Ria de Arousa

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Ría de Arousa
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The beautiful Illa de Arousa

The Ria de Arousa lies on the coast of NW Spain around 20 miles S of the Ria de Muros and 12 miles N of the Ria de Pontevedra. One of the loveliest of the Rias Baixas (lower rias), it has a number of superb beaches (especially around the beautiful Illa de Arousa), numerous good anchorages and a sheltered marina at the town of Vilagarcia de Arousa. The entrance is rock-strewn, especially on the N side, and care is needed if entering in bad weather.

Charts

British Admiralty
3633 - Islas Sisargas to Rio Mino
1764 – Ria de Arousa
1755 – Plans in Ria de Arousa
1762 – Vilagarcia de Arousa
Imray
C48 - A Coruna to Porto

Weather

The entrance to the ria is largely protected from N and W by the chain of rocky islets and reefs in the entrance but is open to S winds, which cause a swell in the outer part of the ria if they are strong. Fog is a frequent problem.

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Passages

List popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

  • Illa deArousa
  • Illa de Salvora

Communication

Add here VHF channel for the coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There are a number of rocky islets and reefs in the approaches from both N and S and on the N side of the entrance. A suitably large-scale chart is essential. The approach from N is especially hazardous and in bad weather, the safest entry to the ria is from due S around Illa de Salvora. The ria also boasts probably the greatest number of mussel rafts of all the Spanish rias, so a night entry is inadvisable.

Berthing

There are six separate marinas in or immediately adjacent to the ria. Clockwise from the N side of the entrance they are:

  1. Puerto Deportivo Santa Eugenia de Ribeira;
  2. Club Nautico de Caraminal;
  3. Marina Vilagarcia;
  4. Marina de Arousa;
  5. Marina Cabo de Cruz and (immediately S of the southern entrance to the ria)
  6. Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras.

Alternatively – and especially in settled weather – there are numerous lovely anchorages around the shores of the ria. The island of Ille de Arousa is ringed with delightful beaches and several of them are suitable anchorages in the appropriate wind conditions.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Puerto Deportivo Santa Eugenia de Ribeira

Puerto Deportivo Santa Eugenia de Ribeira/wiki/Ria_de_Arousa#Puerto_Deportivo_Santa_Eugenia_de_Ribeira
Marina icon Puerto Deportivo Santa Eugenia de Ribeira [[Ria de Arousa#Puerto Deportivo Santa Eugenia de Ribeira|Puerto Deportivo Santa Eugenia de Ribeira]] 42°33.410'N, 008°59.360'W

It is situated at the settlement of Riberia on the W coast of the ria. It offers 239 berths (24 for visitors) for yachts up to 12 metres in depths of up to 3.0 metres. Berths are a mixture of finger pontoons and Med-style moorings. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Yacht club bar/restaurant. Laundry. Travel lift (40T). Crane (5T). Very small hard standing area. Some basic repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (981) 874 739; Fax: +34 (981) 873 801; Mobile: +34 (648) 187 170; VHF channel 090
Address: C.P., 15960 Apartado Correos 111, Riveira A Coruña , Spain

Club Nautico de Caraminal

Club Nautico de Caraminal/wiki/Ria_de_Arousa#Club_Nautico_de_Caraminal
Marina icon Club Nautico de Caraminal [[Ria de Arousa#Club Nautico de Caraminal|Club Nautico de Caraminal]] (Pobra do Caraminal) 42°36.277'N, 008°56.009'W

The marina lies at the town of A Pobra do Caraminal six miles NE of Ribeira and offers 305 berths for yachts up to 24 metres in depths of up to 3.0 metres. Berths are on finger pontoons. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Yacht club bar/cafeteria. Laundry. WiFi. Travel lift (40T). Crane (5T). Small hard standing area. Basic repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (981) 832 504; Fax: +34 (981) 832 924; VHF channel 09
Vilagarcia Marina in the Ria de Arousa

Marina Vilagarcia

Marina Vilagarcia/wiki/Ria_de_Arousa#Marina_Vilagarcia
Marina icon Marina Vilagarcia [[Ria de Arousa#Marina Vilagarcia|Marina Vilagarcia]] 42°36.031'N, 008°46.183'W

The marina lies at the NE corner of the ria and offers 450 berths for yachts up to 25 metres in depths of up to 5.0 metres. Berths are a mixture of finger pontoons and Med-style moorings. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. WiFi. Bar/restaurant. Travel lift (70T). Small hard standing area. Most repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (986) 511 175; Fax: +34 (986) 512 792; VHF channel 09
Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing

