years to come.”With dreams of continuing as “the fashionand style reference in southern Europe” – Sanssays the focus for the store over the next 10 yearsis to attract new fashion blood. “We are luckythat we actually already work with the brands anddesigners we like, however, there are some newdesigners that we might enjoy collaborating withsuch as Ami for men and Anthony Vaccarellofor women.”Santa Eulalia can offer professional fashionadvice to guests of Marina Port Vell, arrangingbespoke garment collections within hours, andexpress delivering them anywhere in the city, orthe world.Passeig de Gràcia, 93www.santaeulalia.comQLuis Sansowner of Santa EulaliaDaniel LoeweYour greatest fashion icon?I was always intrigued by the influence that theDuke of Windsor had on men’s fashion during the1920s and 1930s, an influence that is still apparenttoday. This style revolutionised fashion.Do you remember the first ‘label’ you ever ownedand wore, and what was it?A pair of shoes made of cordovan, by Alden.What is your favourite piece from in store now?A marvellous double face wool jacket by Tom Ford.How do you continue to feel inspired?I find inspiration when travelling, especially withluxury hotel service. We have similar customers.What do you think is the most innovative fashionbrand of recent times?Nicolas Ghesquiere.Look bookHandpicked A/W13looks, fresh fromSanta Eulalia are aperfect match for theexclusive and luxurioussurroundings ofMarina Port Vell, andM/Y Shooting Star.What hot trends are you forecasting for nextspring/summer?I see floating, comfortable and very femininedresses. Vibrant blue is the dominant color,with coral, and white and black. Floral printswill be still popular.Santa Eulalia:an historic timelineAbove: Fourth generation in theSanta Eulalia empire, Luis Sans, ispictured with his wife.1843Domingo Taberner Primsopens the first Santa Eulaliastore in Pla de la Boqueria.1960The industrialisation of thefashion industry gives rise to prêtà porter, and the first fashionshows featuring this new typeof clothing are held. Around thistime, Santa Eulalia produces itsfirst prêt-a-porter collections.1843 20132010Santa Eulaliainaugurates its digitalplatform with an eventsponsored by therenowned Americanblogger Scott Schuman.Photographer: Olly BurnStyling: Lola VillaescusaModel: Judit atVth Avenue ModelsArt direction:The Superyacht Agency1926Santa Eulalia holds its first haute couturefashion show, the pioneers in Spain. PedroFormosa, the owner’s brother-in-law, isat the helm of the design team. Until hisdeath in 1970, his talent and creativity willdistinguish the company’s most importanthaute couture.1963Ricardo Sans, the head of SantaEulalia’s nautical division created inthe 1960s, along with His Majesty theKing and Joan Antoni Samaranch,attend the Barcelona boat show.M o d e l w e a r s :Jacket by Isabel MarantShirt by Alexander WangHat by Uterque30 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 31

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Rafael Castañer designs beautiful shoes in a smallworkshop in the back streets of Barcelona. Although ifyou’ve ever walked the iconic fashion strip – New York’sFifth Avenue – you may have passed his designs in theshop windows.Head overespadrilleshistory. The transformation of a peasant’s shoeinto a runway sensation rocketed the brand intofashion history and today it is sold in 35 countriesin Europe, Asia and the Americas.Wearing his favourite men’s style, ‘thePablo’, Rafael attributes the brand’s success tokeeping close to its Mediterranean roots, whileadapting a cosmopolitan style. “We always wantto be faithful to our values, mixing tradition witha contemporary style,” he says, adding that theperfect design can take many hours to achieve.Distinguished from other shoemakers,Castañer’s commitment to craftsmanship has keptthe brand at the top of its game. “We manufacturein Spain using natural materials and traditionalprocesses that ensure the best finish,” says Rafael.“We have managed to make our creationsinto objects of desire, beyond fashion and trendsof the moment. The combination of intuition, hardwork and enthusiasm for well done things, haveallowed us to achieve a leading position in themarket. Always being alert to trends and keepinginnovative, we’ve been able to achieve successfrom taking the espadrille from the countryside toFifth Avenue,” he says.Keeping business in the family, Rafaelruns the company with Antonio, Luis and Cristina,though with 100,000 pairs of shoes sold in Denmarkin one year, and exports representing 80 per centof turnover, it looks like this humble shoe designermay need another set of hands.QYou don’t make it tofashion’s internationalhigh streets unlessyou’ve perfected theart of design. And sincehis ancestors createdtheir very first pair ofespadrilles more than200 years ago, Rafael Castañer has strivedfor such an achievement.Castañer was originally founded in 1927,although it was following the Spanish Civil Warnine years later, as soldiers were sent to thefront line wearing espadrilles, that Castañer’sproducts were considered of military interestand the company was nationalised. Since