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==La Coruña, Spain (Port of Entry)==
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| name= La Coruña
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| summary= '''La Coruña''' (in Galician A Coruña) is the second largest port of Galicia in [[NW Spain]] and was the region's capital for over four centuries before Santiaga de Compostella took over the role in 1982. One theory of the origins of its name is from the prominent landmark of Torre de Hercules, a 2nd century AD Roman lighthouse at the end of the peninsula on which the original pre-Roman settlement was built (Latin: columna = column). The town prospered during the Roman era and was even visited by Julius Caesar, but declined after the fall of Rome and was subjected to attacks from invaders such as the Vikings and Normans right up to the late Middle Ages.  From the 12th century onwards a process of slow recovery began and La Coruña became the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia in 1563.  The strategic importance of the harbour is reflected in subsequent efforts to secure it, by an English fleet under Sir Francis Drake in 1589 (unsuccessful) and a later French army in 1809 (successful), when the British expeditionary force was evacuated from the port following the Battle of Corunna during the Peninsular War. However, the city took up arms and expelled the French only five months later.  In the seventy years since the end of the Spanish Civil War, La Coruña has seen an exponential increase in population with the city's increasing industrialization to today's total of nearly quarter of a million.  During the peak tourist season of July and August, this total more than doubles, with the region's excellent beaches and investment in tourist infrastructure being the main attraction.  The old town is famous for its characteristic glassed-in balconies, called ''galerías'', which are reminiscent of the stern galleries of 19th-century wooden warships and are a very practical solution for the frequent rainy days of winter. For the cruising yachtsman, La Coruña is a good staging post for a passage across the Bay of Biscay and offers marina berths in two separate basins (with a third under construction) as well as a sheltered anchorage inside the long Dique de Abrigo (breakwater) at the entrance.
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| colspan="2" style="text-align:center; font-size: smaller;" | [[Image:DarsenaDeportivaMarina.jpg|350px]]'''The Darsena Deportiva Marina''' in the old town - ''Click for larger view''
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[[Image:MarinaACoruna.jpg|thumb|345px|right| '''The new Marina A Coruña'''- ''Click for larger view'']]
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La Coruña (in Galician A Coruña) is the second largest port of Galicia in [[NW Spain]] and was the region's capital for over four centuries before Santiaga de Compostella took over the role in 1982. One theory of the origins of its name is from the prominent landmark of Torre de Hercules, a 2nd century AD Roman lighthouse at the end of the peninsula on which the original pre-Roman settlement was built (Latin: columna = column). The town prospered during the Roman era and was even visited by Julius Caesar, but declined after the fall of Rome and was subjected to attacks from invaders such as the Vikings and Normans right up to the late Middle Ages.  From the 12th century onwards a process of slow recovery began and La Coruña became the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia in 1563.  The strategic importance of the harbour is reflected in subsequent efforts to secure it, by an English fleet under Sir Francis Drake in 1589 (unsuccessful) and a later French army in 1809 (successful), when the British expeditionary force was evacuated from the port following the Battle of Corunna during the Peninsular War. However, the city took up arms and expelled the French only five months later.  In the seventy years since the end of the Spanish Civil War, La Coruña has seen an exponential increase in population with the city's increasing industrialisation to today's total of nearly quarter of a million.  During the peak tourist season of July and August, this total more than doubles, with the region's excellent beaches and investment in tourist infrastructure being the main attraction.  The old town is famous for its characteristic glassed-in balconies, called ''galerías'', which are reminiscent of the stern galleries of 19th century wooden warships and are a very practical solution for the frequent rainy days of winter. For the cruising yachtsman, La Coruña is a good staging post for a passage across the Bay of Biscay and offers marina berths in two separate basins (with a third under construction) as well as a sheltered anchorage inside the long Dique de Abrigo (breakwater) at the entrance.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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; Imray
 
