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==Sines, Portugal (Port of entry)==
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Sines is a small but historic fishing town situated roughly at the centre of the coast of the Alentejo region.  Originally named as Sinus by the Romans, its strategic position and naturally sheltered harbour prompted the construction of the castle here in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I.  Its most important claim to fame is the birth in the castle of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, whose father was the local governor and therefore resided in the castle.  After his triumphant return from India in 1499, da Gama was showered with rewards by King Manuel I, one of which was the feudal rights to Sines and its lands.  His statue next to the castle still surveys his former domain today.  Since an impact crater on the moon is named after da Gama, Sines can also claim to be one of the select few towns in the world to have one of its sons honoured in space.  For the cruising yachtsman heading southwards, Sines offers the last marina before the Algarve coast.
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Sines is a small but historic fishing town situated roughly at the centre of the coast of the Alentejo region of [[Portugal]].  Originally named as Sinus by the Romans, its strategic position and naturally sheltered harbour prompted the construction of the castle here in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I.  Its most important claim to fame is the birth in the castle of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, whose father was the local governor and therefore resided in the castle.  After his triumphant return from India in 1499, da Gama was showered with rewards by King Manuel I, one of which was the feudal rights to Sines and its lands.  His statue next to the castle still surveys his former domain today.  Since an impact crater on the moon is named after da Gama, Sines can also claim to be one of the select few towns in the world to have one of its sons honoured in space.  For the cruising yachtsman heading southwards, Sines offers the last marina before the Algarve coast.
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: British Admiralty 3636, 3276
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==Radio Nets==
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==Weather==
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''See [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.
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==Local Weather==
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==Navigation==
Sines is approximately halfway between Lisbon and Cape St Vincent.  It offers good shelter in a modern marina at the SE corner of its inner harbour (opposite the beach).   
Sines is approximately halfway between Lisbon and Cape St Vincent.  It offers good shelter in a modern marina at the SE corner of its inner harbour (opposite the beach).   
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''From the north'' - Once past Cape Espichel about 20 miles south of the entrance to the Rio Tejo, the route to Sines takes a yacht 35 miles across a long sandy bay before the headland of Cabo de Sines becomes visible. Closer in, the long western breakwater will be seen.  Part of the breakwater was destroyed by severe storms in the winter of 1978-79 and the submerged remnants are marked by a port hand buoy about 500 metres due south of the surviving breakwater end.  After rounding this buoy steer 040º for the entrance to the inner harbour.  The marina is immediately to starboard once inside this harbour.
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'''From the north''' - Once past Cape Espichel about 20 miles south of the entrance to the Rio Tejo, the route to Sines takes a yacht 35 miles across a long sandy bay before the headland of Cabo de Sines becomes visible. Closer in, the long western breakwater will be seen.  Part of the breakwater was destroyed by severe storms in the winter of 1978-79 and the submerged remnants are marked by a port hand buoy about 500 metres due south of the surviving breakwater end.  After rounding this buoy steer 040º for the entrance to the inner harbour.  The marina is immediately to starboard once inside this harbour.
   
   
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''From the south'' - Approaching from the south the coast is mostly low and rocky.  A water tower at Porto Covo, seven miles south of Sines, is a good landmark.  Once closer in, the long eastern breakwater of Sines and its extension will be seen and the eastern breakwater beyond it.  Pass between the two breakwaters on a course of 020º to arrive at the inner harbour and marina.
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'''From the south''' - Approaching from the south the coast is mostly low and rocky.  A water tower at Porto Covo, seven miles south of Sines, is a good landmark.  Once closer in, the long western breakwater of Sines and its extension will be seen and the eastern breakwater beyond it.  Pass between the two breakwaters on a course of 020º to arrive at the inner harbour and marina.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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==Entrance==
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Call '''Marina de Sines''' on VHF channel 12 or telephone: +351 269 860 612.  Otherwise, berth at the hammerhead (which is also the fuel berth) and report to the marina office.  
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[[Sines]] is a port of entry/exit to [[Portugal]].
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''For entrance details see [[Portugal#Entrance|Portugal]]''.
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==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==
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'''The Marina de Sines''' has a total of 230 berths.  Yachts tie up alongside on finger pontoons.  Maximum length 20 metres.  Water and electricity on the pontoons. Toilets and showers.  Laundrette.  Fuel station.  Travel hoist. Cashpoint.  
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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* [[Marina de Sines]] offers a total of 230 berths for yachts up to 20 metres and maximum draft of 5.0 metres.  ''Click on link for separate Wiki entry.''
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It is possible to anchor off the beach in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.  Holding good in sand.  Good shelter from all directions except S/SW, which sends in a swell.  
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It is possible to anchor off the beach in 5.0 - 8.0 metres.  Holding good in sand. Be aware of some rocks and stones at the south east side of the beach.  Good shelter from all directions except S/SW, which sends in a swell.
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Some limited repairs possible through the marina office.
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|Water| At all berths
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Fuel station in the marina.  Water and electricity at all berths.
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|Electricity| At all berths (fixed hose)
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|Toilets| In the [[Marina de Sines|marina]]
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|Showers| In the [[Marina de Sines|marina]]
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|Garbage| Bins in the [[Marina de Sines|marina]]
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|Fuel|Fuel station in the [[Marina de Sines|marina]]
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While the area of Sines has a substantial amount of heavy industry and the outskirts are very industrial, the old town on the cliff above the beach is picturesque and attractive.  The castle and its adjacent statue of Vasca da Gama outside the parish church where he was christened are worth exploring.
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Image:VascodaGamaStatue.jpg|Statue of Vasco da Gama
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Image:VascodaGamaTomb.jpg|Tomb of Vasco da Gama, Monastery of Jeronimos, Lisbon
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===Grocery & Supply Stores===
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Small supermarket and shops about 15 minutes away in the town.
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===Internet/WiFi===
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Small supermarket and shops about 15 minutes away in the town.
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While the area of Sines has a substantial amount of heavy industry and the outskirts are very industrial, the old town on the cliff above the beach is picturesque and attractive.  The castle and its adjacent statue of Vasca da Gama outside the parish church where he was christened are worth exploring.
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==Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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==''Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)''==
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* May 2001 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:45, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
* May 2001 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 19:45, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 15:00, 21 August 2018

