Vilamoura

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-	==Vilamoura (Port of entry)==	+	{{IsPartOf|North Atlantic|Portugal}}
-	An online cruising guide for yachts sailing to Vilamoura.	+	{{TOC block}}
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-	| colspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <googlemap lat="37.072094" lon="-8.114948" zoom="14"></googlemap>	+
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-	[[Image:imagename.jpg|350px|thumb|right|Caption<br/>''Click for larger view'']]	+	{{Infobox
		+	| lat=37.07293 | lon=-8.12264
		+	| name= Vilamoura
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		+	| image= VilamouraMarina.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Marina de Vilamoura
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-	GPS: {{Coord|37|04.16|N|08|07.42|W|}}<br/>Gallery: [http://www.panoramio.com/map/#lt=37.070998&ln=-8.116279&z=2&k=2&a=1&tab=2 Panoramio]	+	Vilamoura is a purpose built resort and marina which was started from scratch by a wealthy banker from Lisbon. The resort was begun in 1974 on the Algarve coast of [[Portugal]] and is still expanding outwards from the marine center. The resort is located 15 miles west along the coast from [[Faro]] and is 266 kilometers from [[Lisbon]]. The nearest airport is at [[Faro]]. Covering some 20 km² of land, it is one of Europe's largest tourist beach resorts.
-	==Background==	+	At the heart of Vilamoura is the [[Marina de Vilamoura]], which has the capacity to berth over 800 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large hotels and luxury holiday homes as well as a large casino and numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. Tourism in Vilamoura is extensive and well-developed, with many different resorts with ratings from 3 star to 5 star. As a consequence of being mostly privately owned, the town is very opulently designed. The town/marina has an extensive variety of activities which are usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends. Activities include touring the local caves (on the coastline) which are nearer [[Albufeira]] than Vilamoura. This trip (cave) is usually performed by boat.
-	'''Vilamoura''' is a purpose built resort and Marina which was started from scratch by a wealthy banker from Lisbon. The resort was begun in 1974 and is still expanding outwards from the marine center. The resort is located 14.3 miles west along the coast from [[Faro]] and is 266 kilometers from [[Lisbon]]. The nearest airport is at [[Faro]]. Covering some 20 km² of land, it is one of Europes largest tourist beach resorts.	+
-	At the heart of Vilamoura is the marina which has the capacity to berth over 1,000 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large Hotels and Luxury holiday homes as well as a large casino and numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. Tourism in Vilamoura is extensive and well-developed, with many different resorts with ratings from 3 star to 5 star. As a consequence of being mostly privately owned, the town is very opulently designed. The town/marina has an extensive variety of activities which are usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends. Activities include touring the local caves (on the coastline) which are nearer [[Albufeira]] rather than Vilamoura. This trip (cave) is usually performed by boats.	+	==Charts==
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-	For the avid historians there is a preserved Roman Site and Museum providing an insight to the area's past. Originally a Roman fishing town, the ruins include baths in which the mariners used to bathe.	+	==Weather==
		+	''See [[Portugal#Weather|Portugal]]''.
-	Submit details about the sailing/cruising in the area, etc.	+	==Passages==
		+	''See [[Portugal#References|Portugal]]''.
-	==Charts==	+	==Communication==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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-	====Radio Nets====	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''.
-	''Also see [[HF_Radio|Cruiser's Nets]]''	+
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-	==Local Weather==	+	==Navigation==
-	Local weather conditions?	+	The coast either side of Vilamoura is mostly low, sandy and featureless.  The long breakwaters protecting the entrance are visible several miles off when arriving from the west.  From the east, it is important not to confuse the entrance with that to the small fishing harbour at Quarteira a mile to the east.  Minimum depths at the entrance are 4.0 metres.  Proceed up the channel on a course of 010 to the marina entrance.
-	Sources for Weather forecasts:	+	==Entrance==
-	*	+	[[Vilamoura]] iis a port of entry/exit to [[Portugal]].
-	==Approach and Navigation==	+	''For entrance details see [[Portugal#Entrance|Portugal]]''.
-	Details?	+
-	==Check-in facilities==	+	==Berthing==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in - where to dock, etc.	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
		+	* [[Marina de Vilamoura]] provides 825 berths for yachts of up to 60 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres.  Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.
-	====Offshore Islands====	+	* Also in the marina is the '''Clube Nautico''' clubhouse with a bar, cybercafé, lounge and reading room.  Facilities are open to permanent and temporary berth holders.
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-	==Marinas & Yacht Clubs==	+	==Anchorages==
-	* [http://www.marinadevilamoura.com/ Marina de Vilamoura]	+	Nearest sheltered anchorage is at [[Faro]], 20 miles to the east.
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-	====Anchorages====	+	==Amenities==
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+	{{tlist
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-	==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==	+	|header|Facilities
-	====Tourism====	+
-	List places of interest, tours, etc.	+
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-	====Fuel, Water, & Electricity====	+	|Water| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]] all berths
-	*	+	|Electricity| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]] all berths
		+	|Toilets| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]] (card access)
		+	|Showers| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]] (card access)
		+	|Laundry| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]] (Self-service) on the eastern side
		+	|Garbage| Bins in the [[Marina de Vilamoura|marina]]
-	====Laundry====	+	|header|Supplies
-	*	+	|Fuel|Dock in [[Marina de Vilamoura]]
-	*	+	|Bottled gas| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Chandlers| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]]
-	====Grocery & Supply Stores====	+	|header|Services
-	*	+	|Repairs| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]]
-	*	+	|Internet| In [[Marina de Vilamoura]] (in marina reception)
		+	|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
		+	|Vehicle rentals| In the [[Marina de Vilamoura|marina]]
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-	====Eateries====	+	==Provisioning==
-	*	+	Supermarket and other shops in the [[Marina de Vilamoura|marina]].
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		+	==Eating out==
		+	* ''Pier One'' restaurant in the [[Marina de Vilamoura|marina]].
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-	====Internet/WiFi====	+	==Transportation==
-	Available?	+	{{GreenText|List transportation (local and/or international.)}}
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-	====Garbage Disposal====	+	==Tourism==
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		+	For avid historians there is a preserved Roman site and museum providing an insight to the area's past. Originally a Roman fishing town, the ruins include baths in which the mariners used to bathe.
-	====Transportation====	+	====Places to Visit====
-	Transportation (local and/or international)	+	The small Roman archaeological site and museum of Cerro da Vila are nearby, but of rather limited interest except to enthusiasts.
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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}}
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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'':	+	* May 2001 --[[User:Atheneoflymington|Athene of Lymington]] 20:31, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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Latest revision as of 15:01, 21 August 2018

