Anchorage · Spain
Last updated: 13 August 2026

Enseada do Loeiro

Enseada do Loeiro is a quiet anchorage in Galicia, Spain, set by low cliffs with open water and no major facilities nearby.

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Overnight Stay

Coordinates

43.2166° N, 8.9465° W

Other Details

Attractions Praia das Catedrais rock arches at low water / Ribadeo old streets and cafes

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Full Description & Details

Enseada do Loeiro is a quiet anchorage on the Galician coast, set by low cliffs with open water and long views across the estuary mouth. The shoreline is more about walking and birdlife than built-up streets. There are no major facilities nearby, but the natural setting makes up for it.

The anchorage has a 4.0 rating from one review. Nearby, Praia das Catedrais is close for its arches and rock platforms at low water, and Ribadeo offers old streets and cafes.

How to get there

Time your visit with the tide, as the area is tidal. Follow the track above the inlet for viewpoints. The anchorage is open water at the estuary mouth, so approach with caution in settled weather. There is no VHF channel listed for this anchorage.

Frequently Asked Questions

What facilities are available at Enseada do Loeiro?

There are no major facilities nearby, but the natural setting makes up for it. The shoreline is more about walking and birdlife than built-up streets.

Is Enseada do Loeiro suitable for overnight anchoring?

Yes, overnight anchoring is possible. The anchorage is quiet, but it is open water at the estuary mouth, so monitor weather conditions.

What is the holding like at Enseada do Loeiro?

The source does not specify the seabed type or holding quality. It is a quiet bay with open water, so check local charts for bottom conditions.

Are there nearby attractions from Enseada do Loeiro?

Praia das Catedrais is close for its arches and rock platforms at low water. Ribadeo has old streets and cafes, and there are viewpoints along the track above the inlet.

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