Portugal Yacht Charters

The best charter area in Portugal is one the South coast where the Algarve provides 150 perfect miles of superb sailing coastline. The coastline to the West of Faro consists of small bays and coves broken up by striking rocky outcrops and amazing grottoes, perfect for anchoring, diving, fishing and snorkeling. East of Faro, the coast comprises sandy off-shore islets, which have created secluded anchorages and the most spectacular beaches that stretch for miles.

Area characteristics Portugal

Navigation :

Winds tend to blow from the east averaging 15-25 knots. Navigation can be difficult due to numerous reefs. Best time to visit is between June and November.

Arrival :

There are very few direct flights from the US to Portugal, the best route would be via Madrid for a short connecting local flight to Faro, Lisbon or Porto. From Faro Airport to Vilamoura is approx 20km by taxi.

Itinerary :

SUGGESTED 7 NIGHT SAILING ITINERARY FROM PORTIMAO Day 1: Join your yacht in Portimao Day 2: Portimao to Faro (35nm) Day 3: Faro to Tavira (25nm) Day 4: Tavira to El Rompido (30nm) Day 5: El Rompido to Vila Real de St. Antonio (16nm) Day 6: Vila de St. Antonio to Olhao (12nm) Day 7: Olhao to Portimao (38nm) Day 8: Disembarkation One week: Day 1: Tour in Porto Day 2: Porto to Caldas de Aregos – 42 nm Day 3: Caldas de Aregos to Pinhão – 41 nm Day 4: Pinhão to Pocinho – 31 nm Day 5: Pocinho – Barca d’Alva – Ferradosa – 46 nm Day 6: Ferradosa – Caldas de Aregos – 39 nm Day 7: Caldas de Aregos – Porto – 42 nm Two weeks: Day 1: Arrival Day 2: Tour in Porto Day 3: Porto to Entre-os-Rios – 25 nm Day 4: Entre-os-Rios to Régua – 29 nm Day 5: Régua to Pinhão – 13 nm Day 6: Pinhão Day 7: Pinhão to Foz do Sabor – 27 nm Day 8: Foz do Sabor to Pocinho – 4 nm Day 9: Pocinho – Barca d’Alva – Pocinho – 28 nm Day 10: Pocinho to Pinhão - 31 nm Day 11: Pinhão to Régua – 13 nm Day 12: Régua to Caldas de Aregos – 13 nm Day 13: Caldas de Aregos to Porto – 40 nm Day 14: Departure