The Balearic Islands is the leader in recreational boat registrations, with 13,7% market share by the end of November

The Balearic Islands is at the top of the recreational boat market in Spain, having by the end of November a 13,78% share of the total, with 574 registrations. This is 26,7 percent more than in the same period in 2013,  according to the information by the Spanish Nautical Trade Association, based on the data collected by the Directorate General of the Merchant Navy.

Barcelona occupies the second place, with a 11,96% market share and a growth of registrations by 30,37%, with 498 registrations by the end of November.

Cadiz comes third with a 7,25% market share and a growth of registrations by 24,28%, to 302 from the 243 registered in the same period last year.

These are followed by Madrid (6,67% market share), with 278 registrations and a growth by 3,35%, and Malaga (6,22% market share), with 259 registrations and an increase by 10,68%.

In total, 4.165 recreational vessels were registered in Spain by the end of November, which supposes an increase by 10,33% and 390 registration more than in the same period in 2013.

Read the complete article in  La Información.