La Restinga : Profile

Location

The south coast of El Hierro, west of La Restinga, has been declared a nature reserve. Anchoring and diving is now prohibited in this protected area.

La Restinga port is located on the SE edge of El Hierro.

This port is now open again to visiting yachts following a subsea volcanic eruption here in October 2011. See news report for further information. Scientists now believe that the underwater volcano can not cause any harm as the magama reservoir is not great enough to break through.

Last updated January 2012.

Docking

The fishing port was expanded in 2005 with the addition of a western breakwater which has improved protection somewhat, however there is still a constant surge in the marina/harbour.

The marina here suffered storm damage pre-2010, however latest reports are that this is a friendly little harbour with pontoons and you can find provisions and restaurants on shore. Many of the fishing boats left following the volcanic activity in 2011, so there is reported to be plenty of space.

Visiting yachts may also come alongside the harbour wall, which has large vertical hard rubber fenders suitable for fishing boats (reported to be too far apart to use a fender board). It is recommended a breast anchor is laid to haul the boat off the wall. Although the quay is high there are step ladders leading right down to the water.

There is no safe anchorage here for yachts.

A port official will normally come to the boat.

There is a small hotel by the port (Kai Marine) where sailors are allowed to use the showers (3 euros). There is fuel, water, a travel hoist and hard standing also available.

Last updated January 2012.

Port Office
Tel:0034 922 557081
Opening Hours: 0800-1300, 1500-1600 Monday-Friday.
Security guards patrol the port outside official opening hours and will deal with yachts..

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