World ▶ North Atlantic ▶ Portugal ▶ Sines

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Sines
Port of Entry
37°56.990'N, 008°52.120'W Chart icon.png
lat=37.94983 | lon=-8.86867 | zoom=13 | y
SinesMarina.jpg
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The marina of Sines

Sines is a small but historic fishing town situated roughly at the centre of the coast of the Alentejo region of Portugal. Originally named as Sinus by the Romans, its strategic position and naturally sheltered harbour prompted the construction of the castle here in the 14th century during the reign of King Pedro I. Its most important claim to fame is the birth in the castle of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama, whose father was the local governor and therefore resided in the castle. After his triumphant return from India in 1499, da Gama was showered with rewards by King Manuel I, one of which was the feudal rights to Sines and its lands. His statue next to the castle still surveys his former domain today. Since an impact crater on the moon is named after da Gama, Sines can also claim to be one of the select few towns in the world to have one of its sons honoured in space. For the cruising yachtsman heading southwards, Sines offers the last marina before the Algarve coast.

Charts

British Admiralty
3636
3276
Portuguese
23202
23203
24204
24205
26408

Weather

See Portugal.

Passages

See Portugal.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Sines is approximately halfway between Lisbon and Cape St Vincent. It offers good shelter in a modern marina at the SE corner of its inner harbour (opposite the beach).

From the north - Once past Cape Espichel about 20 miles south of the entrance to the Rio Tejo, the route to Sines takes a yacht 35 miles across a long sandy bay before the headland of Cabo de Sines becomes visible. Closer in, the long western breakwater will be seen. Part of the breakwater was destroyed by severe storms in the winter of 1978-79 and the submerged remnants are marked by a port hand buoy about 500 metres due south of the surviving breakwater end. After rounding this buoy steer 040º for the entrance to the inner harbour. The marina is immediately to starboard once inside this harbour.

From the south - Approaching from the south the coast is mostly low and rocky. A water tower at Porto Covo, seven miles south of Sines, is a good landmark. Once closer in, the long western breakwater of Sines and its extension will be seen and the eastern breakwater beyond it. Pass between the two breakwaters on a course of 020º to arrive at the inner harbour and marina.

Entrance

Sines is a port of entry/exit to Portugal.

For entrance details see Portugal.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Marina de Sines offers a total of 230 berths for yachts up to 20 metres and maximum draft of 5.0 metres. Click on link for separate Wiki entry.

Anchorages

It is possible to anchor off the beach in 5.0 - 8.0 metres. Holding good in sand. Be aware of some rocks and stones at the south east side of the beach. Good shelter from all directions except S/SW, which sends in a swell.

Amenities

Facilities
Water At all berths
Electricity At all berths (fixed hose)
Toilets In the marina
Showers In the marina
Laundry In the marina
Garbage Bins in the marina
Supplies
Fuel Fuel station in the marina
Bottled gas ?
Chandlers ?
Services
Repairs Some limited repairs possible through the marina office
Internet Internet cafes in the town
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Small supermarket and shops about 15 minutes away in the town.

Eating out

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

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

While the area of Sines has a substantial amount of heavy industry and the outskirts are very industrial, the old town on the cliff above the beach is picturesque and attractive. The castle and its adjacent statue of Vasca da Gama outside the parish church where he was christened are worth exploring.

Old town and beach, Sines
Statue of Vasco da Gama
Tomb of Vasco da Gama, Monastery of Jeronimos, Lisbon

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

References

See Portugal.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

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Date of member's last visit to Sines and this page's details validated:



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