Marina del Este, Almunecar, Granada, Andalucia, Spain

We would like your comments - If you would like to add to this report or submit your own report on a marina, harbour or anchorage not covered in this guide so far please visit our contact page for our email address. Digital photos are also very welcome. General - Marina del Este or Puerto Deportivo Punta de la Mona is located at Almunecar, on the the Mediterranean coast of Andalucia in southern Spain. The facility offers berths, boatyard and a storage operation. Purpose built marina set amongst a huge housing development in a beautiful area. Marina charges are high in the summer months. Open - All year round Hours - Marina - 24/7 Office - Not known. Formalities - Present Registration, Insurance and Passports to the marina office upon arrival. Contact ; Tel - Fax - Email - Web - VHF Ch - 09 Call sign - Position - 36º 44' N 3º 43' W Charts, Pilots & Cruising Guides - See the following link for Andalucia Charts Depths at MLW - 3.8. Protection/Shelter - Wind from NE - E produces a limited amount of swell within the marina. Approach and Entrance - From the W To enter the marina From the West - Punta de Mona, Punta de Cerro Gordo and Nerja are all easily identifiable. The marina lies just around the corner. From the East -From the E the coast becomes hilly after passing the delta of the Rio Guadalfeo. The town of Almunecar marks the start of the Ensenada de los Berengueles and the marina lies on the W side of the bay. Entrance -approach the northern end of the outer breakwater keeping 400m of the coast to avoid the rocks. When the head of the breakwater bears W approach and round it leaving to 25m to port. Secure to the fuel berth to starboard and ask for a berth at the control tower. Berths & Moorings - 227 berths. It is not known if reservations are required. Maximum length - Not Known. Water - On the pontoons. Electric - On the pontoons. Fuel - Diesel & Petrol. Weather forecast - Not known. Security - 24 hours. Internet Access - Not Known. Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Toilets. Showers. Waste disposal. Used oil disposal. Laundry. 3 diving clubs. Boatyard Facilities & Services - 30 tonne travel lift. 3 tonne crane. Marine Engineer. Electronics. Welding. GRP repairs. Shopping and Provisions - There is a supermarket on site. Reasonable shopping in Almunecar. Bank or ATM - Not known. Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site. Shop Online for the Best Deals Marine Electronics - The Top Deals are on the Web! Scuba Diving Gear - Get Offers Here Fishing Tackle - Not Known Great Deals Online Butane/Camping Gaz/Propane - Not known. Ice - On site. Restaurants & Eating Out - Plenty of restaurants within the marina and the housing development. Transport - Bikes - Local Bus Service - Intercity Bus Service - Taxis - Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!! Train Service - Water Taxi - Ferry Service - Airport(s) - Click here to Book Your Flights Sightseeing - There are prehistoric caves to be seen at Nerja. The city of Granada and the famous Alhambra can be seen in a days trip. As can the Alpahurras valley, with it's charming villages, towered over by the magnificent Sierra Nevada. Museums and Cultural Attractions - Conservation Projects - Special Events - Children's Stuff - Other - There is a small beach close to the harbour and a pool at the yacht club. Other reports on harbours, marinas and anchorages can be viewed in our marina guide