Full Description & Details
Marina Isla Canela is a marina in the natural setting of Isla Canela, in Ayamonte, Huelva, on Spain's Atlantic coast. It is the last Spanish port with close access to the open sea, and sits a short distance from the Algarve in Portugal. The marina is run by Club Nautico Isla Canela, which has operated sailing courses and regattas here since 1990 and is ranked in the Silver group of the Andalusian Sailing Federation's club ranking.
The marina has 231 berths ranging from 6 to 24 metres in length, all with independent fingers. Water and electricity supply are available at the berths, and free WiFi covers the marina. The harbour is marked as a marina on charts, and the facility includes a 5,800 square metre hard standing area with modern suspension and transport systems for hauling and storing boats. A crane is available for lifting.
Facilities include a customer service office where skippers can get navigation information and complete formalities. The marina offers repair services and has a permanent sailing school with courses for adults and children, including basic sailing licence courses and Optimist and Laser sailing. Nearby attractions include Isla Canela beach, Ayamonte's old town, and the Algarve across the border.
Berth rates vary by season. Low season runs from January to May and October to December, mid season covers June and September, high season is July and the second half of August, and a special season applies from 1 to 15 August. Prices exclude VAT at 21%, and catamarans are charged at 1.5 times the length rate. On pontoon 4, electricity is billed separately by meter reading. Overnight stays are permitted.
How to get there
Marina Isla Canela is located at latitude 37 degrees 11 minutes 13 seconds North, longitude 7 degrees 20 minutes 25 seconds West, in the Isla Canela natural area near Ayamonte. The marina monitors VHF Channel 9 for radio contact. The harbour is the last Spanish port with close access to the open sea, so approach from the Atlantic is direct, with the Algarve coast nearby to the west.
Ayamonte is the nearest town, with its old town and the Isla Canela beach close by. The marina's website provides a tide table for Huelva and a 24-hour weather forecast for planning the approach. No specific bearing, waypoint, or channel instructions are published in the available sources, so skippers should rely on standard charts and local knowledge when entering.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many berths does Marina Isla Canela have and what is the maximum boat length?
Marina Isla Canela has 231 berths ranging from 6 to 24 metres in length, all with independent fingers.
What facilities are available at Marina Isla Canela berths?
Berths at Marina Isla Canela have water and electricity supply, and free WiFi is available throughout the marina.
What VHF channel does Marina Isla Canela use?
Marina Isla Canela monitors VHF Channel 9 for radio contact.
What are the high season dates and rates at Marina Isla Canela?
High season at Marina Isla Canela runs from 1 to 31 July and 16 to 31 August, with a special season from 1 to 15 August. For a 24 metre by 7 metre berth, the high season daily rate is 95.89 euros, and the special season rate is 108.39 euros, excluding 21% VAT.
Does Marina Isla Canela allow overnight stays?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Marina Isla Canela.
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