Anchorages between Cadiz and Ayamonte

[PhilipH]

Arrived Cadiz and will stay a few days then heading west to arrive Albuferia late October. Thinking of going to Ayamonte to check out Ayamar Chandlers. Probably want to stop for a few days on the way. May not like Rota in SE wind. Navily shows Chipiona marina, Bonanza anchorage, Mazagon marina and anchorage, Punta Umbria marina and anchorage, and Rio Piedras marinas and anchorage. Sage advice from the experienced and prudent is now being sought. Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[capnsensible]

Its possible to spend a few days or more going up the river to Seville. There are several good spots to anchor out of the main channel if you have the Admiralty Chart to advise. If you are marina dodging you can get right up to Gelves and anchor outside the somewhat tatty but quaint Marina. Streams run strongly so getting the tide right is important. Have done this a few times, the higher and lower reaches of the river are more interesting than the middle bit.

Bet you cant go past Bonanza without the theme tune going round in your head!!

 

[Graham376]

Anchor either side of river (depending on swell) a bit upstream of Mazagon marina. El Rompido worth a visit, anchor about an hour up river just past last marina. Chandlers in town. Anchoring in river is OK south of Ayamonte near the old church, SE of the green can, dinghy to Ayamonte or Vila Real. Obviously, Guadiana worth a visit, anchor anywhere in river.

 

[TonyMS]

Isla Cristina has an easy entrance. With shallow draft, anchor opposite the marina. Otherwise follow the channel past the town.

El Rompido has a tricky entrance. We have also anchored for the night just below all the moorings.

Punta Umbría has a fairly easy entrance and good anchorage, depth to choice, above the town to port.

The anchorage upstream of Magazon marina is fine, except that there are reports that the coastguard are chasing yachts into the marina.

The west bank above Bonanza is a nice anchorage. Tuck in as close as possible to avoid the tide.

We have used all these.