Discover houses with moorings on the Costa Brava

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N1immo offers a full range of properties with boat slips on the Costa Brava, in Empuriabrava, and in Santa Margarita: villas with canal-side boat slips, fishermen’s cottages with docks, and apartments with boat slips. Boat slips range from 6 to over 30 meters, depending on the property, on both large and small canals. Your French-speaking real estate agency, N1immo, will guide you through the process of purchasing a property with a boat slip in Spain.

Sandrine

ON SALE EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive to Roses – For Sale: 6×2.40m Mooring

REF. 72 14 m² 42.000€

Buying a Property with a Boat Mooring on the Costa Brava—How It Works

The Costa Brava is one of the few regions in Europe where it is possible to purchase a property with direct access to navigable canals from its garden or terrace. This unique type of property allows you to moor a sailboat, catamaran, motorboat, or yacht just steps from your home and reach the sea in a few minutes by boat along the canals. The property features a private dock (mooring or ring) attached to the lot, which is an integral part of the property and is included in the sale.

Two distinct terms appear in the listings: “mooring” refers to a spot with a dock or a designated slip, while“ring” refers to a simple mooring ring attached to the edge of the canal—a more basic option but often sufficient for small boats. Both are attached to the property and do not constitute separate berths.

Empuriabrava and Santa Margarita: the two markets with moorings

Empuriabrava is Europe’s leading destination for properties with boat moorings. Its extensive network of navigable canals makes it the largest residential marina in Europe, and most of the villas, fishermen’s cottages, and canal-side apartments there feature a private mooring or berth. The distinction between large and small canals is a key factor in determining a property’s value and the size of boats that can be moored there: large canals allow for easier maneuvering and accommodate larger boats, which is directly reflected in the prices.

Santa Margarita, a residential neighborhood in Roses, also features a network of navigable canals lined with homes offering private boat slips. The market there is smaller than in Empuriabrava but benefits from its immediate proximity to Roses Bay and the city center.

What to Check Before Buying a Property with a Boat Slip

The length and width of the mooring are the first factors to consider; they must match the dimensions of your boat, taking into account maneuvering in and out. The depth of the channel at the mooring is also essential, particularly for keelboats. You should also check the width of the channel in front of the property, as this determines how easily you can maneuver and what types of boats can access the slip.

The mooring or ring must be legally registered as part of the property in the title deed (escritura) and in the property registry (registro de la propiedad). In addition to these technical checks, the usual considerations when purchasing real estate in Spain apply: condominium fees, the property’s overall condition, and local zoning regulations.

N1immo, your real estate specialist based on the Costa Brava

Our team has been based in Roses for many years and has in-depth knowledge of every canal, every area, and every mooring at the Empuriabrava and Santa Margarita markets. We’ll help you evaluate properties with moorings—including length, canal width, access, depth, and legal status—to help you avoid any unpleasant surprises.

With over 1,600 customer reviews numerous exclusive listings for properties with boat moorings, N1immo is your go-to French-speaking real estate agency for this type of purchase in Spain.