Ria de Cedeira
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Ria de Cedeira, Spain
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The Ria de Cedeira is situated on the coast of NW Spain around 20 miles NE of the major port of La Coruna. Its position makes it convenient as a stopover either waiting for fair weather to round Cabo Ortegal or as a first stop after crossing the Bay of Biscay. The town itself is small but attractive and is popular with local Spanish tourists. The bay is sheltered and ringed with dense groves of eucalyptus trees. The Ria has no proper harbour, just a long breakwater used by commercial ships, but offers a wide anchorage off the town on its E side which offers good shelter in virtually any conditions. It also boasts some excellent beaches on its E and S sides. Cedeira is, however, not the best place if you want excitement or require any work on the boat.
Charts
- Imray
- C43 Santander to A Coruna
- British Admiralty
- 1111 – Punta de la Estaca de Bares to Cabo Finisterre
- 1122 – Ports on the N coast of Spain
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
The prevailing NW winds blow straight down in to the Ria and can raise a nasty swell in the outer part if they are strong. Once in the E part of the Ria, the swell reduces and the anchorage off the town experiences very little of the prevailing winds. Fog can be a problem, as it is along most of this coast.
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- See main page for Spain.
The entrance is straightforward and should be possible in all weather conditions. There are, however, some isolated offshore rocks around half a mile off the coast both to the N and S, but these should not present any problems as long as a yacht keeps well offshore. There is also a potentially dangerous rocky reef almost in the centre of the Ria just under a mile from the entrance, which should be left well to starboard.
Berthing options
There is no proper harbour in the ria. It is necessary to anchor.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
There is no marina in Cedeira. However, the moorings are available to 'Socios' of the local association. If you intend to moor up for longer these moorings are excellent and very well prices. In 2015 the membership and mooring is €60,- (!) - ask for Diego at the building near the boat lift.
Anchorages
The best anchorage is halfway between the long sandy beach close to the town and the breakwater about a mile W of the beach. Note that the silt carried down by the river that runs through the town has created shoals extending for over half a mile from the N end of the beach, which is why most yachts tend to anchor closer to the breakwater . In settled weather, the S end of the beach is a good anchorage and it is quieter here than the main anchorage. Depths in both anchorages are 5.0 – 8.0 metres and the holding is good in sand.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
Only a boat lift is available - that's it.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town is not unpleasant to explore, although it is largely give over to local tourism. There is a good walk through the eucalyptus trees at the S end of the Rias out to the platform on which the small lighthouse sits. It is a good picnic site here in settled weather.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Supermarket and provisions shops in the town
Eateries
The central square has a variety of bars frequented by locals. The food is reasonable quality and cheap, and you can catch up on the latest Spanish TV news.
Internet/WiFi
- Harbour: none.
- In town: good free WiFi is available at the library 'Biblioteca Pública Municipal de Cedeira López Corton', Travesía Cristo 1.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
Bins near the commercial harbour.
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.
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:
- July 2000 -- Atheneoflymington
- June 2011 -- Robwithers
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