then,famous names such as Salvador Dalí, ScarlettJohansson, Jacqueline Kennedy and Grace Kellyhave all coveted Castañer’s comfortable andstylish designs.Though it was at the end of the 1960sthe next generation of Castañers, Lorenzo andIsabel, put the company firmly on the fashion mapand espadrilles became a fashion ‘must-have’.The pair met with Yves Saint Laurent in Pariswho commissioned the first wedge espadrille inRafael Castañer , shoe designerDo you remember the first pair of shoes youever owned?I used to love my Sultahino sneakers that mumbought in Italy. At school I used to tell everyonethey made me run faster!How many pairs of shoes do you own?Wow, I haven’t counted them! I have noted in mylist of things to do: ‘Make another shoe closet’,because I never throw any away. I keep them all,fashion always comes back.What are your favourite pair of shoes?Any style from the Pablo range.How many kilometres do you think your favouritepair of shoes has walked? And what is the mostexciting place they have seen?Lots of kilometers. Last summer I walkedCalifornia’s Big Sur.Cristina Castañer. Carrer del Mestre Nicolau, 23www.castaner.comS U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 201345

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In the run up to the 2016 Olympic Games,Rio de Janiero is learning from Barcelona’sOlympic legacy – in particular, how a cityand its port can be brought together toenrich both business and civic life.Barcelona is one of a handfulof truly internationalcities. Its culture of art,science, education,engineering, food and thesea is virtually unrivalled,making it a Mecca forstudents, professionalsand holiday-makers from around the world.Barcelona exports its talent, too. Its music,cuisine, research and development across awide variety of disciplines are having impactsacross the globe.But one international initiative has aspecial place in the heart of the city’s port, whichwas conceived on the back of a winning bid tohost the 1992 summer Olympics Games. MarinaPort Vell, until the bid was won in 1986, hadlanguished without any direction or investmentas the maritime operations moved away fromthe foot of Las Ramblas. With the passion of ahandful of dedicated visionaries, Marina PortVell was reborn in the early 1990s as a centre forpleasure boating. While retaining the look andfeel of the old commercial and fishing port, thenew marina opened the seafront infrastructure tothe city’s people, providing them with a meansto engage with the tradition and history ofBarcelona’s rich maritime heritage, as well aswith the principles of humanity and sport socentral to the Olympic movement.Today, as the next phase of that heritagecomes to life, Barcelona is helping anotherOlympic city to return to the sea from which itJavier de las Muelaswas born. Rio de Janiero and its stunning coastalinventory have recently been the focus of thecity’s planners and Olympic committee. To learnfrom one of the best examples of how it’s doneright, the Mayor of Rio, Eduardo Paes engagedthe Chairman of the Port of Barcelona, SixteCambra, to explain how they had achieved theport-city integration that today so characterisesthe Catalan capital.“Rio de Janiero wantsto do what we didin Barcelona’sMarina Port Vellto transform theirPorto Maravilha.”sixte cambraLast July, an event entitled ‘Barcelona-Rio de Janeiro. A City brand’ took place at theInternational Business Center of Rio de Janeiro.“Rio de Janiero wants to do what we did inBarcelona’s Marina Port Vell to transform theirPorto Maravilha,” Cambra explained. “We tookthat opportunity to highlight the connectionsthat unite both cities and the possibilities thatexist to exchange experiences that will enrichboth ports and cities.”Indeed, such was the success of Cambra’svisit that agreements were signed to develop jointprojects to encourage trade between the port ofBarcelona and ports in Brazil. “Barcelona has been,and will remain, a model for other cities that havethe opportunity to host the Olympics. We thinkthis opens a wide range of valuable collaborationpossibilities to share experiences betweenBarcelona and Rio de Janiero.”“Marina Port Vell came to life with the1992 Olympics,” confirms Gabriel de Sandoval,managing director of Marina Port Vell. “Whatwe are building here today would not have beenpossible without that first start. It’s wonderful tosee other cities like Rio de Janiero learning fromwhat we pioneered, which truly was a mission tobring the life of the city and the soul of the porttogether again. It remains one of the greatestachievements of this city, and it is something ofwhich I am very proud.”The connection between MarinaPort Vell and the redevelopment of Rio deJaniero’s waterfront has deeper roots, too.Salamanca Group’s Ian Crockford (who managedthe delivery of the London 2012 OlympicStadium, Aquatics Centre and other venues andattractions), manages a joint working relationshipbetween Salamanca Group and Barcelona’s CityMaster Plan team, Barcelona Strategical UrbanSystems (BCNSUS). BCNSUS worked on theoverview plan for the entire Porto Maravilha area,a huge port regeneration project of the Olympic2016 host city. Salamanca Group is also thefinance partner and co-development managerfor the flagship high-rise Rio Towers projectwithin Porto Maravilha.