Lisbon : Profile

Clearance

The approaches to the River Tagus (Rio Tejo) are straightforward and one should keep to the marked channel as there are a few shallows in the approaches.

Doca de Alcantara, 1.2 nm upstream of the Lisbon bridge, is the best place to come to clear in and moor (up to 24 ft (7.2 m) draft). It has been enlarged to receive more yachts. All official offices (port captain, customs & Guarda Nacional Republicana) are located nearby. The swing bridge at the entrance to this dock opens on request (call on Channel 12).

At the Administracao do Porto de Lisboa marinas it is only necessary to complete a standard form at the office, copies will be distributed to the GNR-Brigada Fiscal, Policia Maritima and Alfandega (customs). Whether any or all chose to visit will be based on the hyacht and crew's nationalities and her last port of call

Administracao do Porto de Lisboa
Tel:+351 213 611000, Fax:+351 213 6 11005, VHF Channel 12
Ecardoso@portodelisboa.pt
Opening Hours: 0900-1300 and 1400-1800 daily

Lisboa Port Control
Tel:+351 213 922026 (for leisure craft berthing instructions), Fax:+351 213 922028, VHF Channel 12, 14, 16, 68, 74 (call Lisbon Control)
admin.junqueira@porto-do-lisboa.pt

Docking

Berths for visiting yachts are limited as many of the pontoon spaces in the marinas are taken up by local craft. For this reason it is suggested that visiting yachts stop first at Cascais Marina before proceeding upriver. In Lisbon itself, there are four different basins used by yachts, all of them situated on the north bank of the river.

Coming from seaward the first is Doca do Bom Succeso, immediately past Torre de Belém. There are no special places allocated for visitors. Further upstream, past the monument to Henry the Navigator, is Doca de Belém. Visitors should tie up initially by the fuel station opposite the entrance. For a small fee visitors can use the facilities of the Associação Naval de Lisboa (Sailing Association) which has its base there. The club secretary is also the best person to consult concerning any repair.

Doca de Santo Amaro, just after the first suspension bridge, is often full of naval craft and harbour launches, as well as suffering from road noise from the metal bridge above. The best place to find space is probably Doca de Alcantâra further upstream behind the container and cruise ship terminal.

Marina Parque das Nações(on the site of the former EXPO Marina) is 6 miles upriver. For those who are birdlovers, this is a perfect spot for bird watching as it is situated in the Tagus Estuary on one of the largest and diverese estuaries of Europe.

Yachts entering or leaving Lisbon are required to keep VHF watch on channels 12,16 and 13. The working channel for Lisboa Port Control is 64.

As an alternative base, the new marina at Oeiras is worth considering as there are excellent public transport links to Lisbon.

Last updated December 2009.

Doca de Alcantara
Lisbon, Portugal
Tel:+351 213 922048, Fax:+351 213 922085
doca.alcantara@porto-de-lisboa.pt
Lying 1.2 miles upstream of the large suspension bridge, this is the best place in Lisbon itself to clear in. The basin has been dredged to a depth of 7.2 metres and can receive even the largest yachts. All offices (port captain, customs and Guarda Nacional Republicana) are located nearby. The operator of the opening bridge needs to be contacted on VHF channel 12 by yachts wishing to access the inner basin, although the bridge is now reported to be permenently open. Not particularly attractive suroundings but just a 10 minute walk to the tram for the city centre.

Doca de Belem Marina
Tel:+351 213 631246 , Fax:+351 213 624578
doca.belem@porto-de-lisboa.pt
Fuel dock. Unlikely to have room for visiting yachts.

Doca de Santo Amaro
(150m beyond the suspension bridge)
Tel:+351 213 922011/2 , Fax:+351 213 922038
doca.stamaro@porto-de-lisboa.pt
Restaurant, bar & provisions. Noisy due to the overhead road bridge.

Doca de Terreiro do Trigo
Tel:21 8876854
Close to the old quarter (Alfama).

Doca do Bom Sucesso Marina
Tel:+351 213 013027, Fax:+351 213 020092
doca.bomsuccesso@porto-de-lisboa.pt
Chandlery, fuel pontoon in northwest corner of the basin.

Marina Parque das Nacoes
Edifício da Capitania, Passeio de Neptuno, 1990-193 LISBOA
Tel:00 351 218 949 066, Fax:00 351 218 949 067
info@marinaparquedasnacoes.pt
A new marina with all facilities. Clearance, fuel berth, pump-out, WiFi, boatyard, repairs. Easy access to Lisbon.

Marina de Cascais
2750-800 Cascais, Lisbon, Portugal
Tel:+351 214 824 200, Fax:+351 214 824 899, VHF Channel 62, 16
info@marinacascais.pt
38deg 42' N, 9deg 25' W - Enter between breakwaters. Secure to reception berth immediately to starboard on entry and report to marina office. Boatyard, Engineers, Electronic repairs, sail repairs 70 tonne travel lift, laundrette, small supermarket. Good security

Marina de Lagos
Av. Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro,, No 50 r/c Lisbon, 1070-064 Lisboa, Portugal
Tel:+351 217 213 521, Fax:+351 217 271 379
Location - 08º 40'W - 37º 06'N Entrance - Two harbour moles which are lit Mole west 37º05',8N / 8º39',9W. White tower red bands 7m, FL R 6s, 5M. Mole east 37º05',8N / 8º39'9W. White tower green bands 6m, Fl Oc G 10s, 6M.

Oeiras Marina
Tel:+351 214 401510, Fax:+351 214 401515

Porto de Lisboa
on River Tagus, R da Junqueira 94, 1349-026 Lisbon, Portugal
Tel:+351 213 922 011/2, Fax:+351 213 922 038
junquiera@porto-de-lisboa.pt

Yacht Clubs

Associacao Naval de Lisboa
Doca de Belém , 1400-038 Lisbon
Tel:+351 21-363 72 38 , Fax:+351 21-363 58 61
info@anl.pt
Visiting yachts made welcome.

Marina de Portimao
Yacht Havens Marina, Marinas De Barlavento, Empreendimentos Turisticos SA, Travessa De Sao Placido 52-A 1200-854 Lisbon
Tel:+351 1 390 11 89, Fax:+351 1 390 59 22

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