Description
Galicia & Northern Portugal Cross-Border Bareboat – 7 Days from Baiona
From Monte Real Club de Yates de Baiona, this 6-night itinerary crosses into Portugal for an Iberian twin-coast sampler: national park islands, elegant Viana do Castelo, resorty Póvoa de Varzim, and the tranquil river-town of Caminha, before curving back to Spain via Aldán’s clear waters. Timing is relaxed: check in Saturday 17:00, check out Friday 19:00, with optional onboard rest until Saturday 08:00.
About Our Service in Galicia & Minho Coast
Border crossings are simple with our route notes, harbor advice, and real-time assistance. We help you plan conservative weather windows, choose comfortable marinas, and pick unforgettable stops—from Portuguese pastries to Spanish pulpo.
Day 1 – Saturday: Baiona Arrival
Board, brief, and breathe in Baiona’s old-town atmosphere. Overnight onboard.
Day 2 – Sunday: Baiona → Cíes Islands (10 nm)
Anchor off Rodas Beach for a day of swimming and a sunset walk over dazzling sandbars.
Day 3 – Monday: Cíes → Viana do Castelo (30 nm)
Make a satisfying coastal run south. Tie up, ride the funicular to Santa Luzia Basilica, and feast on bacalhau.
Day 4 – Tuesday: Viana → Póvoa de Varzim (25 nm)
A straight-forward leg to a lively marina with long beaches and a seafront promenade. Overnight in port.
Day 5 – Wednesday: Póvoa → Caminha (20 nm)
Turn north toward the Minho River mouth. Anchor near Moledo, stroll Caminha’s square, and enjoy a quiet night.
Day 6 – Thursday: Caminha → Aldán Bay (25 nm)
Re-enter Spain and settle into Aldán’s pine-scented coves for swims, paddles, and a relaxed dinner aboard.
Day 7 – Friday: Aldán → Baiona (15 nm)
Return for refuel and check-out by 19:00, then savor a final night at the marina before morning departure.
About Our Yacht – YATLANT 24
Compact, light, and reassuringly simple, the YATLANT 24 is well suited to measured coastal legs and marina-to-marina days. One cabin with six berths, 1,400 kg displacement, lazy-bag sail handling, and a modest 20 L fuel tank keep things streamlined. It’s a great platform for first-time cross-border cruising in fair conditions.
This Iberian loop blends two cultures within a single easygoing week—Galician coves, Portuguese tiles, shared Atlantic horizons—and the freedom to linger where the light or the lunch is best.
