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- | * | + | * '''Vilamoura Marina''' is a luxury marina development and has the facilities to match. Depths in the marina range from 2.0 to 3.3 metres. Good security (card access to pontoons). Water and electricity at all berths. Three toilet and shower blocks (card access). Self-service laundry. WiFi. Bars and restaurants around the marina. Cash machines. Fuel jetty. Chandlery behind the marina office. |
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- | * | + | * Also in the marina is the '''Clube Nautico''' clubhouse with a bar, cybercafé, lounge and reading room. Facilities are open to permanent and temporary bertholders. |
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== | ==Tourism and Things to do Ashore== |
Revision as of 20:26, 22 March 2010
Vilamoura, Portugal (Port of entry)
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Background
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.
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.
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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.
Check-in facilities
On arrival, berth at the reception pontoon to port at the marina entrance and visit the adjacent marina reception. Office hours are: 08.30 - 18.30 (1 Nov - 31 Mar); 08.30 - 19.30 (1 Apr - 31 May and 16 Sep - 31 Oct); 08.30 - 21.30 (1 Jun - 15 Sep). The marina can also be reached by calling Vilamoura Radio on VHF channel 09 or by telephone: +351 289 310 560. E-mail: [email protected].
Offshore Islands
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Vilamoura Marina is a luxury marina development and has the facilities to match. Depths in the marina range from 2.0 to 3.3 metres. Good security (card access to pontoons). Water and electricity at all berths. Three toilet and shower blocks (card access). Self-service laundry. WiFi. Bars and restaurants around the marina. Cash machines. Fuel jetty. Chandlery behind the marina office.
- Also in the marina is the Clube Nautico clubhouse with a bar, cybercafé, lounge and reading room. Facilities are open to permanent and temporary bertholders.
Anchorages
Nearest sheltered anchorage is at Faro, 20 miles to the east.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
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