“Brazil is a country of great opportunity;the nautical sector in particular has numerouspossibilities for development which Marina PortVell is interested in exploring,” said Cambra.“The Port of Barcelona will offer support to anyinternational initiative from businesses withinour port community to those in the developmentof the new Porto Maravilha in Rio de Janiero.”The Olympic spirit of internationalbrotherhood runs deep in Barcelona, as itscommitment to promoting the success ofMarina Port Vell shows. This is a city whoseliving waterfront has become an ever moreimportant and valuable facet of its personality,to itself and to the world.Previous page: The city of Rio de Janiero,Brazil.Left: The proposed development for PortoMaravilha in Rio de Janiero.48 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 49

A homefromhomeThere is an ancient joke that ifyou put three Englishmen ona desert island, eventually twoof them would form a privatemembers’ club and exclude theother: the English love their clubs.Words by Erik BrownThey are clearly not alone.The website of the CírculoEcuestre, a famous privatemembers’ club in Carrer deBalmes, Barcelona, statesrather grandly: “In alldeveloped countries there isa tradition, characteristic ofWestern civilisation: that of private clubs, exclusiveassociations to which the more outstanding andinfluential figures of society usually belong.”Well, man is a tribal animal and all tribeshave their hierarchies. To be invited to join “themore outstanding and influential figures of society”in their club clearly puts you somewhere close tothe top.But there is more to it than that. A club isa home from home; a place where one is knownand welcomed by those one knows. It is a placein which one can meet like-minded individualswho have often been vetted by other members toexclude the uncouth, the gauche, the radical, theparasitical and the merely disturbed. It is a placein which connections are made, but only with theright kind of people.This is as much true of the hip media clubs,the craftsmen’s guilds and the golf clubs of Europeas it is of the traditional English gentlemen’s clubsof Mayfair and St James’s (many of which wereoriginally established as gaming houses).And the private members’ club movement,if it can be called that, is once again booming.Top: Soho House will open in Barcelona in2014, boasting a rooftop pool with views ofthe city and the sea.Above: The new club will be set over sixstoreys of a 19th century apartment block onPlaça del Duc de Medinaceli.Adrian HoustonS U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 201351

Take Soho House, for instance. Whatstarted in a London back street in 1995 as a clubfor those in film, media and the creative industriesis now an international chain of private members’clubs, restaurants, hotels and cinemas.Not long ago, it announced that it wasplanning to open a new Soho House near PortVell in Barcelona – one of five new clubs to belaunched globally by winter 2014.Founder and chief executive Nick Jonesis a fan of the city. “Barcelona is the best of theMediterranean,” he told us, “a vibrant, energeticcity by the sea, and a pioneer in creativity, in termsof design, architecture, art and graphic design.”The new club will be set over six storeys ofa 19th century apartment block on Plaça del Ducde Medinaceli. It will have 60 bedrooms as well asa rooftop pool with views of the city and the sea.It will feature a dining area, bar, games room andgym as well as a spa – and a central glass atrium.The British Club on Plaça Uquinaona mayhave closed in the 1980s, but there are manyothers in Barcelona. Apart from the CírculoEcuestre, there is the Ateneu Barcelonés, theCentro Aragonés and the GILD InternationalBusiness Club as well as many asociaciones –including the British and American Societies.Above and left: The Barcelona club’s stylewill adhere to the Soho House Group’strademark aesthetics.Below: The Villa@MPV is being designedby SCOB Arquitectura & Paisaje.The Villa@MPVA stunning new club is being created as part ofthe transformation of Marina Port Vell.The Villa will be close to the HistoricalMuseum of Catalunya, and at the entrance tothe marina. It will feature an indoor-outdoor,glass-walled restaurant and lounge, overlookingthe yachts that will call Marina Port Vell home.The Villa will offer club members: localyachting enthusiasts and guests from yachts inthe marina, a traditional tapas menu, elegantcocktails and an international wine cellar.The interior of The Villa will be designedby Barcelona superstar designers Oliver Franz andNatali Canas of El Equipo Creativo, whose otherlocations have included Ikibana, Pakta, Ticketsand 41º Snackería – all local gastronomic icons.52 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013

