Oeiras

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The town of Oeiras is situated at the mouth of the River Tejo in Portugal on the north coast of the estuary, roughly equidistant from Cascais and Lisbon. The town’s foundation dates from 1759, when the lands were given to Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, first minister to King Jose I of Portugal, in recognition of his sterling work to reconstruct the capital, Lisbon, and rebuild the Portuguese economy following the disastrous earthquake of 1755. Taking the title of Count of Oeiras, he was later further ennobled as Marquis de Pombal, by which title he is better known. The magnificent palace he built here, the Palace of the Counts of Oeiras, survives today and now houses the Portuguese National Institute of Administration. The appearance of Oeiras on the yachting horizon dates from 2006, with the construction of a small, modern marina in the town just east of the Renaissance fort of São Julião da Barra. Oeiras now offers a useful alternative to Cascais for cruising yachtsmen reluctant to brave the shallow banks of the Rio Tejo and berth amid the noise and bustle of Lisbon itself.

Local Weather

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Sources for Weather forecasts:

• See also Portugal.

Charts

British Admiralty

3635

3263

Portuguese

23203

24203

24204

26406

26303

Radio Nets

• VHF 09

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

The marina of Oeiras is sited roughly halfway between Cascais and Lisbon, immediately to the east of the conspicuous Renaissance fort of São Julião da Barra. The marina reception pontoon is to starboard on entry, or call VHF 09 on approach. You will be met by staff.

Berthing options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Oeiras Marina, more properly known as the Porto de Recreio de Oeiras has a total of 294 berths on seven floating pontoons for yachts of maximum length 25 metres and maximum draft 3.5 metres. Click on link for separate Wiki entry. Extremely nice and helpful staff; English, German spoken.

Anchorages

• Possible anchorage in sand off the beach just west of the marina, between the southern breakwater and the fort of São Julião da Barra (details needed of holding). Open to winds from S round to E.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

Limited facilities at present but in the process of development.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

Oeiras holds little to attract the yachting tourist compared with Lisbon only 12km to the east. Even the Palace of the Counts of Oeiras is only open to organised tours on one Sunday a month. However, there are regular trains to Lisbon along the coast (travelling time 15 minutes). The marina is also a possible base to visit Sintra, the summer get-away of the Portuguese Royal family in past centuries, which is a must see. The marina offers a shuttle service (price of a taxi). The nearby estate of Quinta da Regleira, a World Heritage Site, is fun for kids. Marina users can gain entrance to the Oeiras salt water pool with a marina entrance card. Also, bike and kart rental are available in the marina.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Shops in Oeiras (15 minutes walk or marina shuttle)
• Newspapers and stationery in marina
• The marina delivers fresh rolls on board in the morning

Eateries

• Bars and restaurants in the marina
• Others in the town or along coastal walk

Internet/WiFi

Yes, in the marina.

Laundry

In the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

In the marina.

Transportation

• Trains into Lisbon from Oeiras (15 minutes away)
• Shuttle to Sintra, grocery etc. offered by marina

Routes/Passages To/From

See Portugal.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

• Oeiras at the Wikipedia

References & Publications

See Portugal.

Comments

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Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

• September 2014 --Sy-yemanja

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Names: Lighthouse, Athene of Lymington, Sy-yemanja