South West coast of Spain
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The South West coast of Spain extends from [[Ayamonte]] on the east bank of the Rio Guadiana at the border with [[Portugal]] to the resort area of [[La Linea]] next to [[Gibraltar]]. Known as the '''''Costa de la Luz''''', this coastal region of Andalusia offers a wide range of cruising experiences, with none of its 15 coastal harbours and marinas more than 30 miles from its nearest neighbour. Famous for its beach resorts and historic port of [[Cadiz]], the region also includes the renowned, World Heritage-listed Doñana National Park in the delta of the Guadaliquivir River, where rare species such as the Iberian lynx and Imperial eagle are sometimes sighted. From the many safe harbours or marinas along the coast, it is also possible to make inland trips to the magical cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba with their historic palaces, gardens and cathedrals. Seville can even be accessed by yacht 50 miles up the Guadalquivir River, although a lot of hard motoring is involved. History buffs can also visit the small river port of [[Puerto de Santa Maria|Santa Maria]] five miles NE of [[Cadiz]], from where Christopher Columbus is said to have departed on his voyage to discover the New World, or reflect on the momentous sea battle of 21 October 1805 while rounding Cape Trafalgar five miles west of [[Barbate]]. Finally, the area around [[Cadiz]] is the heart of the sherry country, and the famous sherry towns of Jerez and Sanlucar de Barrameda are within easy reach for those who wish to sample this typically Spanish aperitif. | The South West coast of Spain extends from [[Ayamonte]] on the east bank of the Rio Guadiana at the border with [[Portugal]] to the resort area of [[La Linea]] next to [[Gibraltar]]. Known as the '''''Costa de la Luz''''', this coastal region of Andalusia offers a wide range of cruising experiences, with none of its 15 coastal harbours and marinas more than 30 miles from its nearest neighbour. Famous for its beach resorts and historic port of [[Cadiz]], the region also includes the renowned, World Heritage-listed Doñana National Park in the delta of the Guadaliquivir River, where rare species such as the Iberian lynx and Imperial eagle are sometimes sighted. From the many safe harbours or marinas along the coast, it is also possible to make inland trips to the magical cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba with their historic palaces, gardens and cathedrals. Seville can even be accessed by yacht 50 miles up the Guadalquivir River, although a lot of hard motoring is involved. History buffs can also visit the small river port of [[Puerto de Santa Maria|Santa Maria]] five miles NE of [[Cadiz]], from where Christopher Columbus is said to have departed on his voyage to discover the New World, or reflect on the momentous sea battle of 21 October 1805 while rounding Cape Trafalgar five miles west of [[Barbate]]. Finally, the area around [[Cadiz]] is the heart of the sherry country, and the famous sherry towns of Jerez and Sanlucar de Barrameda are within easy reach for those who wish to sample this typically Spanish aperitif. | ||
There are numerous options for cruising yachts seeking a sheltered berth along this coast, ranging from the smaller marinas in the sandy river estuaries of the Rio Guadiana ([[Ayamonte]]); Rio Carreras ([[Isla Canela]] and [[Isla Cristina]]); Rio Piedros ([[El Rompido]]); Rio Punta Umbria ([[Punta Umbria]]); Rio Odiel ([[Mazagon]]), and Rio Guadalete ([[Puerto de Santa Maria|Santa Maria]]) to the modern, purpose-built yacht harbours of [[Puerto Sherry]] and [[Chipiona]] and the commercial harbours of [[Barbate]] and [[Algeciras]]. Shortly due to join the list is a new 800-berth marina under construction at the town of [[La Linea]] a few hundred metres north of [[Gibraltar]] airport. | There are numerous options for cruising yachts seeking a sheltered berth along this coast, ranging from the smaller marinas in the sandy river estuaries of the Rio Guadiana ([[Ayamonte]]); Rio Carreras ([[Isla Canela]] and [[Isla Cristina]]); Rio Piedros ([[El Rompido]]); Rio Punta Umbria ([[Punta Umbria]]); Rio Odiel ([[Mazagon]]), and Rio Guadalete ([[Puerto de Santa Maria|Santa Maria]]) to the modern, purpose-built yacht harbours of [[Puerto Sherry]] and [[Chipiona]] and the commercial harbours of [[Barbate]] and [[Algeciras]]. Shortly due to join the list is a new 800-berth marina under construction at the town of [[La Linea]] a few hundred metres north of [[Gibraltar]] airport. | ||
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+ | Cruising along the coast of SW Spain is usually relatively trouble-free until a yacht rounds Cape Trafalgar in the approach to [[Barbate]], where careful attention to forecast winds and tidal currents is needed. Until this point, a yacht sailing around a mile offshore will encounter few hazards unless planning to anchor or seek a marina berth in one of the rivers, when shifting sandbanks and shallow channels call for careful navigation and up-to-date charts. From [[Barbate]] to [[Tarifa]] a yacht will often encounter a gradual strengthening in the wind as it approaches the Strait of Gibraltar at [[Tarifa]]. The 15 mile sail from [[Tarifa]] to [[Gibraltar]] is often accompanied by fresh to strong winds and rough seas, especially with an easterly wind against the prevailing east-going current. Not for nothing is [[Tarifa]] often described as the windsurfing capital of Europe. During the summer months (May to September) the winds here are either the westerly ''poniente'', which usually blows at around force 4-5 (although it can reach gale force in winter and early spring, when it is known locally as the ''vendaval'') or the easterly ''levanter'', which normally blows in summer at force 4-5, but has been known on occasion to funnel through the Strait at anything up to force 8 or 9 and render it all but impassible to smaller yachts. | ||
