Albufeira

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==Albufeira, Portugal==
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Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of [[Portimao]] and seven miles west of [[Vilamoura]] in [[Portugal]].  The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants.  The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).
Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of [[Portimao]] and seven miles west of [[Vilamoura]] in [[Portugal]].  The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants.  The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).
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==Local Weather==
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Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.
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* ''See also [[Portugal#Climate_.26_Weather|Portugal]]''.
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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==Approach and Navigation==
==Approach and Navigation==
The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters.  Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.
The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters.  Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.
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==Berthing options==
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==Berthing Options==
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
* [[Marina de Albufeira]] has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres.  Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.
* [[Marina de Albufeira]] has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres.  Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====
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Fuel station in the marina.  Water and electricity at all berths.
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Fuel station in the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]].  Water and electricity at all berths.
==Things to do Ashore==
==Things to do Ashore==
====Tourism====
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The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself.  Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.
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The [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]] is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself.  Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.
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====Laundry====
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals====
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In the [[Marina de Albufeira|marina]].
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==Cruiser's Friends==
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==External Links==
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==References & Publications==
==References & Publications==
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''.  
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''.  
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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* Not visited; entry based on internet research and cruisers' reports (please update if possible) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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Revision as of 23:25, 4 February 2016

Albufeira
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Albufeira - Click for larger view

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Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of Portimao and seven miles west of Vilamoura in Portugal. The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).

Local Weather

Weather conditions on the Algarve coast are usually more benign than on the west coast and swell is less of a feature.

Sources of weather forecasting info:

Charts

Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.

Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.

Source
Chart Number - Chart Name
Chart Number - Chart Name
Source
Chart Number - Chart Name

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters. Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.

Berthing Options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Marina de Albufeira has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.

Anchorages

Anchoring in the outer harbour is impracticable in view of the number of moorings. The nearest secure anchorage is at Portimao to the west or Faro to the east, both about 15 miles away.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

See Marina de Albufeira.

Repairs/Yards

See Marina de Albufeira.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself. Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

None.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

In the marina.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Routes/Passages To/From

See Portugal.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

External Links

References & Publications

See Portugal.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

  • Not visited; entry based on internet research and cruisers' reports (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)



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