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. 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
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Radio Nets
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Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
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.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Call Marina de Albufeira on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +351 289 514 282. E-mail: [email protected].
Offshore Islands and Groups
None.
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).
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.
Tourism and 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
Publications, Guides, etc.
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)
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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