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Muelle Deportivo: Yacht Marina in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Facilities, contacts and sailing information at Gran Canaria's largest marina

Muelle Deportivo in Las Palmas is Gran Canaria's largest yacht harbour, offering excellent berths, marina services and a lively waterfront of bars and shops. Every November, it is the departure point of the ARC transatlantic rally. This guide covers marina contacts, berth applications and useful sailing resources.

Sailing and yachting have a long tradition on Gran Canaria. The waters around the Canary Islands offer steady, predictable winds and sheltered berths in several marinas, making the archipelago a popular base for cruising and for Atlantic crossings. In winter, when the Mediterranean has cooled down, the Canaries become one of the most attractive sailing areas in Europe — and one that is easy to reach, with frequent flights arriving throughout the year. The marinas of Las Palmas (Muelle Deportivo), Mogán, Puerto Rico and Pasito Blanco all offer good infrastructure, making them ideal starting or finishing points for a memorable sailing trip.

Muelle Deportivo: Gran Canaria's Largest Yacht Marina

Muelle Deportivo, the yacht marina of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, is by far the largest marina on the island. It forms part of the wider harbour area and is managed by the same port authority as the rest of the Port of Las Palmas. The marina has excellent facilities: attractive bars and restaurants line the waterfront, and there are numerous specialist shops and services for boat owners nearby. Every November, Muelle Deportivo is the starting point of the well-known ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), when hundreds of yachts set off across the Atlantic. Notice boards around the marina often carry crewing opportunities, including for ocean crossings.

Marina Office Contacts and Berth Information

  • Marina office (DEM): +34 928 234 960
  • Fax (DEM): +34 928 232 378
  • Email: jramirez@palmasport.es
  • VHF Channel: 11
  • Port Police: +34 928 214 444
  • Emergency services (Spain): 112
  • Marina map – berths at Muelle Deportivo
  • Berth application form – Muelle Deportivo
  • Getting There / Transport Connections

Muelle Deportivo sits right on the busy Avenida Marítima, Las Palmas' main coastal road, so it can be reached quickly from the airport or from other parts of the city. Alcaravaneras Beach is directly next to the marina, though it is less attractive than Canteras Beach, roughly 2 km away. The nearest accommodation is about 700 metres away, close to Mercado Central; a wider choice of hotels and apartments, in every category, can be found around Canteras Beach. Parking is available near the marina but can be limited at weekends.

Useful Websites for Sailors

For further information on harbours and local conditions on Gran Canaria, Noonsite offers a useful overview of the marina and shore services. Top Barcos lists yacht charter offers and boats for sale in the Las Palmas area. Berth information for the smaller marinas at Puerto de Las Nieves, Arguineguín and Castillo del Romeral, as well as other harbours across the Canary Islands, is available at puertosdecanarias.com.

Live Ship Tracking

For sailors and water sports enthusiasts, Atlantic-Source.com tracks the real-time position of ships and boats using AIS data. The map also shows vessel type, recent course and current wind and weather conditions.