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Clearance

The office of the Capitania (where the Policia Maritima are often found) overlooks the north end of the basin

Port Authority
Tel:+351 289 803601, Fax:+351 289 860666, VHF Channel 11, 16 (call Postradfaro - 24 hours)
portfaro@mail.telepac.pt

Docking

There is a marina here but it is used for local boats and is usually full. Off the town, in sheltered water, there are moorings which may be available.

Land either at the Doca de Recreio, passing under the railway bridge (about 1m clearance at high water) or at one of the three jetties outside. If landing in the basin note that the pontoons are closed off by individual security gates and that the entire east side is reserved for fishermen.

The office of the Capitania (where the Policia Maritima are often found) overlooks the north end of the basin, sharing premises with a small maritime museum.

Olhao Marina
Tel:+351 289 703519

Olhao Port Authority
Tel:+351 289 703160, VHF Channel 11, 16

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