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Marina del Sur is the harbour of Las Galletas, a fishing village at the southern tip of Tenerife in the municipality of Arona. Here you can read how to travel to the start of your trip, where to park and shop, what winds to expect, which destinations lie off the south coast and what skippers should know when entering the harbour.
The essentials at a glance
- Tenerife South Airport is only about 9 kilometres away as the crow flies; by taxi or hire car you'll reach the marina quickly.
- Marina del Sur lies right next to the town beach of Las Galletas. Shops, cafés and restaurants are within walking distance; for a big shop you drive to Las Chafiras.
- Marina San Miguel is a separate harbour about 3 nautical miles further east, not to be confused with Marina del Sur.
- The trade wind usually blows from the north-east, particularly steady in summer. It freshens along the south-east coast and becomes lighter west of the southern tip.
- The nearest island destination is San Sebastián de La Gomera at about 25 nautical miles.
Where is Marina del Sur in Las Galletas?
Marina del Sur lies right next to Playa de Las Galletas, the town beach on Avenida del Atlántico. Las Galletas belongs to the municipality of Arona and lies on the south coast between Montaña Amarilla to the east and Punta de Rasca, the southern tip of Tenerife, to the west.
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More InformationThe harbour is small and manageable: the marina has 176 berths on floating pontoons for boats from 4 to 20 metres. Fishermen also work in the harbour.
Marina del Sur is not the same facility as Marina San Miguel in the golf resort Amarilla Golf. Both lie on the south coast, but about 3 nautical miles apart by water. How to get there and berth is described in the profile of Marina San Miguel.
Arriving at Marina del Sur for your trip
Tenerife South Airport is particularly convenient for this marina. You can cover the rest of the journey most easily by taxi or hire car.
From Tenerife South Airport to Las Galletas
Tenerife South Airport lies about 9 kilometres away as the crow flies to the north-east of the marina. You'll find the taxi ranks on the east side of the terminal building. Give "Marina del Sur, Las Galletas" as your destination so the driver doesn't take you to Marina San Miguel, which is closer to the airport.
If you land at Tenerife North Airport near La Laguna, bus line 343 takes you to Tenerife South Airport in about 50 minutes without changing. From there you continue by taxi.
By car, coach or ferry
By car, take the southern motorway TF-1. Several exits lead to Las Galletas, such as the Montaña de Guaza exit or the exit near Tenerife South Airport.
The island buses are called Guaguas in the Canaries and run on Tenerife under the name TITSA. Las Galletas is connected to the island's overland bus network.
If you come by ferry from La Gomera, El Hierro or La Palma, you berth in Los Cristianos. The ferry port lies about 7.5 kilometres as the crow flies west of Las Galletas.
From San Sebastián de La Gomera to Los Cristianos, the Fred. Olsen Express fast ferry currently (November 2026) takes around 50 minutes, with up to four departures a day.
Parking
The marina has its own car park for harbour users. Right next to it, at Playa de Las Galletas, there are another 50 to 100 spaces.
Showers and sanitary facilities
The marina has showers and toilets for marina users, and a self-service launderette.
Shopping for the trip
Around the harbour there are shops, banks, cafés and restaurants within walking distance. You can get fresh fish at the town's fish market.
For a big shop before a longer trip you drive by car or taxi to Las Chafiras on the TF-1 motorway, about 7 kilometres as the crow flies to the north-east. There you'll find the La Gran Manzana shopping centre with a large supermarket and more than 1,000 parking spaces.
Doctor, pharmacy and emergency services
In the town there is a general practice of the public health service, the Consultorio Local de Las Galletas. The nearest public hospital is the Hospital del Sur in El Mojón, also in the municipality of Arona. Which pharmacy has emergency duty at night and at weekends is shown on the duty pharmacy search of the Tenerife Pharmacists' Association.