Vilamoura is a purpose built resort and marina which was started from scratch by a wealthy banker from Lisbon. The resort was begun in 1974 on the Algarve coast of Portugal and is still expanding outwards from the marine center. The resort is located 15 miles west along the coast from Faro and is 266 kilometers from Lisbon. The nearest airport is at Faro. Covering some 20 km² of land, it is one of Europe's largest tourist beach resorts.

At the heart of Vilamoura is the Marina de Vilamoura, which has the capacity to berth over 800 vessels. The marina is surrounded by large hotels and luxury holiday homes as well as a large casino and numerous restaurants and vibrant bars. Tourism in Vilamoura is extensive and well-developed, with many different resorts with ratings from 3 star to 5 star. As a consequence of being mostly privately owned, the town is very opulently designed. The town/marina has an extensive variety of activities which are usually on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends. Activities include touring the local caves (on the coastline) which are nearer Albufeira than Vilamoura. This trip (cave) is usually performed by boat.

Charts

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Chart Number - Chart Name

Source

Chart Number - Chart Name

Weather

See Portugal.

Passages

See Portugal.

Communication

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

Also see World Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

The coast either side of Vilamoura is mostly low, sandy and featureless. The long breakwaters protecting the entrance are visible several miles off when arriving from the west. From the east, it is important not to confuse the entrance with that to the small fishing harbour at Quarteira a mile to the east. Minimum depths at the entrance are 4.0 metres. Proceed up the channel on a course of 010 to the marina entrance.

Entrance

Vilamoura iis a port of entry/exit to Portugal.

For entrance details see Portugal.

Berthing

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

• Marina de Vilamoura provides 825 berths for yachts of up to 60 metres in depths of up to 4.0 metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.

• Also in the marina is the Clube Nautico clubhouse with a bar, cybercafé, lounge and reading room. Facilities are open to permanent and temporary berth holders.

Anchorages

Nearest sheltered anchorage is at Faro, 20 miles to the east.

Amenities

Facilities
Water	In Marina de Vilamoura all berths
Electricity	In Marina de Vilamoura all berths
Toilets	In Marina de Vilamoura (card access)
Showers	In Marina de Vilamoura (card access)
Laundry	In Marina de Vilamoura (Self-service) on the eastern side
Garbage	Bins in the marina
Supplies
Fuel	Dock in Marina de Vilamoura
Bottled gas	?
Chandlers	In Marina de Vilamoura
Services
Repairs	In Marina de Vilamoura
Internet	In Marina de Vilamoura (in marina reception)
Mobile connectivity	?
Vehicle rentals	In the marina

Provisioning

Supermarket and other shops in the marina.

Eating out

• Pier One restaurant in the marina.

Transportation

List transportation (local and/or international.)

Tourism

History

For avid historians there is a preserved Roman site and museum providing an insight to the area's past. Originally a Roman fishing town, the ruins include baths in which the mariners used to bathe.

Places to Visit

The small Roman archaeological site and museum of Cerro da Vila are nearby, but of rather limited interest except to enthusiasts.

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

• Vilamoura at the Wikipedia
• Vilamoura at the Wikivoyage

References

See Portugal.

Comments

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Verified by

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

• May 2001 --Athene of Lymington 20:31, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

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