Marina da Povoa de Varzim
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| - | + | | lat= 41.37136 | |
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| - | + | | vhf= 09 | |
| - | + | | phone= +351 252 622 121 | |
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| - | + | | fax= +351 252 622 123 | |
| - | | | + | | email= [email protected] |
| - | | | + | | web= http://www.marinadapovoa.com |
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| - | + | | altname= Marina da Povoa de Varzim | |
| - | | | + | | address= Rua da Ponte, nº 2, 4490-523 Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal |
| - | + | | contact= Marina da Póvoa de Varzim | |
| - | | | + | | berths= 241 |
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| - | + | | fuel= Fuel dock | |
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The Marina da Povoa de Varzim is located at the town of the same name, 21 miles S of the harbour of [[Viana do Castelo]] and 14 miles N of the harbour of [[Leixoes]]. The marina, which is managed by the local yacht club, the '''Clube Navala Povoense''', lies at the S end of a large harbour shared with a fishing fleet. The marina offers a total of 241 berths for yachts of up to 18 metres in depths of up to 3.0 metres. | The Marina da Povoa de Varzim is located at the town of the same name, 21 miles S of the harbour of [[Viana do Castelo]] and 14 miles N of the harbour of [[Leixoes]]. The marina, which is managed by the local yacht club, the '''Clube Navala Povoense''', lies at the S end of a large harbour shared with a fishing fleet. The marina offers a total of 241 berths for yachts of up to 18 metres in depths of up to 3.0 metres. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Communication== |
Call Marina da Povoa de Varzim on VHF channel 09. If no answer, berth on the harmmerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and enquire at the marina office | Call Marina da Povoa de Varzim on VHF channel 09. If no answer, berth on the harmmerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and enquire at the marina office | ||
| - | + | ==Navigation== | |
From either north or south the projecting breakwaters of the harbour are conspicuous. The harbour is entered on a bearing of 045 degrees. If entering from the north, give the northerly breakwater a wide berth, especially with any swell running, since waves often break at its extremity. There is also an isolated rock close to the inside of the breakwater. Once in through the entrance, turn to starboard past several unlit green buoys marking shallows near the breakwater. The marina pontoons are at the southern end of the harbour. | From either north or south the projecting breakwaters of the harbour are conspicuous. The harbour is entered on a bearing of 045 degrees. If entering from the north, give the northerly breakwater a wide berth, especially with any swell running, since waves often break at its extremity. There is also an isolated rock close to the inside of the breakwater. Once in through the entrance, turn to starboard past several unlit green buoys marking shallows near the breakwater. The marina pontoons are at the southern end of the harbour. | ||
| - | + | ==Berthing== | |
Berthing assistance may be provided by calling in advance on VHF channel 09. Berths are bows or stern-to on floating pontoons. | Berthing assistance may be provided by calling in advance on VHF channel 09. Berths are bows or stern-to on floating pontoons. | ||
| - | == | + | ==Facilities== |
* Toilets and showers | * Toilets and showers | ||
* Yacht club | * Yacht club | ||
| - | + | ==Repairs== | |
| - | Small boatyard | + | * Small boatyard |
| + | * Travel lift (35T). | ||
| + | * Crane (6T) | ||
| + | * Hard standing for around 100 yachts | ||
| + | * Basic repairs possible | ||
| - | + | ==Security== | |
Good (security gates). Access with electonic fingerprints only | Good (security gates). Access with electonic fingerprints only | ||
| - | == | + | ==Location== |
The marina is a few minutes walk from the centre of town, with ample restaurants, bars and shops. | The marina is a few minutes walk from the centre of town, with ample restaurants, bars and shops. | ||
| - | === | + | ===Grocery=== |
| - | * Metro link to [[Porto]] | + | There are many small fruit shops in the little streets parallel to the coastal road, also small supermarkets and bakeries |
| + | There is also a Lidl (German supermarket) maybe 20 minutes away: follow the coastal road south to the church, that looks like a ship. Turn left tight past the church and follow the street up to its end. | ||
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| + | ===Tourism=== | ||
| + | Povoa de Varzim is a busy holiday and weekend resort, concerts, fairs, shows during summer | ||
| + | Vila do Conde is a very neat village nearby with a convent and an impressing aqueduct; nice restaurants; half an hours walk along the beach to the south or by Metro | ||
