Israel:Ashdod
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Description
Ashdod is a quickly growing port city located in the south of the Israeli coastal plane. It's port is the largest one in Israel. A newly built marina is located close to the center of the city, about a mile S from the port. It has some 550 berths. "The blue marina" has two breakwaters that also serve for large vessels mooring (up to 40 m). In addition, there are 6 piers shaped like a menorah (a Jewish ritual chandelier) for smaller vessels (up to 24 m). Excellent all round shelter throughout the year.
Approach
Waypoint: 31° 47' 54 (N), 34° 37' 30 (E)
Mooring
4-points mooring bow or stern to the pier.
Services
Water and electricity on every pier. Cables and telephone on demand. Wi-Fi is being set up. Waste removal can be coordinated. 24 hours security, electronic gates. Showers in the marina office building.
Gas station
Solar and petrol 96 octan. Sun to Thu: 08:30 - 15:30, Sat and on holyday eve - 08:30 - 12:00. Not operational during Sat. Call 08-8557246 to coordinate.
Sight Seeing
Not much to see in Ashdod.
Eating out
A nice fish and med food restaurant called "Idi" in the marina house. Take note of the table clothes!