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: C43 Santander to A Coruna
 
; British Admiralty
; British Admiralty
: 1111 - Punta de la Estaca de Bares to Cabo Finisterrre
: 1111 - Punta de la Estaca de Bares to Cabo Finisterrre
: 1094 - Rias de Ferrol, Areas, Betanzos and La Coruna
: 1094 - Rias de Ferrol, Areas, Betanzos and La Coruna
: 1110 - La Coruna and approaches
: 1110 - La Coruna and approaches
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; Imray
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: C43 Santander to A Coruna
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==Radio Nets==
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==Weather==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Local Weather==
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Local weather conditions?
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
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* See main page for [[Spain]]
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''See [[Spain#Weather|Spain]]''.
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==Approach and Navigation==
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==Passages==
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Details needed of approach.
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==Berthing options==
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==Islands==
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There are three (and possibly four) options for yachts arriving in the harbour:
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'''1.''' The smart new '''Marina a Coruña''' to starboard on passing the end of the breakwater.
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==Communication==
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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'''2.''' The '''Marina Real''' in the Darsena Deportiva de la Coruña, the former fishing harbour of the old town a mile to the west of the breakwater.
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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'''3.''' The '''Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza''' in the Darsena de Oza, run by the Club Maritimo de Oza (which may accept a small visiting yacht).
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==Navigation==
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{{GreenText|Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.}}
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'''4.''' Alternatively, a yacht can anchor inside the breakwater clear of the mooring buoys wherever there is space.
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==Entrance==
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry for Spain. For details ''see [[Spain#Entrance|Entrance: Spain]]''.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
 
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'''Marina a Coruña''' [[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|22.07|N|08|22.55|W|}} <br/>
 
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is a new 700-berth marina situated at the root of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour, between it to the north and the castle of San Anton to the south.  Yachts berth where directed on finger pontoons protected from swell by two long wavebreak pontoons.  Maximum length 50+ metres and maximum draft 10 metres.  The facilities are reportedly excellent here.  Water and electricity.  Toilets and showers.  Laundry.  Bar/restaurant.  Fuel berth. Chandlery. Supermarket.  Cashpoint.  WiFi (free).  Boatyard with travel lift (50T) and all maintenance and repair facilities. Contact on VHF channel 9.  Telephone: +34 881 920482.  [[mailto:[email protected]  Email]].  [[http://www.northwestmarinas.com/es/marinacoruna/marina-coruna.htm Website]].
 
