Oeiras
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Oeiras, Portugal
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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.
Charts
- British Admiralty
- 3635
- 3263
- Portuguese
- 23203
- 24203
- 24204
- 26406
- 26303
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
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.
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. There are regular trains to Lisbon along the coast (travelling time 15 minutes).
Base to visit Sintra, the summer get-away of the Portuguese Royal family in past centuries. It is an amazing place, a must see. The marina offers shuttles (prize of a taxi) --Sy-yemanja 21:50, 10 September 2014 (BST)
Grocery & Supply Stores
- Shops in Oeiras (15 minutes walk or marina shuttle)
- Newspapers and stationery in marina
- Marina delivers fresh rolls in board in the morning
Eateries
- Bars and restaurants in the marina. Others in the town.
Internet/WiFi
Yes, in the marina.
Laundry
In the marina.
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
- Trains into Lisbon from Oeiras (15 minutes away)
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:
- Not visited - entry based on marina website and cruisers’ reports - --Athene of Lymington 19:15, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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