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[[Image:Corralejo1.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Northwestern rockier beaches of Corralejo, with the Isla de los Lobos in the background<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:left; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:Corralejo1.jpg|350px]]NW rockier beaches of Corralejo, with the [[#Isla de Lobos|Isla de Lobos]] in the background<br />''Click for larger view''
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corralejo Corralejo] is one of the few natural harbours of [[Fuerteventura]]. The anchorage has sand bottom and good holding. There's a government-owned marina and two ferry ports (line [[Fuerteventura]] - [[Lanzarote]]) operated by the company Ohlsen.
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Corralejo is one of the few natural harbours of [[Fuerteventura]]. The anchorage has sand bottom and good holding. There's a government-owned marina and two ferry ports (line [[Fuerteventura]] - [[Lanzarote]]) operated by the company Ohlsen.
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==Local Weather==
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The bay is protected from the dominant trades. The odd southeasterly winds can sweep right into the harbour, creating an uncomfortable swell.
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''See also [[Canaries#Canaries_Climate_.26_Weather|Canaries]]''.
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==Radio Nets==
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==Local Weather==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
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The bay is protected from the dominant trades. The odd southeasterly winds can sweep right into the harbour, creating an uncomfortable swell.
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
There are extensive shoals towards the Southern side of the entrance, which extend some ways towards the outlying Isla de Lobos. To enter the harbour coming from the south, keep close to Isla de Lobos and the main harbour jetty to starboard. When coming from the north, head straight for the jetty.
There are extensive shoals towards the Southern side of the entrance, which extend some ways towards the outlying Isla de Lobos. To enter the harbour coming from the south, keep close to Isla de Lobos and the main harbour jetty to starboard. When coming from the north, head straight for the jetty.
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==Check-in facilities==
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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Corralejo is a port of entry to [[Canaries]]. ''For details on procedures see [[Canaries#Immigration, Visas & Customs|Canaries]]''.
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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==Berthing Options==
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* '''Isla de Lobos'''. This Canary Island nature reserve has been without permanent human population since 1982. The island is accessible to tourists via a short ferry ride Corralejo harbour, and it has day facilities and weekend homes of local fishermen. It is easy to make a day trip to the island, which has many trails and wildlife for walkers, hikers and nature lovers. You can walk right round the island in around 2-3 hours. There is an old lighthouse on the northern tip of the island, providing spectacular views from the old lighthouse on the island's northern tip, you will have a beautiful view of the bays around the Punta de Papagayo of [[Lanzarote]]. Glass-bottom ferries leave from Corralejo harbour and take just 15 minutes.  
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You can anchor in the harbor.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
* Public Marina
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At [[#Isla de Lobos|Isla de Lobos]].
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==Offshore Islands and Groups==
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===Isla de Lobos===
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This Canary Island nature reserve has been without permanent human population since 1982. The island is accessible to tourists via a short ferry ride Corralejo harbour, and it has day facilities and weekend homes of local fishermen. It is easy to make a day trip to the island, which has many trails and wildlife for walkers, hikers and nature lovers. You can walk right round the island in around 2-3 hours. There is an old lighthouse on the northern tip of the island, providing spectacular views from the old lighthouse on the island's northern tip, you will have a beautiful view of the bays around the Punta de Papagayo of [[Lanzarote]]. Glass-bottom ferries leave from Corralejo harbour and take just 15 minutes.
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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Some marine supplies at [[Puerto Rosario]].
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* Electricity is available at the marina
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====Eateries====
* This place is rather touristy, and there are a large number of restaurants. Fresh seafood is served at the public port
* This place is rather touristy, and there are a large number of restaurants. Fresh seafood is served at the public port
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Available in town, the services calculating laundry by piece can be rather expensive.
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Cars can be rented at the ferry terminal.
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* Bus link to the airport at Puerto del Rosario
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====Transportation====
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* Bus link to the airport at [[Puerto Rosario]]
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*  Ferry to [[Lanzarote]]
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corralejo Corralejo] - Wikipedia
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Revision as of 23:06, 30 April 2013

Corralejo (Port of entry)

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 28°44.40′N, 13°51.89′W
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 Photo gallery
Chart icon.png
 Local chartlet
Corralejo1.jpgNW rockier beaches of Corralejo, with the Isla de Lobos in the background
Click for larger view

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Corralejo is one of the few natural harbours of Fuerteventura. The anchorage has sand bottom and good holding. There's a government-owned marina and two ferry ports (line Fuerteventura - Lanzarote) operated by the company Ohlsen.

Local Weather

The bay is protected from the dominant trades. The odd southeasterly winds can sweep right into the harbour, creating an uncomfortable swell.

See also Canaries.

Charts

See Canaries.

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

There are extensive shoals towards the Southern side of the entrance, which extend some ways towards the outlying Isla de Lobos. To enter the harbour coming from the south, keep close to Isla de Lobos and the main harbour jetty to starboard. When coming from the north, head straight for the jetty.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Corralejo is a port of entry to Canaries. For details on procedures see Canaries.

Berthing Options

You can anchor in the harbor.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Public Marina

Anchorages

At Isla de Lobos.

Offshore Islands and Groups

Isla de Lobos

This Canary Island nature reserve has been without permanent human population since 1982. The island is accessible to tourists via a short ferry ride Corralejo harbour, and it has day facilities and weekend homes of local fishermen. It is easy to make a day trip to the island, which has many trails and wildlife for walkers, hikers and nature lovers. You can walk right round the island in around 2-3 hours. There is an old lighthouse on the northern tip of the island, providing spectacular views from the old lighthouse on the island's northern tip, you will have a beautiful view of the bays around the Punta de Papagayo of Lanzarote. Glass-bottom ferries leave from Corralejo harbour and take just 15 minutes.


Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Some marine supplies at Puerto Rosario.

Repairs/Yards

None.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

  • No fuel facilities
  • Water is available at the marina
  • Electricity is available at the marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Grocery & Supply Stores

A major supermarket is near the marina.

Eateries

  • This place is rather touristy, and there are a large number of restaurants. Fresh seafood is served at the public port

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Available in town, the services calculating laundry by piece can be rather expensive.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Cars can be rented at the ferry terminal.

Garbage Disposal

In port.

Transportation

Routes/Passages To/From

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Canaries.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:


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