Sailing and Boating in the Algarve
Details of the marinas in the Algarve and links to local sailing associations...
Below is information on:
Safety at Sea
Emergency numbers | |
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Accidents, Police, Ambulance | Tel: 112 |
Fire emergency | Tel: 117 |
Coast Guard / Sea Rescue (Centro de Busca e Salvamento Maritimo) | |
Albufeira | Tel: 214 401 919 |
Faro | Tel: 289 894 990 |
Lagos | Tel: 282 762 826 |
OlhĂŁo | Tel: 289 703 160 |
PortimĂŁo | Tel: 282 424 777 |
Tavira | Tel: 281 324 421 |
Vila Real St AntĂłnio | Tel: 281 512 035 |
It is important to check weather reports before setting out to sail or practise any other water sports as weather conditions can change very rapidly.
Sailing Areas
The Algarve is a popular sailing destination. Every year in February, the region hosts the Algarve International Sailing Tournament at Vilamoura. There are sailing schools, facilities and clubs in Faro, Lagoa, Loulé, Olhão, Portimão, Quartiera, Tavira, Vila Real de Santo António and Vilamoura. Boats can be chartered from several locations along the coast and boat trips are available.
Sailing and Boating Regulations
Procedure on arrival in the Algarve Marinas
On arrival in the Algarve report to the Southern Coast Port Authority (Comando Zona MarĂtima do Sul) which has marinas and offices in areas including Albufeira, Lagos, PortimĂŁo and Vilamoura.
The following documents must be presented at the marina reception office:
- Vessel documents (as outlined above)
- Crew passports or identity cards for EU nationals
- Proof of VAT paid
- Insurance cover note
- Details of any crew changes to be made
Reception staff will help complete the necessary forms and distribute them to the Marine Police, SEF and Customs based at the marina.
Foreign visitors may moor in Portuguese waters for up to six months providing they register their vessel with the Port Authority and Customs by filling out a Customs Temporary Import Document for Recreational Vessels (Aduaneira Relativa à Importação para Uso Privado de Aeronaves e Barcos de Recreio). Visitors are subject to the jurisdiction of the maritime authorities and customs.
- A Sea Ministry (Ministério do Mar) Transit Visa (Livrete de Trânsito) must be filled out and signed
- The Port Authority agent must stick/stamp an entry visa on to the vessel's Logbook (Livrete de Trânsito), making copies for the relevant authorities
- Taxes may be due to the Ministério da Defesa Nacional, das Finanças e do Mar via the customs authorities
- Southern Coast Port Authority (Comando Zona MarĂtima do Sul)
At: Rua Comunidade LusĂada- Capitania, 800-308 Faro
Tel: 289 894 990
Boat tax
The annual rate for the Municipal Recreation Boat Tax (Imposto Municipal sobre VeĂculos (Barcos de Recreio)) depends on the power of the propulsion (Potencia de PropulsĂŁo), the vessel's weight in tonnes (Tonelagem) and its age (Ano).
The taxes can be paid in a number of ways:
- Through the Ministry of Finance website. Type in the Tax Number (Numero de Contribuinte) and supply the password (Senha) and then in the search box (Pesquisar) type in "IMV".
- At a Regional Tax Office of the Finance Department (Repartição de Ministério das Finanças), a list of which can be found in the White Pages
- At Faro Town Council (Câmara Municipal de Faro)
At: Rua do MunicĂpio, 8000-398 Faro
Tel: 289 870 870
Fax: 289 802 326
email
Marinas in the Algarve
There are marinas in Albufeira, Lagos, PortimĂŁo, Vilamoura, Vila Real de Santo AntĂłnio, Faro and Tavira. The fees for mooring vary according to the marina. When arriving at a marina the boat's captain must make a request for a mooring position (Pedidio de Acolhiment).
A form (Formulario) will need to be filled out and payment must be made for the period of stay (Pagamento da Estadia). Details will include name(s), telephone contact, email, number, flag, port of registry, size, and the number of days anticipated stay.
The contact details for the main marinas are as follows:
- Marina de Albufeira
Tel: 289 514 282
email - Marina de Lagos
Tel: 282 770 210
email - Marina de PortimĂŁo
Tel:282 400 680
email
Marina de Vilamoura
Tel: 289 310 560
email
Faro Harbour
At: Apartado 58, 8000 Faro
Tel: 289 823 434
Fax: 289 807 604
email
Sailing and Water Sports Clubs
- Club de Vela de Lagos (in Portuguese)
Tel: 282 762 256
email - CIMAV - Club Internacional da Marina de Vilamoura
Tel: 289 302 536
email - Clube NaĂştico de Tavira (in Portuguese)
Tel: 281 326 858
email - Club Naval de PortimĂŁo (in Portuguese)
Tel: 282 417 529
email - Ginásio Clube Naval de Faro (GCNF)
At: Doca de Faro, 8000 Faro
Tel: 289 823 434
email - Grupo Naval de OlhĂŁo (GNO)
At: Apartado 146, 8702 OlhĂŁo Codex
Tel: 289 703 519 - Iate Clube Atlântico (ICA)
At: EdifĂcio Marina Praia Vilamoura, 8125 Quarteira
Tel: 289 322 802 - Clube Náutico do Arade
At: Mexilhoeira da Carregação, 8400 Lagoa
Tel: 282 485 929
email
Further Information
- Maralgarve (in Portuguese)
- Immigration Services (Serviço de Estrangeiros e Fronteiras de Faro)
At: Rua LuĂs de Camões n.Âş 5, 8000-388 Faro
Tel: 289 805 822
Fax: 289 801 566
email
- Faro Customs (Alfândega de Faro)
At: Av. da RepĂşblica n.Âş 4, 8000-079 Faro
Tel: 289 898 550
Fax: 289 898 559
email - Southern Coast Port Authority (Comando Zona MarĂtima do Sul)
At: Rua Comunidade LusĂada Capitania, 8000-308 Faro
Tel: 289 894 990
Fax: 289 894 996 - Direcção Geral da Autoridade MarĂtima
Tel: 213 255 466
Fax: 213 424 137
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