Angra do Heroismo : Profile

Location

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

Angra is a World Heritage site, old buildings dating back to 16th century make up the old city with its cobbled streets.

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 October 2009.

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 and is attractively situated right in the heart of the old harbour.

Marina de Angra do Heroismo
Porto das Pipas, 9700-154, Angra do Heroisma
Tel:+351 295 540 000, Fax:+351 295 216 309, VHF Channel 16, 09
marina.angra@aptg.pt
Opening Hours: High season 8 am - 8pm, Low season 8 am - 5 pm
Position 38º39.1' N, 27º13.0' W. 260 berths. Full service marina with great laundry and shower facilities. 50 ton Travel lift, shore storage, repair services, fuel, internet, yacht club, restaurant and bar.

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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