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- | + | | lat= 36.13208| lon=-5.43429 | |
- | + | | name= Algeciras | |
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+ | | summary= '''Algeciras''' is a large, industrial city on the west side of Gibraltar Bay, some 3.5 miles from the Rock. The city was developed under the Franco dictatorship following his closure of the border between [[Spain]] and [[Gibraltar]] in order to counterbalance the growing strength of the [[Gibraltar]] economy. The city has a large commercial port, with fast ferries plying the route to [[Tangier]] in [[Morocco]] and a huge oil refinery. South of the commercial port, a marina has been installed in the basin of Darsena del Saladillo, which is operated by the Real Club Nautico de Algeciras. The marina offers good shelter in all but strong SE winds when it enters which is uncomfortable rather than dangerous. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
; British Admiralty (BA) | ; British Admiralty (BA) | ||
- | : 92 | + | : 92 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to the Strait of Gibraltar |
- | : 142 | + | : 142 - Strait of Gibraltar |
- | : 773 | + | : 773 - Strait of Gibraltar to Isla de Alborán |
- | : 1448 | + | : 1448 - Gibraltar bay |
- | : 3578 | + | : 3578 - Eastern approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar |
; Spanish | ; Spanish | ||
: 44C | : 44C | ||
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: C19 | : C19 | ||
- | == | + | ==Weather== |
- | + | {{GreenText|Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.}} | |
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- | + | Sources for Weather forecasts: | |
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+ | ==Passages== | ||
+ | ''See [[South West coast of Spain#Passages|SW Spain]]''. | ||
==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
None. | None. | ||
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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]]''. | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
''From West'' - On entering through the Straights of Gibraltar, a vessel should stay at least one mile off the coast. Once past the headland of Punta Carnero the installations of the port are conspicuous three miles to the north. | ''From West'' - On entering through the Straights of Gibraltar, a vessel should stay at least one mile off the coast. Once past the headland of Punta Carnero the installations of the port are conspicuous three miles to the north. | ||
- | ''From East'' - The entrance to the | + | ''From East'' - The entrance to the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] is around 4.5 miles from Europa Point, the southernmost tip of the Rock, on a course of 300 ° approximately, just south of the large fuel tanks onshore. |
''Entrance'' - Beware of the ferries which enter and leave the port at high speed. There are three buoys marking the marina entrance, which is entered on a dogleg course round three breakwaters before the marina opens up to port. | ''Entrance'' - Beware of the ferries which enter and leave the port at high speed. There are three buoys marking the marina entrance, which is entered on a dogleg course round three breakwaters before the marina opens up to port. | ||
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
- | Yachts do not go | + | Yachts do not go to the commercial port but in the marina situated at the SE corner of the basin. |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
- | + | {{poi | lat= 36.11935| lon=-5.43771 | |
+ | | type= marina | ||
+ | | name= Marina De Algeciras | ||
+ | | altname= Darsena del Saladillo | ||
+ | | url = http://www.realclubnauticoalgeciras.es | ||
+ | | zoom= 15 | ||
+ | | portofentry= | ||
+ | | image= Algeciras.jpg | ||
+ | | imagetext= Algeciras marina from the north | ||
+ | | text= '''Marina De Algeciras''' is operated by ''Real Club Nautico de Algeciras'' and has a total of 70 berths for yachts up to 16.0 metres. Depths in the basin range from 4.0 - 12.0 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. oilets and showers. Laundrette. Fuel station. Chandlery. 25 T boat hoist. | ||
+ | : {{email| [email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|34|956|600 666}}; Fax: {{fax|34|956|601 402}}; VHF channels 09 & 16 | ||
+ | : Address: Darsena del Saladillo , Algerciras, Spain | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | + | ==Anchorages== | |
- | + | {{poi | lat= 36.15231| lon=-5.4229 | |
- | | type= | + | | type= anchorage |
- | | name= | + | | name=Laja de la Seca |
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- | | | + | | text= Anchorage is possible in the bay North of Algeciras, but winds in the Bay of Gibraltar are unpredictable and there is a virtually constant swell from passing vessels. Most yachts tend to anchor across the Bay at [[La Linea]]. |
}} | }} | ||
- | === | + | {{poi | lat= 36.09345| lon=-5.43586 |
- | Anchorage is possible in the | + | | type= anchorage |
+ | | name=Bajo La Surta | ||
+ | | altname= {{Magenta|Alernate name if any}} | ||
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+ | | text= Anchorage is possible in the bay South of Algeciras, but winds in the Bay of Gibraltar are unpredictable and there is a virtually constant swell from passing vessels. Most yachts tend to anchor across the Bay at [[La Linea]]. | ||
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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- | + | |header|Facilities | |
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- | + | |Water| In the pontoons of the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | |
- | + | |Electricity| In the pontoons of the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]]} | |
+ | |Toilets| In the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | ||
+ | |Showers| In the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | ||
+ | |Laundry| Laundrette in the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | ||
+ | |Garbage| Bins in the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | ||
- | + | |header|Supplies | |
