El Rompido
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El Rompido
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El Rompido is a small village, now developed into a holiday centre, on the north bank of the Rio Piedras, which enters the sea 16 miles east of the Spanish/Portuguese border. The river estuary is relatively shallow and not to be attempted at low water or with any onshore winds. However, it is a very beautiful and peaceful area and the trip upriver to the Marina El Rompido is rewarded with wonderful views of the dunes and wildlife of the sandy peninsula protecting the river.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 90 - Rio de Las Piedras to Cabo Trafalgar
- 92 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to the Strait of Gibraltar
- 87 - Cabo Finisterre to the Strait of Gibraltar
- Spanish
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
See SW Spain.
Passages
See SW Spain.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The entry to the Rio Piedras should only be attempted on a rising tide, preferably close to high water, when the depths at the mouth range from 3.0 to 4.7 metres, depending on the tides. A red and white fairway buoy marks the entrance. Entry should not be attempted in strong onshore winds. The river channel over the bar is constantly shifting, and the buoyage is changed yearly to reflect the variations. Follow the buoyed channel closely, eyeball navigation only here! Then continue west up to the last marina of El Rompido below the two lighthouses, 4.5 miles upstream from the entrance and connected to the north bank of the river by a long jetty.
Berthing
There is no port here, just a marina.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina El Rompido
Marina El Rompido is constructed using a system of piles to secure its six long pontoons in the riverbed, with added protection from tyre wave breaks. The marina is situated on the north side of the river near the lighthouse and connected to the shore via a long jetty. Since the tides can run at up to 2.0 knots on the ebb, berthing here can call for a degree of skill when the currents are strong, but the visitors' berths are on the T's facing the ebb. Marineros are always on hand and arrive quickly on bikes, to assist. Alternatively anchor nearby or use the long outer pontoon temporarily, and wait for slack water. Multihulls should proceed right round to the long shallow inside pontoon where there is plenty of room, and where they will pay only mono rates. The marina has a total of 331 berths for yachts up to 30 metres and with a maximum draft of 3.5 metres. Electricity and water on the pontoons. Toilets and showers on land. Laundry Services. WiFi. Fuel station just east of marina. Good security (24 hour). Shopping area & supermarket.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (959) 339 614; Fax: +34 (959) 399082; Mobile: +34 (607) 456 480; VHF channel 71
- Address: Puerto El Rompido, s/n 21459 - El Rompido (Huelva), Spain
- Hours: Summer office hours are 08.00 - 20.00. Winter office hours are Tuesday to Thursday: 09:00 to 15:30; Friday and Saturday: 09:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 19:00; Sunday: 09:00 to 14:00; Monday: Closed.
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor anywhere in the river where there are sufficient depths and clear of the numerous moorings and swimming buoys.
Be aware of the several small passenger ferries taking tourists over to the "Flecha", as the long sandspit is known.
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | On the pontoons |
Electricity | On the pontoons |
Toilets | In the marina |
Showers | In the marina |
Laundry | In the marina bathroom facilities |
Garbage | Large bin near marina office |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station [[El Rompido#Fuel station|Fuel station]] 37°12.949'N, 007°07.688'W east of the marina |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | In the marina |
Services | |
Repairs |
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Internet | WiFi
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Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | Can be arranged by Francisco Vargas in the marina office |
Provisioning
- Supermarket behind restaurants, near the lighthouse and hotel
- Smaller shops in town
Eating out
Many restaurants/bars above the marina, and more choice a short walk into the small town.
Transportation
- The closeness of the airports of Seville (Spain) and Faro (Portugal), makes it viable access to El Rompido from anywhere in the world
- With long-distance connections between Huelva station and Madrid by Alvia trains circulating daily in both directions and partially use existing high-speed paths
Tourism
List places of interest, tours, etc.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
The marina owner Wolfgang and the manager Fransisco, who both have desks in the office, will willingly provide help and advice to visiting yachtsmen. Tri 39's multihull AquaBlue winters here, and I can provide advice.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
- El Rompido at the Wikipedia
References
See Spain.
Comments
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