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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. | + | 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]]. |
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Revision as of 19:11, 31 March 2010
Mazagon, Spain
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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
British Admiralty 90, 92 Spanish 44B, 441
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
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. Note: tidal currents can be strong on the ebb.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call Puerto Deportivo de Mazagon on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 959.536.251. E-mail: [email protected]. Alternatively, berth on the reception pontoon (which doubles as fuel pontoon) and visit the marina office.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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. Laundrette. Travel hoist (32T). Yacht club with bar, restaurant and swimming pool at NW corner of the marina.
Anchorages
Anchorage is possible west of the marina, clear of the numerous moorings. Open to any winds from the SW round to NW. Good holding in sand.
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Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Repairs/Yards
Most repairs in yard behind marina offices. Sailmaker.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel pontoon in the marina. Water and electricity on the pontoons.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
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.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Minimarket in the marina. Better shops in the town.
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
In the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Outlets in the town of Mazagon.
Garbage Disposal
Bins in the marina.
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 via internet research (please update if possible) - --Athene of Lymington 15:39, 31 March 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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