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In Spanish territory we can visit Cadiz either to indulge with the city’s fantastic tapas or to wonder around one of the oldest towns in the western Europe. Finally Landfall in Ceuta to taste African culture.
Another option to stop is Barbate. This village has a long history of fishing – the tuna Capital! Maybe you will have a chance to get a tuna while passing by… try it.
As a stop over the town has an attractive central square “Plaza de la Inmaculada” that gathers the “movida” in the small settlement and a great protected marina (nice showers) that will surely provide a good night sleep.
Arriving Gibraltar you will feel the peace of entering a picturesque remote location, an ironic feeling though, considering that the passage will be a heartbeat raising experience with big ships crossing grey, windy and sometimes turbulent seas. We like to stay on the Spanish side – La Linea. Tapas are closer from Alcaidesa Marina.
The passage to Ceuta is less than 10 NM but challenging. Crossing the Strait is unique. Ceuta or Tanger will be options when crossing the Strait.
You should be able to take a night watch, learn how to work with AIS, radar, plotter and chart work.
Gibraltar & Ceuta Sailing Expedition is probably one of the most remarkable Sailing Adventures in Europe!
You can combine this expedition with the following courses available at our school:
For further information about expeditions and course combinations, please contact us here.
A plan is just a plan. We like to sail, we don't like to motor, so things could get off track sometimes. As sailors we are always depending on the weather conditions, everything is uncertain.
Nevertheless, here is the plan for the expedition:
Day 1
Check-in at 09:30 in the Olhão Marina and set up the boat. General instructions are given and safety conducts reviewed. Visit the local market for last fresh products.
After lunch we should be ready to slip the lines according to the weather forecast. Maybe heading to Cadiz or Barbate.
Day 2
Landfall in Barbate. Time to go ashore and explore the village - capital of the tuna. A good sleep after the first night watch.
Days 3
Passage to Gibraltar or Ceuta
Day 4
Explore the rock
Day 5-7
Return to Faro with possible stops in Rota, Cadiz, El Rompido, Chipiona or Vila Real Santo Antonio
Day 8
Check out between 11:00-16:00
This itinerary is subject to the number of interaction boats and killer whales. Since 2020 we are dealing with several interaction in the south coast of Portugal in particularly Barbate. For more information please check
https://www.orcaiberica.org/last-interactions
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Some of our expeditions require some qualifications or previous experience from the crew due to the nature of it's difficulty and in order to make a safe and comfortable passage for everyone.
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