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Revision as of 06:45, 16 June 2011
Barbate, Spain
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| 36°11.03′N, 05°55.49′W |
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Barbate lies about six miles east of Cape Trafalgar and 23 miles NW of Tarifa. It has been an important fishing port since Roman times. During the Franco era, the town was known as Barbate de Franco in view of the dictator’s fondness for taking regular summer breaks here. Although the town itself is not one of Andalusia’s most picturesque, there are some attractive landscapes around the town, including lushly forested cliffs, long dune-backed beaches and river marshes with important wildlife reserves. The western end of the harbour has been converted into a 314-berth marina, which offers a convenient stop-off point for yachts sailing towards or returning from the Straits of Gibraltar.
Charts
Admiralty - 92, 142, 773
Spanish - 44C 105, 444, 4441
Imray - C19
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Weather conditions at Barbate are strongly influenced by conditions in the Straits of Gibraltar, although not to the same extent as at Tarifa. Consequently winds are generally less strong here than at Tarifa. However, from Barbate eastwards tidal currents play a significant role in determining sea state, and fresh winds against the current can whip up very unpleasant seas.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
Be aware of the possibility of tunny nets which can extend up to two miles offshore in the approaches. A narrow passage is left at the shore end for vessels entering the harbour. The harbour entrance faces east and is entered along the southern breakwater. Yachts are normally berthed in the outer of the two basins which form the marina on the west side of the harbour, close to the marina office which lies to port on entering the basins. The channel up to the marina is buoyed. A long wavebreak pontoon protects the marina basins from easterly winds.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call Puerto Deportivo Barbate on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +34 956 431 907. E-mail: [email protected]. Alternatively tie up on the arrivals pontoon to port just inside the entrance to the basins and visit the marina office. Office hours are 10.00 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 17.30 in summer. The office closes on weekend afternoons in winter.
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Puerto Deportivo Barbate has a total of 314 berths. Maximum length 32 metres. Maximum draught 3.4 metres. Yachts normally berth alongside the pontoons in the outer basin, where depths are at least 3.4 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Card access to pontoons. Toilets and showers. Laundrette. Fuel station. Bar and restaurant.
Anchorages
In settled weather only, it is possible to anchor off the beaches to east or west of the harbour. Threre is, however, a more or less constant swell here.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
There is a small boatyard on the north side of the marina entrance. Travel hoist (45T) and hard standing. Most mechanical, electrical and electronic repairs. Chandlery.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town of Barbate is not especially attractive. Even the tourist office prefers to draw attention to the protected areas of pine forest to the north and west of the town and the marshlands of the grandly titled Parque Natural de la Brena y Marismas del Barbate to the SE.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Provisions shops in the town about 15 minutes walk away. Good Supersol supermarket on the outskirts of town.
Eateries
Restaurant in the marina. Better selection in the town.
Internet/WiFi
No.
Laundry
In the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
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 partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
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:
- June 2001 --Athene of Lymington 15:55, 14 April 2010 (UTC)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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