Santa Cruz de Tenerife : Profile

Docking

Yachts berth at either Marina Santa Cruz (also known as Marina del Atlantico) in the centre of Santa Cruz or Marina Tenerife in the fishing harbour (Darsena Pesquera) some three miles north of the city. Marina Santa Cruz is entered via the southern entrance into Muelle de Los Llanos, which is the southernmost basin facing Tenerife's capital. The marina is in its northern part. Marina Tenerife is in the former fishing harbour (Darsena Pesquera). Permanent watch is kept on VHF channel 9 and an attendant will direct the yacht to a vacant slip. During the high season (September to December) it is advisable to reserve in advance.

It is also possible to berth on the northernmost quay of the fishing harbour, which is administered by the Port Authority; a few yachts prefer this low-cost option, despite the lack of facilities.

Marina Santa Cruz is located right in the centre of the city and is protected by a detached mole separating the marina from the rest of the commercial basin. Docking facilities are good and there is space available for visitors but for any repair facilities or fuel one will have to go to Marina Tenerife.

Marina Tenerife
Dársena Pesquera, s/n., Vía principal, s/n, 38180 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tel:0034 922 591 247, Fax:0034 922 591 390, VHF Channel 9
nautica@dragonet.es
Opening Hours: 0900-1300, 1500-1900 Monday to Friday, 1000-1400 Saturday and Sunday
28º28' N 16º12'' W. The marina is in the old fishing harbour. Visitors are directed to a berth on arrival. Advance reservations advisable. Water, electricity, fuel, crane.

Marina del Atlantico (Marina de Santa Cruz)
Muelle de Enlace, Dársena Comercial de Los Llanos, 38180 Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tel:0034 922 292 184, Fax:0034 922 247 933, VHF Channel 09, 16
marinadelatlantico@infocanarias.com
28º28' N 16º14.5'W. 240 slips. Normally well protected, but a southerly wind can cause an uncomfortable swell. Water, electricity, fuel, 70 ton travel lift and most repairs. Fees reported to be considerably higher than elsewhere in the Canaries due to charging of an extra port tax other Spanish ports do not seem to implement. No Wi-Fi in the marina (see communications for further details).

Puerto Chico
Darsena Pesquera (Fishing harbour), via principal s/n, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Tel:0034 922 549818, VHF Channel 09
This small marina is located on the western side of the fishing harbour, next to the CEPSA fuel dock. The marina is full with local boats and usually there is no space for visitors.

Yacht Clubs

Real Club Nautico de Tenerife
Avda. Francisco the Roche s/n., 38001 S/C of Tenerife Tenerife, Spain
Tel:0034 922 27 37 00, Fax:0034 922 27 31 17
28° 28' 07" N / 016° 14' 03" W. Only members of those most reputable yacht clubs are welcome. No visitors' berths.

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