Full Description & Details
Porto de Castropol is a very small natural river harbour in Castropol, Asturias, Spain. It is classified as a river (natural) port with good shelter. The harbour allows anchoring, and the seabed is sand.
It is a modest facility, offering around six essential services, which is fewer than larger regional ports. The port is known locally as a venue for events such as the Spanish Youth Anchored Boat Championship, indicating active use by the community.
How to get there
The harbour is located on the river at Castropol, Asturias, Spain. It is a natural river port, so approach is via the river channel. The channel depth is reported as 16 to 20 feet (4.9 to 6.1 meters).
The harbour is very small, and the maximum vessel size is over 500 feet in length, though this seems optimistic for such a small port. There is no specific VHF channel or detailed waypoint information provided in the sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the seabed like at Porto de Castropol?
The seabed at Porto de Castropol is sand, which is good for anchoring.
Is anchoring allowed at Porto de Castropol?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Porto de Castropol.
What is the harbour size and type of Porto de Castropol?
Porto de Castropol is a very small, natural river harbour.
What shelter does Porto de Castropol offer?
Porto de Castropol offers good shelter.
What is the channel depth at Porto de Castropol?
The channel depth at Porto de Castropol is reported as 16 to 20 feet (4.9 to 6.1 meters).
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