Vilamoura
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 Marina de Vilamoura |
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.
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Weather
See Portugal.
Passages
See Portugal.
Communication
Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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 | |
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| 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 |
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| 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
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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