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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
| - | ''See [[Spain#Climate_.26_Weather|Spain]]''. | + | ''See [[Spain#Climate_.26_Weather|Spain]]''.The geography surrounding the Port of Andraitx causes significant storms, particularly in winter, which have historically caused a great deal of damage. |
==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
| - | {GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}} | + | {GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}The extensive marina on the left/west side of the harbour when entering is the Club de Vela. They also control all of the mooring balls now in the harbour. Anchoring is prohibited except far out at the mouth of the harbour. Moorings at the Club de Vela are med style with a bow line provided. Moorings at the town quay, located across from the Club de Vela & on the east side near many restaurants, are med style where you must drop your anchor and back down on the quay. |
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | * ''Club de Vela Puerto Andraitx'' is a full-service marina. It offers everything a cruiser requires for a comfortable stay, albeit at a price. It has a good lavenderia | + | * ''Club de Vela Puerto Andraitx'' is a full-service marina. It offers everything a cruiser requires for a comfortable stay, albeit at a price. It has a good lavenderia (laundry service), lovely pool, and very good showers. There is a fine restaurant, a cafe, and a small workman's bar. |
*: [http://www.cvpa.es Website] | *: [http://www.cvpa.es Website] | ||
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===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
| - | Sadly, Andraitx has little left for safe | + | Sadly, Andraitx has little left for safe anchorage. Previously anchoring was possible in the entrance outside of the channel and inner harbour. The Club de Vela has been granted authority to lay mooring balls in this area on both the east & west sides of the channel & anchoring is now prohibited here. Charges apply for these buoys and no services are provided. The inner basin is home to a large fleet of fishing boats which come & go twice daily. Due to these fishing boats, anchoring in the inner basin is permitted only in the case of emergency. |
==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ==Offshore Islands and Groups== | ||
| - | * Dragonera | + | * Dragonera lies just a couple of miles west of Andraitx. The island has nothing on it but persons occasionally dinghy over and hike on it. |
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
| - | The ''Club de Vela'' offers most services for even large yachts. | + | The ''Club de Vela'' offers most services for even large yachts. They have a large travel lift and a working hard. |
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
; Fuel | ; Fuel | ||
| - | : {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}} | + | : {{MagentaText|Give details on fuel}}A fuel quay operated by the Club de Vela is located on the left/West side in the inner basin. |
| - | ; Water | + | ; Water Available on a Club de Vela berth. |
: {{MagentaText|Give details on water}} | : {{MagentaText|Give details on water}} | ||
| - | ; | + | ; ElectricityAvailable on a Club de Vela berth. |
: {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}} | : {{MagentaText|Give details on electricity}} | ||
==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | Puerto d'Andraitx is an attractive village and tourist destination. | + | Puerto d'Andraitx is an attractive village and tourist destination. There are many pleasant shops and restaurants. |
| - | During the off-peak season, dolphins are | + | During the off-peak season, dolphins are sometimes spotted near the entrance of the harbour. |
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
| - | * Provisioning is easy at the Club | + | * Provisioning is easy from the Club. |
| - | * | + | * A large Euroski supermarket is located at the deepest part of the harbour on the east side. This is a 10-minute dinghy ride from the Club, or a 25 minute walk. |
| + | * A large aProp supermarket is located up the hill from the Brismar Hotel located on the water street on the east side of the harbour. | ||
| + | * A ferrateria (hardware store) is located in the town and gas bottle exchanges may be obtained there. | ||
====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
| - | * Restaurants are numerous and excellent | + | * Restaurants are numerous and excellent in the town on the east side of the harbour. |
| - | * | + | * The restaurant in the Club de Vela is excellent, as is the seafood restaurant just outside the front door of the club, 30 meters to the left, with fine views of the harbour. |
====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
| - | {{MagentaText|Available?}} | + | {{MagentaText|Available?}}WiFi is available in the Club de Vela clubhouse & is provided to visiting yachts. Reportedly the wifi is very weak on various quays. |
====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
| - | * | + | * Various car rentals are available in the town. |
* | * | ||
====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
| - | {{MagentaText|?}} | + | {{MagentaText|?}}Available on a Club de Vela berth. |
====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)==== | ||
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'': | ||
| - | * | + | * Prairie Chicken visited July 2014. |
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Revision as of 19:48, 6 September 2014
Andraitx (Port of Entry)
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Local Weather
See Spain.The geography surrounding the Port of Andraitx causes significant storms, particularly in winter, which have historically caused a great deal of damage.
