An historical oasis in the midst of port activity

ALGECIRAS (EuropaSur)The Bay of Algeciras Port Authority has allowed many large companies the use of its land at the port, Endesa, Acerinox, Cepsa and CLH included. But in the midst of all the industrial activity is an oasis of some 5,000 m2: the Real Club Náutico de Algeciras, or Royal Yacht Club of Algeciras. Its concession dates back to 1943 - one of the earliest such establishments in Spain -, when a group of sailing enthusiasts came together to create the club. It was originally located close to where the Port Authority has its offices today, near the Isla Verde bridge, where it remained until 2002 (photo of the original building in 1945). The club built new premises and moved to the El Saladillo dock.