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Revision as of 08:25, 12 September 2008
Spain
| Spain | |
 Spain | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Language: | Spanish |
| Currency: | Euro € |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC + 1)
CEST (UTC + 2 summer) |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
Some history about the country needs to be submitted here.
Climate & Weather
Because of Spain's geographical situation and orographic conditions it has several different climates, these can be roughly categorized by geographical areas:
- A Continental Mediterranean climate in the inland areas of the Peninsula (largest city, Madrid).
- A Mediterranean climate region extends from the Andalusian plain along the southern and eastern coasts up to the Pyrenees, on the seaward side of the mountain ranges that run near the coast.
- An Oceanic climate in Galicia and the coastal strip near the Bay of Biscay.
Sources of weather forecasts:
- Wind Guru A surfer's site with worldwide wind forecasts
- Passage weather Worldwide Weather Maps
- Weather on Line provides detailed 7 day forecast charts for the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Atlantic
- France
- GRIB files - download software, free. It is easy to use.
- Navtex Broadcasts List of all the Navtex broadcast times and frequencies
Charts
- BA 3133 Casablanca to Islas Canarias (including Arquipélago de Madeira)
- BA 1831 Arquipélago de Madeira
- BA 1869 Gran Canaria to Hierro
- NIMA 52140 Islas Baleares
- NIMA 52060 Cabo de Gala to Cabo de Palos and Cap Milonia to Cap Ivi
- NIMA 52040 Strait of Gibraltar to Cabo de Gata and Cao Milonia
Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
Submit details of Cruiser's Nets and VHF operating/calling channels here.
Arrival/Departure procedures
Requirements: Vessel's registration documents (original or properly certified copy), insurance policy (and a Spanish translation) and ship's radio station licence. At least one crewmember must have a radio operator’s licence. For EU registered vessels, proof of the VAT status is required.
Immigration & Customs
Submit details about customs and immigration procedures here.
Visas
Visas are not needed for visitors from Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bolivia, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Ecuador, El Salvador, Slovakia, Slovenia, U.S.A., Estonia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lituania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, Norway, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, Poland, Czech Republic, Korea, San Marino, Singapore, Switzerland, Uruguay, Venezuela and any visitor from an EU country. Children under 14 years of age, of any nationality do not require visas if they possess their own passports.
Note: Sometimes the officials do not stamp passports of visitors entering on yachts, but if planning to leave Spain by another means of transport (air, etc.), an entry stamp will be required.
Most nationalities are granted a 90 day stay on entering Spain. Visas are required for all other nationals or for stays longer than 90 days and are to be obtained in advance from a Spanish embassy or consulate abroad.
Health & Security
Submit any health warnings/information and any security details here.
Cruising Regions
- North West Coast
- South West Coast
- Mediterranean Coast (And East Coast)
- The Balearics
- North Africa
Ports & Popular Stops
See the various Spanish cruising regions (above) for details.
Offshore Islands
Cruiser's Friends
Cruiser Log moderator NAUSIKAA (Stephen) is currently living and working in Vigo. Visiting yachts are welcome to contact Stephen, using the messaging facility on the Cruiser Log site, who will be glad to offer any assistance he can.
References & Publications
- RCC Pilotage Foundation, John Marchment Mediterranean Spain - Costa del Sol and Blanca, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 0852888392
- RCC Pilotage Foundation, Mediterranean Spain Costas del Azahar Dorada & Brava , Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9781846230806
- Graham Hutt, RCC Pilotage Foundation, Islas Baleares, Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889152
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum
External Links
- Spain (Wikipedia)
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