Vilagarcia de Arousa

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Vilagarcia de Arousa, Spain

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Contents 1 Vilagarcia de Arousa, Spain 2 Charts 3 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Berthing options 6.1 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 6.2 Anchorages 7 Offshore Islands and Groups 8 Yacht Repairs and Services 8.1 Marine Stores 8.2 Repairs/Yards 8.3 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 9 Things to do Ashore 9.1 Tourism 9.2 Grocery & Supply Stores 9.3 Eateries 9.4 Internet/WiFi 9.5 Laundry 9.6 Motorbike & Car Rentals 9.7 Garbage Disposal 9.8 Transportation 10 Routes/Passages To/From 11 Cruiser's Friends 12 Forum Discussions 13 External Links 14 References & Publications 15 Personal Notes 15.1 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 16 Contributors to this page 17 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Vilagarcia de Arousa, a town of 35,000 inhabitants, is situated on the eastern side of the wide inlet of the Ria de Arousa in NW Spain, 30 miles SW of the famous town of Santiago de Compostella. While the town itself is not particularly noteworthy, it has the benefit of a well-sheltered marina and is a good base for a visit to Santiago or for exploring the wonderful beaches of the Illa de Arousa.

Charts

Imray

C48 A Coruna to Porto

British Admiralty

1764 - Ria de Arousa

1762 - Vilagarcia de Arousa

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

• See Spain

Approach and Navigation

The approach is free from dangers; however, be aware of mussel rafts in the approaches.

Berthing options

The only option is berthing in Vilagarcia Marina. Call on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 986 565 129 or E-mail.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Vilagarcia Marina is situated in the NE corner of the large commercial harbour. The marina offers a total of 450 berths on pontoons. Yachts moor bow or stern to. Maximum length 25 metres. Depths in the marina are from 3.0 to 5.0 metres. Water and electricity at all pontoons. Crane & travel lift. WiFi. Laundry.

Anchorages

See Ria de Arousa.

Offshore Islands and Groups

• Illa de Arousa (6 miles to SW)
• Illa de Malveria Pequena (2 miles to N)

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Adjacent yard can undertake most repairs.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel in the marina (self-service 24 hours). Water and electricity on the pontoons.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Trains depart several times a day for the town of Santiago de Compostella, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and centre of pilgrimage since the 9th century AD. The village of Carril five miles to the north of the marina is attractive, as is the island of Illa de Malveria Pequena just offshore. If you have bicycles aboard, the Illa de Arousa six miles to the south is idyllic, with dazzling white sandy beaches reminiscent of tropical isles. Access is via a long causeway from the eastern side of the Ria.

Shellfish beds, Carril

Fishing boats, Illa de Arousa

Typical beach, Illa de Arousa

Grocery & Supply Stores

Supermarkets and shops in the town.

Eateries

• Several expensive fish restaurants in the town.
• The excellent Albarino white wine is produced locally and well worth trying.

Internet/WiFi

Yes. In the marina.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Several outlets in the town

Garbage Disposal

Bins in the marina.

Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

• Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Spain.

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:

• August 2000 --Atheneoflymington

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