Full Description & Details
Porto de Barizo is a small working harbour on the Costa da Morte, in the municipality of Malpica de Bergantinos, A Coruna province, Galicia. It sits at the edge of the village of Barizo, about 1 km from the town centre of Malpica, and is closely tied to the local fishing community. The harbour is modest in size but holds numerous small fishing boats, and most of the village's residents depend on it for their livelihood, working longline or pot fishing. The surrounding coastline is part of the Natura 2000 network, with Barizo Beach nearby, a beach that practically disappears at high tide and has very difficult access.
The harbour is protected by a breakwater, though in stormy conditions waves can overtop it, and local fishermen still sometimes head out even when the sea is rough. Depths are suited to small craft and fishing vessels rather than large yachts. Berthing is available and overnight stays are permitted. Holding is not described in the sources, so anchoring should be treated with caution. A crane is available for hauling out small boats, and electric power is supplied at the quay.
Facilities are basic and geared to the fishing fleet. The port offers a crane and electricity, but there is no mention of fuel, water, showers, or a chandlery. The nearest services are in Malpica de Bergantinos, about 1 km away. Barizo Beach itself has no facilities and is not patrolled, with parking for fewer than 50 cars nearby. The port is listed under the Autoridad Portuaria de La Coruna, with an address at Porto de Barizo, s/n, Barizo, 15113.
Approach is from the open Atlantic on the Costa da Morte, an exposed stretch of coast. The breakwater provides some shelter, but given the tendency for waves to overtop in storms, skippers should only enter in settled weather. The best season is the summer months when the Atlantic is calmer. There are no reported restrictions on overnight stays, but the harbour is primarily a fishing port, so visiting yachts should expect a working environment rather than a leisure marina.
How to get there
Approach Porto de Barizo from the sea on the Costa da Morte, heading for the breakwater that shelters the small harbour. The port is located at approximately 43.3148 N, 8.8801 W, at the village of Barizo in Malpica de Bergantinos. There is no described channel or marked waypoint in the sources, so navigate visually toward the breakwater entrance, keeping a careful lookout for local fishing boats coming and going.
In stormy conditions, waves can overtop the breakwater, so do not attempt entry in rough weather. Once ashore, the village of Barizo is immediately adjacent, and the town of Malpica de Bergantinos is about 1 km away, reachable by road. The nearest road is the Ctra.
Malpica - Ponteceso, and an intercity bus stop is about 1 km from the beach. The port is under the Autoridad Portuaria de La Coruna, so any formalities would be handled through that authority, though no specific VHF channel or port office is mentioned in the sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What facilities are available at Porto de Barizo?
Porto de Barizo offers a crane for hauling out small boats and electric power at the quay. There is no mention of fuel, water, showers, or a chandlery in the sources.
Can I stay overnight at Porto de Barizo?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Porto de Barizo. The harbour is primarily a working fishing port, so visiting yachts should expect a basic, functional environment.
How deep is the water at Porto de Barizo?
The sources do not specify exact depths at Porto de Barizo. The harbour is small and suited to the local fishing fleet, so it is best for shallow-draft craft rather than large yachts.
Is Porto de Barizo sheltered from storms?
Porto de Barizo has a breakwater, but waves can overtop it in stormy conditions. Local fishermen sometimes still go to sea in rough weather, but visiting skippers should only enter in settled conditions.
How far is Porto de Barizo from Malpica de Bergantinos?
Porto de Barizo is about 1 km from the town centre of Malpica de Bergantinos, with the village of Barizo immediately adjacent to the harbour.
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