Full Description & Details
Porto de Escarabote is a marina at the head of the Ria de Arousa, in the town of A Pobra do Caraminal, Galicia. The harbour is formed by a breakwater that runs from Punta Trave and shelters a small basin used by local fishing boats. The marina, operated by Club Nautico Deportivo Barrana, offers 140 berths for vessels from 6 to 14 metres, with a visitor pontoon that can take boats up to 16 metres. The setting is practical rather than scenic, with a working fishing fleet active during the week.
How to get there
Approach on VHF channel 9, calling the marina office. The entrance is marked by a light on the breakwater end, with a white sector showing the safe approach between bearings 340 and 010 degrees. Keep the breakwater head on those bearings to avoid the shoal of Arona, which is buoyed. The entrance channel has a depth of about 2 metres at low water, and the basin depths range from 1 to 3 metres, so plan your arrival for high water if your draft is near the limit. The marina is in Boiro, A Coruna, with road access to the town and nearby A Pobra do Caraminal. There is no airport at the marina; the nearest major airport is Santiago de Compostela, about 60 kilometres away. Formalities are handled at the club office, which is open during daylight hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum draft for Porto de Escarabote?
The maximum draft is 3 metres, but the entrance channel has only about 2 metres at low water, and depths decrease towards the inner berths, so shallow draft is recommended.
How many berths does Porto de Escarabote have and can I stay overnight?
Porto de Escarabote has 140 berths, with 16 reserved for visitors and transit boats. Overnight stays are allowed.
What facilities are available at Porto de Escarabote?
The marina provides water and electricity at the pontoons, showers, a repair shop, a crane, and a beach ramp. There is also a sailing school and parking.
What VHF channel does Porto de Escarabote use?
Porto de Escarabote monitors VHF channel 9, available 24 hours.
Is there an anchorage alternative near Porto de Escarabote?
Yes, you can anchor in sand at Playa de Escarabote, which is nearby and allows anchoring.
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