Full Description & Details
Associacio Front al Mar is a popular nautical association marina located within the Port of Palamos, on the Costa Brava in Catalonia. It operates in the Zona Portuaria of Palamos, with the town centre about 500 metres away. The marina forms part of the wider Port of Palamos complex, which is managed by Ports de la Generalitat and also includes commercial, fishing and other recreational areas, so berths here sit alongside working port activity.
The marina offers 808 berths for boats from 6 to 20 metres in length. Depths at the various quays range from 3 to 8 metres: the Costat moll comercial has 6 to 8 metres, the Adossat al dic has 4 to 6 metres, the Moll del Club has 3 to 6 metres, the Passarel·la Club has 3 to 8 metres, and the Moll de Ribera has 3 metres. The approach channel to the port has a fairway depth of 21 metres. Protection is moderate, with the main winds being Garbi from the southwest and sea breezes, which can create some swell in the harbour.
The marina is run as a nautical association, a model where members pay a fee to maintain installations rather than lease berths on a commercial basis. It is part of the Federacio de Nautiques Populars de Catalunya, a group of associations working to preserve affordable access to the sea. Palamos town centre, with shops and restaurants near the port, is within easy walking distance.
There are no fuel facilities mentioned for this specific marina, and overnight policy for visiting boats is not specified. The association's contact is at Zona portuaria, s/n, 17230 Palamos, phone +34 972 600 392, email [email protected]. Given the association model, availability is likely limited for non-members, and the port is busiest in summer when sea breezes build in the afternoon. Berths at the marina are subject to the association's rules, which limit use to popular nautical purposes.
How to get there
The marina is inside the Port of Palamos, entered via the port's approach channel which has a fairway depth of 21 metres. Coordinates for the port are 41º 50' N, 3º 7' E. Mariners should contact the Port of Palamos harbour office by phone at +34 972 314 525 for berthing information, as the association itself has no published VHF channel. The main winds are Garbi from the southwest and sea breezes, so bear these in mind when manoeuvring in the harbour.
By land, Palamos is reached from Barcelona via the AP-7, exit 9, then the C-35 and C-31. From Girona, take the AP-7, exit 6, then the C-66 to Palamos. The nearest railway station is Caldes de Malavella, 30 km away, and Girona Airport is 30 km away, with Barcelona Airport at 120 km.
The association's office is at Zona portuaria, s/n in Palamos.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum boat length at Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos?
Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos offers berths for boats from 6 to 20 metres in length.
What are the depths at the berths of Associacio Front al Mar?
Depths at Associacio Front al Mar range from 3 to 8 metres depending on the quay, with the Moll de Ribera at 3 metres and the Costat moll comercial at 6 to 8 metres.
How many berths does Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos have?
Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos has 808 berths within the Port of Palamos.
Does Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos offer fuel?
There is no information about fuel facilities specifically at Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos.
What winds affect Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos?
The main winds affecting Associacio Front al Mar in Palamos are Garbi from the southwest and sea breezes.
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