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'''Marina Real''' [[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|22.2|N|08|23.8|W|}} <br/>
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==Berthing==
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is situated in the Darsena Deportiva de la Coruña close to the old town.  Operated by the Real Club Nautico de la Coruna, the two basins of the marina have a total of 353 berths (40 for visitors).  Maximum length 30 metres.  Maximum depth 6.0+ metres. Water and electricity.  Toilets and showers.  Laundrette.  Wifi.  Fuel berth.  Travel lift (32T). Supermarket, banks and pharmacy nearby.  Contact on VHF channel 9.  Telephone: +34 881 9914142.  [[mailto:[email protected]  Email]].  [[http://www.rcncoruna.com/marinareal/content/view/87/183/ Website]].
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There are three (and possibly four) options for yachts arriving in the harbour:
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'''Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza''' [[image:World_icon.png]]  {{Coord|43|20.55|N|08|23.4|W|}} <br/>(www.cmoza-puntal.com) is a 350-berth marina developed in the Darsena de Oza, about one mile due south of the harbour breakwater.  It is run by the Club Maritimo de Oza.  The marina is only suitable for small yachts up to 8.0 metres.  Depths in the marina are 2.0 – 3.0 metres.  It is not known if the club accepts visiting yachts (information needed).  Contact on VHF channel 9.  Telephone: +34 618 694755.  [[mailto:[email protected]  Email]].  [[http://www.cmoza-puntal.com Website]].
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# The smart new '''Marina Coruña''' to starboard on passing the end of the breakwater,
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# the '''Marina Real''' in the Darsena Deportiva de la Coruña, the former fishing harbour of the old town a mile to the west of the breakwater,
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# the '''Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza''' in the Darsena de Oza, run by the Club Maritimo de Oza (which may accept a small visiting yacht), or
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# alternatively, a yacht can anchor inside the breakwater clear of the mooring buoys wherever there is space.
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See also details of nearby marina at [[Sada]] in the [[Ria de Betanzos]] 10 miles to the east.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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{{poi | lat= 43.36722| lon=-8.38598
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| name= Marina Coruña
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| imagetext= The new Marina A Coruña
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| text= This is a new 700-berth marina (100 for visitors) it is situated at the root of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour, between it to the north and the castle of San Anton to the south. Yachts berth where directed on finger pontoons protected from swell by two long wavebreak pontoons. Maximum length 50+ metres and maximum draft 10 metres. The facilities are reportedly excellent here. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Laundry. Bar/restaurant. Fuel berth. Chandlery. Supermarket. Cashpoint. WiFi (free). Boatyard with travel lift (35T) and all maintenance and repair facilities.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|34|881|920 482}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 09
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: Address: Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vazquez s/n, 15001 La Coruna, Spain
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: Hours: 1000-1400 and 1600-1900
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: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [http://www.northwestmarinas.com/en/marina-coruna/rates/ Price Listing]''
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===Anchorages===
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{{poi | lat= 43.36757| lon=-8.39596
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*Anchor in the lee of the breakwater in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.
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| name= Marina Real
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| text= Is situated in the Darsena Deportiva de la Coruña close to the old town. Operated by the ''Real Club Nautico de la Coruna'', the two basins of the marina have a total of 353 berths (40 for visitors). Maximum length 30 metres. Maximum depth 6.0+ metres. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers.  Laundrette. Fuel dock. WiFi. Travel lift (32T). Supermarket, banks and pharmacy nearby. The reception pontoon is situated at the hammerhead of the first pontoon opposite the entrance.
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|34|981|117 141}}; Fax: {{fax|34|981|22 64 85}}; VHF channel 09
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: Address: Muelle Arzobispo Gelmírez s/n, 15006 - La Coruña, Spain
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: Hours: 0800-2200, 7 days a week
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: Prices: ''For the latest prices see [http://www.rcncoruna.com/index.php/en/rates Price Listing]''
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{{poi | lat= 43.34985| lon=-8.38111
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| name= Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza
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| text= s a 350-berth marina developed in the Darsena de Oza, about one mile due south of the harbour breakwater. It is run by the Club Maritimo de Oza. The marina is only suitable for small yachts up to 8.0 metres. Depths in the marina are 2.0 – 3.0 metres. It is not known if the club accepts visiting yachts (information needed).
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: {{email|[email protected]}}; Tel: {{phone|34|618|694 755}}; Fax: {{fax|XX|XXX|XXXXXX}}; VHF channel 09
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==Yacht Repairs and Services==
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''See also details of the nearby marinas at [[Sada#Marina Sada|Marina Sada]] in the [[Ria de Betanzos#Marina Ares|Marina Ares]] about 10 miles to the east.''
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====Marine Stores====
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* Efectos Navales Pompo at Avenida Primo de Rivera 8 is an excellent ship chandelry. It is more a fishermens and ship chandlery than a yacht chandlery. Fair prices.
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* Náutica Pompo, just a few house on the left at Avenida Primo de Rivera 11, is the associated sail clothing shop
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Yard facilities at both marinas.  '''Marina a Coruña''' appears to offer a wider range of maintenance and repair skills through its associated company '''Marina Seca''' .
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{{poi | lat= 43.36005| lon=-8.37832
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| text= Anchor in the lee of the breakwater in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.
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| text= Anchorage in bay of Mera two miles to NE of breakwater? {{MagentaText|Details needed}}
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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==Amenities==
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====Tourism====
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The old town of La Coruña is most attractive, with its glass-fronted ''galerías'' lining the harbour and atmospheric narrow streets winding behind it.  There are several interesting churches worth visiting, such as the 12th century Iglesia Santiago, the 15th century Iglesia de Santa Maria del Campo and the 18th century Baroque church of San Jorge near the main square of Maria Pita.  A walk along the peninsula to the Tower of Hercules, originally constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is a must to inspect this symbol of the city (it even features on the municipal coat of arms).  For a fee, you can climb the interior staircase to see the wonderful views from the gallery at the top.
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<center><gallery caption="La Coruña" widths="260px" heights="190px" perrow="3">
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Image:Coruna.jpg|Glass-fronted ''galerías'', La Coruña
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Image:CorunaSquare.jpg|Main square, La Coruña
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Image:TorreHercules.jpg|The Roman lighthouse of Torre de Hercules
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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
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|Water| In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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Several supermarkets and chandlery-type shops in the old town.
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|Electricity| In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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|Toilets| In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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|Showers| In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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|Laundry| In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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|Garbage| Bins in [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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* Calle de Franja near Maria Pita square has some good fish restaurants.
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|Fuel| In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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* Rey de Jamon, a small characterful bar at the top of Calle de Franja, is a great place for lunch, surrounded by air-curing hams.
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|Bottled gas| ''Camping Gaz'' (blue bottles) at Ferretería Araujo, Calle del Marqués de Pontejos, 12
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|Chandlers|
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* ''Efectos Navales Pompo'' at Avenida Primo de Rivera 8 is an excellent ship chandlery. It is more a fishermen's and ship chandlery than a yacht chandlery. Fair prices.
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*  ''Náutica Pompo'', just a few houses on the left at Avenida Primo de Rivera 11, is the associated sail clothing shop
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|Repairs|  In [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]; [[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] appears to offer a wider range of maintenance and repair skills through its associated company '''Marina Seca'''
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|Internet|
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* WiFi in both[[#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] and [[#Marina Real|Marina Real]]
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* In Coruña a public WiFi is available in several places (e.g. Plaza de María Pita): 'SmartCoruna'.
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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====Internet/WiFi====
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==Provisioning==
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Several supermarkets and chandlery-type shops in the old town.
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====Laundry====
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==Eating out==
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At both marinas.
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* Calle de Franja near Maria Pita square has some good fish restaurants
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* ''Rey de Jamon'', a small characterful bar at the top of Calle de Franja, is a great place for lunch, surrounded by air-curing hams
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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==Transportation==
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Numerous outlets in the old town.  
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International: Coruña Airport. A special airport to old town coach line brings you to the Marina Real/Paseo Maritimo for just €1,50. Weekdays every 30 minutes, weekends once an hour.
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====Garbage Disposal====
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==Tourism==
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Bins at the marinas.
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The old town of La Coruña is most attractive, with its glass-fronted ''galerías'' lining the harbour and atmospheric narrow streets winding behind it. There are several interesting churches worth visiting, such as the 12th century Iglesia Santiago, the 15th century Iglesia de Santa Maria del Campo and the 18th century Baroque church of San Jorge near the main square of Maria Pita.
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A walk along the peninsula to the Tower of Hercules, originally constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is a must to inspect this symbol of the city (it even features on the municipal coat of arms).  For a fee, you can climb the interior staircase to see the wonderful views from the gallery at the top.
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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{{himage|Coruna.jpg|Glass-fronted ''galerías'', La Coruña}}
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{{himage|CorunaSquare.jpg|Main square, La Coruña}}
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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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==Forum Discussions==
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==Forums==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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* {{Wikivoyage|A Coruña}}
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La Coruña
Port of Entry
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The Darsena Deportiva Marina

