Povoa de Varzim

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-	==Povoa de Varzim==	+	{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Portugal}}
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-	==Background==	+	{{Infobox
-	Description, etc.	+	| lat= 41.37062 | lon=-8.76892
-		+	| name= Povoa de Varzim
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		+	'''Povoa de Varzim''' is a small fishing town and resort some 23 miles south of [[Viana do Castelo]] and 12 miles north of [[Leixoes]] on the west coast of [[Portugal]].  The town has a 240 berth marina and a yacht club.  The harbour is sufficiently large to anchor with care.
	==Charts==		==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	; British Admiralty charts
-	*	+	: 3633
-	*	+	: 3634
		+	: 3254
		+	; Portuguese charts
		+	: 23201
		+	: 24201
		+	: 26401
		+	; Imray chart
		+	: C19
-	====Radio Nets====	+	==Weather==
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+	''See [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.
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-	==Local Weather==	+	==Passages==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	''See [[Portugal#Passages|Portugal]]''.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Communication==
-	*	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Navigation==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.	+	From either north or south the projecting breakwaters of the harbour are conspicuous.  The harbour is entered on a bearing of 045.  If entering from the north, give the northerly breakwater a wide berth, especially with any swell running, since waves often break at its extremity. There is also an isolated rock close to the inside of the breakwater.  Once in through the entrance, turn to starboard past several unlit green buoys marking shallows near the breakwater. The marina pontoons are at the southern end of the harbour.
-	====Offshore Islands====	+	==Berthing==
-	List Islands	+
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		+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
		+	* [[Marina da Povoa de Varzim]] has a total of 241 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 18 metres.  ''Click on link for separate Wiki entry.''
-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	* '''Clube Navala Povoense'''.  The yacht club is located in the marina and responsible for its management.  Bar and restaurant.  WiFi.  Reportedly very welcoming to visiting yachtsmen.  Telephone: +351 252 622791. [http://www.clubenavalpovoense.com Website].
-	Submit Marina details.	+
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-	====Anchorages====	+	==Anchorages==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	It is possible to anchor with care in the harbour.  Anchor towards the NE corner in depths of 3.0 - 4.0 metres, ensuring you are not impeding other vessels.  Holding is good in mud and sand.
-	*	+	In 2018 we (Artemis of Lleyn) anchored one night in the NE corner and had no problem. The lifeboat coxn waved as they passed. Later, in the marina, we were told that anchoring in the harbour is not allowed and that we should have expected a visit from the police.
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-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	==Amenities==
-	====Tourism====	+	{{tlist
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+
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-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	|header|Facilities
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-	====Laundry====	+	|Water| In all berths
-	*	+	|Electricity| In all berths
-	*	+	|Toilets| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Showers| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Garbage| {{MagentaText|?}}
-	====Grocery & Supply Stores====	+	|header|Supplies
-	*	+	|Fuel| Fuel berth in the marina
-	*	+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| {{MagentaText|?}}
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		+	|header|Services
		+	|Repairs| ''See [[Marina da Povoa de Varzim]]''
		+	|Internet| In the marina
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	}}
-	====Eateries====	+	==Provisioning==
-	*	+	{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}}
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-	====Internet/WiFi====	+	==Eating out==
-	Available?	+	{{Green|Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.}}
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-	====Motorbike & Car Rentals====	+
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-	====Marine Stores & Facilities====	+	==Transportation==
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	* Trains to [[Porto]] and airport
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-	====Repairs/Yards====	+
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-	====Garbage Disposal====	+	==Tourism==
-	?	+	====History====
		+	{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
-	====Transportation====	+	====Places to Visit====
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	The town of Povoa is not especially historic or architecturally attractive, but is has a good sandy beach south of the marina.
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-	==Routes/Passages To/From==	+
-	Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.	+
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-	==Cruiser's Friends==	+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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-	==Forum Discussions==	+	==Forums==
-	List links to discussion threads on the Cruiser Log Forum	+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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-	====External Links====	+	==Links==
-	Links to relevant websites.	+	* {{wikipedia|Póvoa de Varzim}}
-	*	+	* {{Wikivoyage|Póvoa de Varzim}}
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-	==Personal Notes==	+	==References==
-	Personal experiences?	+	''See [[Portugal#References|Portugal]]''.
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-	==References & Publications==	+	{{Comments}}
-	Publications, Guides, etc.	+
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-	==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==	+	{{Verified by}}
-	''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':	+	* Details researched March 2010 (but not visited) --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:35, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 20:11, 6 September 2018

Povoa de Varzim is a small fishing town and resort some 23 miles south of Viana do Castelo and 12 miles north of Leixoes on the west coast of Portugal. The town has a 240 berth marina and a yacht club. The harbour is sufficiently large to anchor with care.

Charts

British Admiralty charts

3633

3634

3254

Portuguese charts

23201

24201

26401

Imray chart

C19

Weather

See Portugal.

Passages

See Portugal.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

From either north or south the projecting breakwaters of the harbour are conspicuous. The harbour is entered on a bearing of 045. If entering from the north, give the northerly breakwater a wide berth, especially with any swell running, since waves often break at its extremity. There is also an isolated rock close to the inside of the breakwater. Once in through the entrance, turn to starboard past several unlit green buoys marking shallows near the breakwater. The marina pontoons are at the southern end of the harbour.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina da Povoa de Varzim has a total of 241 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 18 metres. Click on link for separate Wiki entry.

• Clube Navala Povoense. The yacht club is located in the marina and responsible for its management. Bar and restaurant. WiFi. Reportedly very welcoming to visiting yachtsmen. Telephone: +351 252 622791. Website.

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor with care in the harbour. Anchor towards the NE corner in depths of 3.0 - 4.0 metres, ensuring you are not impeding other vessels. Holding is good in mud and sand. In 2018 we (Artemis of Lleyn) anchored one night in the NE corner and had no problem. The lifeboat coxn waved as they passed. Later, in the marina, we were told that anchoring in the harbour is not allowed and that we should have expected a visit from the police.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	In all berths
Electricity	In all berths
Toilets	?
Showers	?
Laundry	?
Garbage	?
Supplies
Fuel	Fuel berth in the marina
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	?
Services
Repairs	See Marina da Povoa de Varzim
Internet	In the marina
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Eating out

Give the name of recommended restaurant, tavernas, pastry stores, etc.

Transportation

• Trains to Porto and airport

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

The town of Povoa is not especially historic or architecturally attractive, but is has a good sandy beach south of the marina.

Friends

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

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Povoa de Varzim at the Wikipedia
• Povoa de Varzim at the Wikivoyage

References

See Portugal.

Comments

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Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Povoa de Varzim and this page's details validated:

• Details researched March 2010 (but not visited) --Athene of Lymington 19:35, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

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