Full Description & Details
Puerto Sherry is a large sailing marina on the Atlantic coast of the Bay of Cadiz, in El Puerto de Santa Maria, Andalusia. It is a dedicated sailing port with a sheltered basin, a dry marina, a boatyard, and a concrete beach.
The marina is managed by Marina Puerto de Santa Maria S.A. under a concession from the Port Authority of Cadiz Bay. Its location, a few miles from the Strait of Gibraltar, makes it a practical stopover for yachts moving between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
How to get there
Puerto Sherry is approached from the Bay of Cadiz. The entrance channel is 100 meters wide and 200 meters long, with a depth of 3 meters at low tide. The marina is located at latitude 36 degrees 35 minutes North, longitude 6 degrees 15 minutes West. The channel is marked, and the marina monitors VHF channel 9.
Contact the marina office on VHF before entering. The marina is on the coast at El Puerto de Santa Maria, with the town and its facilities within walking distance. The nearest airport is Jerez, about 30 kilometers away, and the marina is accessible by road from the town center.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length of a boat that can berth at Puerto Sherry?
Puerto Sherry can accommodate boats up to 71 meters in length, with berths available for vessels from 5 to 50 meters in the basin.
What is the depth at the entrance to Puerto Sherry?
The entrance channel to Puerto Sherry is 3 meters deep at low tide, and the marina basin has a depth of 3 meters at low water.
Does Puerto Sherry have fuel and other facilities?
Puerto Sherry has a fuel dock with diesel and petrol, plus electricity, water, showers, restrooms, Wi-Fi, a boat ramp, a lifting crane, and a laundry.
Can I stay overnight at Puerto Sherry?
Yes, overnight stays are allowed at Puerto Sherry, and the marina has a night watchman and video surveillance for security.
What is the best season to visit Puerto Sherry?
The marina is busy in summer, with occupancy often above 90% in July and August, so book ahead for those months.
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