CRUISING IN IBERIA
In Spain, to visit the islands you have to request a permit in advance. Visit www. reservasparquesnacionales.es and click on Islas Atlánticas de Galicia to apply.
Members of the Ocean Cruising Club, Irish Cruising Club and the Cruising Association receive a
25% discount at many marinas throughout Galicia. Alternatively, you can join Association National de Cruiseros based in Lisbon for €25 at any of their member marinas and get significant discounts in marina fees throughout Portugal. You can pre-book berths with their free mobile app: www.asnauga.com
Checking into both Spain and Portugal is easily managed. All of the marinas are now obliged to check in yachts, so you’ll need to show registration, insurance and passports at each stop. Note that diesel in both countries is green.