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Location

This was originally a quaint fishing port, but is now a colourful, elegant town just 10nm west of Lisbon. The daily fish auction, its colourful boats and excellent fish restaurants are a present day reminder that it is still an active fishing port.

Position 38°41.6'N, 09°24.8'W.

Clearance

All officials (Capitania, customs and Guarda Nacional Republicana) are situated in the marina.

Berth at the hammer-head immediately to sta'bd at the entrance (reception pontoon) to complete clearance.

Docking

The marina has all-tide access and is well set up for hosting major sailing events. On arrival, berth at reception pontoon to be allocated a berth.

Anchorages
There are good anchorages in the bay north of the port which is sheltered from the prevailing northerlies but is open to the south and east.

Last updated June 2010.

Marina de Cascais
Tel:+(351) 21 4824800/824857, Fax:+(351) 214 824860, VHF Channel 09, 16
reception2@marinacascais.pt
Opening Hours: 09:00/20:00 May to September inclusive otherwise 0900/1800
The marina has a full range of services and repair facilities, including a 70 ton travelift. It has 125 visitors' berths. Shops and restaurants on site. Access to the Marina is available at all states of tide through a well-protected harbour entrance. Dredged to 8.5m. Access to pontoons is controlled by electronic security cards.

Yacht Clubs

Marina de Cascais
Casa de S.Bernardo, 2750-800 Cascais
Tel:+351 214 824 800 / 824 857, Fax:+351 214 824 899 / 824 860, VHF Channel 09, 16
www.marina-cascais.com, info@marina-cascais.com
Opening Hours: 09:00-20:00 May to Sept inclusive - otherwise 09:00/18:00
A modern marina with all facilities, fuel, laundry, ATM, internet, chandlery, repairs (including sails), 70 ton boathoist, 2 ton crane, shore storage, mail pickup, bar, resturant, provisions.

Page Sponsor

Marina de Lagos is the premier marina on Portugal's Algarve coast, located on the Bay of Lagos, among the best beaches in the Algarve. It is distinguished with the Euromarina Anchor Award, the European Blue Flag and the 5 Gold Anchor Award, and is proud of the comfort and safety of the facilities it offers.

www.marinadelagos.pt

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