Punta Umbria
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Punta Umbria is a busy resort and fishing harbour situated at the estuary of the river of the same name, 25 miles east of the Spanish/Portuguese border and five miles west of the entrance to the Rio Odiel, the main channel up to the historic Spanish port of Huelva. There are two marinas in the Rio de Punta Umbria, the Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría, one mile from the entrance, and the Marina Umbria, a further 0.75 miles further upriver. There is a further marina at the port of Mazagon in the Rio Odiel to the east.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 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
Weather
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Passages
See SW Spain.
Islands
None.
Communication
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Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
A long mole with a south cardinal mark at the end protects the western side of the estuary. Entry is best near high water. The reported depth at the bar is 6.0 metres (confirmation needed). The channel is buoyed from the entrance up to the marinas.
Berthing
There is no port here. Yachts use one of the marinas. For Puerto Deportivo La Canaleta: call on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 959 311899. E-mail: [email protected].
For Puerto Deportivo de Punta Umbria: call on VHF channel 09 or telephone +34 959 524541. E-mail: [email protected].
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Marina Umbria
This is a new marina completed in 2008. The marina has a total of 260 berths, 65 of which are supposedly reserved for vessels in transit. The marina has water and electricity at the pontoons. Showers and toilets at the clubhouse. A 
fuel berth [[Punta Umbria#fuel berth|fuel berth]] 37.18295°type′fuel, 006°57.623'W is located half a mile upstream. Yacht and tennis clubs near the marina. Good 24hr security. WiFi
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (959) 313 165; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 09
- Address: Calle Varaderos 22, 21100 Punta Umbria, Huelva, Spain
Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría
Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría [[Punta Umbria#Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría|Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría]] (Puerto Deportivo Canaleta) 37°10.570'N, 006°57.103'W Is further downriver has 197 berths for yachts up to 12 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Showers and Toilets. Fuel station. WiFi. Good 24hr security.
- [email protected]; Tel: +34 (959) 311 899; Fax: +34 (959) 312 125; VHF channel 09
- Address: Alm. Pérez Guzmán nº 20, 21100 Punta Umbría, Huelva, Spain
Anchorages
Anchorage in the river is possible, although the currents are strong and there are numerous moorings in the best spots.
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | In Marina Umbria and in Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría |
| Electricity | In Marina Umbria and in Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría |
| Toilets | In Marina Umbria and in Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría |
| Showers | In Marina Umbria and in Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría |
| Laundry | N/A (Not Available) |
| Garbage | Bins in the marinas |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | A fuel berth [[Punta Umbria#fuel berth|fuel berth]] 37.18295°type′fuel, 006°57.623'W is located half a mile upstream from Marina Umbria
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| Bottled gas | ? |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | ? |
| Internet | WiFi in both Marina Umbria and Real Club Marítimo y Tenis de Punta Umbría |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
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Eating out
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Transportation
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Tourism
Within the surroundings of the marinas are some beautiful scenic areas such as La Laguna de El Portil (El Portil lake), Los Enebrales (juniper tree groves), and the Marismas del Odiel (Odiel marshes).
Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Punta Umbria at the Wikipedia
References
See Spain.
Comments
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- Data compiled from internet research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 19:00, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
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