Ribadesella

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Charts

British Admiralty

1291 – Santona to Gijon

1153 – Approaches to Gijon

1150 – Ports on the N coast of Spain

Imray

C43 – Santander to A Coruna

Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

• See Spain

Passages

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Islands

None.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

There is a bar at the entrance to the River Sella and entry is only possible about two hours before high water, when least depths in the narrow channel are around 2.5 metres. Entry in strong northerly winds would be impracticable and dangerous in view of the considerable swell that builds up on the bar. Once across the bar, keep to the port side of the channel for the deeper water. Tidal streams in the river can run at 3.0 knots or more, which should be noted if arriving or leaving at anything other than slack water.

Berthing

Yachts moor alongside at the quay below the bridge across the river, where they often have to fight for space with the fishing boats. Although this stretch is ostensibly reserved for leisure craft, in reality, you may well find a fisherman insisting you are ‘in his berth’. If there is another yacht moored here, your safest bet is probably to raft up alongside it as the fishermen tend not to raft up three deep in view of the narrowness of the channel. Depths at the quay range from 1.0 metre to 4.0 metres - the deeper water is along the quay between the ‘elbow’ and the bridge.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Anchorage in the bay is possible if arriving too late to catch the tide but only if the weather is settled, otherwise the swell makes the bay too uncomfortable. In such circumstances, a yacht is better off continuing the 30 miles to Gijon if going west or biting the bullet and heading the 60 miles to Santander if heading east.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	Water is also available from a tap
Electricity	N/A (Not Available)
Toilets	N/A
Showers	N/A
Laundry	N/A
Garbage	Bins near the quay
Supplies
Fuel	There is reportedly a fuel pump on the quay
Bottled gas	N/A
Chandlers	None
Services
Repairs	N/A
Internet	?
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	N/A

Provisioning

Small grocery shops in the town.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurants, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

The Picos de Europa National Park is 15 miles inland from Ribadesella and is a wonderful place to spend a few days. You may be lucky enough to spot an Iberian brown bear or even the endangered Iberian lynx. The palaeolothic cave paintings at the cave of Tito Bustillo are also worth a visit (open Wednesday to Sunday 10.00 - 16.30 from 1 April to 8 September). Guided tours (in Spanish only) take place every 25 minutes. It can get very busy here during July and August and it may be necessary to book ahead.

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Ribadesella at the Wikipedia

References

See Spain.

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

• July 2000 --Atheneoflymington

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