Gibraltar
- Passage gateway
- Berthing
Gibraltar is the northern-side gateway between the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Queensway Quay provides a city-side berthing option; La Línea is a separate Spanish centre immediately to the north.
Across the Mediterranean
Moving a sailing yacht across the Mediterranean often involves several passages between islands, mainland ports and service centres. The map brings together the main connections and approximate distances, with practical information on berthing, maintenance, storage and crew changes at each centre.
The Mediterranean network
Select a region, route or centre to explore.
Principal connection (solid)Optional branch (dashed)
Coastline: Natural Earth, public domain. Closer views provide readable local labels and matching lists.
Route details
Route lines, distance labels and the route list open a passage panel here, with linked endpoints and alternatives.
Gibraltar–Cartagena
- Approximate distance
- 245 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~41 hours
The mainland leg follows the Alboran coast and rounds Cabo de Gata before Cartagena.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapCartagena–Palma
- Approximate distance
- 225 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~38 hours
A continuous crossing north of Ibiza to Palma. Ibiza is a possible extra stop, not a harbour call included in this distance.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapGibraltar–Palma
- Approximate distance
- 460 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~77 hours
A continuous passage around southeastern Spain and north of Ibiza. Cartagena offers a way to split the passage, with a small additional harbour detour.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
Related options
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Gibraltar–Tangier
- Approximate distance
- 30 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~5 hours
An optional crossing to the Moroccan side of the Strait, separate from the eastbound Spanish-coast connection.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapBarcelona–Palma
- Approximate distance
- 140 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~23 hours
The Barcelona crossing approaches Palma around western Mallorca, rather than cutting through the island.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapPalma–Port Napoléon
- Approximate distance
- 290 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~48 hours
A northern crossing to the Rhône delta for berthing, yard work or storage. Mistral and tramontane can shape the weather window in the Gulf of Lion.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapPalma–Antibes
- Approximate distance
- 360 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~60 hours
A crossing north of Mallorca to the Riviera. The line approaches Antibes from seaward and ends at Port Vauban.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapAntibes–Genoa
- Approximate distance
- 100 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~17 hours
A coastal connection from the French Riviera into Liguria, ending inside Genoa harbour.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapPalma–Cagliari
- Approximate distance
- 350 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~58 hours
The eastbound crossing passes south of Mallorca and rounds southwestern Sardinia before turning into the Gulf of Cagliari.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapCagliari–Trapani
- Approximate distance
- 180 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~30 hours
Cagliari to western Sicily, approaching Trapani south of the port’s western headland.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapTrapani–Palermo
- Approximate distance
- 65 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~11 hours
The western headlands and Capo San Vito separate Trapani from Palermo. This connecting leg is part of the west–east chain.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapPalermo–Messina
- Approximate distance
- 120 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~20 hours
The route follows Sicily’s north coast, outside Milazzo, before entering the Strait of Messina from the north.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapMessina–Corfu
- Approximate distance
- 315 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~53 hours
The passage first leaves Messina southwards, rounds southern and eastern Calabria, then approaches Corfu through its southern channel. It includes the detour around the Italian mainland.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
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Cagliari–Bizerte
- Approximate distance
- 125 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~21 hours
An optional crossing from southern Sardinia to Bizerte, with long-stay berthing as a possible destination.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
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Trapani–Malta
- Approximate distance
- 190 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~32 hours
The Malta branch rounds western and southwestern Sicily, then approaches the Valletta harbour area from the east.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapMonfalcone–Pula
- Approximate distance
- 70 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~12 hours
The northern Adriatic crossing links Monfalcone with the harbour at Pula.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapPula–Zadar
- Approximate distance
- 85 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~14 hours
The connection works around Istria and through the island approaches north of Zadar, rather than treating the two city points as a straight line.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapZadar–Split
- Approximate distance
- 75 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~13 hours
The Dalmatian leg follows the passages southeast of Zadar and approaches Split north of Šolta.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapSplit–Dubrovnik
- Approximate distance
- 115 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~19 hours
