Full Description & Details
Donostia marina, also known as Puerto deportivo Donostia, sits at the eastern side of La Concha Bay, south of Mount Urgull and directly in the center of San Sebastian. The harbour is small and triangular, with a central pier dividing it into two basins: one for fishing boats and one for leisure craft. The marina is operated by EKP and is part of the working port, so you will share the water with active fishing vessels. The town is immediately adjacent, with the fish market and daily life of the city right at the quayside.
Protection is good, as the marina lies within the sheltered bay of La Concha, though the tidal range is 4.5 metres and the entrance mouth is 20 metres wide with a water depth of 3 metres at lowest low water. The marina offers 375 berths, with a maximum length overall of 10 metres and a maximum draft of 3 metres; minimum depth is 1.5 metres. Mooring is stern to dock with catways, and holding in the harbour is on fixed berths rather than anchor. The fishing basin's 400 mooring places are permanently occupied, so leisure berths are the practical option.
Facilities include water, electricity, showers, restrooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, parking, and a 24-hour gas station with petrol and diesel. There is a crane and dry dock, plus workshops and a bar or coffee bar on site. The fish market is open to the public at 5:30pm for weighing, with the sale starting at 7:30pm, though that part is not open to the public unless special requests are made. A 24-hour boatmen service is available, and the harbour master's office can be contacted on VHF channel 9 or by phone at +34 943 000 464.
Approach is from the south, with the entrance facing south and a width of 20 metres. The tidal range of 4.5 metres means you should time entry near high water if your draft is close to the 3-metre maximum. The marina is in the heart of San Sebastian, so the town, its beaches, and transport links are immediately at hand. There are no specific restrictions noted beyond the 10-metre length limit, though for longer vessels you should consult marina management. The best season is the summer, when the bay is active and the anchorage field with courtesy moorings operates from June 1 to September 30.
How to get there
Approach Donostia marina from the south, entering La Concha Bay with the entrance mouth facing south. The entrance is 20 metres wide with a water depth of 3 metres at lowest low water, and the tidal range is 4.5 metres, so plan your entry around the tide if your draft is significant. The marina lies south of Mount Urgull, and the coordinates are 43 degrees 19.35 minutes N, 1 degree 59.32 minutes W. Contact the harbour master on VHF channel 9 before entering to confirm your berth.
Once inside, the central pier divides the harbour, with fishing boats on one side and leisure berths on the other. The marina is in the center of San Sebastian, so the town, its restaurants, and the fish market are directly at the quayside. The nearest airport is San Sebastian Airport, about 20 kilometres away, and the town is well connected by road and rail.
No formalities beyond standard port entry are mentioned, but you should check in with the harbour master on arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and draft for a boat at Donostia marina?
Donostia marina allows boats up to 10 metres length overall and a maximum draft of 3 metres, with a minimum depth of 1.5 metres in the harbour.
How many berths does Donostia marina have?
Donostia marina has 375 berths for leisure boats, while the adjacent fishing basin has 400 mooring places that are permanently occupied.
What VHF channel does Donostia marina use?
Donostia marina monitors VHF channel 9 for contact with the harbour master.
Does Donostia marina have fuel and other facilities?
Donostia marina offers a 24-hour gas station with petrol and diesel, plus water, electricity, showers, Wi-Fi, laundry, and a crane for dry dock.
Is there a fish market at Donostia marina?
Yes, the fish market at Donostia marina is open to the public at 5:30pm for weighing, with the sale starting at 7:30pm, though the sale is not open to the public unless special requests are made.
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