&Artist Alex De Fluvià has been painting thecolourscapes of Barcelona for more than24 years. Here, he describes the art scene inBarcelona and why it is so different comparedwith the other cultural cities of the world.What is your most coveted piece of art?I am actually torn between two pieces by twoCatalan artists. One is a painting by the painterEduard Arbós and the other is a portrait doneby the photographer Pere Formiguera.What is your favourite public art space in the city?It is the Fundació Joan Miró in the Montjuïcmountain. I love its architecture which was doneby Josep Lluís Sert. The museum showcases thepermanent collection of Miró’s work and showstemporary art exhibitions by national andinternational contemporary artists.Marc CostaThe Barcelona art sceneis very eclectic and isconcentrated in two places.On one hand, the bestgalleries are clustered inConsell de Cent, a streetlocated in the heart ofthe Eixample district. It ishistorically the golden mile where prominentartists show their works. Other importantgalleries have spread close to this area onEnric Granados Street.The second and most significantcomponents in this art scene are the artists andtheir studios. They are in the Raval and PobleNou to the south of town in industrial loft spacesclose to the beach and port areas. This Barcelonaart scene is very particular since it is a mix ofthe old and new, meaning that it reflects boththe industrial and Mediterranean character ofBarcelona. Poble Nou is currently the creativehub for artists producing work in the fields offine art, photography, industrial design, newmedia and fashion design.Barcelona is synonymous with design– industrial and graphic mainly – and home tothe Picasso Museum and Gaudí’s most relevantlandmarks. Still, the city offers top-notch artby renowned international contemporary artistsof the stature of Tàpies and Jaume Plensa.There is an abundance of established artiststoday selling works to foreign collectors whovisit our city; artists who show and sell in majorcities like London, Paris and New York.Cutting-edge art and antiques are soldby important dealers such as ADN Gallery,which specialises in conceptual art; FidelBalaguer Gallery, contemporary art bymid-career artists; Carles Taché Gallery,contemporary art and secondary market art;and Galería Art Ramon, antiques.Where can you buy the rarest Spanish art?It depends on what you consider a rarity. It maywell be an antique Romanic coin, a rare andhard-to-find Dalí print or works by the Dau Al Setgroup of artists from the 1940s. You come acrossthese in Paco Rebés Gallery, Gaspar Gallery orthe Toni Tàpies Showroom. Even photographyand modern installations or industrial designobjects may be found in places like H2O Gallery.Who are the recommended dealers?Fidel Balaguer has established a name in the past10 years showing art by Pere Formiguera, DomicaSánchez, Diego Pujal and myself. Carles Tachéis a top prestigious dealer who shows Sean Scully,Cornelia Parker, Vicenç Viaplana and ManelEsclusa. Artur Ramon is recognised as one of themost reputable dealers selling antiques in its spacein the Gothic Quarter (Palla Street).What upcoming art highlights do yourecommend seeing?I would go see the Portraits by Picasso atthe Picasso Museum, the retrospective showfor Tàpies held simultaneously at the TàpiesFoundation and CaixaForum Foundation. Also,the works by the late Lluis Vilà at Centre ArtsSanta Mònica. I would also definitely do a tourof all galleries associated with Art Barcelona.Are there any tours you could recommend tovisitors to the city?Starting in October there will be a new walkingtour circuit of Art Barcelona Galleries. Anotherinteresting recommendation is the three mainart fairs held in Barcelona. Swab art fair heldin October for emerging art, Loop and Screenvideo art fair held in May, and Ars Libris art fairheld in April for artist books and editions.www.alexdefluvia.com54 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 55

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Barcelona is a wonderful city for antiques shoppingwith a variety of dealers to be found, offeringeverything from art nouveau furniture and devotionalart to textiles and mid-century decorative pieces.Niki Robinson and Lisa Richardson are both fashiondesigners who run private, design tour company,Antiques & Boutiques reveal some of their favouriteBarcelona dealers:For modernistmasterpiecesFor art decodecorative artsFor rare iconsAntiques & Boutiques, in Barcelona.01 02 03Fins de Siecle CarrerCarrer d’Enric Granados, 70Palau AntiguitatsCarrer de Gràcia, 1“In Barcelona, you can find specialists in all areas of antiques fromfurniture and painting, to jewellery, ceramics and art,” says Niki. “Aswell as a great selection of antique stores, many regular auctionstake place across the city.”The duo worked in London and Milan before coming to culturerichBarcelona. So what makes Barcelona different to other cities?“Barcelona is an enchanting city, steeped in history and there’s areal sense of the history attached to the objects you can buy here,from classic art nouveau pieces to rare artworks there’s a real senseof the attachment to the city,” she says. “The shopping areas in thecity really reflect the antiques on offer and wandering the narrowgothic alleyways of the medieval Jewish quarter you will find theoldest antique store is Spain, around the cathedral you can findrare Spanish devotional art, or in the beautiful modernist Eixampledistrict, wonderful original art nouveau decorative pieces.”Barcelona is also a rich city for architecture and design, says Niki.