 Faro : Profile
Faro lies in the north west corner of Ria Formosa, which is on Portugal's southern coast. The city has much interesting and ancient architecture.
See this website for an interesting report on Ria Formosa.
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
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.
There are several anchorages off the town or elsewhere in the Ria Formosa, but none of the marinas in the Ria are available to visiting yachts.
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 all 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.
Last updated January 2010.
Olhao Marina
Tel:+351 289 703519
Olhao Port Authority
Tel:+351 289 703160, VHF Channel 11, 16
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