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Revision as of 19:28, 29 March 2010
Punta Umbria, Spain
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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 Puerto Deportivo La Canaleta (owned by the Real Club Maritimo Y Tenis de Punta Umbria) one mile from the entrance and the Puerto Deportivo de Punta 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
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- Chart Source
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Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
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].
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- The Puerto Deportivo La Canaleta
37°10.51′N, 06°57.17′Wis 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 is located half a mile upstream. Yacht and tennis clubs near the marina. Good 24hr security. WiFi.
- The Puerto Deportivo de Punta Umbria 37°11.26′N, 06°57.56′W further upriver has 197 berths for yachts up to 12 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Showers and Toilets. Fuel station. Good 24hr security.
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Anchorages
Anchorage in the river is possible, although the currents are strong and there are numerous moorings in the best spots.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station half a mile upstream of the Puerto Deportivo La Canaleta. Water and electricity at both marinas.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
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).
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
- At the Puerto Deportivo La Canaleta.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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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 the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
Publications, Guides, etc.
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Data compiled from internet research (please update if possible)--Athene of Lymington 19:00, 29 March 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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