El Rompido

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El Rompido, Spain

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.

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Charts

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Communication

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Passages

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Islands

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Navigation

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 buoy marks the best water at the entrance. Entry should not be attempted in strong onshore winds. The river channel is constantly shifting, and the buoyage is changed several times a year to reflect the variations. Follow the buoyed channel up to the marina of El Rompido, which is situated in the river 4.5 miles upstream from the entrance and connected to the north bank of the river by a long jetty.

Berthing Call Marina El Rompido on channel 71 or telephone +34 959 399614. 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. E-mail, [http//www.puertoelrompido.com Website].

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Marina El Rompido is constructed using a system of piles to secure its six long pontoons in the riverbed. The marina is situated almost in the centre of the river 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. Marina staff will assist if necessary. The marina has a total of 331 berths for yachts up to 30 metres and with a maximum draft of 3.5 metres. Electricity is available on the pontoons. Toilets and showers on land. WiFi. Fuel station. Good security (24 hour).

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor anywhere in the river where there are sufficient depths and clear of the numerous moorings.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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Repairs/Yards

Adjacent yard has a travel lift (100T) and can undertake most repairs.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the marina. Electricity on the pontoons. Water from the boatyard.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Several restaurants in the old part of town.

Internet/WiFi

In the marina.

Laundry

At the boatyard.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

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Links

• El Rompido at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Spain.

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• Data compiled from internet research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 16:11, 29 March 2010 (UTC)

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