Porto Petro
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Porto Petro
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| 39°21.6′N, 3°12.7′E |
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Background
Porto Petro is a delightful small harbor along the E shore of Mallorca.
Local Weather
See Spain.
Charts
See Majorca.
Radio Nets
Submit details of local radio Nets.
Also seeWorld Cruiser's Nets.
Check-in facilities
You can either anchor off in the large bay or moor in the small yachting club (marina) that maintains berths for visiting yacht
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Porto Petro Marina
This small marina maintains berths for visiting yachts. Call them on the VHF Channel 09 to make arrangements. The berths are either along the quay or on pontoons. Every berth has a laid mooring.
Anchorages
During the summer months Balears Life Posidonia, operating on behalf of the Government of the Balearic islands of Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, offer free buoys at nine different locations in the Balearic islands. Porto Petro is one of these.
The objective of Balears Life Posidonia is to protect the Posidonia sea grass fields. Where provided, use of the buoys is obligatory and anchoring is prohibited except in sand. Use of the buoys is free. They are color-coded and indicate the boat size and wind speeds they are intended for. Buoys may be booked on line from 1 June until 30 September. For bookings and further information, please see the 4-language website of Baleraslifeposidonia.eu or by telephone at +34 902 422 425.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
N/A (Not Available)
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- N/A
- Water
- For each berth in the marina, but you may need some unusual plumbing adaptors
- Electricity
- For each berth in the marina (220 V)
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Visit the island.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There is one grocery store
Eateries
- There are several very attractive restaurants
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
The marina was planning laundry facilities in October 2004.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
See Majorca.
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
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
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Balearics.
Personal Notes
This is a safe and attractive anchorage but offers little in the town for cruisers.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- October 2004 --Istioploos 19:52, 1 July 2008 (MDT)
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