jimali
Member
Hi
We have just crossed Biscay to Gijon and had to make the decision between the town marina and Marina Yates. We heard reports that Yates was more economical but outside town. Arriving at 2AM was interesting especially as not shown in the pilot guides they have built a new wave-break wall - concrete blocks - halfway across the entrance. No problem as we were travelling slowly and saw it in time!
Plenty of long finger berths available and one of the most helpful teams I have met at a marina. Not many visitor boats about in either marina at the moment.
The marina is located on the edge of town but with the free loan bikes and dedicated cycleway this is not a problem especially as there is a massive Carrefour hypermarket not far away - plus the offer of a lift from one of the team if we needed it.
The repair facilities look great and we have been quickly sorted out with a spare part for our fridge (cold rather than frozen beer from now on).
Possibly thanks to the new wave-break wall it is very calm and quiet in here and yes the price is reasonable (32 euro high season for our 13.5m). The facilities are excellent - large individual shower-toilet rooms and a good reasonably priced washer and dryer - plus the free bikes. It is also very secure as it is part of the port which requires security guard access (24 hour).
The town looks fantastic and we are looking forward to a few days here sampling the cider and Galician food.
Regards
Jim and Alison
Moondance
We have just crossed Biscay to Gijon and had to make the decision between the town marina and Marina Yates. We heard reports that Yates was more economical but outside town. Arriving at 2AM was interesting especially as not shown in the pilot guides they have built a new wave-break wall - concrete blocks - halfway across the entrance. No problem as we were travelling slowly and saw it in time!
Plenty of long finger berths available and one of the most helpful teams I have met at a marina. Not many visitor boats about in either marina at the moment.
The marina is located on the edge of town but with the free loan bikes and dedicated cycleway this is not a problem especially as there is a massive Carrefour hypermarket not far away - plus the offer of a lift from one of the team if we needed it.
The repair facilities look great and we have been quickly sorted out with a spare part for our fridge (cold rather than frozen beer from now on).
Possibly thanks to the new wave-break wall it is very calm and quiet in here and yes the price is reasonable (32 euro high season for our 13.5m). The facilities are excellent - large individual shower-toilet rooms and a good reasonably priced washer and dryer - plus the free bikes. It is also very secure as it is part of the port which requires security guard access (24 hour).
The town looks fantastic and we are looking forward to a few days here sampling the cider and Galician food.
Regards
Jim and Alison
Moondance