La Coruña (in Galician A Coruña) is the second largest port of Galicia in NW Spain and was the region's capital for over four centuries before Santiaga de Compostella took over the role in 1982. One theory of the origins of its name is from the prominent landmark of Torre de Hercules, a 2nd century AD Roman lighthouse at the end of the peninsula on which the original pre-Roman settlement was built (Latin: columna = column). The town prospered during the Roman era and was even visited by Julius Caesar, but declined after the fall of Rome and was subjected to attacks from invaders such as the Vikings and Normans right up to the late Middle Ages. From the 12th century onwards a process of slow recovery began and La Coruña became the capital of the Kingdom of Galicia in 1563. The strategic importance of the harbour is reflected in subsequent efforts to secure it, by an English fleet under Sir Francis Drake in 1589 (unsuccessful) and a later French army in 1809 (successful), when the British expeditionary force was evacuated from the port following the Battle of Corunna during the Peninsular War. However, the city took up arms and expelled the French only five months later. In the seventy years since the end of the Spanish Civil War, La Coruña has seen an exponential increase in population with the city's increasing industrialization to today's total of nearly quarter of a million. During the peak tourist season of July and August, this total more than doubles, with the region's excellent beaches and investment in tourist infrastructure being the main attraction. The old town is famous for its characteristic glassed-in balconies, called galerías, which are reminiscent of the stern galleries of 19th-century wooden warships and are a very practical solution for the frequent rainy days of winter. For the cruising yachtsman, La Coruña is a good staging post for a passage across the Bay of Biscay and offers marina berths in two separate basins (with a third under construction) as well as a sheltered anchorage inside the long Dique de Abrigo (breakwater) at the entrance.

