Porto Colom
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==Porto Colom or Cala Colom== | ==Porto Colom or Cala Colom== | ||
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| - | + | Cala Colom or Porto Colom is a good sized natural harbor along the E shore of [[Majorca]], the largest of the [[Balearics|Balearic]] Islands. | |
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
The approaches to Cala Colom are straight forward. | The approaches to Cala Colom are straight forward. | ||
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==Berthing Options== | ==Berthing Options== | ||
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The port It is usually crowded with local boats but you may be able to find a berth on the pontoons or an unoccupied mooring | The port It is usually crowded with local boats but you may be able to find a berth on the pontoons or an unoccupied mooring | ||
| - | + | There are a large assortment of mooring buoys located on the south/left side of the cala as you enter. These buoys are available for long-term rent from the Harbour Master but can be very difficult to book, especially during the summer season. Anchoring is available on the north/right side of the cala. The holding is good in mud, but be cautious as this area has been dredged and gets shallow very suddenly. | |
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
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* June 2009 - [[User:PrairieChicken|PrairieChicken]] 18:51, 1 April 2010 (UTC) | * June 2009 - [[User:PrairieChicken|PrairieChicken]] 18:51, 1 April 2010 (UTC) | ||
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Revision as of 01:45, 14 December 2015
Porto Colom or Cala Colom
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Cala Colom or Porto Colom is a good sized natural harbor along the E shore of Majorca, the largest of the Balearic Islands.
Local Weather
See Spain.
Charts
See Balearics.
Radio Nets
Also seeWorld Cruiser's Nets.
The approaches to Cala Colom are straight forward.
Berthing Options
The port It is usually crowded with local boats but you may be able to find a berth on the pontoons or an unoccupied mooring
There are a large assortment of mooring buoys located on the south/left side of the cala as you enter. These buoys are available for long-term rent from the Harbour Master but can be very difficult to book, especially during the summer season. Anchoring is available on the north/right side of the cala. The holding is good in mud, but be cautious as this area has been dredged and gets shallow very suddenly.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Club Nautico
Yacht Services and Repairs
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
N/A (Not Available)
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
- Fuel
- Although there are two fuel docks indicated on the attached chart, only the one closest to the entrance and in front of the Repsol station on the street offers fuel. Their working hours are 0900-1330 and 1700-1900 on week days and shorter on Sundays. If there is no attendant present to serve you, try the Repsol station on the street. This quay also houses a number of large fishing boats during evenings and weekends, sometimes making it difficult to reach the quay
- Water
- Available on the fuel quay
- Electricity
- Available at the Club Nautico, which is the second quay shown on the chart
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Visit the island.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- There are numerous stores, including two large supermarkets a ten-minute walk south up the hill from the harbour between the harbour area and the tourist area. Look for signs or ask for directions to the SYP. There is a nice carniceria on the main water street and a good vegetable shop one street up from the water street and toward the west end of the cala. In this same area is a small chandlery and the post office
Eateries
- There are numerous restaurants, including some fine-dining establishments in the harbour area. Try Sa Sinia, a five-minute walk from the Club Nautico visitor's quay on the water street toward the west end of the cala
Internet/WiFi
Available?
Laundry
- There is an excellent lavanderia in the tourist area of the town to the south/left of the harbour entrance. Unfortunatley, if you are carrying much laundry it requires a short taxi ride to reach. Ask the driver to take your to Erika's Lavanderia
Motorbike & Car Rentals
- Car rentals are available
Garbage Disposal
There are bins around the harbor.
Transportation
See Majorca.
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
List links external to the wiki such as in Wikepedia.
References & Publications
See Balearics.
Personal Notes
- Porto Colom has been a favorite location for our boat for years. It provides a well protected harbour, fuel, water, excellent provisioning opportunities, good restaurants, a choice of visitors quay with good showers, or anchoring. Until 2008 the Club Nautico visitor's quay was a bargain, but sadly this is no longer the case. In addition, Porto Colom is well located on the scenic East Coast of Mallorca, offering opportunities for day excursions with a safe haven to return to in the evening --Prairie Chicken
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- October 2004 --Istioploos
14:41, 1 July 2008 (MDT)
- June 2009 - PrairieChicken 18:51, 1 April 2010 (UTC)
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