Explore: Barbate
General Info
This port is located at the mouth of the River Barbate, just east of Cape Trafalgar. It is a popular destination for Spanish tourists but not much visited by foreigners. It has long sandy beaches backed by pine forests. It is a modern town, but not unattractive. It has been a fishing port since Roman times.
Position 36° 10.75’N, 05° 55.37’W(harbour entrance)
Docking
Approaching this port to beware of the tunny nets (during the season) which can extend up to 2 miles south from the breakwater as well as extending more than halfway across the entrance to the harbour! The entrance is well marked.
There is good shelter here in the three inner yacht basins which form the new marina. Visiting yachts usually berth near the marina office.
Check in at marina office (office hours 1000-1330 and 1600-1730 in summer, closed weekend afternoons in winter.
No anchoring is allowed within the harbour.
Port Control: VHF channel 09
Last updated October 2017.
