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Puerto de Almerimar, Almeria, Andalucia

Position - 36º 42' N 2º 47' W

Charts - British Admiralty 774 Spanish

Approach & Entrance -From the W the coast beyond Adra is both flat and low. Several blocks of flats around the marina can be seen from a good way off. From the E the lighthouse on Punta de Sabinal is conspicuous. Several blocks of flats around the marina can be seen from a good way off. To enter approach the western end of the outer breakwater leaving 30 metre berth, round it and follow the channel marked by two lines of yellow bouys. Go alongside the fuel quay, on the left and ask for a berth at the control tower.

Marina - Contact - Tel 950 49 73 50 Fax 950 49 70 28 Email VHF Ch 9
Maximum Length - 60m
General - Very large marina with the capacity for over 1,000 boats. Excellent shelter from everything but strong SW winds when some swell can build up towards the entrance of the harbour. Prices are low. Astonishingly so compared to some other marinas on the Costa del Sol.
Water & Electric - On the pontoons.
Security - All the pontoons are open. As at time of writing (Feb. 06) there are concerns about security here. Several boats have suffered break ins during the winter and discussions are taking place between the marina management and boat owners with a view to improving matters.
Wi-Fi Internet - Yes, provided by DelfyNet. Service installed over 12 months ago and they are still adding antennas in an attempt to provide a decent connection throughout the marina. I cannot get a service within the boat which is of steel construction and have to rig a small antennae sitting outside the boat which is then connected to a USB port. I still get only a weak signal and am looking for an antenna with a greater range - 300m.

Facilities & Services - Large boatyard with most repair facilities available. Volvo dealer. 110 tonne travel lift. 5 tonne crane. Showers. 3 Chandlers. Diesel. Petrol. Bottled gas delivered to the marina on Fridays. Ice. 1 supermarket and several smaller food shops within the marina.

Eating Out - Numerous bars and restaurants within the marina and on the beaches either side of the marina. The Menu del Dia at the Cafe Espignon on the eastern beach is good value for money.

Local Area - Sandy beaches on either side of the marina. This part of the coast is covered with plastic greenhouses, it has to be seen to be appreciated both for the vast number of acres under cover and it's ugliness. Almeria is only 30 minutes away by road and the Alcazaba, a Moorish castle is well worth a visit. The city of Granada and the famous Alhambra can be seen in a days trip. As can the Alpujarras valley, with it's charming villages, towered over by the magnificent Sierra Nevada. The Parque Natural at Cabo de Gata has some stunning scenery.














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