Barbate

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Barbate, Spain

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

BA Admiralty

92

142

773

Spanish

44C

105

444

4441

Imray

C19

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.

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Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

None.

Communication

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

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.

Berthing

Go to the marina. Alternatively tie up on the arrivals pontoon to port just inside the entrance.

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.

Puerto Deportivo Barbate

VHF: 09

Phone: +34 956 431 907

Fax: ??

Email: [email protected]

Web: [?? ??]

Address: post office address?

Working hours: 10.00 - 13.30 and 16.00 - 17.30 in summe

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.

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

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Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

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Links

• Barbate at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Spain.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Barbate and this page's details validated:

• June 2001 --Athene of Lymington 15:55, 14 April 2010 (UTC)

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Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington