Empty Marina?

[john_morris_uk]

Just arrived in Muxi in Galicia, N Spain. Came round the breakwater and I wasn’t sure whether we could get a berth. Was greeted with the sight of a near empty marina.

Should I be worried? Or do the locals know something that I don’t?

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[RobbieW]

If thats the place opposite Camarinas, it has been empty for some years. Forget the story, ran out of funding ?

 

[WoodyP]

Do you mean Muxia? We went in there in 2019 just before a rather nasty storm hit. There was plenty of room then.

 

[Tomaret]

We were there last September with the same level of occupancy.

 

[Wandering Star]

Probably cleared out by Orca paranoia, you’ll probably find even fewer boats the further South you go.|

 

[john_morris_uk]

Do you mean Muxia? We went in there in 2019 just before a rather nasty storm hit. There was plenty of room then.

That’s the place. Apologies, I’ve corrected it in my op now. Dratted auto spell corrector got me again.

What seems odd us that it’s a perfectly pleasant place and the marina is cheap enough with shops and tapas and restaurants nearby. It’s on one of the Camino routes so should get lots of tourists.

The church out on the headland is breathtaking. There was an all girl rock band with s huge (proper) sound system warming up nearby. Not hundreds of people around though.

 

[Yngmar]

Didn't look much busier in, uh 2016 or so. It's a nice place and we liked it a lot. Rather affordable too. No idea why it isn't more popular, but didn't look a gift horse in the mouth

 

[dgadee]

With 90/180 are fewer boats going down the coast to the Med?

 

[Yngmar]

With 90/180 are fewer boats going down the coast to the Med?

They're all here already, the place is full!

 

[Sandy]

I was at Marina Coruna a few weeks ago and that was pretty deserted.

 

[mainsail1]

We were there a couple of months ago and got told off by the HM for not calling up on channel 9 before entry. It seemed about 80% full then but the town was deserted.

 

[capnsensible]

Perhaps it's part of the annual Atlantic circuit migration? Time to head south....

 

[Sandy]

We were there a couple of months ago and got told off by the HM for not calling up on channel 9 before entry. It seemed about 80% full then but the town was deserted.

A Coruna was packed, but they did have a big festival going on. Other crew members went and watched UB40, I saw them in Bristol a long time ago and was not impressed.

 

[dgadee]

A Coruna was packed, but they did have a big festival going on. Other crew members went and watched UB40, I saw them in Bristol a long time ago and was not impressed.

Worst band I ever saw was the Average White Band. Not even average.

 

[capnsensible]

I've seen a parade in La Coruna that included a bagpipe marching band. Popular in that part of the world with the Celt connection.

 

[john_morris_uk]

I was at Marina Coruna a few weeks ago and that was pretty deserted.

We were in Real Nautico Marina a Coruna (closer to town). A few boats but not full by any means.

 

[john_morris_uk]

Perhaps it's part of the annual Atlantic circuit migration? Time to head south....

We’re on our way!

 

[Sandy]

I've seen a parade in La Coruna that included a bagpipe marching band. Popular in that part of the world with the Celt connection.

I have a video clip of a Breton bagpipe band, but won't inflict it on the readers!

 

[capnsensible]

We’re on our way!

Looks a bit bumpy round Finisterre from tomorrow for a couple of days.

There are two places where I always seem to get wrong way winds. There and Cabo de Gato on the other side of the Peninsular.

Once round though, it's a lovely part of the world. Have you been to Bayonna before? The Real Club Nautico is awesome. Best fuel dock for many a mile, Clubhouse is a dream and a short walk into town, second one back from front line is the street of a billion tapas bars. Delightful!

 

[capnsensible]

Happy voyaging!