 Praia da Vitoria : Profile
Praia da Vitoria is situated on the east coast of Terceira at 38º43´N and 27º03´W and lies in a protected bay.
Visiting yachts may complete all clearance
formalities at the marina.
The marina is located in the NW of the bay, between the beaches Prainha and Praia Grande and the Beira-Mar Avenue. The town centre is a one minute walk away.
The marina has much-improved facilities which include 210 serviced berths with water and electricity, toilets and showers, laundry, 24 hour security, 35 ton travelift.
WARNING: There is severe shoaling on the approach to the marina as a result of a period of large easterly swells November 2010. Dredging is on-going but
great care is necessary if attempting to enter the marina. Radio the
marina before passing the marina breakwater. Not advisable to try to
enter at night.
There is a good anchorage in the bay inside the main breakwaters.
The light on the marina breakwater is not working.
Last updated May 2011.
Marina da Praia da Vitoria
9760 Praia da Vitoria, Azores
Tel:(351) 2 9551 2082, Fax:(351) 2 9551 2082, VHF Channel 9, 16
cmpvitoria@mail.telepac.pt
This marina is reported to be one of the cheapest in the Azores (less than half the price of the others). It also has free Wi-Fi. Personal service email: paulo.nunes@cm-praiavitoria.airc.pt. The marina has a 30 ton travelift and an 80 ton travelift is planned for 2012.
|
Related ReportsAtlantic Islands Guide (29 Sep 2010) Azores Cruising (22 Oct 2009) Ponta Delgada Marina (14 Oct 2009) European Regulations Regarding Insurance Cover and AIS Equipment (13 Sep 2009) Passage from Azores to England in July (10 Aug 2009) Arriving in Lajes de Pico - Some Advice (17 Jul 2009) Nova Scotia, Halifax to Azores (12 Jan 2009) Azores to Jacksonville, Florida (24 Jun 2008) Caribbean, St. Martin to Azores in May (22 May 2008) Azores to Bermuda to USA, Rhode Island (22 May 2008) Caribbean East to Southern Brazil (15 May 2008) Related NewsAtlantic Ocean: Norwegian Yacht Missing - Now Safely Arrived in Ireland (26 Sep 2011) ARC Europe transatlantic cruising rally starts (09 May 2011) New Summer Rally from the Azores to Madeira and Back (01 Jul 2010) British cruising sailors rescued after yacht sinks in NE Atlantic (19 Jun 2010) Transatlantic Rally sets sail from Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVIs (08 May 2010) Largest ever ARC Europe fleet start from Nanny Cay, Tortola, BVIs (08 May 2009) Missing Yacht - Formosa ´68 (07 Oct 2008) ARC Europe Transatlantic Rally departs Antigua (14 May 2008) EU extends VAT grace period for non-EU boats to 18 months (12 Aug 2001)
|