Charts
See Balearics.
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Provide any navigation notes especially any dangers or peculiar local conditions here.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Andraitx is a port of entry to Spain.
See also Procedures.
Berthing Options
{GreenText|Describe here the berthing options of this port. Are there moorings or you have to anchor? Do most boats moor side-to, stern-to, or bow-to? Etc.}}The extensive marina on the left/west side of the harbour when entering is the Club de Vela. They also control all of the mooring balls now in the harbour. Anchoring is prohibited except far out at the mouth of the harbour. Moorings at the Club de Vela are med style with a bow line provided. Moorings at the town quay, located across from the Club de Vela & on the east side near many restaurants, are med style where you must drop your anchor and back down on the quay.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Club de Vela Puerto Andraitx is a full-service marina. It offers everything a cruiser requires for a comfortable stay, albeit at a price. It has a good lavenderia (laundry service), lovely pool, and very good showers. There is a fine restaurant, a cafe, and a small workman's bar.
Anchorages
Sadly, Andraitx has little left for safe anchorage. Previously anchoring was possible in the entrance outside of the channel and inner harbour. The Club de Vela has been granted authority to lay mooring balls in this area on both the east & west sides of the channel & anchoring is now prohibited here. Charges apply for these buoys and no services are provided. The inner basin is home to a large fleet of fishing boats which come & go twice daily. Due to these fishing boats, anchoring in the inner basin is permitted only in the case of emergency.
Offshore Islands and Groups
- Dragonera lies just a couple of miles west of Andraitx. The island has nothing on it but persons occasionally dinghy over and hike on it.
Yacht Repairs and Services
The Club de Vela offers most services for even large yachts. They have a large travel lift and a working hard.
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Give details on fuelA fuel quay operated by the Club de Vela is located on the left/West side in the inner basin.
- Water Available on a Club de Vela berth.
- Give details on water
- ElectricityAvailable on a Club de Vela berth.
- Give details on electricity
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Puerto d'Andraitx is an attractive village and tourist destination. There are many pleasant shops and restaurants.
During the off-peak season, dolphins are sometimes spotted near the entrance of the harbour.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Provisioning is easy from the Club.
- A large Euroski supermarket is located at the deepest part of the harbour on the east side. This is a 10-minute dinghy ride from the Club, or a 25 minute walk.
- A large aProp supermarket is located up the hill from the Brismar Hotel located on the water street on the east side of the harbour.
- A ferrateria (hardware store) is located in the town and gas bottle exchanges may be obtained there.
Eateries
- Restaurants are numerous and excellent in the town on the east side of the harbour.
- The restaurant in the Club de Vela is excellent, as is the seafood restaurant just outside the front door of the club, 30 meters to the left, with fine views of the harbour.
Internet/WiFi
Available?WiFi is available in the Club de Vela clubhouse & is provided to visiting yachts. Reportedly the wifi is very weak on various quays.
Laundry
- A good lavenderia is located at the Club
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Various car rentals are available in the town.
Garbage Disposal
?Available on a Club de Vela berth.
Transportation
List transportation (local and/or international.)
Routes/Passages To/From
See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.
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
- Andraitx - Wikipedia
References & Publications
See Balearics#References & Publications|Balearics.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Prairie Chicken visited July 2014.
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