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Entrance
The entrance is fairly narrow but easy to find. They like you to call up on the radio first, but if you don't get anyone try to find a space on one of the two hammerheads near the entrance then go to the office to be allocated a berth. ('Pantalan d'esperance' means 'waiting pontoon' btw, and not 'trousers of hope'). The marina is full of local boats, and there is no guarantee there will be space unless you book ahead. We were lucky and were found a berth bows-to on a pontoon for smaller boats. Manoevering space in the marina is limited.
Formalities
Fairly painless, all dealt with by the marina office. Not much English spoken, and the lady on duty was a bit annoyed that we hadn't called up on the VHF first. We got the impression that we might have been turned away if we had done, however, as she was about to go home when we arrived.
Facilities and Charges
The washrooms are extensive and immaculate. Charges are very low - we paid seven euros a night, the lowest anywhere on the mainland of Europe. We were told that rates for overwintering are exceptionally good if you can get a place.
We patronised Captain Hook's bar and restaurant just opposite the marina - excellent value for beer and burgers.
Communications
Good train services - particularly useful for visiting Santiago de Compostela.
Things to Do
We didn't really look, but I am sure there are things to do. Plenty of shops anyway.
For a detailed account of Fairwinds' time in Galicia see HERE
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