- | + | |Fuel| Fuel station in the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | |
- | Algeciras | + | |Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}} |
+ | |Chandlers| Chandlery in the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | ||
- | + | |header|Services | |
- | + | |Repairs|25 T hoist in the [[#Marina De Algeciras|Marina De Algeciras]] | |
- | + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
- | + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | |
+ | }} | ||
- | == | + | ==Provisioning== |
- | {{ | + | {{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}} |
- | == | + | ==Eating out== |
- | + | {{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}} | |
- | ==== | + | ==Transportation== |
+ | * The Algeciras train station is located 300 metres west of the port entrance | ||
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- | == | + | ==Tourism== |
- | + | Algeciras is a modern and rather unattractive port city and offers little of interest to the cruising visitor. | |
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- | == | + | ==Friends== |
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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- | == | + | ==Forums== |
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== | ==Links== | ||
* {{wikipedia}} | * {{wikipedia}} | ||
+ | * {{Wikivoyage}} | ||
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- | ==References | + | ==References== |
- | ''See [[Spain# | + | ''See [[Spain#References|Spain]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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- | {{Verified by}} | + | {{Verified by}} |
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* Details based on internet research and reports by visiting cruisers (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:35, 15 April 2010 (UTC) | * Details based on internet research and reports by visiting cruisers (please update if possible)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 12:35, 15 April 2010 (UTC) | ||
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{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | {{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]]}} | ||
- | [[Category:Ports - Spain]] | + | [[Category:Ports - Spain]] [[Category:Marinas - Spain]] [[Category:Anchorages - Spain]] |
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Algeciras
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Algeciras is a large, industrial city on the west side of Gibraltar Bay, some 3.5 miles from the Rock. The city was developed under the Franco dictatorship following his closure of the border between Spain and Gibraltar in order to counterbalance the growing strength of the Gibraltar economy. The city has a large commercial port, with fast ferries plying the route to Tangier in Morocco and a huge oil refinery. South of the commercial port, a marina has been installed in the basin of Darsena del Saladillo, which is operated by the Real Club Nautico de Algeciras. The marina offers good shelter in all but strong SE winds when it enters which is uncomfortable rather than dangerous.
Charts
- British Admiralty (BA)
- 92 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to the Strait of Gibraltar
- 142 - Strait of Gibraltar
- 773 - Strait of Gibraltar to Isla de Alborán
- 1448 - Gibraltar bay
- 3578 - Eastern approaches to the Strait of Gibraltar
- Spanish
- 44C
- 105
- 445
- 445A
- 453
- Imray
- C19
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See SW Spain.
Islands
None.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
From West - On entering through the Straights of Gibraltar, a vessel should stay at least one mile off the coast. Once past the headland of Punta Carnero the installations of the port are conspicuous three miles to the north.
From East - The entrance to the Marina De Algeciras is around 4.5 miles from Europa Point, the southernmost tip of the Rock, on a course of 300 ° approximately, just south of the large fuel tanks onshore.
Entrance - Beware of the ferries which enter and leave the port at high speed. There are three buoys marking the marina entrance, which is entered on a dogleg course round three breakwaters before the marina opens up to port.
Berthing
Yachts do not go to the commercial port but in the marina situated at the SE corner of the basin.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina De Algeciras
Marina De Algeciras is operated by Real Club Nautico de Algeciras and has a total of 70 berths for yachts up to 16.0 metres. Depths in the basin range from 4.0 - 12.0 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. oilets and showers. Laundrette. Fuel station. Chandlery. 25 T boat hoist.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (956) 600 666; Fax: +34 (956) 601 402; VHF channels 09 & 16
- Address: Darsena del Saladillo , Algerciras, Spain
Anchorages
Laja de la Seca
Bajo La Surta
Amenities
Facilities | |
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Water | In the pontoons of the Marina De Algeciras |
Electricity | In the pontoons of the Marina De Algeciras} |
Toilets | In the Marina De Algeciras |
Showers | In the Marina De Algeciras |
Laundry | Laundrette in the Marina De Algeciras |
Garbage | Bins in the Marina De Algeciras |
Supplies | |
Fuel | Fuel station in the Marina De Algeciras |
Bottled gas | ? |
Chandlers | Chandlery in the Marina De Algeciras |
Services | |
Repairs | 25 T hoist in the Marina De Algeciras |
Internet | ? |
Mobile connectivity | ? |
Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
- The Algeciras train station is located 300 metres west of the port entrance
Tourism
Algeciras is a modern and rather unattractive port city and offers little of interest to the cruising visitor.
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 Spain.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Algeciras and this page's details validated:
- Details based on internet research and reports by visiting cruisers (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 12:35, 15 April 2010 (UTC)
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