Puerto del Candado, Malaga, Andalucia

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General - El Candado Marina lies 3.5 miles E of Malaga. It is suitable for vessels drawing 2m or less. With strong winds from the W - SW considerable swell builds up and the harbour becomes uncomfortable. Harbour charges are low

Position - 36º 43' N 4º 21' W

Charts - British Admiralty 773 Spanish 455

Approach & Entrance - This harbour is open to the W and entrance and exit may be difficult in strong winds from the W - SW. There is a large grey cement factory just to the E of the harbour. Approach a point 200m NW of the harbour entrance. There are red and green bouys marking the entrance channel. Berth stern to with a mooring bouy or anchor on the bow.

Marina Contact ;
Tel 952 296 097
Fax 952 295 804
Email - administracion@clubelcandado.com
VHF Ch 9
Maximum Length - 10m

Water & Electric - On the pontoons.

Fuel - No.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - 24 hours.

Internet Access - Not Known.

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

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Travel Hoist.

Shopping and Provisions - Some provisions can be obtained in locally. Good shopping in Malaga 3.5 miles away.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.

Butane/Camping Gaz/Propane - Not known.

Ice - Not known.

Restaurants & Eating Out - Limited to a couple of bars and a restaurant in the harbour.

Local Area - A bus service passes the harbour. Malaga is 4 miles away. Known as the "City of Flowers", it is both interesting and charming.