Viana do Castelo : Profile

Location

This attractive old town lies at the mouth of the Rio Lima, approximately 50nm south of Vigo. It is famous for its decorative filigree jewellery whose design dates back to the time of the Moors.

Position 41° 41.6'N, 8° 49.3'W.

Clearance

Marina office is at east end of basin. The usual passports and ship's papers are required. see documents

Yachts arriving outside office hours may be visited by member of the GNR-Brigada Fiscal.

Last updated June 2010.

Port Authority
Tel:+351 258 3503 500, Fax:+351 258 3503 535, VHF Channel 11, 16
ipn@ipnorte.pt
Opening Hours: 0900-1200 and 1400-1700 weekdays only

There is excellent shelter in the marina, which is 1.5 miles up the River Lima. This marina is to port, just before a low road/rail bridge. A pedestrian swing bridge has now been built across the entrance, but there is a waiting pontoon in the river and the bridge opens on the hour as well as on request.

Beware of strong cross currents at the entrance to the marina. Note that hazards lie close offshore both north and south of Viana do Castelo - keep outside 20m line. The approach to the marina is dredged to 3m.

Visitors should berth on pontoon D, which is to sta'bd, just inside the entrance.

There is no anchoring in the river.

There are reports that the long fishing harbour to the east of the shipyard is to be converted into a marina, but there is no indication that this has yet been done.

Last updated June 2010.

Harbour Master
Tel:+351 258 829 096

Marina Swing Bridge
VHF Channel 12
Open each hour, on the hour. Announcement by loudspeaker. Also opens on request.

Viana Marina
Tel:+351 258 3503 546, Fax:+351 258 3503 535, VHF Channel 16, 09
marina@ipnorte.pt
Viana Marina lies about 1.5m upriver from the entrance. 160 berths, 20 reserved for visiting yachts up to 14m. There is also a single berth capable of taking 20m vessels. Electricity, water, fuel, 56 ton crane, yacht club. Electrical, eletronic, mechanical and hull repairs available by the boat yard. Also a sailmaker and chandlery. Gaz available.

Yacht Clubs

Clube Nautico
Small but friendly club at the east end of the marina basin which welcomes visiting yachts. Bar overlooking the marine which also serves light meals

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