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==Lagos, Portugal== | ==Lagos, Portugal== | ||
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Lagos on the Algarve coast of [[Portugal]] is a port steeped in over 2,000 years of history. Originally a Carthaginian settlement, it was seized by Rome during the Second Punic War (218 BC - 201), becoming part of the Roman province of Lusitania. The town passed through the hands of the Visigoths after the fall of Rome and later the Byzantines. In the 8th century the Moors arrived and Lagos became part of the administrative region of al-Gharb (from which the term Algarve derives). It was not until 1249 that the region became part of the Portuguese kingdom under King Alfonso III. However, it was towards the end of the 15th century that Lagos established itself as a centre of world exploration with the start of the Voyages of Discovery, most of which departed from the harbour. Prince Henry the Navigator, the prime mover behind the voyages, spent most of his time here in Lagos, directing expeditions to the north and west coasts of Africa in a revolutionary new design of sailing ship, the caravel, a lateen-rigged vessel with excellent seafaring capabilities. Much of the beautiful old town of Lagos dating from this period was destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami of 1755. However, the town still retains some impressive walls from the 16th century, a 17th century governor's castle, and the site of what was reputedly the first black slave market in Europe (the Mercado de Escravos, opened in 1444). For the yachtsman, the excellent marina at Lagos offers a convenient stopping point between Cape St Vincent and the ports of southern [[Spain]] and [[Gibraltar]] and a good place to gather strength for a passage down to [[Madeira]] or the [[Canaries|Canary Islands]]. | Lagos on the Algarve coast of [[Portugal]] is a port steeped in over 2,000 years of history. Originally a Carthaginian settlement, it was seized by Rome during the Second Punic War (218 BC - 201), becoming part of the Roman province of Lusitania. The town passed through the hands of the Visigoths after the fall of Rome and later the Byzantines. In the 8th century the Moors arrived and Lagos became part of the administrative region of al-Gharb (from which the term Algarve derives). It was not until 1249 that the region became part of the Portuguese kingdom under King Alfonso III. However, it was towards the end of the 15th century that Lagos established itself as a centre of world exploration with the start of the Voyages of Discovery, most of which departed from the harbour. Prince Henry the Navigator, the prime mover behind the voyages, spent most of his time here in Lagos, directing expeditions to the north and west coasts of Africa in a revolutionary new design of sailing ship, the caravel, a lateen-rigged vessel with excellent seafaring capabilities. Much of the beautiful old town of Lagos dating from this period was destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami of 1755. However, the town still retains some impressive walls from the 16th century, a 17th century governor's castle, and the site of what was reputedly the first black slave market in Europe (the Mercado de Escravos, opened in 1444). For the yachtsman, the excellent marina at Lagos offers a convenient stopping point between Cape St Vincent and the ports of southern [[Spain]] and [[Gibraltar]] and a good place to gather strength for a passage down to [[Madeira]] or the [[Canaries|Canary Islands]]. | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
* [http://lagosnavigators.net Lagos Navigators], based in Lagos Marina operate a VHF Net on Ch09, Monday and Friday mornings at 09:30am from September to June. | * [http://lagosnavigators.net Lagos Navigators], based in Lagos Marina operate a VHF Net on Ch09, Monday and Friday mornings at 09:30am from September to June. | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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==Local Weather== | ==Local Weather== | ||
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==Approach and Navigation== | ==Approach and Navigation== | ||
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The entrance to Lagos is 1.5 miles north of Ponta da Piedade, a headland distinguished by remarkable jagged rock formations and marked with a conspicuous squat yellow lighthouse tower with a red top. Vessels enter Lagos up a narrow channel between two moles identifiable by port and starboard tower markers. The channel is dredged to a minimum depth of 3.0 metres. Proceed up the channel and berth at the 80 metre marina reception pontoon to starboard just before the lifting bridge. This pontoon also serves as the fuel station. More detailed information available on the [http://lagosnavigators.net Lagos Navigators] website. | The entrance to Lagos is 1.5 miles north of Ponta da Piedade, a headland distinguished by remarkable jagged rock formations and marked with a conspicuous squat yellow lighthouse tower with a red top. Vessels enter Lagos up a narrow channel between two moles identifiable by port and starboard tower markers. The channel is dredged to a minimum depth of 3.0 metres. Proceed up the channel and berth at the 80 metre marina reception pontoon to starboard just before the lifting bridge. This pontoon also serves as the fuel station. More detailed information available on the [http://lagosnavigators.net Lagos Navigators] website. | ||
