As the Mediterranean season draws to a close, Spain offers the perfect setting to finish your cruising itinerary and prepare for your winter refit.
With world-class shipyards, favourable TPA (Inward processing relief) tax advantages, and an extensive network of skilled contractors, Spain is the smart choice for captains, managers, and owners planning a winter yacht refit.
Why End the Cruising Season in Spain?
Spain’s late-season charm blends leisure and practicality. Whether cruising the Balearic Islands under mild autumn skies or docking in Palma, Barcelona, Tarragona or Málaga, yachts benefit from:
• Strategic location between the Mediterranean and Atlantic
• Premium marina infrastructure
• Pleasant climate for crew and guests
• Easy access to refit and service facilities
Spain’s Shipyards: Excellence for Every Project
From comprehensive refits to urgent repairs, Spain’s shipyards are among Europe’s most advanced. Facilities in Palma Barcelona, Vilanova, Tarragona and Cartagena offer lifting capacity, specialist workshops, and experienced marine engineers.
TPA in Spain: Save Time & VAT on Refit Projects
For non-EU flagged yachts, Spain’s Temporary Admission (TPA) regime allows for significant VAT exemptions on refit and maintenance. At Evolution Agents, we manage every step of the TPA process — ensuring compliance, streamlining documentation, and maximising your cost savings.
Yacht Refit Services in Spain
Winter yacht refits in Spain involve more than skilled shipyard work; they require meticulous planning, smooth logistics, and comprehensive support. At Evolution Yacht Agents, we offer an integrated approach designed to make every stage of the refit process efficient, predictable, and stress-free.
A key factor in a successful refit is crew well-being. From accommodation and transfers to visas, bookings, and medical support, attending to these details allows the team to focus fully on their responsibilities and ensures operations run smoothly throughout the project.
For non-EU flagged yachts, navigating customs can be challenging, but Temporary Admission (TPA) procedures simplify the process, allowing VAT exemptions on spare parts, equipment, and refit services while maintaining compliance with Spanish regulations.
Through a broad international network of suppliers, Evolution Yacht Agents sources and delivers all necessary spare parts and equipment, preventing delays and keeping projects on schedule. At the same time, coordinating skilled contractors — from shipwrights and engineers to painters, electricians, and interior specialists — ensures consistent progress and high-quality results across all aspects of the refit.
Finally, careful management of logistics and customs clearance guarantees that all parts, tools, and equipment arrive at the shipyard efficiently, minimizing potential disruptions. By combining operational oversight, crew support, TPA expertise, and contractor coordination, Evolution Yacht Agents provides a complete framework for yacht refits in Spain, allowing owners and captains to focus on their vessels while every detail is handled professionally.
Choosing Spain for your winter refit offers both technical and lifestyle advantages:
• Mild winter climate for uninterrupted works – Spain’s temperate winter weather allows outdoor and on-deck maintenance to continue without significant weather-related interruptions, keeping your project on track.
• Secure, fully-serviced marina berths – Spanish marinas provide safe, fully-equipped berths with access to utilities, security, and support services, ensuring your yacht remains protected and fully operational throughout the refit.
• Vibrant cities with excellent crew activities – Palma, Barcelona, Málaga, Valencia, Tarragona… crew can enjoy cultural, dining, and recreational activities during downtime, improving morale and offering a better work-life balance while the yacht is in refit.
• Direct flight connections across Europe and beyond – Spain’s airports provide easy access for spare parts, specialists, and visiting crew, making logistics simple.
Make Spain your last stop of the season and your first step to a flawless new year on the water.
📩 Contact Evolution Agents at hola@evolutionagents.com to discuss your winter refit in Spain.
Evolution Yacht Agents is the leading-edge team of professionals dedicated to providing assured and quality support and services to yachts in Spanish waters. A full range of superyacht specialized services includes: charter license & legal advice, TPA (Vat exemption), customs & logistics operations, provisions & interior supplies, deck & engineering supplies and crew & VIP services.
