Full Description & Details
Puerto Colon is a modern marina on the south coast of Tenerife, in the San Eugenio Bajo area of Adeje, about 16 kilometers from Reina Sofia Airport. It sits within Playa de las Americas, a busy tourist zone, and is sheltered by a large curved breakwater. The marina has capacity for 364 boats up to 24 meters in length, plus 237 moorings, making it one of the island's better-equipped ports.
Maximum depth at low tide is 2 meters. Facilities include a fuel station, travelift, slipway, and crane, with fresh water and electricity on every dock. Mechanical and maintenance services are available, and the marina company also runs its own accommodation complex nearby, offering an alternative to the many hotels in the area.
How to get there
Approach to Puerto Colon is straightforward from the sea, with the large curved breakwater providing clear shelter. The marina monitors VHF channel 9 for communications. The entrance is marked and the maximum depth at low tide is 2 meters, so plan for a shallow-draft vessel.
No specific waypoints or bearing are given in the source, so rely on local charts and visual pilotage. On land, the marina is in San Eugenio Bajo, Adeje, about 16 kilometers from Reina Sofia Airport. It is well connected by road to the resort areas of Playa de las Americas and Los Cristianos, with hotels and apartments within walking distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum boat length at Puerto Colon?
Puerto Colon can accommodate boats up to 24 meters in length.
What is the maximum draft at Puerto Colon?
The maximum depth at low tide is 2 meters, so the draft limit is effectively 2 meters.
Does Puerto Colon have fuel and maintenance facilities?
Yes, Puerto Colon has a fuel station, travelift, slipway, crane, and mechanical and maintenance services.
What VHF channel does Puerto Colon use?
Puerto Colon monitors VHF channel 9.
Are there overnight berths at Puerto Colon?
Yes, overnight berthing is available, with 364 berths and 237 moorings.
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