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)== | ||
Lagos is a port of entry. | Lagos is a port of entry. | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
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For a list of marine/boat related trades, services and contacts with phone numbers please visit [http://liveinfo.lagosnavigators.net/httpdocs/contacts/contacts-boat-related/ this page at Lagos Navigators website] | For a list of marine/boat related trades, services and contacts with phone numbers please visit [http://liveinfo.lagosnavigators.net/httpdocs/contacts/contacts-boat-related/ this page at Lagos Navigators website] | ||
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
Sopromar Boat Yard is situated to the rear of the marina and can undertake virtually all repairs. Contact details: | Sopromar Boat Yard is situated to the rear of the marina and can undertake virtually all repairs. Contact details: | ||
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====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
Although busy with tourists during high season, Lagos is an attractive town and its partially preserved old town walls are very photogenic. The richly decorated interior of the 17th century Santo Antonio church is worth exploring. Down at the waterfront near the harbour entrance, the 17th century Ponta da Bandeira fort is accessed via a drawbridge and has great views over the harbour entrance and the beach beyond. The walk south to Ponta da Piedade is rewarded with views of some of the Algarve’s most iconic beaches. | Although busy with tourists during high season, Lagos is an attractive town and its partially preserved old town walls are very photogenic. The richly decorated interior of the 17th century Santo Antonio church is worth exploring. Down at the waterfront near the harbour entrance, the 17th century Ponta da Bandeira fort is accessed via a drawbridge and has great views over the harbour entrance and the beach beyond. The walk south to Ponta da Piedade is rewarded with views of some of the Algarve’s most iconic beaches. | ||
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Image:LagosWalls.jpg|Old town walls, Lagos | Image:LagosWalls.jpg|Old town walls, Lagos | ||
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Restaurants and bars in the marina. Numerous others in the town. | Restaurants and bars in the marina. Numerous others in the town. | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
Yes. In the marina office and on the pontoons. | Yes. In the marina office and on the pontoons. | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
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Revision as of 19:51, 18 October 2015
Lagos, Portugal
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 The entrance channel to Lagos - Click for larger view |
Lagos on the Algarve coast of Portugal is a port steeped in over 2,000 years of history. Originally a Carthaginian settlement, it was seized by Rome during the Second Punic War (218 BC - 201), becoming part of the Roman province of Lusitania. The town passed through the hands of the Visigoths after the fall of Rome and later the Byzantines. In the 8th century the Moors arrived and Lagos became part of the administrative region of al-Gharb (from which the term Algarve derives). It was not until 1249 that the region became part of the Portuguese kingdom under King Alfonso III. However, it was towards the end of the 15th century that Lagos established itself as a centre of world exploration with the start of the Voyages of Discovery, most of which departed from the harbour. Prince Henry the Navigator, the prime mover behind the voyages, spent most of his time here in Lagos, directing expeditions to the north and west coasts of Africa in a revolutionary new design of sailing ship, the caravel, a lateen-rigged vessel with excellent seafaring capabilities. Much of the beautiful old town of Lagos dating from this period was destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami of 1755. However, the town still retains some impressive walls from the 16th century, a 17th century governor's castle, and the site of what was reputedly the first black slave market in Europe (the Mercado de Escravos, opened in 1444). For the yachtsman, the excellent marina at Lagos offers a convenient stopping point between Cape St Vincent and the ports of southern Spain and Gibraltar and a good place to gather strength for a passage down to Madeira or the Canary Islands.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- BA1381
Radio Nets
- Lagos Navigators, based in Lagos Marina operate a VHF Net on Ch09, Monday and Friday mornings at 09:30am from September to June.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
- Marina reception and on VHF channel 12 during high season (10.00 and 16.00)
The entrance to Lagos is 1.5 miles north of Ponta da Piedade, a headland distinguished by remarkable jagged rock formations and marked with a conspicuous squat yellow lighthouse tower with a red top. Vessels enter Lagos up a narrow channel between two moles identifiable by port and starboard tower markers. The channel is dredged to a minimum depth of 3.0 metres. Proceed up the channel and berth at the 80 metre marina reception pontoon to starboard just before the lifting bridge. This pontoon also serves as the fuel station. More detailed information available on the Lagos Navigators website.
Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)
Lagos is a port of entry.
Berthing options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina de Lagos has a total of 462 berths on finger pontoons for yachts of up to 30 metres and draft of up to 3.0 metres. Click on link for separate Wiki entry.
Anchorages
There are numerous sandy bays between Lagos entrance and the headland of Ponta da Piedade at the southern end of bay which could provide anchorages in settled weather. However, all are open to winds with anything east in them. The most sheltered anchorage within easy reach is in the bay of Sagres 20 miles to the west, which is sheltered from all directions except S round to SE, or Ferragudo, 12 miles to the east, which is sheltered from all directions.
The inlet of Alvor 
37°6.95′N, 08°37.08′W three miles east of Lagos is another possibility, but the entrance is shallow (barely 2.0 metres) and the sandbanks in the channel up to the anchorage off the town are difficult to spot.
Details of other anchorages can be found here.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
For a list of marine/boat related trades, services and contacts with phone numbers please visit this page at Lagos Navigators website
Repairs/Yards
Sopromar Boat Yard is situated to the rear of the marina and can undertake virtually all repairs. Contact details:
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station next to the marina reception pontoon. Contact marina reception or call on VHF channel 09. Water and electricity on all marina pontoons.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
Although busy with tourists during high season, Lagos is an attractive town and its partially preserved old town walls are very photogenic. The richly decorated interior of the 17th century Santo Antonio church is worth exploring. Down at the waterfront near the harbour entrance, the 17th century Ponta da Bandeira fort is accessed via a drawbridge and has great views over the harbour entrance and the beach beyond. The walk south to Ponta da Piedade is rewarded with views of some of the Algarve’s most iconic beaches.
 Old town walls, Lagos |
 Beaches of Ponta da Piedade |
 The Portuguese sail training ship Sagres off Lagos |
Grocery & Supply Stores
Excellent Pingo Doce supermarket north of the marina (open seven days a week). Every conceivable shop in Lagos town. Chandleries behind the marina.
Eateries
Restaurants and bars in the marina. Numerous others in the town.
Internet/WiFi
Yes. In the marina office and on the pontoons.
Laundry
In the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Several outlets in the town.
Garbage Disposal
Bins to rear of marina office.
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
- Lagos at the Wikipedia
- Lagos Navigators - An independant website with upto date news of what is going on in and around Lagos Marina
References & Publications
See Portugal.
Personal Notes
- We kept our boat here from November 2009 to May 2010. The marina is very well protected from the elements and with good security. Marina staff are helpful and there is a good atmosphere. The marina is centrally placed in the town, so all facilities are readily available. A number of bars and restaurants are placed around the marina. There is a fully equipped boatyard very close by, which has a good reputation among yachtsmen. The Algarve has a favourable climate and we are looking forward to a return visit. This is one of the best all-round marinas we have been to in many years of cruising. (sv Wild Heron)
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 19:42, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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