FAQ's

This page is intended as a repository for answers to Frequently Asked Questions submitted to the website by members or the general public. 

Can you tell me where I can find information on berths and moorings in the area and how much they cost?

Berths and moorings here are not cheap. For an 8 metre berth, the cheapest Marina is Guardamar (965 971938) at about €2,500 p.a. They get more expensive as you come south - Cabo Roig ( 966 760176) about €3,000, San Pedro (968 826678) maybe up to €3,500. The Costa Calida Informer (comes out Tuesday each week) often has moorings advertised in their classified section. Here's a hyperlink to it http://www.informernews.org/class.htm#boats 

Can you give me some information about the bridge allowing access to the Mar Menor : eg. Opening hours, radio frequencies, fees?

The 7 metre swing bridge from the Mediterranean to the Mar Menor at Tomas Maestre opens for 15 minutes every 2 hours from 0800 to 2200. There is no tax and no need to radio if the operator sees you approach at those times. The channel is 4 metres deep. Inside there is a waiting quay opposite the fuel station.

Is all the Mar Menor suitable for a yacht of 1.45 m depth or are some areas to be avoided? Are there any restrictions regarding sailing?

The Mar Menor average depth is 4 metres, maximum 7 metres and you can anchor anywhere. The northern part is shallower and yachts needing more than 2 metres need to take caution. Entrances to marinas in this part - Los Alcazares, Santiago de la Ribera and Lo Pagan are only 2 metres deep. There are restrictions during sailing regattas and championships.