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South West coast of Spain
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The South West coast of Spain extends from Ayamonte on the east bank of the Rio Guadiana at the border with Portugal to the resort area of La Linea next to Gibraltar. Known as the Costa de la Luz, this coastal region of Andalusia offers a wide range of cruising experiences, with none of its 15 coastal harbours and marinas more than 30 miles from its nearest neighbour. Famous for its beach resorts and historic port of Cadiz, the region also includes the renowned, World Heritage-listed Doñana National Park in the delta of the Guadaliquivir River, where rare species such as the Iberian lynx and Imperial eagle are sometimes sighted. From the many safe harbours or marinas along the coast, it is also possible to make inland trips to the magical cities of Seville, Granada and Cordoba with their historic palaces, gardens and cathedrals. Seville can even be accessed by yacht 50 miles up the Guadalquivir River, although a lot of hard motoring is involved. History buffs can also visit the small river port of Santa Maria five miles NE of Cadiz, from where Christopher Columbus is said to have departed on his voyage to discover the New World, or reflect on the momentous sea battle of 21 October 1805 while rounding Cape Trafalgar five miles west of Barbate. Finally, the area around Cadiz is the heart of the sherry country, and the famous sherry towns of Jerez and Sanlucar de Barrameda are within easy reach for those who wish to sample this typically Spanish aperitif.
There are numerous options for cruising yachts seeking a sheltered berth along this coast, ranging from the smaller marinas in the sandy river estuaries of the Rio Guadiana (Ayamonte); Rio Carreras (Isla Canela and Isla Cristina); Rio Piedros (El Rompido); Rio Punta Umbria (Punta Umbria); Rio Odiel (Mazagon), and Rio Guadalete (Santa Maria) to the modern, purpose-built yacht harbours of Puerto Sherry and Chipiona and the commercial harbours of Barbate and Algeciras. Shortly due to join the list is a new 800-berth marina under construction at the town of La Linea a few hundred metres north of Gibraltar airport.
Charts
See Spain.
Weather
Give weather conditions in the region or refer to another page (a country?) that covers these conditions.
Sources for weather information:
Currents & Tides
Give information on tides & currents.
Passages
Cruising along the coast of SW Spain is usually relatively trouble-free until a yacht rounds Cape Trafalgar in the approach to Barbate, where careful attention to forecast winds and tidal currents is needed. Until this point, a yacht sailing around a mile offshore will encounter few hazards unless planning to anchor or seek a marina berth in one of the rivers, when shifting sandbanks and shallow channels call for careful navigation and up-to-date charts. From Barbate to Tarifa a yacht will often encounter a gradual strengthening in the wind as it approaches the Strait of Gibraltar at Tarifa. The 15 mile sail from Tarifa to Gibraltar is often accompanied by fresh to strong winds and rough seas, especially with an easterly wind against the prevailing east-going current. Not for nothing is Tarifa often described as the windsurfing capital of Europe. During the summer months (May to September) the winds here are either the westerly poniente, which usually blows at around force 4-5 (although it can reach gale force in winter and early spring, when it is known locally as the vendaval) or the easterly levanter, which normally blows in summer at force 4-5, but has been known on occasion to funnel through the Strait at anything up to force 8 or 9 and render it all but impassible to smaller yachts.
Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Any navigation notes here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here. If this section does not apply remove it.
Ports, Anchorages, and Islands
Ports | Anchorages | Islands |
Algeciras | – marina |
Mazagon | – marina |
La Linea | – marina |
Puerto de Santa Maria | – marina |
Punta Umbria | – marina |
Rota | – marina |
Tarifa | – needs data |
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El Rompido | – needs data |
Puerto Sherry | – needs data |
Tarifa | – needs data |
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Things to do Ashore
See individual ports, pnchorages, and islands.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
List links external to the wiki such as in Wikipedia.
References
See Spain.
Comments
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