Vilamoura

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Contents 1 Vilamoura, Portugal (Port of entry) 2 Background 3 Charts 3.1 Radio Nets 4 Local Weather 5 Approach and Navigation 6 Check-in facilities 6.1 Offshore Islands 7 Marinas & Yacht Clubs 7.1 Anchorages 8 Tourism and Things to do Ashore 8.1 Tourism 8.2 Fuel, Water, & Electricity 8.3 Grocery & Supply Stores 8.4 Eateries 8.5 Internet/WiFi 8.6 Laundry 8.6.1 Motorbike & Car Rentals 8.6.2 Marine Stores & Facilities 8.6.3 Repairs/Yards 8.6.4 Garbage Disposal 8.6.5 Transportation 9 Routes/Passages To/From 10 Cruiser's Friends 11 Forum Discussions 11.1 External Links 12 Personal Notes 13 References & Publications 14 Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here) 15 Contributors to this page 16 Cruising Wiki Navigation

Vilamoura, Portugal (Port of entry)

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	37°04.16′N, 08°07.42′W
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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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Charts

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Radio Nets

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Local Weather

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Approach and 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.

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

None.

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

Tourism

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

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel jetty next to the reception pontoon. Water and electricity at all berths.

Grocery & Supply Stores

• Supermarket and other shops in the marina

Eateries

• Pier One restaurant in the marina.

Internet/WiFi

Yes, in the marina.

Laundry

Self-service laundry on the eastern side of the marina.

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Marine Stores & Facilities

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Repairs/Yards

There is a large boatyard behind the marina offices with a full range of services, including sailmaker. Travel hoists (30T and 60T). Hard standing for 200 boats. Chandlery.

Garbage Disposal

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Transportation

Transportation (local and/or international)

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

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External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:

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

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