Portimao : Profile

Location

Located at the mouth of the River Arade, Portimao is a natural harbour. It is, conveniently, just 35 minutes drive from Faro airport, close to the well-known Praia de Roche and opposite the village of Ferrragudo.

The river also provides access to the ancient city of Silves. Sadly, because of two low bridges over the river at Portimão, it is impossible for yachts to reach the city. However, it is possible to anchor just inside the breakwaters at the entrance to the Arade and use a dinghy for the trip.

Position 37°08'N, 8°32'W.

Clearance

Report to Marina office with passports and ships papers where all formalities carried out, with copies to the usual officials.

Marine Police, Customs and Immigration also have their offices in this circular building.

Last updated June 2010.

Customs
Tel:282422 440

Immigration
Tel:282 400 540

Port Authority
Tel:282 450 200, VHF Channel 11, 16

Docking

Visitors normally berth at Portimão Marina, located on the west side, just inside the entrance to the port, where there is good shelter.

Further up the river is a small craft marina, Porta de S.Francisco, and also floating pontoons closer to the low bridges.

Be aware that the flood and ebb streams run hard here, so it is necessary to berth bows to the stream.

Anchorages
There is also an anchorage, in 4m, inside the east mole, but it is subject to wash from the ferries. An alternative anchorage may be found in the small creek (Ferragudo) about a mile from the entrance, on the eastern side of the river.

Last updated June 2010.

Harbour Master
Tel:+351 282 400 689

Marina de Portimao
Edificio Administrativo, Ponta da Areia, 8500-345 Portimao, Portugal
Tel:+ 351 282 400 680, Fax:+ 351 282 400 681, VHF Channel 09, 16
info@marinadeportimao.com.pt
Opening Hours: 0830/2100 1 July/31 August - otherwise 0900/1800
This is a very spacious, full service marina within a luxury condominium. On arrival berth at the long reception pontoon to starboard of the entrance. All officals are at the marina building. Fuel, pump out, chandlery, LPG, WiFi, shops/restaurants/bars, 24hr security. Daily mini bus service to the Modelo Hypermarket and Portimão town centre.
The Marina Boatyard is situated in the Portimão Fishing Port (see boatyards for further details).

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