Portugal
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* [http://www.meteo.pt Portugal's Met Office] | * [http://www.meteo.pt Portugal's Met Office] | ||
| - | * [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html UK Met Shipping Forecast] | + | * [http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/marine/shipping_forecast.html UK Met Shipping Forecast] The new Area of '''Fitzroy''' (named after the founder of the Met Office) covers the north of the area down to Porto (Oporto). The area '''Trafalgar''' (which does not seem to cover Trafalgar itself!) covers the southern area |
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Revision as of 10:37, 23 January 2008
Portugal
| Portugal | |
 Portugal | |
 Flag | |
| Capital: | Lisbon |
|---|---|
| Language: | Portuguese |
| Currency: | Euro |
| More notes about the country | |
Background
The background and history of Portugal is best observed on Wikipedia
Cruising/Sailing in the area?
Climate & Weather
Submit the climate & general weather details.
Sources of weather forecasting info:
- Portugal's Met Office
- UK Met Shipping Forecast The new Area of Fitzroy (named after the founder of the Met Office) covers the north of the area down to Porto (Oporto). The area Trafalgar (which does not seem to cover Trafalgar itself!) covers the southern area
Charts
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Any navigation notes here.
Local Radio Nets
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Arrival/Departure procedures
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Immigration & Customs
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Immigration
Details?
Customs
Details?
Visas
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Health & Security
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Ports & Popular Stops
- Albufeira
- Cascais (Port of entry)
- Faro
- Figueira da Foz (Port of entry)
- Lagos (Port of entry)
- Leixoes (Oporto) (Port of entry)
- Lisbon (Port of entry)
- Nazare (Port of entry)
- Oeiras
- Peniche (Port of entry)
- Portimao (Port of entry)
- Povoa de Varzim
- Sesimbra (Port of entry)
- Sines (Port of entry)
- Tavira
- Viana do Castelo (Port of entry)
- Vila Real de Santo Antonio (Port of entry)
- Vilamoura (Port of entry)
Offshore Islands
Autonomous Islands
Other Islands
Coastal Cruising Routes
Cruiser's Friends
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References & Publications
Books, Guides, etc.
Links to CruiserLog Forum discussions
Links to discussions on the CruiserLog Forum
External Links
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Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
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