Povoa de Varzim

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==Povoa de Varzim, Portugal==
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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]].
'''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]].
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[[Image:Povoa.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Povoa de Varzim harbour<br/>''Click for larger view'']]
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==Charts==
==Charts==
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==Radio Nets==
==Radio Nets==
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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==Local Weather==
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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.
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.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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*'''Povoa de Varzim Marina''' has a total of 240 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 18 metres.  Depths in the marina range from 1.6 - 3.0 metres.  Water and electricity on the pontoons.  Toilets and showers.  Fuel station.  Laundry.  Travel lift (35T).  Internet terminal in marina office.  Call '''Povoa de Varzim Marina''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone:+351 252 688121.  E-mail: [email protected].  If no answer, berth on the harmmerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and enquire at the marina office.
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* '''Povoa de Varzim Marina''' has a total of 240 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 18 metres.  Depths in the marina range from 1.6 - 3.0 metres.  Water and electricity on the pontoons.  Toilets and showers.  Fuel station.  Laundry.  Travel lift (35T).  Internet terminal in marina office.  Call '''Povoa de Varzim Marina''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone:+351 252 688121.  E-mail: [email protected].  If no answer, berth on the harmmerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and enquire at the marina office
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*'''Clube Navala Povoense'''.  Located in the marina.  Bar and restaurant.  WiFi.  Reportedly very welcoming to visiting yachtsmen.  Telephone: +351 252 622791. Website: http://www.clubenavalpovoense.com.
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* '''Clube Navala Povoense'''.  Located in the marina.  Bar and restaurant.  WiFi.  Reportedly very welcoming to visiting yachtsmen.  Telephone: +351 252 622791. [http://www.clubenavalpovoense.com Website].
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The town of Povoa is not especially historic or architecturally attractive, but is has a good sandy beach south of the marina.
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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*Trains to Porto and airport.
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* Trains to Porto and airport.
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==Forum Discussions==
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==External Links==
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
''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)
* Details researched March 2010 (but not visited)--[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:35, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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Povoa de Varzim, Portugal

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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.

Charts

British Admiralty charts
3633
3634
3254
Portuguese charts
23201
24201
26401
Imray chart
C19

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Approach and 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 options

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Povoa de Varzim Marina has a total of 240 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 18 metres. Depths in the marina range from 1.6 - 3.0 metres. Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers. Fuel station. Laundry. Travel lift (35T). Internet terminal in marina office. Call Povoa de Varzim Marina on VHF channel 09 or telephone:+351 252 688121. E-mail: [email protected]. If no answer, berth on the harmmerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and enquire at the marina office
  • Clube Navala Povoense. Located in the marina. Bar and restaurant. WiFi. Reportedly very welcoming to visiting yachtsmen. Telephone: +351 252 622791. Website.

Anchorages

None.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

Hard standing at the marina. Most repairs can be organised thorugh the marina. Diver available.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

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

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

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

Grocery & Supply Stores

Eateries

Internet/WiFi

Available?

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

  • Trains to Porto and airport.

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:

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


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