Charts

British Admiralty
1111 - Punta de la Estaca de Bares to Cabo Finisterrre
1094 - Rias de Ferrol, Areas, Betanzos and La Coruna
1110 - La Coruna and approaches
Imray
C43 Santander to A Coruna

Weather

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Sources for Weather forecasts: See Spain.

Passages

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Islands

None.

Communication

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Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

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Entrance

La Coruna is a port of entry for Spain. For details see Entrance: Spain.


Berthing

There are three (and possibly four) options for yachts arriving in the harbour:

  1. The smart new Marina Coruña to starboard on passing the end of the breakwater,
  2. the Marina Real in the Darsena Deportiva de la Coruña, the former fishing harbour of the old town a mile to the west of the breakwater,
  3. the Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza in the Darsena de Oza, run by the Club Maritimo de Oza (which may accept a small visiting yacht), or
  4. alternatively, a yacht can anchor inside the breakwater clear of the mooring buoys wherever there is space.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The new Marina A Coruña

Marina Coruña

Marina Coruña/wiki/La_Coruna#Marina_Coru.C3.B1a
Marina icon Marina Coruña [[La Coruna#Marina Coruña|Marina Coruña]] 43°22.033'N, 008°23.159'W
Port of Entry

This is a new 700-berth marina (100 for visitors) it is situated at the root of the breakwater at the entrance to the harbour, between it to the north and the castle of San Anton to the south. Yachts berth where directed on finger pontoons protected from swell by two long wavebreak pontoons. Maximum length 50+ metres and maximum draft 10 metres. The facilities are reportedly excellent here. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Laundry. Bar/restaurant. Fuel berth. Chandlery. Supermarket. Cashpoint. WiFi (free). Boatyard with travel lift (35T) and all maintenance and repair facilities.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (881) 920 482; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 09
Address: Paseo Alcalde Francisco Vazquez s/n, 15001 La Coruna, Spain
Hours: 1000-1400 and 1600-1900
Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing

Marina Real

Marina Real/wiki/La_Coruna#Marina_Real
Marina icon Marina Real [[La Coruna#Marina Real|Marina Real]] (Darsena de la Marina) 43°22.054'N, 008°23.758'W
Port of Entry

