Andraitx
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Andratx (Catalan pronunciation: [ənˈdɾatʃ]) is a municipality on Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands, along the Mediterranean east coast of Spain. It is located on the southwest tip of the island. It on the extreme south western end of Mallorca, about 20 miles west of Palma. It is less touristic then other places in Majorca.
Charts
See Majorca.
Weather
See Spain.
Note: The geography surrounding the Port of Andraitx causes significant storms, particularly in winter, which have historically caused a great deal of damage.
Passages
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
Islands
- Dragonera - lies just a couple of miles west of Andraitx. The island has nothing on it but persons occasionally dinghy over and hike on it.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Entering the cove and the harbor presents no particular difficulties.
Entrance
Andraitx is NOT a port of entry to Spain.
Berthing
The extensive marina on the left/west side of the harbour when entering is the Club de Vela. They also control all of the mooring balls now in the harbour. Anchoring is prohibited except far out at the mouth of the harbour.
Port Andraitx
Moorings at the town quay, located across from the Club de Vela & on the east side near many restaurants, are med style where you must drop your anchor and back down on the quay. Max. length 20m. Depth 2.5m. Water, electricity.
- Tel: +34 (971) 674 216; VHF channel 09
- Address: Avenida Mateo Bosch, 07157, Port d’Andratx, Spain
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Club de Vela
Club de Vela is a full-service marina. Moorings are med style with a bow line provided. It offers everything a cruiser requires for a comfortable stay, albeit at a price. Water, electricity, toilets, and a fuel station. It has a good lavenderia (laundry service), a lovely pool, and very good showers. There is a fine restaurant, a cafe, and a small workman's bar. Travelift up to 100 Tons. Pressure pump for cleaning boats, repairs.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (971) 671 721 and +34 (971) 672 337; Fax: +34 (971) 674 271; VHF channel 09 & 16
- Address:
- Hours: 09.00 to 21.00 hours (September to May); 09.00 to 22.00 hours (June to August)
- Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing
Anchorages
Sadly, Andraitx has little left for safe anchorage. Previously anchoring was possible in the entrance outside of the channel and inner harbour. The Club de Vela has been granted authority to lay mooring balls in this area on both the east & west sides of the channel & anchoring is now prohibited here. Charges apply for these buoys. Some services to the buoys are provided, including mooring assistance, trash removal & a water taxi service. The inner basin is home to a large fleet of fishing boats which come & go twice daily. Due to these fishing boats, anchoring in the inner basin is permitted only in the case of emergency.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | Available on a Club de Vela and Port Andraitx berths |
| Electricity | Available on a Club de Vela and Port Andraitx berths |
| Toilets | In the Club de Vela |
| Showers | In the Club de Vela |
| Laundry | In the Club de Vela |
| Garbage | Bins in Club de Vela and Port Andraitx |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | A fuel quay operated by the Club de Vela is located on the left/West side in the inner basin |
| Bottled gas | A ferrateria (hardware store) is located in the town and gas bottle exchanges may be obtained there |
| Chandlers | None. |
| Services | |
| Repairs | The Club de Vela offers most services for even large yachts. They have a large travel lift and a working hard. |
| Internet | WiFi is available in the Club de Vela clubhouse & is provided to visiting yachts. Reportedly the wifi is very weak on various quays. |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Various car rentals are available in the town |
Provisioning
- Provisioning is easy from the Club de Vela
- A large Euroski supermarket is located at the deepest part of the harbour on the east side. This is a 10-minute dinghy ride from the Club, or a 25 minute walk
- A large aProp supermarket is located up the hill from the Brismar Hotel located on the water street on the east side of the harbour
Eating out
- Restaurants are numerous and excellent in the town on the east side of the harbour
- The restaurant in the Club de Vela is excellent, as is the seafood restaurant just outside the front door of the club, 30 meters to the left, with fine views of the harbour
Transportation
- Bus 102 runs from Palma de Mallorca to Andratx and Port D'Andratx.
- Water taxi service runs between Port d'Andratx and Sant Elm
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
Puerto d'Andraitx is an attractive village and tourist destination. There are many pleasant shops and restaurants.
During the off-peak season, dolphins are sometimes spotted near the entrance of the harbour.
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 Balearics.
Comments
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Verified by
Date of member's last visit to Andraitx and this page's details validated:
- Prairie Chicken visited July 2014.
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