Albufeira
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
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{{GreenText|Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.}} | {{GreenText|Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.}} | ||
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==Radio Nets== | ==Radio Nets== | ||
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''. | ||
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==Berthing options== | ==Berthing options== | ||
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== | ||
| - | + | * [[Marina de Albufeira]] has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry. | |
===Anchorages=== | ===Anchorages=== | ||
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==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ==Yacht Repairs and Services== | ||
====Marine Stores==== | ====Marine Stores==== | ||
| - | + | See [[Marina de Albufeira]]. | |
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====Repairs/Yards==== | ====Repairs/Yards==== | ||
| - | + | See [[Marina de Albufeira]]. | |
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====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ====Fuel, Water, & Electricity==== | ||
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths. | Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths. | ||
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==Things to do Ashore== | ==Things to do Ashore== | ||
====Tourism==== | ====Tourism==== | ||
| - | The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of | + | The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself. Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character. |
====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ====Grocery & Supply Stores==== | ||
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====Eateries==== | ====Eateries==== | ||
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====Internet/WiFi==== | ====Internet/WiFi==== | ||
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====Laundry==== | ====Laundry==== | ||
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====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ====Motorbike & Car Rentals==== | ||
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====Garbage Disposal==== | ====Garbage Disposal==== | ||
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====Transportation==== | ====Transportation==== | ||
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'') | ||
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
Links to relevant websites. | Links to relevant websites. | ||
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==References & Publications== | ==References & Publications== | ||
''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''. | ''See [[Portugal#References_.26_Publications|Portugal]]''. | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 23 March 2013
Albufeira, Portugal
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 Albufeira - Click for larger view
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Albufeira is a purpose-built leisure and marina development 15 miles east of Portimao and seven miles west of Vilamoura. The inner basin in which yachts berth is surrounded by rather gaudily painted luxury hotel rooms and apartments, boutiques, bars and restaurants. The development also contains a small boatyard and yacht club (details needed).
Charts
Please provide a good map or chart that clearly shows details (depths, where to dock, scale etc.) of the harbor.
Give charts applicable to this port or refer to a Chart section of another page (Country or Region) that lists the charts.
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Chart Number - Chart Name
- Source
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters. Proceed up the fairway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.
Berthing options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina de Albufeira has a total of 475 berths for yachts of up to metres and draft of up to metres. Click on the link for separate Wiki entry.
Anchorages
Anchoring in the outer harbour is impracticable in view of the number of moorings. The nearest secure anchorage is at Portimao to the west or Faro to the east, both about 15 miles away.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
See Marina de Albufeira.
Repairs/Yards
See Marina de Albufeira.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.
Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeira itself. Albufeira is a big, brash and lively tourist resort which doesn’t appeal to all tastes, although the old town has reportedly a bit more character.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
None.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
In the marina.
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
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
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:
- Not visited; entry based on internet research and cruisers' reports (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)*
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