Marina de Vilamoura
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Revision as of 17:02, 10 March 2016
| Marina de Vilamoura | |
 Marina de Vilamoura | |
 | 37°4.52′N, 08°7.31′W |
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 | Chartlet |
| Radio: | VHF channel 09 |
| Berths: | 825 |
| Max length: | 60.0m |
| Max draft: | 4.0m |
| Fuel: | Yes |
| Water: | Yes |
| Elect: | Yes |
| Toilets: | Yes (card access) |
| Showers: | Yes (card access) |
| Laundry: | Yes |
| Internet: | Yes (in marina reception) |
| Wi-Fi: | Yes |
| Cable TV: | No |
| Phone: | +351 289 310560 |
| Email: | |
| Web: | Website |
| More notes about the Marina | |
Vilamoura Marina is a luxury resort and marina development located 15 miles west of Faro and seven miles E of Albufeira on the S coast of Portugal. The marina provides 825 berths for yachts of up to 60 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres. Berthing is expensive; currently the marina is one of the most expensive in Portugal.
Marina radio contact
Call Marina de Vilamoura on VHF channel 09.
The coast either side of Vilamoura is mostly low, sandy and featureless. The long breakwaters protecting the entrance are visible several miles off when arriving from the west. From the east, it is important not to confuse the entrance with that to the small fishing harbour at Quarteira a mile to the east. Minimum depths at the entrance are 4.0 metres. Proceed up the channel on a course of 010 degrees to the marina entrance.
Berthing
Berthing assistance may be provided by calling in advance on VHF channel 09. Yachts tie up in the marina alongside on finger pontoons. Depths on the pontoons range from 2.5 metres to 4.0 metres.
Marina facilities
- Yacht club
- Numerous restaurants and bars
- Hotel
- Supermarket
- Shops
- ATM/cashpoint
- Casino
- Chandlery
- Car and bike rental
Repairs/Yard
Boatyard. Hard standing for 200 yachts. Travel lift (60T). Crane (6T). Full range of maintenance and repair services, including sailmakers. Chandlery.
Security
Excellent (card access and 24hr security).
Marina Location
The marina is situated in a basin accessed via a dredged channel and is surrounded by holiday villas and apartments.
Transport
- Airport of Faro 30 kms away
Price
Daily mooring rate for typical 13 metre yacht (April 2013): Euros 61 (June to Sept); Euros 24 (other months).
For the latest prices see Price Listing.
Contact
Marina de Vilamoura, S.A.
- Phone: +351 289 310560
- Fax: +351 289 310580
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: http://www.marinadevilamoura.com/en/vilamoura-marina/
- Address: 8125-409 Quarter, Algarve, Portugal
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- Not a place to head for peace and quiet (or, indeed, character)! -- Athene of Lymington
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this marina & this page's details validated:
- May 2001 -- Athene of Lymington 16:15, 23 March 2013 (GMT)
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