Full Description & Details
Puerto deportivo de Astillero, also known as Puerto deportivo Marina de Santander, sits at the southern end of the Bay of Santander in Cantabria, near the town of Astillero and the Pontejos bridge. The marina is divided into two sections. The first is a small inner basin protected by a breakwater, with a walkway sheltering two floating pontoons perpendicular to the shore, holding 60 small craft up to 7 m LOA. The second section lies further south, past the Orconera loading dock and before the Pontejos bridge, with a pontoon parallel to the shore from which five fingers extend, accommodating 180 boats between 4 and 10 m LOA. The marina is managed by the Asociacion Darsena Orconera.
The marina offers 240 berths in total, with a maximum length of 10 m. Depth is limited, with less than 1.5 m at minimum equinoctial tide, so it suits shallow-draft boats. The marina is fully occupied and has no transit berths available, so overnight stays are not possible. Water and electricity are available on the pontoons. There is a launching ramp in the first section, but no parking and no lifting equipment such as a travelift.
Facilities are basic and geared toward local berth holders rather than visiting yachts. The marina office can be reached by phone at 942 544 912 or by WhatsApp at 640 764 985, and the website is http://www.darsenaorconera.es. There is no fuel dock mentioned, and no showers or toilets are listed in the sources. The marina is not a tourist port; it primarily serves local boat owners.
Because the marina is fully occupied with no transit berths, visiting skippers should plan to anchor instead. The bay near Pedrena or Somo offers anchoring, but it is subject to tides. The best season for the area is the summer, though the marina itself does not accommodate visitors. There are no reported restrictions beyond the lack of available berths and the shallow depth at low tide.
How to get there
Approach the marina from the Bay of Santander via the marked channel. The darsena deportiva de El Astillero lies 1.1 NM south of Punta Maliano, continuing along the buoyed channel past the Puerto deportivo Marina de Santander and the Raos port complex. The second section of the marina is south of the Orconera loading dock and before the Pontejos bridge.
Depths are less than 1.5 m at minimum equinoctial tide, so approach with caution and preferably on a rising tide. For land access, the marina is at Bajos del Puente Jose Solana del Rio, s/n, 39610 Astillero, Cantabria. The nearest major city is Santander, which has an airport and rail connections.
The marina office can be contacted by phone at 942 544 912 or by WhatsApp at 640 764 985. There is no VHF channel specified in the sources, so contact by phone is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Puerto deportivo de Astillero have transit berths for visiting boats?
No, Puerto deportivo de Astillero is fully occupied and has no transit berths available, so overnight stays are not possible.
What is the maximum boat length at Puerto deportivo de Astillero?
The maximum length at Puerto deportivo de Astillero is 10 m, with the second section accommodating boats between 4 and 10 m LOA.
What is the depth at Puerto deportivo de Astillero?
The depth at Puerto deportivo de Astillero is less than 1.5 m at minimum equinoctial tide, so it is suitable only for shallow-draft boats.
How many berths does Puerto deportivo de Astillero have?
Puerto deportivo de Astillero has 240 berths in total, split between 60 in the first section and 180 in the second section.
Where can I anchor if Puerto deportivo de Astillero is full?
If Puerto deportivo de Astillero is full, you can anchor in the bay near Pedrena or Somo, but this is subject to tides.
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