Full Description & Details
Porto de Cesantes is a working fishing port and marina on the southern shore of the Ria de Vigo, in the parish of Cesantes within the municipality of Redondela, Pontevedra, Galicia. The harbour sits on the Way of St. James, Portuguese Route, and the surrounding area is part of the Ria de Vigo - Baixo Mino tourism region. It is a practical stopover for a skipper working along the Galician coast rather than a resort marina, with both fishing and recreational craft sharing the berths.
The port offers berths alongside pontoons and quays, with water and electric power available at the quay. Holding and shelter are typical of a small Galician fishing harbour, and the port authority, Portos de Galicia, tendered in May 2020 for the adaptation and extension of the sheltering breakwater, so the layout may have changed since then. Overnight stays are permitted. Depths are not specified in the available sources, so a skipper should check the local tide tables before entering.
Facilities include fuel, showers, toilets, ice, a slipway, a careening area, a boatyard, and a repair service. Waste oil collection is provided, and there is parking and a port office. The port is listed as a fishing port with a fuel station, and both fishing and pleasure boats are seen berthed here. A nearby boatyard and naval repair services operate in Cesantes.
Approach is from the Ria de Vigo, with the port located south of the ria. The breakwater extension project indicates ongoing works, so confirm current conditions before arrival. The best season for a stopover is the usual Galician summer cruising period. There are no stated restrictions beyond normal port regulations, but the port's primary function is fishing, so recreational berths may be limited.
How to get there
Approach Porto de Cesantes from the Ria de Vigo, heading toward the southern shore near Redondela. The harbour is marked as a marina on charts, with a sheltering breakwater that was being adapted and extended under a Portos de Galicia project tendered in May 2020. No specific bearing, waypoint, or VHF channel is published in the available sources, so close the coast with care and use local tide tables, as depths are not documented.
Land access is via Av. Mendino, 92, Redondela 36800, with the port office on site and parking available. The nearest town is Redondela, and the port lies on the Portuguese Route of the Way of St. James.
No customs or formalities beyond standard Spanish port procedures are mentioned in the sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What facilities are available at Porto de Cesantes?
Porto de Cesantes offers fuel, water, electric power at the quay, showers, toilets, ice, a slipway, a careening area, a boatyard, repair services, waste oil collection, parking, and a port office.
Can I stay overnight at Porto de Cesantes?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Porto de Cesantes.
What is the depth and draft at Porto de Cesantes?
The available sources do not specify depths or draft limits for Porto de Cesantes, so check local tide tables before entering.
Is Porto de Cesantes a fishing port or a marina?
Porto de Cesantes is a fishing port that also accommodates recreational craft, with both fishing and pleasure boats berthed there.
What is the address of Porto de Cesantes?
The port is at Av. Mendino, 92, Redondela 36800, in the parish of Cesantes, Pontevedra, Galicia.
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