Alvor
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Alvor, Portugal
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Alvor, formerly a quiet fishing village at the head of a shallow, tidal lagoon on the S coast of Portugal, fed by the river of the same name, is now an established tourist resort. Although busy with local and foreign tourists and surrounded by holiday villas and low-rise apartment blocks, the waterfront retains much of its charm and the anchorage off it is popular with cruising yachts. Entry to the river should only be undertaken by yachts of modest draft (maximum 2.0 metres) and on a rising tide.
Charts
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Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- See Portugal
The channel up to Alvor is entered via a 250-metre wide gap through two training walls 37°07.08′N, 08°37.14′W. There are lights structures at the ends of both walls, painted with green and white and red and white bands respectively. The deeper water is on the W side of the entrance channel. Although it is possible for a modest draft (maximum 2.0 metres) yacht to navigate the channel up to Alvor at any state of tide, it is best to arrive at half tide and enter with the flow. There are no markers once in the channel and it is easy to run aground. If arriving on the ebb, note that the tidal current can run at 3-4 knots at springs.
Berthing options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
The anchorage at Alvor is at the end of the winding channel, just over a mile from the entrance, just before the channel turns N and narrows. There are numerous boats on moorings in the pool. Anchor wherever you can find space in the channel, clear of the moorings, in 3.0 - 4.0 metres. The holding is good in sand. There are two jetties on the waterfont where a dinghy can be left for short trips ashore. Alternatively, draw up your dinghy on the beach.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
None.
Repairs/Yards
None.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
None. Bring your own.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The old village of Alvor has a long and distinguished history - it was the place where King Joao II, who sponsored a second age of Portuguese discovery following the example of his great-uncle, Henry the Navigator, died in 1495. Sadly, the great earthquake of 1755 flattened much of the village and only the parish church, the lovely 16th century Igreza Matriz, survives as a reminder of the village’s former glories. The village has a wonderful beach (which is, unfortunately, very popular in the summer) and the quieter reaches of the lagoon display an exceptional bird life at certain times of year.
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Minimarket in the village
Eateries
- Numerous restaurants on the waterfront and in the village
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
None.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
None.
Garbage Disposal
None. Take it with you.
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:
- May 2001 --Athene of Lymington 20:02, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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