Albufeira

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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).
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==Approach and Navigation==
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The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters.  Proceed up the fariway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.
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Call '''Marina de Albufeira''' on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +351 289 514 282.  E-mail: [email protected].
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'''The Marina de Albufeira''' has a total of 475 berths.  Water and electricity at all berths.  Fuel station. Travel lift.  Crane (6T). 
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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.
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==Tourism and Things to do Ashore==
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The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeia 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.
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Revision as of 19:55, 22 March 2010

Contents

Albufeira, Portugal

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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

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Chart Source
Chart No
Chart No

Radio Nets

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Local Weather

Local weather conditions?

Sources for Weather forecasts:

Approach and Navigation

The outer basin is entered from due east between two breakwaters. Proceed up the fariway between the small craft moorings to the marina in the inner basin.

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

Call Marina de Albufeira on VHF channel 09 or telephone: +351 289 514 282. E-mail: [email protected].

Offshore Islands and Groups

None.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

The Marina de Albufeira has a total of 475 berths. Water and electricity at all berths. Fuel station. Travel lift. Crane (6T).

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

Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.

Repairs/Yards

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel station in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.

Tourism and Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The marina is nearly two kilometers from the town of Albufeia 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

No.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

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.

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:

  • Not visited; entry based on internet research and cruisers' reports (please update if possible) --Athene of Lymington 19:55, 22 March 2010 (UTC)

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

  • Data based on web research and accounts by other visiting yachtsmen (please update if possible) - s/y Athene of Lymington


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