It 's worth buying the recently published Seventh Edition of the RCC Pilotage Foundation "Atlantic Spain and Portugal" if you are cruising in this part of the world. Clearly illustrated and bang up-to-date.
In addition to OCC negotiated discounts it is possible to buy a "Pasaporte" which gives berthing discounts of 15% in several marinas in the area. Cost: €5. Amazing value.

Richard Lassen, aboard Oestara www.followingwind.co.uk Callsign: oestara PIN: 3624

Oestara is now in Vigo, close to the end of our initial southbound trawl through the rias (there is much else to explore in the coming weeks, notably the anchorages that were untenable on the way down because of the conditions).

There are only two places that we wouldn 't go back to - Ribeira in the Ria de Arousa (expensive and shambolic)and Sanxenxo in the Ria de Pontevedra (more of a powerboat/holiday venue than a welcoming destination for visiting yachts). That said, it had the most organised fuel berth/pontoon in the area. Everywhere else has been a pleasure.

We are now in the Marina Davila Sport where a ten day stay is costing us €230 which is remarkable value given the quality of the facilities here. It 's also a safe place to leave the yacht and well organised for getting any work done (inc an excellent Volvo agent). Its only disadvantage is that it 's quite some distance from the city centre (roughly an €8-10 taxi ride). It 's also worth noting that the onsite lavanderia is no more. The easiest way to get any large scale washing done is to leave a bag with marina reception who will arrange for it to be washed and returned, typically within 24 hours. Gas cylinders can be exchanged at the local "ferreteria", a €5 round trip in a taxi from the marina - €20 per cylinder.

Richard Lassen www.followingwind.co.uk Callsign: oestara PIN:3624