Tavira : Profile

Location

A pleasant, attractive town with a busy fishing fleet. It is protected by off-lying islands.

Position 37°06.7'N, 07°37'W.

Clearance

Manned GNR-Brigada Fiscal office next to the ferry jetty but Tavira is not a port of entry/exit and passports cannot be stamped.

The Capitania is located in the town, close west to the fishing quay.

Docking

Although the marina is full of local boats, there are moorings in very sheltered water, just off the charming, un-spoilt fishing village. They are under the control of the local Nautical Club.

Do not enter before half flood or at all if the swell is heavy. If the wind and/or swell are onshore, conditions become rougher on the ebb. Best time for either entering or for leaving is about one hour before high water.

Beware of fishing nets in the approach.

Anchor in about 3m SW of the jetties. Use an anchor light as fishing boats are active 24/7 and be sure to keep clear of the channel.

On shore, near the anchorage, there are restaurants, shops toilets etc. in a small community.

Last updated June 2010.

Yacht Clubs

Clube Nautico de Tavira
Tel:+351 281 326 858
Manages the moorings. Water.

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