Full Description & Details
Porto de Cedeira is a fishing and marina harbour on the northwest margin of the Ria de Cedeira, in the town of Cedeira in Galicia, Spain. The port sits at the back of a wide bay, with the town set behind a long curving beach. The entrance offers little difficulty and the harbour lies in the vicinity of Cabo Candieira. The setting is a working harbour with a proper town behind it, rather than a remote anchorage.
The port provides secure shelter on the northwest margin of the ria. The seabed in the wider anchorage area is mud, which gives good holding for anchoring. The harbour itself is a marina with berths, and overnight stays are permitted. The approach is straightforward, with the entrance presenting little difficulty for a skipper making a stopover.
Facilities in the port area include a dock and water, and the town is within easy walking distance. Ashore, Cedeira offers cafes along the seafront and a range of services typical of a working town. The old town walls and gates, including the Porta da Vila and Porta de Rebordelo, are worth a visit, as is the Castro Sarridal Iron Age site.
For those with time ashore, the San Andres de Teixido area offers cliffs and big Atlantic views, and the Garita de Herbeira viewpoint looks over some of Europe's highest cliffs, with a vertical drop of 613 metres. The best season for a visit is the summer, when the weather is most settled. The port is managed by Portos de Galicia, and a plan for the use of the port spaces was completed in 2010.
How to get there
Approach Porto de Cedeira from the Ria de Cedeira, heading towards the back of the wide bay where the harbour sits. The entrance offers little difficulty, and the port is located near Cabo Candieira, which serves as a useful landmark for the approach. The seabed in the anchorage area is mud, providing good holding once you are in position.
Once inside, the town of Cedeira is set back behind a long curving beach, and the marina is reached by walking along the seafront from the anchorage. The nearest airport is at A Coruna, and the town is accessible by road from the surrounding region. Formalities are handled by the port authority, Portos de Galicia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the holding like at Porto de Cedeira?
The seabed at Porto de Cedeira is mud, which provides good holding for anchoring in the harbour and the wider anchorage area.
Can I stay overnight at Porto de Cedeira?
Yes, overnight stays are permitted at Porto de Cedeira, which is a marina harbour in the town of Cedeira.
What facilities are available at Porto de Cedeira?
The port has a dock and water available, and the town of Cedeira is within walking distance with cafes and other services along the seafront.
How difficult is the entrance to Porto de Cedeira?
The entrance to Porto de Cedeira offers little difficulty, and the port is located near Cabo Candieira, which helps with the approach.
What is the best season to visit Porto de Cedeira?
The best season to visit Porto de Cedeira is summer, when the weather is most settled for a stopover in the Ria de Cedeira.
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