Povoa de Varzim

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Povoa de Varzim, 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. The town has a 240 berth marina and a yacht club. The harbour is sufficiently large to anchor with care.

Local Weather

See Portugal.

Charts

British Admiralty charts

3633

3634

3254

Portuguese charts

23201

24201

26401

Imray chart

C19

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

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

• 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.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

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

Repairs/Yards

See Marina da Povoa de Varzim.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

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

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

In the marina.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

• Trains to Porto and airport

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

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

External Links

• Povoa de Varzim at the Wikipedia

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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