Povoa de Varzim
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Povoa de Varzim, Portugal
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 Povoa de Varzim harbour - Click for larger view
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Povoa de Varzim is a small fishing town and resort some 23 miles south of Viana do Castelo and 12 miles north of Leixoes on the west coast of Portugal. The town has a 240 berth marina and a yacht club. The harbour is sufficiently large to anchor with care.
Charts
- British Admiralty charts
- 3633
- 3634
- 3254
- Portuguese charts
- 23201
- 24201
- 26401
- Imray chart
- C19
Radio Nets
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Local Weather
Local weather conditions?
Sources for Weather forecasts:
From either north or south the projecting breakwaters of the harbour are conspicuous. The harbour is entered on a bearing of 045. If entering from the north, give the northerly breakwater a wide berth, especially with any swell running, since waves often break at its extremity. There is also an isolated rock close to the inside of the breakwater. Once in through the entrance, turn to starboard past several unlit green buoys marking shallows near the breakwater. The marina pontoons are at the southern end of the harbour.
Berthing options
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
- Marina da Povoa de Varzim has a total of 241 berths and can accommodate yachts up to 18 metres. Click on link for separate Wiki entry.
- Clube Navala Povoense. The yacht club is located in the marina and responsible for its management. Bar and restaurant. WiFi. Reportedly very welcoming to visiting yachtsmen. Telephone: +351 252 622791. Website.
Anchorages
It is possible to anchor with care in the harbour. Anchor towards the NE corner in depths of 3.0 - 4.0 metres, ensuring you are not impeding other vessels. Holding is good in mud and sand.
Yacht Repairs and Services
Marine Stores
Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.
Repairs/Yards
See Marina da Povoa de Varzim.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
Fuel berth in the marina. Water and electricity at all berths.
Tourism and Things to do Ashore
Tourism
The town of Povoa is not especially historic or architecturally attractive, but is has a good sandy beach south of the marina.
Grocery & Supply Stores
Eateries
Internet/WiFi
In the marina.
Laundry
Motorbike & Car Rentals
Garbage Disposal
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Transportation
- Trains to Porto and airport.
Routes/Passages To/From
Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.
Cruiser's Friends
Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
Forum Discussions
List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)
External Links
Links to relevant websites.
References & Publications
See Portugal.
Personal Notes
Personal experiences?
Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)
Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:
- Details researched March 2010 (but not visited)--Athene of Lymington 19:35, 22 March 2010 (UTC)
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