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- | | | + | | name= Puerto de la Estaca |
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- | + | | summary= This is a fishing haven of scarce dimensions some 7 kilometres from the city centre. The Port of La Estaca was declared of General Interest in May, 1888. The port, that dates back to the beginning of the XIX century is on an outcrop, partly submerged, used from the beginning as the place to disembark. The port of La Estaca is the main nexus of union of the island with the outside world. It has an inner harbour for small vessels and a mole for mooring boats. | |
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
- | ''See [[ | + | ''See [[Canary Islands#Charts|Canary Islands]]''. |
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+ | ''See [[Canary Islands#Weather|Canary Islands]]''. | ||
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | * [[Trans-Atlantic, Europe to Caribbean]] | ||
+ | * [[Trans-Atlantic, Caribbean to Europe Passage]] | ||
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+ | ==Communication== | ||
+ | {{Green|Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}} | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
- | == | + | ==Navigation== |
- | {{ | + | The approach to [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is straightforward, no dangers. But in July and August a strong katabatic easterly wind, the Levante, makes entry to the port difficult. |
- | + | The entrance to the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]] is very difficult to see as you enter the outer harbour. Cruisers advise to simply head for the red and green obelisks which will be in line. Turn 90 degrees to starboard and then 90 degrees to port. | |
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- | ==Berthing | + | ==Entrance== |
- | {{ | + | [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Canary Islands. For details ''see [[Canary Islands#Entrance|Entrance: Canary Islands]]''. |
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+ | ==Berthing== | ||
+ | {{poi | lat= 27.78517|lon=-17.90138 | ||
+ | | type= harbour | ||
+ | | name= Inner Harbour | ||
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+ | | text= There is sufficient pontoon space for approx. 20 boats against the eastern wall with finger pontoons. More space can be found against the southern wall. The port police will help you to dock. The port staff speak English and are reported to be friendly. Only credit/debit cards accepted for payment, no cash. Water, electricity, WiFi (reported unreliable), toilets, showers. There is a snack bar in the ferry terminal. There is also a bus station. | ||
+ | : {{email|XX@XXX}}; Tel: {{phone|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 14 | ||
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | None. | |
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- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | + | None. | |
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- | + | |Water| In the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]] | |
- | + | |Electricity| In the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]] | |
+ | |Toilets| In the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]] | ||
+ | |Showers| In the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| N/A (Not Available) | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins in the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]] | ||
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- | + | |Fuel| N/A | |
+ | |Bottled gas| N/A | ||
+ | |Chandlers| None | ||
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- | {{ | + | |Repairs| N/A |
- | + | |Internet| WiFi in the [[#Inner Harbour|Inner Harbour]], reported unreliable | |
- | + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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- | ==== | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | + | The nearest big supermarket is in Valverde (the island capital), 10km inland (a steep walk). | |
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+ | ==Eating out== | ||
+ | Ccafe/snack bar in the ferry terminal. | ||
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
- | + | ''See [[El Hierro#Transportation|El Hierro]]''. | |
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance. | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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- | == | + | ==Links== |
- | + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/CanaryIslands/PuertodelaEstaca Noonsite] | |
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[[Category:Ports - Spain]] [[Category:Ports - Canaries]] | [[Category:Ports - Spain]] [[Category:Ports - Canaries]] |
Latest revision as of 18:22, 2 September 2018
Puerto de la Estaca Port of Entry
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This is a fishing haven of scarce dimensions some 7 kilometres from the city centre. The Port of La Estaca was declared of General Interest in May, 1888. The port, that dates back to the beginning of the XIX century is on an outcrop, partly submerged, used from the beginning as the place to disembark. The port of La Estaca is the main nexus of union of the island with the outside world. It has an inner harbour for small vessels and a mole for mooring boats.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Puerto de la Estaca is straightforward, no dangers. But in July and August a strong katabatic easterly wind, the Levante, makes entry to the port difficult.
The entrance to the Inner Harbour is very difficult to see as you enter the outer harbour. Cruisers advise to simply head for the red and green obelisks which will be in line. Turn 90 degrees to starboard and then 90 degrees to port.
Entrance
Puerto de la Estaca is a port of entry for Canary Islands. For details see Entrance: Canary Islands.
Berthing
Inner Harbour
There is sufficient pontoon space for approx. 20 boats against the eastern wall with finger pontoons. More space can be found against the southern wall. The port police will help you to dock. The port staff speak English and are reported to be friendly. Only credit/debit cards accepted for payment, no cash. Water, electricity, WiFi (reported unreliable), toilets, showers. There is a snack bar in the ferry terminal. There is also a bus station.
- XX@XXX; Tel: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 14
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
None.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In the Inner Harbour |
Electricity | In the Inner Harbour |
Toilets | In the Inner Harbour |
Showers | In the Inner Harbour |
Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
Garbage | Bins in the Inner Harbour |
Supplies | |
Fuel | N/A |
Bottled gas | N/A |
Chandlers | None |
Services | |
Repairs | N/A |
Internet | WiFi in the Inner Harbour, reported unreliable |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
The nearest big supermarket is in Valverde (the island capital), 10km inland (a steep walk).
Eating out
Ccafe/snack bar in the ferry terminal.
Transportation
See El Hierro.
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
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