A passage outside the central Dalmatian islands, returning to the coast at Dubrovnik’s Gruž harbour.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapDubrovnik–Corfu
- Approximate distance
- 210 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~35 hours
The southward connection runs outside the coasts of Montenegro and Albania, reaching Corfu through the northern channel.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapCorfu–Preveza
- Approximate distance
- 65 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~11 hours
A shorter Ionian passage from Gouvia Bay to the entrance of the Ambracian Gulf and the Preveza–Aktion service area.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapVia Corinth
Preveza–Lavrion
- Approximate distance
- 225 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~38 hours
The canal variant rounds Lefkada to seaward, enters the Gulf of Patras and crosses the Corinth Canal before rounding Cape Sounion to Lavrion. Canal waiting is additional to underway time.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
The canal operator announced reopening on 17 June 2026. Transit availability and scheduling still affect this option. Canal information and notices ↗
Related options
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Preveza–Lavrion
- Approximate distance
- 350 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~58 hours
The longer open-sea variant passes the southwestern Peloponnese, Cape Tainaron and Cape Maleas before turning north to Lavrion. It avoids the canal but adds exposed headlands.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
Related options
← Back to the mapLavrion–Kos
- Approximate distance
- 180 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~30 hours
An Aegean crossing through the Cyclades towards Kos. The plotted sea corridor passes north of Kea and Syros, then south of Mykonos; island stops add separate approach legs.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapKos–Marmaris
- Approximate distance
- 85 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~14 hours
The connection rounds the western end of Datça, then stays south of the peninsula before entering Marmaris Bay.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapLavrion–Rhodes
- Approximate distance
- 240 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~40 hours
The southern Dodecanese alternative crosses the Cyclades and continues to northern Rhodes.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
Related options
← Back to the mapRhodes–Marmaris
- Approximate distance
- 24 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~4 hours
A short crossing from northern Rhodes into Marmaris Bay.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
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Kos–Bodrum
- Approximate distance
- 10 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~2 hours
Bodrum is a separate short branch north of Kos, before the longer route around Datça towards Marmaris.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
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Marmaris–Fethiye
- Approximate distance
- 50 nm
- Underway at 6 kn
- ~8 hours
An onward coastal branch east from Marmaris to the head of Fethiye Gulf.
At 6 kn average speed over the ground; stops and waiting are additional.
← Back to the mapSix corridor families
Connections, one passage at a time
The routes can be combined in either direction.
Strait, mainland and Balearics
Mainland staging through Cartagena, or a continuous passage from Gibraltar to Palma.
Balearics, southern France and Liguria
Northern crossings to the Rhône delta and Riviera, with an onward leg to Genoa.
Balearics, Sardinia, Sicily and Ionian
An island-to-island chain, with Bizerte and Malta as separate southern branches.
Adriatic to Ionian
Distinct legs through Pula, Zadar, Split and Dubrovnik before the crossing to Corfu.
Ionian to Athens / Lavrion
A canal connection and an open-sea route around the Peloponnese, measured separately.
Aegean to southwest Turkey
Dodecanese staging via Kos or Rhodes, then connections to Turkish centres.
A continuous west–east chain
This example follows northern Sicily all the way to Messina before crossing to Corfu. Each harbour-to-harbour leg is included.
About 1,550 nm · roughly 258 hours underway at 6 kn, spread across the individual passages and any stops.
Places along the network
Centres and passage stops
Some centres combine berthing, yard work and storage; others provide a useful break in a longer passage. The summaries distinguish their roles.
Western Mediterranean
La Línea
- Haul-out / storage
- Berthing
Alcaidesa combines marina berths with a boatyard and hardstanding. It is a distinct option from Gibraltar when a passage also calls for work or storage ashore.
Tangier
- Passage gateway
- Berthing / services
Tanja Marina Bay gives access to Tangier on the Moroccan side of the Strait. The port lists berthing, maintenance and a shipyard; this is a separate stop from Gibraltar and La Línea.
Cartagena
- Passage gateway
Cartagena divides the passage along southeastern Spain into shorter legs before the crossing to the Balearics. The route continues around Cabo de Palos rather than cutting across the mainland.
Ibiza
- Passage gateway
Ibiza sits between the Spanish mainland and Mallorca. A stop here offers an alternative to the continuous Cartagena–Palma passage shown in the register.
Barcelona
- Berthing / services
Barcelona offers a mainland starting point opposite the Balearics. Port Olímpic is one city marina option for cruising yachts.
Palma
- Berthing / services
- Haul-out / repairs
Palma connects the mainland crossings with routes east to Sardinia and north to France. STP provides haul-out and repair space alongside the bay’s marina facilities.
Port Napoléon
- Haul-out / storage
- Berthing
Port Napoléon, near the Rhône mouth, combines berthing afloat with outdoor and covered storage ashore. The yard is a practical maintenance or storage destination in its own right.
Marseille
- Passage gateway
Marseille is a separate city stop east of the Rhône delta. The Palma route measured here ends at Port Napoléon, not at Marseille.
