Atlantic Spain and Portugal

Atlantic Spain and Portugal remains the essential pilot guide for sailors exploring the Iberian Atlantic coast. Covering the dramatic and diverse coastline from Galicia's rías to the Algarve and on to the Bay of Gibraltar, it’s an indispensable resource for cruising yachts en route to the Mediterranean, the Canaries, or simply enjoying the rich sailing grounds of western Spain and Portugal.

The latest edition includes updated harbour plans and navigational details reflecting six years-worth of new data acquired from a wealth of reliable sources, along with a fresh selection of high-quality aerial, drone and sea-level photographs. Changes to safety, regulatory, climate and proposed wind-farms are also included. The layout is praised for its clarity, with structured subheadings and concise, practical commentary.

About the Authors

Henry Buchanan
Henry has worked for the RCCPF since 2009 and became sole author of Atlantic Spain and Portugal in 2012. He was an Engineer in RN submarines, with holidays spent cruising the coasts between Norway and Gibraltar. After a circuit of the Atlantic islands in 2007/2008 he cruised the Mediterranean for four years before a return to Britain in 2013 via the Atlantic coast.

Praise for Atlantic Spain and Portugal

"The best-presented pilot guide I have had the privilege to review... Absolutely excellent."
— Yachting Monthly

About Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation

Imray has worked with the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation since 1985. The Foundation is a charity which collects and researches written, photographic and chart information relating to small boat pilotage, navigation and operation, climate and weather conditions, including information from remote areas of the world where other sources of information are scarce or non-existent.

The authors who work with the Foundation are respected and experienced cruising sailors, with thousands of nautical miles of cruising under their belts.

Once the Pilotage Foundation has researched and edited the material about a particular cruising area, Imray shapes it into a book, creating the cartography (often where there is very little official survey data as a source) and combining this with the manuscript and photos to create a new cruising guide.

About Imray

Imray has been publishing nautical information for recreational and professional mariners since the mid-18th century. Originally a family business, the company retains continuity through generations of maritime knowledge. Today, Imray is part of FB Imray, a joint venture with freytag & berndt (Austrian cartographic specialists). This has allowed them to combine traditional expertise with modern production methods.

Imray is recognised by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency as a chart producer. Their portfolio extends beyond paper charts to include pilot books, cruising guides, almanacs, and navigation handbooks.