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On the JJ Barnes blog, I look at research from Catamaran Charter Croatia about the most beautifully instagrammable marinas we could visit for some Winter sun… and let my dreams of travelling Europe wander.
Going on holiday somewhere sunny and beautiful in the Winter feels like the most fabulously aspirational idea. Traveling is always a wonderful privilege, but escaping the cold grey of the British wintertime is especially fabulous. So, if we could go anywhere, why not go somwhere that’s beautiful to splash over our social media?
New research by European based yacht charter group Catamaran Charter Croatia has revealed the most Instagrammable European marinas for Winter sun, with the Porto Montenegro marina taking the top spot in the rankings.Â
Porto Montenegro
The analysis revealed that Porto Montenegro, situated in the beautiful, fortified town of Kotor, with an average Winter temperature of 9 degrees, had the highest number of hashtags on Instagram, making it the most Instagrammable. The hashtag #PortoMontenegro has 173,309 posts on the platform to date.
Limassol Marina
Limassol Marina, located right in the heart of Limassol in Cyprus with an average winter temperature of 14 degrees, comes in second with 76,803 posts on the platform for #LimassolMarina. Limassol is Cyprus’ second largest urban area, with its marina accommodating up to 650 yachts.
Club Náutico de Porto Cristo
The third most Instagrammable marina is Club Náutico de Porto Cristo. Located in the quiet Spanish town of Porto Cristo, just along the eastern coast of Mallorca, this marina’s popularity stems from its charming yet luxurious character bringing in tourists and sightseers from across the globe. The marina has a total of 52,280 posts on Instagram for #ClubNáuticodePortoCristo, and the average temperature in the winter is 10 degrees.
Porto Adriano
Porto Adriana in Mallorca, Spain and is the 4th most instagrammable marina. Extremely popular among luxurious yacht sailors, and relaxing cruises, its appearance is exceptionally beautiful. The marina has 41,589 posts in total on Instagram for #PortAdriano.Â
Vilamoura Marina
In fifth place is Vilamoura Marina in the city of Quarteria in Portoruga, with #VilamouraMarina totalling 28,274 posts on Instagram. The city has an average winter temperature of 14 degrees, and a vibrant and lively atmosphere which caters to visitors of all ages, which makes it the perfect destination for a winter getaway.
Port Hercule
Port Hercule is the sixth most Instagrammable marina, with 21,975 posts for #PortHercule. The marina is situated in on a bay in the only deep-water port on the French Riviera, in of the hottest and most expensive areas in the world, Monaco. Resting on ancestral rocks, the port was used for the Greeks and Romans to trade, which is why many tourists enjoy visiting and indulging in the marina’s history.
Puerto Banús
The seventh most Instagrammable marina for winter sun is Puerto Banús harbour. This gentle port is located southwest of Marbella in the picturesque Nueva AndalucÃa and has an average winterly temperature of 14 degrees. To date, the marina has 21,263 posts on Instagram for #PuertoBanúsHarbour.
Marina Botafoc
Marina Botafoc, in Ibiza in Spain is in eighth place. Despite Ibiza being extremely tourist-heavy, the Marina Botafoc is rich in beauty, elegance and charm, offering exclusivity and glamour to the old town. The average temperature during winter months is 12 degrees, and this marina has 20,750 posts on Instagram for #MarinaBotafoch.
Port Vauban
French yachting harbour, Port Vauban, ranks ninth with #PortVauban totalling 17,523 Instagram posts. A mecca for all things superyacht, located in Antibes on the French Riviera, the port’s current layout has been in use since the 1970s, but the original port dates back to ancient times, allowing locals and tourists to taste this French city’s history. The temperature during winter is 10 degrees on average.
Port Saint Tropez
The tenth most Instagrammable marina belongs to the French city of Saint Tropez. Despite the city of Saint Tropez being particularly known for its famous beach clubs and bars, Port de Saint Tropez marina is an extremely popular luxury yacht destination. It has an average winterly temperature of 9 degrees. The marina has 12,925 posts on Instagram for #PortdeSaintTropez, which secures its tenth position.
Winter Getaways
“Winter getaways are becoming an increasingly more popular choice for holidaymakers,” said a spokesperson from Catamaran Charter Croatia. “It is fascinating to see such a large numbers of hashtags for so many beautifully luxurious and picturesque European marinas, showing how many social media users love uploading stunning snaps of the super yachts and ports these countries have to offer. It also proves just how popular the social media platform is for uploading holiday photos and sharing a glimpse of some of the most exclusive areas in Europe.”Â
The Most Instagrammable Marinas In Europe For Winter Sun
| Rank | Country | City | Marina | Instagram Hashtag | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Montenegro | Kotor | Porto Montenegro | #PortoMontenegro | 173,309 |
| 2 | Cyprus | Limassol | Limassol Marina | #LimassolMarina | 76,803 |
| 3 | Spain | Porto Cristo | Club Náutico de Porto Cristo | #ClubNáutico | 52,280 |
| 4 | Spain | Mallorca | Port Adriano | #PortAdriano | 41,589 |
| 5 | Portugal | Quarteira | Vilamoura Marina | #VilamouraMarina | 28,274 |
| 6 | Italy | Monaco | Port Hercule | #PortHercule | 21,975 |
| 7 | Spain | Marbella | Puerto Banús | #PuertoBanusHarbour | 21,263 |
| 8 | Spain | Ibiza | Marina Botafoc | #MarinaBotafoch | 20,750 |
| 9 | France | Antibes | Port Vauban | #PortVauban | 17,523 |
| 10 | France | Saint Tropez | Port de Saint Tropez | #PortdeSaintTropez | 12,925 |
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