Villagarcia de Arousa
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Villagarcia de Arousa, Spain
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Villagarcia de Arousa, a town of 35,000 inhabitants, is situated on the eastern side of the wide inlet of the Ria de Arousa, 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.
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Radio Nets
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Local Weather
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Check-in facilities (Customs and Immigration)
Call Villagarcia Marina on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 986 565 129 or e-mail: [email protected].
Offshore Islands and Groups
- Illa de Arousa (6 miles to SW)
- Illa de Malveria Pequena (2 miles to N)
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Villagarcia 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
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Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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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.
Tourism and 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
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
Transportation
Transportation (local and/or international)
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Cruiser's Friends
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External links
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References & Publications
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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- August 2000 --Atheneoflymington 18:33, 6 March 2010 (UTC)
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