Puerto de Sotogrande, Cadiz, Andalucia

Position - 36º 17' N 5º 16' W

Charts - British Admiralty 3578, 773 Spanish 453

Approach & Entrance - From the northeast, follow the coast at 500m in a SSW direction. You will be able to identify the Cala Sardinia with a tower on either side and a large red hotel just north of the harbour entrance. From the south, round Europa point and follow the coast at 500m in NNE direction. The mass of buildings around the marina will be seen from a distance. Enter the harbour between the two breakwaters and secure a the control tower on the right. If you are entering Spain all formalities can be completed at the tower.

Marina - Contact - Tel 956 79 00 00 Fax 956 79 01 09 Email VHF Ch 9
General - Attractive marina complex surrounded by apartments, shops, bars and restaurants. The overall design has been inspired by Portofino. There are sandy beaches to either side of the marina and golf, riding, tennis and squash courts nearby. One of the most expensive marinas on this part of the coast.
Water & Electric - On the pontoons
Security - Open pontoons
Wi-Fi Internet - No, and no internet access within the marina at cafes and bars. The nearest facility is in the village of Guadiaro, over a mile away. Imagine lugging your laptop that distance in the August sun.

Facilities & Services - Most repairs, GRP, Sailmaker, 150 tonne travel lift, Chandlers, Petrol and Diesel, Launderette, Supermarket

Eating Out - Plenty of choice in the marina and more in the village of Guadiaro 1 mile away.

Local Area - Gibraltar in 20 miles away