Full Description & Details
Port Forum Sant Adria is a modern marina on the Catalan coast, built within the Forum park created for the 2004 Universal Forum of Cultures. It sits at the border between Barcelona and Sant Adria de Besos, about 15 minutes from Barcelona's center and 30 minutes from the airport. The marina is divided into two basins, an inner and an outer one, with eight pontoons. A dedicated superyacht pontoon, segregated from the main quay with private access, offers 31 berths for vessels up to 80 meters. The newer Green Dock adds 23 berths for boats and catamarans, integrating solar panels and biomimetic reefs.
The marina provides 270 berths for vessels from 10 to 80 meters, with depths reaching 20 meters. Protection is rated as excellent, and the outer breakwater is being reinforced to improve safety and comfort in the basin. The holding is good, and overnight stays are permitted. The marina operates 24/7 year-round. For those seeking alternatives, anchoring in nearby bays or using Marina Badalona, 1.4 nautical miles away, are options.
Facilities include a large technical area of 9,000 square meters with a 150-ton travel lift and repair services. The dry stack, the largest in Catalonia, holds 293 boats up to 10 meters and jet skis, operating 365 days a year. A commercial area of 16,500 square meters houses shops, services, and multiple restaurants, with beach clubs nearby. Parking is available with 1,200 spaces, including 24 with electric charging. Contact the marina on VHF channel 73 or by phone at +34 933 562 720.
Safety is supported by 24-hour CCTV and controlled access. The marina is open year-round, and the best season is the Mediterranean summer. The port is undergoing a transformation into an urban oasis with new leisure and dining spaces, but this does not affect its nautical operations. The nearest town, Sant Adria de Besos, is about 1.5 kilometers away.
How to get there
Approach Port Forum Sant Adria on VHF channel 73. The marina is located at 41 degrees 24 minutes 30 seconds North, 2 degrees 13 minutes 44 seconds East. The entrance is marked by the outer breakwater, which is being reinforced.
Depths at the entrance and within the marina reach 20 meters, suitable for large vessels. The Rio Besos flows into the sea about 0.4 nautical miles away, with a power station jetty on its south side, so keep clear of that area when approaching from the north. From the sea, the marina is easy to identify by the Forum park and the modern buildings of the area.
The nearest alternative port is Marina Badalona, 1.4 nautical miles to the northeast. For land access, the marina is at Carrer de la Pau, 12, in Sant Adria de Besos, about 1.5 kilometers from the town center. Barcelona-El Prat Airport is roughly 30 minutes away by road, and public transport links include metro and tram services.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and depth at Port Forum Sant Adria?
Port Forum Sant Adria offers berths for vessels from 10 to 80 meters in length, with depths reaching 20 meters.
How many berths are available at Port Forum Sant Adria?
Port Forum Sant Adria has 270 berths, including a superyacht pontoon with 31 berths and a Green Dock with 23 berths for boats and catamarans.
What VHF channel does Port Forum Sant Adria use?
Port Forum Sant Adria monitors VHF channel 73 for communications.
Is Port Forum Sant Adria open year-round and does it allow overnight stays?
Yes, Port Forum Sant Adria is open year-round with marina operations running 24/7, and overnight stays are permitted.
What facilities are available at Port Forum Sant Adria?
Port Forum Sant Adria has a 9,000 square meter technical area with a 150-ton travel lift, a dry stack for 293 boats, a commercial area with shops and restaurants, and parking with electric charging.
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