Antibes
- Berthing / services
Port Vauban places a Riviera stop beside the town of Antibes. The onward connection follows the coast towards Genoa; Antibes and Genoa remain separate passage endpoints.
Genoa
- Berthing / services
Genoa is the Ligurian end of this atlas. Marina Porto Antico offers berthing within the city harbour, with access to the old town.
Central Mediterranean
Cagliari
- Passage gateway
Cagliari, on Sardinia’s south coast, connects the Balearic crossing with western Sicily. The route from Palma rounds southwestern Sardinia before entering the gulf.
Bizerte
- Berthing
- Passage gateway
Bizerte is a Tunisian branch south of Sardinia, with short- and long-stay berthing at Marina Bizerte. It is shown separately from the through connection to Sicily.
Trapani
- Passage gateway
Trapani is the western Sicilian arrival point from Cagliari. Routes continue around Capo San Vito to Palermo, or south around Sicily towards Malta.
Palermo
- Passage gateway
Palermo lies on Sicily’s north coast between Trapani and Messina. The north-coast passage is included explicitly in the west–east distance chain.
Messina
- Passage gateway
Messina marks the strait between Sicily and Calabria. The Corfu passage leaves the strait to the south and rounds Calabria before turning towards the Ionian islands.
Malta
- Passage gateway
The Valletta harbour area is the endpoint used for Malta. It is a southern branch from western Sicily, reached around the island’s southwestern coast.
Monfalcone
- Passage gateway
Monfalcone is the northern Adriatic starting point used here. The first leg crosses to Pula before the route continues along Croatia.
Pula
- Berthing
- Passage gateway
Pula provides an Istrian stop at the northern end of the Croatian connections. ACI operates a marina in the city harbour.
Zadar
- Passage gateway
Zadar is the city-harbour reference point for these distances. Sukošan and its Dalmacija marina lie farther south and are not substituted for Zadar in the calculations.
Split
- Berthing
- Passage gateway
Split connects the central Dalmatian coast with the longer passage towards Dubrovnik. The mapped route passes outside the offshore islands before returning to the mainland.
Dubrovnik
- Passage gateway
The Dubrovnik endpoint is Gruž harbour, rather than the old town or the ACI marina farther up the river. From here, the coastal connection continues towards Corfu.
Eastern Mediterranean
Corfu
- Passage gateway
Gouvia Bay is the Corfu reference point. It joins the passages from Sicily and the Adriatic to the shorter Ionian leg south to Preveza.
Preveza
- Haul-out / storage
- Berthing
Preveza and the opposite Aktion shore form a useful Ionian service area. Cleopatra’s yard lists haul-out, repairs and dry storage, alongside its marina.
Lefkas
- Berthing / services
Lefkas has a marina beside the town. The two longer Preveza–Lavrion calculations use the seaward route around Lefkada, without assuming a Lefkas canal transit.
Athens
- Passage gateway
The Athens marker sits on the Saronic waterfront at Alimos. Lavrion is a different base on the eastern side of Attica; the Aegean distances here start at Lavrion.
Lavrion
- Haul-out / storage
- Berthing / services
Olympic Marine, just south of Lavrion, combines a marina, shipyard and storage. This eastern Attica base opens directly towards the Cyclades and Dodecanese.
Kos
- Passage gateway
Kos is a Dodecanese staging point close to Bodrum. The route to Marmaris still has to round the Datça peninsula; a straight line between the ports would cross land.
Rhodes
- Passage gateway
Rhodes offers an alternative Aegean route to the short crossing into Marmaris Bay. The reference point is at the northern city harbour.
Marmaris
- Haul-out / storage
- Berthing / services
Marmaris is the principal Turkish service centre shown in the atlas. YachtMarin lists berthing, storage on land and technical maintenance within the bay.
Bodrum
- Passage gateway
Bodrum lies just north of Kos, on the opposite side of the Gökova area from the route around Datça. It is a distinct Turkish stop, not another name for Marmaris.
Fethiye
- Passage gateway
Fethiye is an onward branch east of Marmaris, reached around the intervening headlands before entering the gulf.
Sources and map credit
Service descriptions link to the relevant operators in the centre summaries. The Corinth route also links to the canal operator’s current information.
Coastlines: Natural Earth, public domain, 1:10m land v5.1.1. Route geometry and map composition prepared for this atlas. Distances are rounded estimates along the illustrated sea corridors; a sailing passage can be longer with tacking or diversions.