Essential facts

General: Large, 1,250-berth marina close to the town of Las Palmas (another 1,000 berths are to be added at some point), which is the main hub for cruisers in these islands. Here you will find the best technicians and most of the equipment that you may need.

Approach: Call office on VHF Ch11 as you approach (Mon-Fri 0900-1400 & 1600-2000; Sat-Sun 0900-1300; OctNov all day) for directions. The easy entrance is marked by two red lights.

Berthing: Possibly just 100 berths available, many of which are occupied by long-stay boats. Try to avoid the

marina during the ARC (Oct to Nov). Example rates: 12x4m €18.9/day (€291/month) + water/electricity €1.23/day + €9.51 connection Facilities: Four ablution blocks with toilets and showers.

Electricity/water: Blue three-pin Euro-socket. On big boat wall, red five-pin 30A socket (+400v). 20mm inside water connection.

Communications: Airport served by many low-cost airlines. Taxi €25 from airport or €2.95 Global (turquoise) bus; every second bus from airport with destination ‘Santa Catalina’.

Internet: There is an inadequate payfor-use service (Aspira.es) or use any of the bars/cafés. The library, a 15-minute walk away and next to St Telmo bus station, has fast and free Internet. There are a few Internet cafés around.

Food & drink: Quite a few bars and restaurants inside the marina. More options a short walk away.

To do: Las Palmas is great for shopping and provisioning.

Don’t miss: Alcaravaneras beach next to the marina, or the larger Playa de las Canteras beach.

Contact: Muelle Deportivo, Joaquín Blanco Torrent, 35004 Las Palmas. Tel: (+34) 928 214 750 / 928 214 755; marina@palmasport.es; www.palmasport.es