PhilipH
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Planning to sail from Rabat, Morocco to Cadiz to clear in. Any advice on which marina to use and/or anchorage please?
Cadiz marinas
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Yngmar
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Rota (on the north side of the bay) was good shelter from a gale and is an APPA marina, meaning less expensive. The town had a few nice bits to explore: https://sdfjkl.org/blog/2018-08-12-cruising-again/
Just don't arrive at night (unless you have radar). Found the lights from the massive US navy ships quite confusing.
Alas, just checked, Rota doesn't seem to be a port of entry.
Just don't arrive at night (unless you have radar). Found the lights from the massive US navy ships quite confusing.
Alas, just checked, Rota doesn't seem to be a port of entry.
capnsensible
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Are you European? Ive been back to Spain oodles of times from Morocco, several different marinas, wasn't required to clear in, just Marina formalities.
If not, goto Puerto America, first one in the main harbour to stbd. Reception berth is easier than it looks. To clear in, 10 minutes walk to the Cruise Ship Terminal. I've known a number of people clear in there. If you are in office hours, marina staff are very helpful but wouldnt bother asking the over night security guards, they have limited knowledge. Get a berth and go in morning!
Hope you enjoy Cadiz, one of my favourites! :encouragement:
richardh10
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We went to Rota, and really enjoyed it. Instead of going to the marina in Cadiz, which didn’t look particularly great, we just caught the fast ferry from Rota.
jimbaerselman
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There's a concise comparison of the options at jimbsail.info, about two thirds of the way down the page.
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jordanbasset
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So did we, handy as it is right by the marina
SV Kittiwake
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+1 for Rota, good value and well sheltered. The little town's nice too.
capnsensible
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If only you could clear in at Rota, eh?
PhilipH
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Was it easy to clear in since your boat was not present?
richardh10
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richardh10
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Apologies, should have gone to specsavers
PhilipH
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PhilipH
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No problem. Easily done. Thank you for recommending Rota - we will go there after clearance.
GHA
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Why do you need clearance, I've never bothered after a trip to Morocco on the boat.
capnsensible
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Top tips?
Worth a couple of days in Cadiz. Splendid old town but a good walk from the marina especially if you need victuals.
A sail under the new bridge up to the old one is interesting.
A trip up the river to Santa Maria is fab with a potential to overnight at the Yacht Club. Helps if you speak some Spanish and are cool with strong currents.
Good anchorage just outside before the big Marina at Puerto Sherry. The marina itself is in a good spot, beaches either side but a bit pricey.
Rota is simply great. But will need a cab back from the bigger supermarkets if loaded. Good one bang in middle of town where all the bars and restaurants are. Beach next to marina, I could go on about this place!
Lastly, bit further on is another gem, Chipiona. Marina looks a bit industrial but old town is great. It's also a good start line if you want to go up the river to Seville.
Enjoy!
Graham376
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Pt America is our favourite at Cadiz, easy walk or bike ride in to town and no ferry charges from Rota. There is also a good anchorage past the new bridge and turn to stbd, dinghy into small boat marina and bus into town.
nortada
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Anchoring around the corner from Cadiz in Sancti Petri is not to be missed and you can the visit San Fernando from the other side.
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PhilipH
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Well, we like to keep things nice and proper. Lots of folks don't bother with things like courtesy flags or other rules and regs but we do. It's our way of cruising.
capnsensible
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Top tip regarding Sancti Petri. Which is another great place. Don't anchor! You may get lucky upstream but talking to the club marineros there after trying myself and watching others, the holding in the strong currents is awful. The yacht club has visitor buoys for not a lot plus a free water taxi service that is so we'll run, I always give a bit of a tip.
GHA
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Is it rules & regs to check in after a trip to Morocco?
Genuine question, I've never bothered checking back in to Europe.
(Always fly courtesy flag/yellow)