Puerto Rosario
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Puerto del Rosario (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈpweɾto ðel roˈsaɾjo]) is a town and a municipality in the eastern part of the island of Fuerteventura in the Las Palmas province in the Canary Islands. It has been the capital of Fuerteventura since 1860. The town's population is 29,160 (2013),[2] the administrative district's (municipio de Puerto del Rosario) population is 36,744 and its area is 289.95 km².
Yachts are not encouraged to berth here.
Charts
See Canary Islands.
Weather
See Canary Islands.
Passages
Communication
Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
The approach to Puerto Rosario is straightforward. But, after entering the port stay clear of the protruding Fishermen's quay.
Entrance
Puerto Rosario is a port of entry for Canary Islands. For details see Entrance: Canary Islands.
Berthing
Puerto del Rosario
Puerto del Rosario [[Puerto Rosario#Puerto del Rosario|Puerto del Rosario]] 28°29.771'N, 013°51.496'W Located in Puerto del Rosario, in the east of the island, the harbour, and port of Fuerteventura’s capital is mainly devoted to commercial shipping and ferries but it also provides berthing and anchorage. The 60 berths accommodate boats up to 12 m with drafts of up to five m and it is situated opposite the main commercial dock. There is water on the fishing quay and electricity on the pontoons, WiFi, but otherwise, the port has limited facilities for yachts.
This is one of the best-equipped harbours to deal with technical problems on the island, as it has mechanical and electronic repair services on the dock itself.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (928) 860 200; VHF channel 09
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
SW of the cruise ship pier
SW of the cruise ship pier [[Puerto Rosario#SW of the cruise ship pier|SW of the cruise ship pier]] 28°29.474'N, 013°51.599'W Amenities
| Facilities | |
|---|---|
| Water | On the fishing quay |
| Electricity | On the pontoons |
| Toilets | N/A (Not Available) |
| Showers | N/A |
| Laundry | N/A |
| Garbage | Bins around the harbour |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | N/A |
| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | There are shops selling boat accessories |
| Services | |
| Repairs | Good mechanical and electronic repair services in the harbour |
| Internet | WiFi in the harbour |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Supermarkets closeto the harbour.
Eating out
Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.
Transportation
In addition to ferry and airplane, a 1 bus station is in the city too, at "Avenida Constitution". Many busses start here and reach every larger place on the island.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
Places to Visit
List places of interest, tours, etc.
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
- Puerto Rosario at the Wikipedia
- Puerto Rosario at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
References
See Canary Islands.
Comments
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Date of member's last visit to Puerto Rosario and this page's details validated:
- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) August, 2018 --Istioploos
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