“There are many stores, studios and showrooms that specialisein beautiful furniture, decorative arts and lighting for the home.There are restoration showrooms and private studios working witharchitectural salvage, industrial design and mid-century design.”GothslandCarrer del Concell de Cent, 331Located in the modernist Eixample district, near tothe famous GaudÍ buildings and in the heart of thegallery district, Gothsland is our recommendationfor artworks and furniture from the Catalanmodernist period. They stock a selection ofbeautiful furniture, mirrors and vases as well as aselection of painting and sculptures by artists likeJoaquim Mir and Frederic Mares. They have alsorun the museum of modernism situated over twofloors and housing the city’s best collection of artnouveau decorative arts.Michele Van Hove and Nicolas Vanderbeckrun Fin de Siecles situated on the peacefulCarrer d’Enric Granados in the Eixampleneighbourhood. They specialise in furniture,lighting and decorative objects from the 20thcentury. The showroom is beautiful, has aconjoining restoration studio and has thebest selection of art deco furniture in the city.www.fins-de-siecles.comHidden behind the famous Casa Fuster Hotel in the Gràcia neighbourhood, PalauAntiques specialise in devotional art, engravings, paintings and furniture from the16th to 19th centuries. They have a carefully and selectively curated showroom, as wellas several local almacens which hold their collection and can be visited by appointment.They are also the Spanish specialists for engravings and hold regular exhibitions, aswell as show at international fairs.www.palauantiguitats.comwww.gothsland.comFor collectionism04Museu Frederic MaresPlaça de Sant lu, 5One of our favourite museums in the city is the Museum FredericMares in the Gothic area near the cathedral. The museum houses thevast private collections of artist and sculptor Frederic Mares and issituated in a palace adjacent to the cathedral. As well as housingone of the most important collections of sculpture in Spain, it is alsothe home to a display of tens of thousands of objects that makeup a vast collection of collections that document past lifestyles andcustoms, mainly from the 19th century. There you can find amusing,unique items like fans, pipes, clocks, jewellery, photographs, toys,keys, pharmacy bottles and reliquaries, all presented in an intimateatmosphere evoking Marès private universe.Antiques & Boutiques offer private, tailor-madetours of art galleries and antiques in Barcelona,as well as personal shopping services for fashiondesign, homewares and interior design.www.museumares.bcn.catwww.antiquesandboutiques.com58 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 59

A superyachthub for the MedNacho SayasSix Senses Spa is Located on the 43rd Floor of theSpectacular Hotel Arts Barcelona with Stunning Views ofthe Mediterranean Sea and Barcelona City.Six Senses Spa Barcelona.With an atmosphere that embodies the spirit of “urban elegance” combined withSix Senses Asian values and Mediterranean spirit that is indicative of Barcelona.really all about thecity,” says Martin Bellamy,founder, chairmanand chief executive ofSalamanca Group. Thecity is Barcelona andBellamy is talking, with“It’spassion, about MarinaPort Vell, which Salamanca Group is transforminginto a world-class home port for superyachts.“Almost uniquely,” he says, “owners can situatetheir vessels right in the heart of the city. It’s likehaving a superyacht marina next to the Housesof Parliament in London, it’s that central.”Marina Port Vell – which can take yachtsup to 180m long – is just 10 minutes’ walkfrom Las Ramblas, the tree-lined, bustlingheart of Barcelona: a city with nine UNESCOworld heritage sites and a reputation forgastronomy and nightlife. A city, Bellamysays, that you can really live in.What’s more, Marina Port Vell is part ofthe Barcelona Nautical Cluster, collaboratingwith Barcelona City Council; the Port Authority;MB’92, a superyacht repair, refit and maintenanceyard; and the Fundación para la NavegaciónOceanica de Barcelona (FNOB), which offersprofessional training in the nautical sector.Phil SharpTop: An aerial view of Marina Port Vell(as of June 2013) in the heart of Barcelona.Left: Chairman and Chief Executiveof Salamanca Group, Martin Bellamy.Below: Marina Port Vell sales suite andmanagement building.Olly BurnOpening Hours: Monday to Sunday from 9.30 to 21.00 hrsMarina 19-21 08005 Barcelona, España T: +34 932 247 067www.sixsenses.com | reservations-arts-spa@sixsenses.comS U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 201361