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| + | ==Transportation== | ||
| + | * Metro link to [[Porto]] and airport | ||
* Buses to Porto, Lisbon and local destinations | * Buses to Porto, Lisbon and local destinations | ||
* Airport at [[Porto]] (18kms) | * Airport at [[Porto]] (18kms) | ||
| - | + | ==Price== | |
Daily mooring rate for typical 13 metre yacht (April 2013): Euros 18.50. | Daily mooring rate for typical 13 metre yacht (April 2013): Euros 18.50. | ||
| - | + | One month mooring for an 11 metre yacht (August 2014): Euros 170. | |
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| - | + | ''For the latest prices see [http://marinadapovoa.com/tarifas/ Price Listing]''. | |
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| - | + | * very nice and helpful staff, good English spoken, also French. We left our boat there while on home leave for two weeks.--[[User:Sy-yemanja|Sy-yemanja]] 22:48, 10 September 2014 (BST) | |
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* April 2001 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | * April 2001 -- [[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] | ||
* August 2014 --[[User:Sy-yemanja|Sy-yemanja]] | * August 2014 --[[User:Sy-yemanja|Sy-yemanja]] | ||
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[[Category:Marinas - Portugal]] | [[Category:Marinas - Portugal]] | ||
Latest revision as of 07:36, 16 August 2018
 Harbour and Marina da Povoa de Varzim | |
| Radio | VHF channel 09 |
|---|---|
| Phone | +351 252 622 121 |
| Fax | +351 252 622 123 |
| [email protected] | |
| Berths | 241 |
| Max. length | 18.0m |
| Max. draft | 3.0m |
| Fuel | Fuel dock |
| Water | On berth |
| Electricity | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Laundry | Yes |
| Internet | WiFi ( in yacht club) |
| Cable TV | No |
| Hours | ? |
| Address | Rua da Ponte, nº 2, 4490-523 Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal |
| More notes about the marina | |
The Marina da Povoa de Varzim is located at the town of the same name, 21 miles S of the harbour of Viana do Castelo and 14 miles N of the harbour of Leixoes. The marina, which is managed by the local yacht club, the Clube Navala Povoense, lies at the S end of a large harbour shared with a fishing fleet. The marina offers a total of 241 berths for yachts of up to 18 metres in depths of up to 3.0 metres.
Communication
Call Marina da Povoa de Varzim on VHF channel 09. If no answer, berth on the harmmerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and enquire at the marina office
From either north or south the projecting breakwaters of the harbour are conspicuous. The harbour is entered on a bearing of 045 degrees. If entering from the north, give the northerly breakwater a wide berth, especially with any swell running, since waves often break at its extremity. There is also an isolated rock close to the inside of the breakwater. Once in through the entrance, turn to starboard past several unlit green buoys marking shallows near the breakwater. The marina pontoons are at the southern end of the harbour.
Berthing
Berthing assistance may be provided by calling in advance on VHF channel 09. Berths are bows or stern-to on floating pontoons.
Facilities
- Toilets and showers
- Yacht club
Repairs
- Small boatyard
- Travel lift (35T).
- Crane (6T)
- Hard standing for around 100 yachts
- Basic repairs possible
Security
Good (security gates). Access with electonic fingerprints only
Location
The marina is a few minutes walk from the centre of town, with ample restaurants, bars and shops.
Grocery
There are many small fruit shops in the little streets parallel to the coastal road, also small supermarkets and bakeries There is also a Lidl (German supermarket) maybe 20 minutes away: follow the coastal road south to the church, that looks like a ship. Turn left tight past the church and follow the street up to its end.
Tourism
Povoa de Varzim is a busy holiday and weekend resort, concerts, fairs, shows during summer Vila do Conde is a very neat village nearby with a convent and an impressing aqueduct; nice restaurants; half an hours walk along the beach to the south or by Metro
Transportation
- Metro link to Porto and airport
- Buses to Porto, Lisbon and local destinations
- Airport at Porto (18kms)
Price
Daily mooring rate for typical 13 metre yacht (April 2013): Euros 18.50.
One month mooring for an 11 metre yacht (August 2014): Euros 170.
For the latest prices see Price Listing.
Comments
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- very nice and helpful staff, good English spoken, also French. We left our boat there while on home leave for two weeks.--Sy-yemanja 22:48, 10 September 2014 (BST)
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Date of member's last visit to Marina da Povoa de Varzim and this page's details validated:
- April 2001 -- Athene of Lymington
- August 2014 --Sy-yemanja
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