- 112: free emergency number for all emergencies, round the clock, also in English and German
- VHF channel 16: distress call at sea. Sea rescue is coordinated by Salvamento Marítimo, one of its two centres in the Canary Islands being in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Marina del Sur at a glance
Marina del Sur is a small harbour with round-the-clock security, fuel and a crane. The key details:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Position (approximate) | 28° 00,4′ N, 016° 39,6′ W |
| Berths | 176 on floating pontoons |
| Boat length | 4 to 20 m |
| Electricity and water | at the berths |
| Fuel | yes |
| Technology | Crane, forklift, hardstanding, dry storage for 33 boats, repairs; no slipway |
| VHF | Channel 09 |
| Wache | around the clock |
| Contact | Puerto Deportivo Pesquero Las Galletas, Torre de Control, 2nd Floor, 38631 Arona, Telephone +34 922 78 36 20 |
Information as of November 2026.
The marina includes a first-aid station and a dining and leisure area. Diving trips, sailing courses, boat excursions and whale-watching tours depart from the harbour.
What is the weather like for sailing in Las Galletas?
Throughout the year the weather is dominated by the trade winds from the northeast, which blow particularly steadily in summer. The south coast lies in the lee of the mountains, but at the corners of the island the wind is deflected: on the southeast coast towards El Médano it accelerates and can become strong and gusty, whilst west of Punta de Rasca, on the southwest coast, it becomes noticeably weaker.
In autumn and winter, Atlantic lows occasionally pass north of the Canary Islands. The wind can then veer westerly, with fronts and strong gusts. Particularly in February and March, winds from easterly directions occasionally bring calima: Saharan dust that can significantly reduce visibility.
The Spanish meteorological service AEMET issues a yellow warning for coastal phenomena from wind force 7 onwards at the coast.
Unlike the Mediterranean, there are noticeable tides; the tidal range on the Tenerife coast is between 1 and 3 metres.
Which destinations lie near Las Galletas?
From Las Galletas you can reach the harbours of the south coast with a short passage, La Gomera with a day's sail, and El Hierro or La Palma only with a long crossing. The distances are rounded sea routes on the usual course; the nautical chart applies for precise planning.
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| Destination | Distance | Route |
|---|---|---|
| Marina San Miguel | around 3 nm | eastwards past Montaña Amarilla |
| Los Cristianos | around 6 nm | around Punta de Rasca, then northwest |
| Puerto Colón (Costa Adeje) | about 8 nm | round Punta de Rasca, then northwards along the west coast |
| San Sebastián de La Gomera | around 25 nm | round Punta de Rasca, then across the channel to La Gomera |
| La Estaca (El Hierro) | around 67 nm | south past La Gomera then west-southwest |
| Santa Cruz de La Palma | around 72 nm | around Punta de Rasca, then between Tenerife and La Gomera northwest |
On the south coast of Tenerife
Marina San Miguel is the next harbour to the east. To the west you round Punta de Rasca and come into the calmer waters of the southwest coast. Los Cristianos is primarily a ferry port but also has berths for sports boats up to 20 metres. Puerto Colón on the Costa Adeje is a marina for boats up to 24 metres.
To La Gomera
San Sebastián de La Gomera lies on the east side of the neighbouring island. Marina La Gomera borders directly on the town centre and has around 335 berths. The channel between Tenerife and La Gomera is open water with no shelter from the island.
To El Hierro and La Palma
El Hierro and La Palma are long crossings over open water, possibly involving night sailing. On El Hierro the harbour La Estaca lies on the northeast coast, around seven kilometres from the island capital Valverde. It has around 120 berths and is the only harbour on the island where passenger ships call. In the far south of the island lies the small harbour La Restinga. On La Palma the marina is in the capital Santa Cruz on the east coast, with 180 berths for boats up to 20 metres.
Those wishing to travel further east will find everything about the largest harbour on Gran Canaria in the profile of Las Palmas harbour .
What can you do on a day ashore in Las Galletas?
Beach, fishing harbour and market lie directly by the marina. For a longer walk the lava fields at the southern tip and Montaña Amarilla are worth exploring. The distances are straight-line distances from the marina.
Playa de Las Galletas
The local beach is around 420 metres long and starts right next to the marina. In summer Red Cross lifeguards are on duty, you can hire sunbeds and parasols, and bars and restaurants lie just behind.