Top: Marina Port Vell can takesuperyachts up to 180m long.Below right: The marina offerslong term berth leases, preferentialright to occupy and shorter termberth solutions.The potential of the nautical cluster is notlost on Xavier Trias, the 118th mayor of Barcelona:68 per cent of the 1,175 companies active inCatalonia’s marine industry are already based inthe city, he says. “We have the knowledge, wehave the industry and we are convinced that theboating industry has great potential to contributeto wealth creation and to create employment andtraining opportunities for many people,” he says.Gabriel de Sandoval, general manager ofMarina Port Vell, agrees: “The economic impactand guaranteed job creation will make Barcelonaone of the world’s most important nauticalclusters. Few cities in the world have committedso much to developing the yachting industry asBarcelona has.”Marina Port Vell was bought by SalamancaGroup in 2010. The transformation beganimmediately, although much of the work hasbeen under sea level and invisible to passers by.Salamanca Group is committed to delivering aquality product and world-class services to owners,captains and crew. “No one wants to come andenjoy a six-star city, having a six-star vessel berthedin a three star marina, it won’t work,” says Bellamy.“We will make sure that the services we provideon the quayside mirror the sort of quality peopleexpect on their own vessels.”Salamanca Group is ideally placed todeliver those services. It has a maritime securitydivision headed by a former British Admiral andit specialises in close personal protection andcounter piracy – as well as running a MerchantBank offering investment and corporate advice inreal estate, private equity and energy and naturalresources. What’s more, its Private Client Servicecan enhance almost any high net worth individual’slifestyle. “As a business,” Bellamy says, “we havean obligation to deliver a high-quality marina thatis not just for the benefit of those people who aregoing to occupy it, but is for the benefit of thepeople of Barcelona as well.”Xavier Trias says the transformation ofMarina Port Vell into a home port for superyachtswill have an economic impact of around €650million, and will create 400 direct and indirectjobs. “We have a port that is undergoing a periodof transformation that is very important botheconomically and socially,” he says. “We havea port that is establishing a new dialogue withBarcelona and its metropolitan area. We have aport that makes the city.”Luke Sprague62 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013

Jewel of theCosta BravaLeft : Cadaqués’ whitewashed walls,terracotta tiled roofs and tightly packedcobbled streets are a curious travellers’treasure trove.Left below: Salvador Dali’s house featuresone of his trademark furniture designs,the Lips Sofa.Below: Dalí bought a row of fishermanshacks on the harbour of Port Lligat,and converted them into a home.Below bottom: The entire Costa Bravacoast was sculpted as the Pyrenees wereformed, and is littered with intriguinglyshaped pebbles and rocks.The village is in the heart of the Cap deCreus National Park, the most easterly part ofSpain and the first to see the Spanish sunrise.Perhaps this is also one of the reasons whyCadaqués has such a strong artistic tradition.Picasso, Joan Miró, Marcel Duchamp and RamonPichot are among many artists with stronglinks to the town, but Cadaqués’ most famousartistic connection is undoubtedly the inimitableSalvador Dalí.Dalí holidayed here as a child and wasso taken with the village he bought a row offisherman shacks on the harbour of Port Lligat,and converted them into a home. Today thehouse is a fascinating Dalí Museum and a mustvisit. You can also follow a Dalí walking trail roundthe village and surrounding coves where youcan see 15 different vantage points that inspiredsome of his most famous paintings. Keep an eyeout for the Dalí statue, just one of the dozen or sointriguing sculptures dotted around the village.Yet perhaps some of the greatestsculptures are natural ones. The coastlineis a delight to cruise and explore and ischaracterised more by small intimate covesrather than long beaches, accessed only byboat or rocky mountain paths. The entire CostaBrava coast was sculpted as the Pyrenees wereformed, and is littered with intriguingly shapedpebbles and rocks. One of the most famous is inthe Cove Culleró, which was the inspiration forDalí’s famous work ‘The Great Masturbator’.On the headland of Capde Creus with the Peni andBufadors mountains as abackdrop, Cadaqués, a fourhourcruise from Barcelona,has always looked to thesea for her fortunes.Words by Felix MilnsHailed as the jewelof the Costa Brava,Cadaqués is a beautifulMediterranean fishingvillage dating backto Greek and Romantimes. Despite its longhistory, the only road inand out of the village was not built until 1908.Before that the best way in or out was by sea,and it certainly remains the most picturesque. Itsisolation meant the village was under constantthreat of attack, from anyone from Genovesecorsairs to the infamous Barbarossa pirates,hence the thick stone walls that remain today.Its gleaming whitewashed walls, terracottatiled roofs and tightly packed cobbled streets –paved in ‘rastell’ slate herringbone patterns – are acurious traveller’s treasure trove. Best explored byfoot, you can lose many hours wandering weavingstreets and uncovering colourful squares, myriadtiny bars and restaurants and wonderful boutiquesselling