Spain recorded 4,873 recreational boat registrations between January and October 2026, up 5.5% from 4,617 in the same period last year, although October registrations fell sharply.
Figures from ANEN’s January–October recreational boating market report, compiled using records supplied by the Directorate-General for the Merchant Marine, show 231 registrations in October, down 16.9% from 278 a year earlier.
Charter registrations increased 7.5% to 1,471 over the ten-month period. October followed the wider market’s downward trend, with 31 boats registered for hire, a decline of 13.9%.
All length categories maintain a positive trend, with boats longer than 16 metres recording the strongest growth, rising 54.3% to 71 registrations. The 12–16-metre category increased 38.9% to 175 units.
Motorboats leading demand
Boats up to six metres remained the largest category, accounting for 68% of the market with 3,316 registrations, up 2.6%.
Registrations of six–eight-metre boats rose 9.8% to 920, while the eight–12-metre segment grew 4.3% to 388.
Motorboats continue to lead demand, says ANEN. Motorboat registrations rose 14.5% to 2,101, representing 43.1% of the market.
Collapsible inflatables increased 4.6% to 612 units and sailing boats rose 3.6% to 230.
Personal watercraft registrations fell 0.6% to 1,342, while the other inflatable category declined 4.8% to 501.
Charter boats
Within charter, boats over 16 metres increased from 19 to 33 registrations, while the 12–16-metre category grew 38.6%.
Personal watercraft accounted for 44.3% of hire registrations and grew 13.4%; motorboats held 36.1% and rose 8.8%, while sailing registrations increased 10.4%.
The Balearic Islands led overall registrations with 760, followed by Barcelona with 563 and Madrid with 378.
They also led the charter market, recording 364 registrations and a 24.8% share, ahead of Barcelona’s 186 and Girona’s 130.
