Figueira da Foz : Profile

Clearance

No longer necessary for EU registered yachts to visit the GNR-Brigade Fiscal and Policia Maritima unless arriving outside office hours. However skippers of non-EU registered yachts or with non-EU nationals on board should report to the officials.

Instituto Portuario e dos Transportes Maritimos (IPTM)
Tel:+351 233 402910, Fax:+351 233 402920, VHF Channel 11, 16
geral.ffoz@imarpor.pt

Port Authority
Tel:+351 233 22945, VHF Channel 11, 16

Docking

If a large sea is running at low tide this entrance can be difficult. The marina is on the north side of the entrance in the middle of the city and is very well-protected. Conditions over the bar at the entrance are broadcast on VHF channel 11. The river entrance has been dredged to about seven metres, but one should aim to cross the bar during a rising tide. The marina is a short distance up the river on the port side; visitors should berth at the the reception pontoon in front of the yellow building.

Note that there is frequently a strong current across the marina entrance, and sometimes there may be nets strung across the river.

Marina da Figueira da Foz
Tel:+351 233 402918, Fax:+351 233 402920, VHF Channel 11, 16
Opening Hours: 0830-1230 and 1400/200
Entrance lies on port hand about 0.7m inside the river mouth - beware of cross currents, particularly on the ebb. Secure to reception pontoon opposite entrance and wait for berthing master to walk down from his office. Outside office hours the Policia Maritima allocate berths. Some repairs available, also chandlery and gaz. There are laundry facilities.

Yacht Clubs

Clube Nautico de Figueira da Foz
Small clubhouse adjacent to the marina.

Yacht Club
Tel:233 28019

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