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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]].  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]].  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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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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Albifeira is not a port of entry.
 
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'''The Marina de Albufeira''' has a total of 475 berths.  Water and electricity at all berths.  Fuel station. Travel lift.  Crane (6T).  Call '''Marina de Albufeira''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +351 289 514 282. E-mail: [email protected].
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'''The Marina de Albufeira''' has a total of 475 berths.  Water and electricity at all berths.  Fuel station. Travel lift.  Crane (6T).  Call '''Marina de Albufeira''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +351 289 514 282; [mailto:[email protected] E-mail].
   
   
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Fuel station in the marina.  Water and electricity at all berths.
Fuel station in the marina.  Water and electricity at all berths.
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The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeia 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.
The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeia 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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Revision as of 18:56, 21 March 2013

Albufeira, Portugal

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AlbufeiraMarina.jpgAlbufeira - 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. 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).

Charts

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

Map of Port Name? - click for larger view

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.

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

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

The Marina de Albufeira has a total of 475 berths. Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station. Travel lift. Crane (6T). Call Marina de Albufeira on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +351 289 514 282; E-mail.

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

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

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 Albufeia 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

No.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

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

Links to relevant websites.

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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