The Spanish leisure marine market is showing signs of stabilisation in 2024 following several years of accelerated growth.
While Spanish boat registrations have increased year-on-year in the first eight months of 2023, many local dealers say the looming economic downturn in Europe could lower the demand for smaller craft. However, demand for mid- and large-sized boats is likely to remain strong.
With the market returning to pre-Covid levels, Spain’s legion of niche builders are still managing to carve out sales
Despite more protracted sales negotiations and rate rises forcing a wait-and-see attitude from some buyers, Spanish dealers are quietly confident 2024 will deliver
As consumers cut spending, Spain’s equipment manufacturers double-down on niche appeal to help sustain momentum
Following in his father’s footsteps, Antonio Zaforteza has spearheaded the rise of marina management group OCIBAR. The CEO talks about industry trends, expansion plans, environmental challenges and the hazards of the tender process
Growth across the spectrum as dealers scramble for stock
The boat services group now covers an area that extends from the French Atlantic coast to the western Med
A new 330-tonne travel lift will allow the yard to service and refit larger vessels
Alewijnse has marked a successful first year in Spain, exceeding expectations
Former Beneteau exec joins Spanish builder as chief commercial officer
Ian Cooke brings over 30 years’ experience in the yacht and commercial maritime sectors
Remy Millott appointed non-executive director and board member of the Spanish firm