Is situated in the Darsena Deportiva de la Coruña close to the old town. Operated by the Real Club Nautico de la Coruna, the two basins of the marina have a total of 353 berths (40 for visitors). Maximum length 30 metres. Maximum depth 6.0+ metres. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Laundrette. Fuel dock. WiFi. Travel lift (32T). Supermarket, banks and pharmacy nearby. The reception pontoon is situated at the hammerhead of the first pontoon opposite the entrance.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (981) 117 141; Fax: +34 (981) 22 64 85; VHF channel 09
Address: Muelle Arzobispo Gelmírez s/n, 15006 - La Coruña, Spain
Hours: 0800-2200, 7 days a week
Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing

Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza

Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza/wiki/La_Coruna#Puerto_Deportivo_El_Puntal.2C_Oza
Marina icon Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza [[La Coruna#Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza|Puerto Deportivo El Puntal, Oza]] 43°20.991'N, 008°22.867'W

s a 350-berth marina developed in the Darsena de Oza, about one mile due south of the harbour breakwater. It is run by the Club Maritimo de Oza. The marina is only suitable for small yachts up to 8.0 metres. Depths in the marina are 2.0 – 3.0 metres. It is not known if the club accepts visiting yachts (information needed).

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (618) 694 755; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 09

See also details of the nearby marinas at Marina Sada in the Marina Ares about 10 miles to the east.

Anchorages

N of Breakwater

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Anchorage icon N of Breakwater [[La Coruna#N of Breakwater|N of Breakwater]] 43°21.603'N, 008°22.699'W
Anchor in the lee of the breakwater in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.

Mera

Mera/wiki/La_Coruna#Mera
Anchorage icon Mera [[La Coruna#Mera|Mera]] 43°22.779'N, 008°20.641'W
Anchorage in bay of Mera two miles to NE of breakwater? Details needed

Amenities

Facilities
Water In Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Electricity In Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Toilets In Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Showers In Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Laundry In Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Garbage Bins in Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Supplies
Fuel In Marina Coruña and Marina Real
Bottled gas Camping Gaz (blue bottles) at Ferretería Araujo, Calle del Marqués de Pontejos, 12
Chandlers
  • Efectos Navales Pompo at Avenida Primo de Rivera 8 is an excellent ship chandlery. It is more a fishermen's and ship chandlery than a yacht chandlery. Fair prices.
  • Náutica Pompo, just a few houses on the left at Avenida Primo de Rivera 11, is the associated sail clothing shop
Services
Repairs In Marina Coruña and Marina Real; Marina Coruña appears to offer a wider range of maintenance and repair skills through its associated company Marina Seca
Internet
  • WiFi in bothMarina Coruña and Marina Real
  • In Coruña a public WiFi is available in several places (e.g. Plaza de María Pita): 'SmartCoruna'.
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Numerous outlets in the old town

Provisioning

Several supermarkets and chandlery-type shops in the old town.

Eating out

  • Calle de Franja near Maria Pita square has some good fish restaurants
  • Rey de Jamon, a small characterful bar at the top of Calle de Franja, is a great place for lunch, surrounded by air-curing hams

Transportation

International: Coruña Airport. A special airport to old town coach line brings you to the Marina Real/Paseo Maritimo for just €1,50. Weekdays every 30 minutes, weekends once an hour.

Tourism

The old town of La Coruña is most attractive, with its glass-fronted galerías lining the harbour and atmospheric narrow streets winding behind it. There are several interesting churches worth visiting, such as the 12th century Iglesia Santiago, the 15th century Iglesia de Santa Maria del Campo and the 18th century Baroque church of San Jorge near the main square of Maria Pita.

A walk along the peninsula to the Tower of Hercules, originally constructed by the Romans in the 2nd century AD, is a must to inspect this symbol of the city (it even features on the municipal coat of arms). For a fee, you can climb the interior staircase to see the wonderful views from the gallery at the top.

Glass-fronted galerías, La Coruña
Main square, La Coruña
The Roman lighthouse of Torre de Hercules

Friends

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Forums

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Links

References

See Spain.

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