handicrafts, antiques and artefacts. Aimhigh and work your way up to the church of SantaMaria for a beautiful view out over the coastlineand the Cala Nans lighthouse.Simon GreenwoodAdam HellierXavier Arnau SerratAdoc photos“The coastline isa delight to cruiseand explore and ischaracterised more bysmall, intimate coves.”Its culinary heritage is as rich as its artisticlineage; the rocky coast and clear mineral-richwaters mean the local seafood is renownedfor its intense flavours. Dishes to sample andsavour are a classic seafood paella, scorpion fish,fresh sardines, sea urchin, lobster and mussels.Anchovies, be they fresh or preserved, are astaple. One classic dish is anchovies preservedin olive oil, sea salt, fresh thyme and black pepper,served with a slice of bread, fresh tomato andlocal olive oil, harvested from the steppedterraces on the flanks of Mt Peni.There are dozens of characterful barsand restaurants but one recent opening is worthseeking out: Compartir opened in 2012 and isrun by three local chefs who trained at El Bulli.Be careful though, once you have a taste forCadaqués, you may find yourself on the side ofthe Barborossa pirates, forever drawn to return.64 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013 65

Olly BurnPassionfor the seaHer next challenge came five years laterwhen she set up Hello Yachts, using her expertlocal knowledge to buy everything from shipssupplies to provisions. Still focused on MB’92customers, the company offered yacht agencyservices including legal assistance with VAT,international trade and immigration issues, traveland accommodation, as well as recommendationsfor medical services. As a testament to Guardiola’sexpertise, Hello Yachts has become the centralagent for the internationally renowned Blue Oceanfleet, which includes M/Y Luna, M/Y Sussuro, andthe world’s second-largest yacht, M/Y Eclipse.The ambitious Guardiola will soonundertake another challenge; moving the businessnext door to the newly transformed MarinaPort Vell (MPV), the newest star in Barcelona’snautical constellation. Here she will help developthe marina’s six-star concierge department. “It’snot just business; I am linked to the sea. It’s in myblood. I always dreamt of Barcelona as a moreinternational city, and I see that happening here atMPV – it’s exciting to be a part of what SalamancaGroup is creating,” she says.With her local knowledge, Guardiolais already bringing her magic to the clientsof MPV, arranging reservations for guests atsome of the city’s renowned and ‘impossible tobook’ restaurants. “What an amazing culinaryexperience,” said international wine specialist TimLorimer, of Lea & Sandeman, during a recent visitto the city. “I can’t wait to see what else is on offerwhen I return to MPV for my next visit.”Hello Yachts will be based in Marina PortVell’s new waterfront office building from mid-2014.www.hello-yachts.comYou could say the oceanruns through HelenaGuardiola’s veins. The facebehind Barcelona’s HelloYachts, Guardiola attributesher grandfather’s careeras a customs Inspector forthe Maritime Authorityof Barcelona to her success as a leading yachtagent and concierge.Guardiola’s passion for the sea simmeredwhile she studied to become an attorney, laterdeveloping a career in international businessdevelopment. After travelling the world andreturning to her home city of Barcelona, it was auniversity connection that provided the perfectopportunity to bring together her professionalskills and passion for the nautical world. Guardiolajoined a start-up yacht agency, learning the ropesof this complicated, service-oriented business.She’d found her niche. In 2005, powerhouseshipyard MB’92 invited her to open an in-houseyacht concierge department. In addition to ‘meetand greet’ services, Guardiola provided yachthospitality services to the yacht captains, ownersand managers.Top left : Gina Soacat, Chief Stewardess ofM/Y Shooting Star, with Helena Guardiola.Above: M/Y Eclipse.Gerald Tessier66 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013

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Power and eleganceto ignite the senses.BusinessofsportThe new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante.The new Vanquish Volante is the very essenceof Aston Martin distilled into one beautifullysculpted car. The Vanquish’s soaringperformance, meticulous craftsmanship andcosseting luxury are now combined with thepure hedonism of open air motoring to create adazzling and unique driving experience.Clothed in a suit of Carbon-Fibre, the Volanteretains the athleticism of the coupe underscoredwith peerless indulgence. The Ultimate SuperGrand Tourer has become the Ultimate Volante.www.astonmartin.com/vanquish-volanteOfficial government fuel consumption figures in litres per 100km for the Aston Martin Vanquish:urban 21.4; extra-urban 10.2; combined 14.4. CO 2emissions 335g/km. The fuel economy figuresquoted are sourced from official EU-regulated test results obtained through laboratory testing,are provided for comparability purposes and may not reflect your actual driving experience.F C Ba r c e lo n a :the benchmarkWords by Miguel DelaneyIt was