Craft market at the marina
A craft market takes place at the marina on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fishing harbour and fish market
Las Galletas remains a fishing village to this day. At the harbour you can see the fishermen at work, and you'll find fresh fish and seafood at the fish market.
Malpaís de Rasca
West of Las Galletas lies the Malpaís de Rasca, a special nature reserve covering 315 hectares. Frozen lava flows and volcanic cones such as Montaña Grande shape the landscape at Tenerife's southern tip. You can reach the area by car via the road to Palm-Mar.
Montaña Amarilla
The yellow volcanic cone around 2 kilometres east of the marina is a natural monument of just under 28 hectares. It formed during an eruption at sea, and at its foot lies a small pebble beach with no facilities.
For skippers: Berthing and sea weather at Marina del Sur
The marina is operated by Marina del Sur Mantenimiento S.L. Marineros are on duty around the clock and the harbour is guarded. The marina office is on the second floor of the control tower (Torre de Control), and you can reach it by phone on +34 922 78 36 20.
Registration and Berthing
You can reach the marina on VHF channel 09 or by telephone. The berths are designed for boats up to 20 metres; the marina is not built for larger yachts.
If you reserve a visitor berth, you pay for all booked days in advance. If you cancel up to 48 hours before 12 noon on the day of arrival, you will receive a refund minus a 30 per cent handling fee. Which berth and which tariff apply depends on the actual length and beam of your boat.
Berthing fees per day (as of November 2026, valid until 1 January 2027): €15.76 for a berth of 8 × 3 metres, €22.98 for 10 × 3.5 metres, €31.52 for 12 × 4 metres, €44.32 for 15 × 4.5 metres, €59.09 for 18 × 5 metres and €78.79 for 20 × 6 metres. In addition, there is 7 per cent tax (IGIC) plus electricity and water; on the first day, a minimum of €2.40 is charged for water and €2.00 for electricity. The state fee for navigational aids (Tasa T-0) is not included.
Electricity and water are available at the berth, and you can get fuel at the marina. The marina has a crane and a forklift, and repairs are possible. There is no slipway.
Approach
From the east you come along the southeast coast, where the trade wind can be strong and gusty; from the west you round Punta de Rasca and approach out of the lighter wind of the southwest coast. The harbour light shows green with groups of three flashes. The water depth in the harbour is between 2 and 7 metres.
Which marine weather forecast applies to Tenerife's south coast?
The authoritative source is the marine weather forecast from the Spanish meteorological service AEMET. You can receive it via the VHF marine radio service of the sea rescue service Salvamento Marítimo and on the AEMET sea weather page.
The coastal forecast covers up to 20 nautical miles offshore; Tenerife and La Gomera form a single area within it. For longer passages the NAVTEX station Las Palmas broadcasts offshore forecasts and warnings in English on 518 kHz and in Spanish on 490 kHz.
Trips from Las Galletas on Törnfinder
All current offers are in the trip overview. Trips throughout the archipelago can be found under Sailing in the Canary Islands, further sailing areas under Sailing in Spain.
Frequently asked questions
How far is it from Tenerife South Airport to Marina del Sur?
Around 9 kilometres as the crow flies. The easiest way is by taxi, giving "Marina del Sur, Las Galletas" as your destination.
Where do I park at trip start in Las Galletas?
At the marina car park, which is reserved for harbour users, or at Playa de Las Galletas right next to it, where there are 50 to 100 parking spaces.
Are there showers at Marina del Sur?
Yes, the marina has showers and toilets for marina users, as well as a self-service laundry.
Is there a supermarket near Marina del Sur?
There are shops on foot around the harbour. The nearest large supermarket is at the La Gran Manzana shopping centre in Las Chafiras, around 7 kilometres away and reachable by car or taxi.
Is Marina del Sur the same as Marina San Miguel?
No. Marina del Sur is in Las Galletas in the municipality of Arona; Marina San Miguel is around 3 nautical miles further east at the golf resort Amarilla Golf.
How far is it from Las Galletas to La Gomera?
To San Sebastián de La Gomera it's around 25 nautical miles across the water around Punta de Rasca, a day's passage across the open channel.
Can you refuel at the Marina del Sur?
Yes, the marina offers fuel.
