Essential facts

General: Marina La Palma has 180 berths. The staff speak good English and are very helpful. Approach: VHF Ch09. Busy outer commercial harbour. Keep well to the (shore) side. The ferries approach fast. Berthing: Example rates: 12mx4m €23.25/night, €698/month Facilities: Toilets/showers/laundry. Electricity/water: Blue three-pin Euro-socket. 20mm inside water connection. Very good drinking water. Fuel: Next to office Security: 24/7, but no locked doors to the pontoons.

Internet: Free. Code from the office.

Food & drink: McDonalds just outside and a wide selection of cafés and bars in town. Don’t miss the famous restaurant ‘Chipi Chipi’, though you will have to take a taxi or rent a car. Ask in the office for directions.

To do: The Maritime Museum built inside a house in the form of Columbus’s ship, Santa Maria (€1.50). Don’t miss: Stroll in town, and tapas. Contact: Puerto de Santa Cruz de La Palma 38700, Santa Cruz de La Palma. Tel (+34) 922 410 289; email: info@marinalapalma.es or www.caleromarinas.com; www. marinalapalma.es