La Galera - Isla del Pato, stop in Cartagena
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La Galera - Isla del Pato

La Galera – Isla del Pato is an anchorage off a small islet near Cabo de Palos, where you drop the hook in calm, clear water with the Mar Menor coast stretching out around you. The setting is raw and unspoiled, with rocky shoreline and the famous Cabo de Palos lighthouse visible nearby. The closest bus stop is Faro de Cabo de Palos, about a 6-minute walk if you dinghy ashore.

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  • Busiest on Saturdays and Sundays
  • Busiest around 16:00 — mostly boats leaving
  • Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 12:00
  • 37% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~5h
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