Angra do Heroismo : Profile

Location

Angra occupies the south coast of the of Terceira, which is part of the central group of islands in the Azores. It lies about 65 miles from Faial.

Clearance

Now there is a computerised system, yachts only have to clear in and out at the marina office and the necessary information is automatically reported to the appropriate officials. The office will issue the transit log, if required.

Last updated July 2008

Docking

The harbour was a former naval station and is sheltered on the west and south-west by the promontory of Monte Brasil.

The marina at Angra is now completed.

Marina de Angra do Heroismo
Porto das Pipas, 9700-154, Angra do Heroisma
Tel:+351 295 216 304, Fax:+351 295 216 309, VHF Channel 9/16
marina.angra@aptg.pt
Opening Hours: High season 8 am - 8pm, Low season 8 am - 5 pm
260 berths. Full service marina with great laundry and shower facilities. Travel lift, shore storage, fuel, internet.

Yacht Clubs

The yacht club at Angra is particularly helpful to visiting yachts.

Angra Iate (AIC)
Porto de Pipas, 9700 Angra do Heroismo, Terceira

Marina de Angra do Heroismo [see above]

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