Mazagon
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The town and marina of Mazagon is situated at the entrance to the Rio Odiel, the major river leading up to the Spanish port of Huelva. The town lies approximately halfway between the Portuguese Algarve and Gibraltar, 27 miles east of the Rio Guadiana and 30 miles NW of the harbour of Chipiona. The modern, 500-berth marina of Puerto Deportivo de Mazagon is well protected from all directions and is a good base for exploring the Doñana National Park and Odiel Nature Reserve as well as the historic Spanish port of Huelva.
Charts
- 90 - Rio de Las Piedras to Cabo Trafalgar
- 92 - Cabo de Sao Vicente to the Strait of Gibraltar
- 87 - Cabo Finisterre to the Strait of Gibraltar
- Spanish
- 44B
- 441
Weather
Give local weather conditions or refer to another page (a region or island group) that covers these conditions.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Passages
See SW Spain.
Islands
Saltés, Enmedio and Bacuta
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbormasters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The entrance to the Rio Odiel is easily distinguished by the curving three-mile-long mole which extends the southern bank of the river 1.5 miles out to sea from the adjoining coast. The end of the mole is marked by a prominent white pillar with a red top. Yachts should head for the W cardinal buoy marking the start of the buoyed channel into the river. The channel is marked by port and starboard hand markers. The Puerto Deportivo de Mazagon lies about one mile due north of the breakwater end, distinguished by a training wall which protects it from the south. The marina entrance is orientated WNW/ESE. Depths in the entrance are 4.5 metres.
Warning: Tidal currents can be strong on the ebb.
Berthing
Goto the marina. Alternatively, berth on the reception pontoon (which doubles as fuel pontoon) and visit the marina office.
Also see Huelva.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Puerto Deportivo Mazagon
Puerto Deportivo Mazagon [[Mazagon#Puerto Deportivo Mazagon|Puerto Deportivo Mazagon]] 37°07.864'N, 006°49.983'W The Puerto Deportivo de Mazagon has around 500 berths for vessels up to 22 metres. Depths in the marina are 2.5 - 4.5 metres. Vessels berth on finger pontoons. Water and electricity at all berths. Toilets and showers. Fuel station. Launderette. Travel hoist (32T). Yacht club with bar, restaurant and swimming pool at NW corner of the marina.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (959) 070 071; Fax: +34 (959) 101 006;Mobile: +34 (671) 539 702; VHF channels 09 & 16
- Address: Oficina del Puerto, 21130 Mazagón, Palos de la Frontera, Huelva, Spain
- Hours: 10:30-14:00, 16:00-18:00 (not Sat, Sun in Sept to June)
Anchorages
West of Marina
West of Marina [[Mazagon#West of Marina|West of Marina]] (Alernate name if any) 37°08.188'N, 006°50.779'W Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | On the pontoons |
| Electricity | On the pontoons |
| Toilets | In the marina |
| Showers | In the marina |
| Laundry | Launderette in the marina |
| Garbage | Bins in the marina |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | Fuel pontoon in the marina |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None. |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Most repairs in yard behind marina offices. Sailmaker. |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | Outlets in the town of Mazagon |
Provisioning
Minimarket in the marina. Better shops in the town.
Eating out
- Restaurant at the marina.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Tourism
The town of Mazagon, 10 minutes walk from the marina, is a typical Spanish resort town, surrounded by superb sandy beaches and coastal pinewoods. The flatness of the terrain makes it a good area for cycling and there are several cycle paths around the town. The historic port of Huelva is about 20 kilometers away by road and has an interesting museum with replicas of the three ships that formed Christopher Columbus’ fleet of exploration.
The salt marshes around Mazagon are excellent for birdwatching, especially during the migration season. Directly opposite the marina, are the islands of Saltés, Enmedio and Bacuta, which form part of the Odiel Nature Reserve, where the largest colony of spoonbills in Europe gathers along with numerous other species of birds. With suitable transport, one can also explore the natural wonders of the Doñana National Park forty kilometers to the east.
Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forums
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
Links
References
See Spain.
Comments
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- Data compiled via internet research (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 15:39, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
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