I have just sent some feedback to the publisher of the Mediterranean Spain cruising guide, and I copy it below.

Dear Sir/Madam

I made an overnight stay at Marina Greenwich in Spain on 03rd August.

This was the latest stop in a period of around 6 weeks cruising the coast of Portugal and into Mediterranean Spain, and the conditions at Greenwich came as something of a shock.

Firstly the overnight berthing fee (and we were in what is usually a visitors berth) was Euros 80. This is significantly higher than anything we had paid previously.

Secondly, the size, scope and condition of the main toilet and shower block were by a long way the worst we have encountered so far. The review in the almanack gives no clue as to what can be expected, and I suggest this be definitely rectified for the next edition.

The male facilities block is tiny – there are three shower stalls, one urinal and one toilet. There is a small bench perhaps 3′ in length. There is no natural light and the electric light is on a self-timer, and set for not a long enough period to even take a shower. There is no AC or forced ventilation. At the time of our visit, the block was dirty. Essentially it is a small, dark, sauna.

There are two other smaller blocks in the marina, but to a similar standard, and so far away that when one of the crew decided to use it, the Mariners had to take him around in a car.

We made several complaints to the marina staff, but each one said they had made various representations to the management but nothing ever gets done. I have copied the marina manager above (I was given his email address there).

I suggest you try and avoid Greenwich if possible until something gets done. I have had no response as yet from the manager at the marina, which also says something I think

Stayed at RCRA for two nights in June. €44.37 per night for 12.5 x 4m beam boat (they charge by beam only, length only matters for the tax calculation). Call VHF 9 (Spanish) or just dock at the waiting pontoon (first one as you turn left, opposite the Marina Denia waiting for pontoon on the right). Friendly staff and no problems, although the club restaurant crowd was notably frowning at us until we figured out how to get straight from the reception to the boats without passing through the restaurant.

Showers, toilets, laundry, vending machines and Wifi that actually worked and was fast (likely due to there being only very few visitors/liveaboards). Unusually, the security card was made of paper and worked by showing it to the 24h receptionist who would buzz us in.

The town seems to provide a lot of high-price shopping, but Mercadona not a far walk from the RCRA. Volvo Ocean Race museum (and race headquarters) on the breakwater was of passing interest (free entry) but seems to be more aimed at introducing non-sailors to the subject. The castle (elevator from the beach) is worth a visit for the stunning views.

Posted on behalf of Tony Hall:

San Juan, just North of Alicante, has a good anchorage and so long as you check the swell and wind direction, you can have a peaceful night there free of charge.