Puerto Caleta de Velez, Malaga, Andalucia, Spain

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General - Caleta de Velez is located at Velez - Malaga on the Mediterranean coast of Andalucia in southern Spain. The quite harbour hosts the marina and the local fishing fleet. Malaga is 22 miles to the west. The facility offers berths, boatyard and a storage operation. It is run by the Junta de Andalucia (EPPA).

Open - All year round

Hours - Marina 24/7. Office - Not known

Formalities - Present Registration, Insurance and Passports to the marina office upon arrival.

Contact ;
Tel - 952 511 390
Fax - 952 550 526
Email - caleta@eppa.es
VHF Ch - 09
Call sign -

Position - 36º 45' N 4º 04' W.

Charts -
Admiralty - 773
Spanish - 455

Depths at MLW - 4m.

Protection/Shelter - Not Known.

Approach and Entrance -
From the West - There is little to help identify the marina's position until rounding the Punta de Velez Malaga. Then Torre del Mar light will come into view. A factory chimney to the NE of the marina is conspicuous.
From the East - There is a large block of flats 1 mile to the E of the harbour. The road bridge over the Rio del Algarrobo can be seen. Closer in the harbour wall will be visible.
Entrance - Care in necessary in a strong onshore wind/swell. To enter approach the E end of the outer breakwater and round it leaving 25m. Beware fishing craft leaving at speed. Secure stern to on either the quay or pontoon.

Berths & Moorings - 274 berths. It is not known if reservations are required.

Maximum length - 20m.

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - Diesel. Petrol.

Weather forecast - Daily at the marina office.

Security - 24 hour CCTV.

Internet Access - Not Known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Toilets. Showers. Waste disposal. Used oil disposal.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - 150 tonne hoist. Mechanical and electrical repairs. Owners can do their own work but cannot stay overnight on the boat while out of the water.

Shopping and Provisions - Supermarket 100m away from marina.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - Not Known.

Butane/Camping Gaz/Propane - Not known.

Ice - Available within the harbour.

Restaurants & Eating Out - Restaurant within the marina and more in Torre del Mar 3km to the west.

Transport -
Bikes -
Local Bus Service - To Malaga
Intercity Bus Service -
Taxis -
Car Rental -
Train Service -
Water Taxi -
Ferry Service -
Airport(s) -

Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities -

Sightseeing -

Museums and Cultural Attractions -

Conservation Projects -

Special Events -

Children's Stuff -

Other - Beaches on either side of the marina

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