Marina de Arousa

Marina de Arousa/wiki/Ria_de_Arousa#Marina_de_Arousa
Marina icon Marina de Arousa [[Ria de Arousa#Marina de Arousa|Marina de Arousa]] 42°33.978'N, 008°50.038'W

It is situated on the E coast of the ria at the town of Vilanova de Arousa opposite the Illa de Arousa. It offers 233 berths for yachts up to 20 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres. Berths are on finger pontoons. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Bar/cafe. Laundry. WiFi. Fuel station. Travel lift (35T). Chandlery. Slipway. Hard standing area. Basic repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (981) 561 420; Mobile: +34 (670) 623 084; VHF channel 09
Address: Marina Arousa Puerto Deportivo, 36620 - Vilanova de Arousa, Pontevedra, Spain
Prices: For the latest prices see Price Listing

Marina Cabo de Cruz

Marina Cabo de Cruz/wiki/Ria_de_Arousa#Marina_Cabo_de_Cruz
Marina icon Marina Cabo de Cruz [[Ria de Arousa#Marina Cabo de Cruz|Marina Cabo de Cruz]] 42°37.027'N, 008°53.404'W

Marina Cabo de Cruz is a relatively new marina situated at the SW tip of Illa Arousa and at present it offers 194 berths (with plans to expand to 400) for yachts up to 18 metres in depths and of up to 5.0 metres. Berths are on finger pontoons. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. WiFi. Laundry. Fuel station (in the fishing harbour). Cycle hire. Chandlery. Slipway.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (981) 845 358; Mobile: +34 (622) 884 846 ; VHF channel 09

Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras

Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras/wiki/Ria_de_Arousa#Puerto_Deportivo_Pedras_Negras
Marina icon Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras [[Ria de Arousa#Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras|Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras]] 42°27.467'N, 008°55.026'W

Puerto Deportivo Pedras Negras is situated at the settlement of San Vicente do Mar immediately E of the headland of Punta Conchido on the E side of the entrance to the ria. The marina is operated by the Club Nautico San Vicente do Mar and offers 139 berths for yachts up to 12 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres. Berths are on finger pontoons. Water and electricity. Toilets and showers. Restaurant. Fuel station. Travel lift (32T). Crane (1.6T). Very small hard standing area. Basic repairs.

[email protected]; Tel: +34 (986) 738 325; Fax: +XX (XXX) XXXXXX; VHF channel 09
Address:
Hours:
Prices: For the latest prices see [XXX Price Listing]

Anchorages

There are numerous sandy bays and small coves in the ria which could easily occupy one for a week to explore. Around Illa de Arousa in particular there are several delightful anchorages where a yacht can stay overnight in settled weather. It is always possible to find good shelter somewhere, no matter what the wind direction.

Amenities

Facilities
Water In Santa Eugenia de Ribeira, Club Nautico, Marina Vilagarcia, Marina de Arousa, Marina Cabo de Cruz, and Pedras Negras
Electricity In Santa Eugenia de Ribeira, Club Nautico, Marina Vilagarcia, Marina de Arousa, Marina Cabo de Cruz, and Pedras Negras
Toilets In Santa Eugenia de Ribeira, Club Nautico, Marina Vilagarcia, Marina de Arousa, Marina Cabo de Cruz, and Pedras Negras
Showers In Santa Eugenia de Ribeira, Club Nautico, Marina Vilagarcia, Marina de Arousa, Marina Cabo de Cruz, and Pedras Negras
Laundry In Santa Eugenia de Ribeira, Club Nautico, Marina de Arousa, and Marina Cabo de Cruz
Garbage Bins at the marinas
Supplies
Fuel Fuel dock in Marina de Arousa, Marina Cabo de Cruz, and Pedras Negras
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers Basic chandlery in Marina de Arousa and in Marina Cabo de Cruz
Services
Repairs
Internet WiFi in Club Nautico, Marina Vilagarcia, Marina de Arousa, and Marina Cabo de Cruz
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals Rental outlets in Vilagarcia

Provisioning

Supermarket in Vilagarcia.

Eating out

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

The town of Vilagarcia is not particularly inspiring. However, the settlement of Carril a mile or so to the north is worth exploring. Shellfish beds off the village are exposed at low tide and local fishermen are busy harvesting their wares before the tide returns. The real jewel of the Ria de Arousa, though, is the small island of Illa de Arousa, accessed from the water or from land via a causeway 8 kms south of Vilagarcia. The island is ringed with sandy coves lapped with turquoise waters that are the equal of anything in the Caribbean. There are several fine fish restaurants on the island.

Fishing boats hauled out on Illa de Arousa
Typical beach on Illa de Arousa
Shellfish beds at Carril


Friends

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Forums

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Links

References

See Spain.

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