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Port access, travel, medicals, visas and pay for crew arriving in Tarragona.

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Arriving

What to do in your first week

Get to Tarragona

Reus airport is the nearest airport. The marina is 500 m from the Tarragona train station.

Reus airport7 km, about 10 minutes (Port Tarraco)
Barcelona airport80 km, about 50 minutes (Port Tarraco)
TrainStation 500 m from the marina
Dock walking

Helpful tips before walking the docks

AccessThe port authority says the port area is restricted and needs prior authorisation. It runs an accreditation office for passes. (Port of Tarragona, checked 7 November 2026.)
MarinaPort Tarraco lists 24-hour security and is ISPS compliant.
YardPTW Shipyard has access control and a gated area. Its yard-services page lists 24/7 surveillance.
TipCall or email first. Bring your CV and certificates. Never disturb guests or working crew.
Papers

Medicals and visas

Medical

ENG1 doctors

The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency list of approved doctors overseas (updated 3 November 2026) names three Spanish clinics, all in Mallorca. It names none in Tarragona or Catalonia.

Visas

Schengen, 90 in 180

Spain is in the Schengen area. The EU short-stay rule is up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Check the rules for your passport.

Pay

Crew pay by yacht size

Role45 to 50 m70 m and over
CaptainEUR 9,000 to 12,000EUR 15,000+
First OfficerEUR 4,500 to 6,000EUR 7,000+
Chief EngineerEUR 7,000 to 9,500EUR 8,500+
ChefEUR 5,500 to 6,500EUR 8,000+
Bosun / 2nd MateEUR 3,200 to 4,000EUR 5,000+
Chief Stew / PurserEUR 2,800 to 4,000EUR 3,000+
DeckhandEUR 2,800 to 3,500EUR 3,000+
StewEUR 2,200 to 2,500EUR 2,200 to 2,500

UKSA salary guide, market as of January 2025, in EUR. Not specific to Tarragona.

Sources. Checked 7 November 2026.

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