Full Description & Details
Port de Portbou is a marina of 297 berths at the northern end of the Catalan coast, in the bay of Portbou just south of the French border. The port is sheltered from the tramontana by the Albera mountains, but exposed to eastern winds menus; the harbour office monitors conditions. Berths take craft up to 20 metres LOA, with maximum depth in the marina of 8 metres at the entrance channel at 10 metres. The marina is run by the Consorci Port de Portbou (a partnership of the town council, the Generalitat de Catalunya and the Club Nautic Portbou) and offers 297 moorings, a visitor pontoon and a boatyard. It is 100 metres from the centre of Portbou, where you will find supermarkets, bars and restaurants a few steps from the quay.
Facilities include fuel (diesel and petrol), fresh water, electricity, Wi-Fi and showers. There are also toilets, laundry, recycling, and a sewage pump-out. For maintenance, the port has a slipway, a boat hoist (or crane), a hard-standing area and a repair workshop. Security features include video surveillance and a night watchman. The harbour office is on the quay; the marina has a VHF radio working channel 9. The nearby town also offers car rental and bicycle hire. The German philosopher Walter Benjamin is commemorated in a memorial in Portbou, which is a short walk from the marina.
Overnight mooring is allowed and the marina welcomes visitors year-roundUTE. The entrance channel is about 9 metres deep at its shallowest, but inside the marina the maximum depth is 8 metres; larger yachts should confirm depth and berth availability by VHF or phone before entering. Portbou is exposed to eastern winds, which can make the harbour uncomfortable, but the anchorage is protected from the tramontana. Mooring options include alongside, stern-to, and med-mooring with a cradle. A crane is available for lifting boats out. Contact the office on VHF channel 9 or by phone at +34 972 39 07 12, or email [email protected]. The marina's website is https://portdeportbou.gencat.cat.
How to get there
Approach Portbou from the east, following the coast around Cap Cerbere. The harbour entrance faces northwest and is about 9 metres deep (the approach channel carries 9 to 10 metres). Look for the large railway station and the church tower as landmarks on arrival; the marina lies at the head of the bay, just north of the town.
Contact the marina on VHF channel 9 for berth allocation. Upon landing, the town centre is 100 metres away
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and depth at Port de Portbou?
Port de Portbou has 297 berths for boats up to 20 metres LOA. The maximum depth inside the marina is 8 metres, and the entrance channel is about 9 metres deep.
What VHF channel does Port de Portbou use?
Port de Portbou monitors VHF channel 9.
What facilities are available at Port de Portbou?
Port de Portbou provides fuel, water, electricity, Wi-Fi, showers, laundry, a boat ramp, repair services, a crane, a dry dock and a boatyard. There is also video surveillance and a night watchman.
Can I stay overnight at Port de Portbou?
Yes, visitors can stay overnight at Port de Portbou; the harbour office hours are listed on the marina's page and berths are generally available. Contact the office on VHF 9 or by phone at +34 972 39 07 12.
Where can I get supplies near Port de Portbou?
Port de Portbou is about 100 metres from the town centre, with supermarkets, bars and restaurants just a few metres from the marina.
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