Full Description & Details
Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio is a small sport-fishing marina on the inner edge of the Bay of Cadiz, in San Fernando. The harbour basin sits behind a short entrance channel that connects to the sheltered saco interior of the bay, with Playa Caseria running along the shore. The club is primarily a members' facility for local sport fishermen, and its pontoons line a basin cut from the salt-flat shoreline. The surroundings are low-lying and exposed to the tides, with the road to the nearby military depot running alongside the marina.
Protection is good from the open bay, but the whole system is extremely shallow. At low water the basin reaches a maximum depth of 1.05 metres, and the entrance channel, about 200 metres long and 6 to 10 metres wide, carries only 0.8 metres before inside appears the dredged area. Sediment from the bay and the channel has built up steadily since a 2012 dredging, and the town council tendered a maintenance excavation in 2023 to recover depths in both the basin and the initial section of the channel. Until that work is confirmed, entry and exit are strictly tide-bound: the club notes that circulation depends on the tide races. Holding is on pontoons, but the shallow depths mean only very shallow-draft craft, typically trailered or small boats, can use the berths. Overnight stays are permitted.
On shore, the club runs a restaurant serving fresh fish and paella with views over the bay, and it is a popular local spot for simple seafood meals. The facility offers wheelchair access and adapted parking, and there is parking space near the pontoons. The club's phone number is 618 51 00 76; no VHF frequency is published, so contact by phone or by road is the norm. The basin and channel lie within the Natura 2000 protected area, but no restrictions on boating activity are reported.
Skippers should treat the entrance with caution. The depths are marginal even at high water, and the silting that prompted the 2023 dredging shows how quickly the channel fills. Plan all movements around high tide, verify the latest depths before entering, and be ready for mud. The area is best used by very small craft; larger yachts will not find enough water. The club is open daily, with long hours, and the restaurant draws visitors from San Fernando.
How to get there
Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio sits on the inner edge of the Bay of Cadiz, in the saco interior at the eastern end of the bay. The entrance channel runs from the bay into the basin and is roughly 200 metres long and 6 to 10 metres wide, with a depth of 0.8 metres at low water. Because the whole area is shallow and tide-bound, approach on a rising tide and aim to cross the entrance close to high water.
The channel is not marked with leading lights or buoys in the available sources, so keep a careful lookout for the pontoons and the shoreline. The marina has no published VHF channel; contact the club by phone at 618 51 00 76. On land, the marina is reached from San Fernando via the Carretera de Polvorines, which runs directly to the club.
Parking is available on site, including adapted spaces for wheelchair users. San Fernando is the nearest town, with road access to the rest of the Bay of Cadiz. No customs or port formalities are described for visiting craft; the facility operates primarily as a local club, and overnight stays are allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum draft for Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio?
The basin has a maximum depth of 1.05 metres at low water, and the entrance channel carries only 0.8 metres. Only very shallow-draft craft can enter, and only around high tide.
Is overnight berthing allowed at Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at the marina pontoons.
Does Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio have a restaurant?
Yes, there is an on-site restaurant serving fresh fish and paella, with views over the bay.
How do I contact Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio?
The club can be reached by phone at 618 51 00 76. No VHF channel is published.
Is there parking and wheelchair access at Club de Pescadores Deportivos Playa Caseria de Ossio?
Yes, the club provides parking, including adapted spaces, and wheelchair access to the facilities.
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