Full Description & Details
Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo, also known as Puerto Deportivo de Sangenjo and referred to locally as Porto Deportivo Juan Carlos I, is the main marina in the town of Sanxenxo on the Ria de Pontevedra in Galicia, Spain. The harbour is run by the municipal company Nauta Sanxenxo and sits right at the heart of the town, with the Praza do Mar square adjoining the waterfront. It is a busy, well-established facility that fills quickly in summer, drawing mostly Spanish boat owners.
The marina offers 450 berths for vessels from 8 to 45 metres in length, with depths ranging from 5 to 8 metres. The entrance channel is 50 metres wide. The water area covers 90,000 square metres within a total concession of 123,222 square metres. Berths include seasonal and annual rentals, concessions, and transit berths for visiting boats. Holding is on pontoons with restricted access, and the marina operates a 24-hour surveillance service.
Facilities include a travel lift, wifi on the pontoons, selective waste collection, and restricted access. Ashore there are 3,000 square metres of commercial space and 380 parking places. The marina is integrated into the town of Sanxenxo, so shops, restaurants and services are within walking distance of the pontoons.
July and August are the busiest months. By mid-June 2026 the marina had no berths left for either month, and a waiting list was open; in 2025 August was fully booked by late March. The eight jet ski berths also fill completely for both summer months. Skippers planning a summer stopover should book well in advance or expect to use the waiting list. The marina is open year-round for transit berths outside the peak season.
How to get there
The marina lies in the centre of Sanxenxo on the southern shore of the Ria de Pontevedra. The entrance is a 50-metre-wide channel leading into the harbour basin. Depths inside range from 5 to 8 metres, so the approach is suitable for the marina's maximum vessel length of 45 metres.
No specific bearing or waypoint is published in the available sources; skippers should follow the marked entrance into the basin and contact the marina office on VHF for berth assignment before entering. Sanxenxo is a town on the Galician coast, roughly 20 kilometres north of Pontevedra city. The marina is at the Praza do Mar, in the centre of town, with road access and 380 parking spaces nearby.
The nearest airport is Vigo-Peinador, about 40 kilometres south. Formalities are handled by the Nauta Sanxenxo office at the marina.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many berths does Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo have and what is the maximum boat length?
Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo has 450 berths for vessels from 8 to 45 metres in length.
What is the depth and entrance width at Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo?
Depths at Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo range from 5 to 8 metres, and the entrance channel is 50 metres wide.
Are berths available at Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo in July and August?
For July and August 2026, Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo had no berths left and opened a waiting list; in 2025 August was fully booked by late March. Book well in advance for summer.
What facilities does Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo offer?
Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo has a travel lift, wifi on the pontoons, selective waste collection, 24-hour surveillance, restricted access, 3,000 square metres of commercial space and 380 parking places.
Can I stay overnight at Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo?
Yes, Porto Deportivo de Sanxenxo offers transit berths for visiting boats, in addition to seasonal and annual rentals.
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