towards the end of the 1980s,as Manchester United was stillstruggling to return to return to itsformer glories, that Sir Alex Fergusonand Sir Bobby Charlton were takinga walk around Barcelona’s famousCamp Nou stadium. The two OldTrafford legends were simply struckby the majesty of the place. As Ferguson laterrevealed, it was at that point he realised how farhe needed to go, how high he needed to aim, howgigantic Barcelona was as a club.It wasn’t hard to understand why. Rising toa capacity of just less than 99,000, the epic CampNou is reported to be the second most visitedtourist attraction in Barcelona after the SagradaFamilia, essentially confirming its place at thecentre of the city’s very identity. In other words, FCBarcelona has always been something of a beacon.What is even more remarkable is that, in the timesince then, the club has grown even brighter.The appointment of Johan Cruyff asmanager in 1988 changed the direction of theclub, with the former Dutch star helping to putin foundations on which some of the most admiredsides in history were built.The so-called ‘Dream Team’ of 1992 won theclub’s first ever Champions League while capturingthe imagination of the football world, before oneof that squad’s players – Pep Guardiola – tookthem to new heights as coach between 2008 and2012. That Barcelona team is widely consideredone of the best to have ever played the sport,spearheaded by a player with the potential to bethe greatest of all time in Leo Messi. The finestcompliment that can be paid is that the club’svery name has become shorthand for football ofthe highest quality. In the game, Brazil used to bementioned as the benchmark. Now, it is Barcelona.What’s more, the club’s famous use of their‘La Masia’ youth academy has been held up asan example in how to coach players, while alsodeepening the connection between team andplace. One of the most distinctive dimensionsof Barcelona is how it has come to essentiallyrepresent Catalonia as a whole, almost servingas a de facto national team. At the same time, theclub’s supreme coaching ensured it dominated thehugely successful Spanish squad, with seven ofits players starting the victorious 2010 World Cup.Barca has always given an alreadycosmopolitan city an even more glamorousinternational sheen. Their jerseys are among thehighest selling in the world with 1.15 million boughtlast year, and they are a global brand worth €415m.Pope John Paul II was even one of 170,000 officialmembers, all of whom essentially ‘own’ the club.Such dimensions and resources havemade Barca one of the modern ‘super clubs’,set to dominate the sport for some time yet. Itis likely that many more people than Fergusonand Charlton will be enchanted by Barcelona’sepic size.S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013Toni Albir71

BusinessofsportOriol Molina i GelabertPresident, Penya BlaugranaXavi supporters’ clubMatthias Oesterie“The famous phrase ‘mésque un club’ – morethan a club – is difficultto explain but it’s asentiment of the Catalans.”“No matter where you go in the world, as soonas you tell someone you’re from Barcelona, theyinstantly mention Barca the club. The museum atCamp Nou is the most visited in Catalonia. Theclub is one of the best marketing campaigns thecity could possible have. But, of course, it’s somuch more.I have been a socio – an official memberof Barcelona – since I was eight. My son is just14 months old and he already a socio too. It ispart of our lives. It is something Catalan. Barcais really important.One of my first memories is from the 1984-85 season, when we won the league with TerryVenables and Steve Archibald. After that, we wenta long time without the same success, until JohanCruyff came and changed the entire history of theclub. With Pep Guardiola, too, it’s been spectacular.Really, though, to be of Barcelona isabout so much more than that. Win or lose,it is something deeper. It is independent ofwinning trophies.The famous phrase ‘més que un club’ –more than a club – is difficult to explain but it’s asentiment of the Catalans. As you know, there isdeep debate here about what is Spain and whatisn’t. I am someone who thinks Catalonia should bean independent country. Not everyone thinks thatbut I do, and Barca has been our reference point,our representatives. It’s a national team for us.As such, the ‘la masia’ philosophy isimportant to us, that the majority of players wereformed at the club and understand what the teamis. At the same time, I think it’s important to havean international dimension and the best playersfrom around the world, like Leo Messi.To do this, every club has to have its accounts.I don’t like that we have to wear a sponsor logo onour team shirts; we never used to have to before.It allows for better signings, but we have to try andmaintain certain values. The club is the socios.The day that we have one of these wealthyowners is the day I end my association. The clubis important for the people, not for who has themoney. It belongs to us. This is something thatcannot change.”72 S U P E R YA C H T B A R C E L O N A Issue 1 / Autumn 2013

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