Ludd
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Re: Then And Now.
You need wheels, not keels.
They'd probably run aground trying to get all the way up to Olhao
You need wheels, not keels.
The Truth About Sailing On The Algarve
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nortada
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James Marinero
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Re: Then And Now.
A proper marina a Olhao would be a great shame and destroy its charm. There is plenty of landlubber tourism for the local businesses so I don't see why they would need it.
A proper marina a Olhao would be a great shame and destroy its charm. There is plenty of landlubber tourism for the local businesses so I don't see why they would need it.
25931
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Re: Then And Now.
There are lots of locals who are desperate for a berth -I'm lucky in that I moved in before they opened officially but boats are being bought just to obtain a berth.
There are lots of locals who are desperate for a berth -I'm lucky in that I moved in before they opened officially but boats are being bought just to obtain a berth.
GrahamM376
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Re: Then And Now.
We enquired about 8 years ago and were told we would be 245th on the waiting list so didn't bother, bought the mooring instead.
A proper marina there, or Faro, would soon fill up. More temperate winter weather than further west and, as already said, closer to the airport.
We enquired about 8 years ago and were told we would be 245th on the waiting list so didn't bother, bought the mooring instead.
A proper marina there, or Faro, would soon fill up. More temperate winter weather than further west and, as already said, closer to the airport.
nortada
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Re: Then And Now.
Current state of the £/€, as with all marinas in The EU I suspect price could be the final arbator.
It will be interesting how marina moorings pan out this coming winter. For some I anticipate more time on the hook, with short visits to the marinas when absolutely essential. Alvor, Faro, Culatra and The Guadiana could become much busier.
Current state of the £/€, as with all marinas in The EU I suspect price could be the final arbator.
It will be interesting how marina moorings pan out this coming winter. For some I anticipate more time on the hook, with short visits to the marinas when absolutely essential. Alvor, Faro, Culatra and The Guadiana could become much busier.
25931
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Re: Then And Now.
Marinas are a recent invention. I don't suppose that I'm the only one who has spent more time outside than in a marina.
Marinas are a recent invention. I don't suppose that I'm the only one who has spent more time outside than in a marina.
GHA
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Re: Then And Now.
Can't be that many yachts spending year round on the hook in the Algarve these days, I've probably got drunk more than once with a fair chunk of them
Can't be that many yachts spending year round on the hook in the Algarve these days, I've probably got drunk more than once with a fair chunk of them
nortada
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Life On the Hook. ?
Agree but anticipate more will be spending longer than before.
By observation, living long periods on the hook is a man thing. SWMBO, like many other Liveaboard Ladies, would never sign up to life on the hook so anticipate, if it lasts long, the weak £ could lead to a reduction of boats (and camper-vans).
No doubt the Portuguese will attempt to compensate by putting prices up!
It's the Portuguese Way! ?
Can't be that many yachts spending year round on the hook in the Algarve these days, I've probably got drunk more than once with a fair chunk of them
Agree but anticipate more will be spending longer than before.
By observation, living long periods on the hook is a man thing. SWMBO, like many other Liveaboard Ladies, would never sign up to life on the hook so anticipate, if it lasts long, the weak £ could lead to a reduction of boats (and camper-vans).
No doubt the Portuguese will attempt to compensate by putting prices up!
It's the Portuguese Way! ?
GHA
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Re: Life On the Hook. ?
Word in the olhao street cafes is the marina as been bought by ze Germans, and the first guy to get thrown out for non payment was.... German
Still vague rumours that part of the deal was that they get to build pontoons all the way down the front of the markets
Load of streetworks coming up as well apparently, replacing all the cobbles down the front with paving & main road going one way with wider pavement . Should keep them busy for a while...
Word in the olhao street cafes is the marina as been bought by ze Germans, and the first guy to get thrown out for non payment was.... German
Still vague rumours that part of the deal was that they get to build pontoons all the way down the front of the markets
Load of streetworks coming up as well apparently, replacing all the cobbles down the front with paving & main road going one way with wider pavement . Should keep them busy for a while...
GHA
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Re: Life On the Hook. ?
Chatting to an Olhao marina berth holder over a beer earlier..
Apparently it is now accepting visitors!
Hourly rate so presumably daily as well? Power & water in the inside pontoons, if anyone fancies trying it then sounds worthwhile tieing up on the outside and wandering up to the office to see who ever is about.
Over winter might well be an option when the summer boats head back to Lisbon or wherever.
Apparently anyway. It's Portugal, who knows for sure
Chatting to an Olhao marina berth holder over a beer earlier..
Apparently it is now accepting visitors!
Hourly rate so presumably daily as well? Power & water in the inside pontoons, if anyone fancies trying it then sounds worthwhile tieing up on the outside and wandering up to the office to see who ever is about.
Over winter might well be an option when the summer boats head back to Lisbon or wherever.
Apparently anyway. It's Portugal, who knows for sure
nortada
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Olhao Marina An Option
Wonder if there are any domestic facilities? Seem to recall there is a public toilet block, of uncertain vintage on the promenade and when open, there is a reasonable toilet in the market.
Possibly the hotel across the road will show some initiative and for a change, offer berth-holders their facilities.
Well it could be cheaper than Culatra Island Marina.:encouragement: ?
Chatting to an Olhao marina berth holder over a beer earlier..
Apparently it is now accepting visitors!
Hourly rate so presumably daily as well? Power & water in the inside pontoons, if anyone fancies trying it then sounds worthwhile tieing up on the outside and wandering up to the office to see who ever is about.
Over winter might well be an option when the summer boats head back to Lisbon or wherever.
Apparently anyway. It's Portugal, who knows for sure
Wonder if there are any domestic facilities? Seem to recall there is a public toilet block, of uncertain vintage on the promenade and when open, there is a reasonable toilet in the market.
Possibly the hotel across the road will show some initiative and for a change, offer berth-holders their facilities.
Well it could be cheaper than Culatra Island Marina.:encouragement: ?
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GHA
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
This popped up on google..
http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/public-tender-launched-for-concessions-of-olhao-marina/39646
This popped up on google..
http://www.theportugalnews.com/news/public-tender-launched-for-concessions-of-olhao-marina/39646
nortada
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
Prime position on The Algarve. Wonder what impact this 500 marina will have on the other marinas in the area and when it will open.??
Prime position on The Algarve. Wonder what impact this 500 marina will have on the other marinas in the area and when it will open.
??
25931
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
Later this century.
Prime position on The Algarve. Wonder what impact this 500 marina will have on the other marinas in the area and when it will open.
Later this century.
GHA
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
Looking on google earth the existing pontoons look like about 200 boats, so 500 would be all the way down the front of the markets to the ferry terminal.
Really really hope that never happens! It would completely change the atmosphere of the place.
Some more word on the street is that the fishing port has worked planned so the smaller fishing boats can move in there instead of the pontoons down by the ferries.
Vitaminas will be pleased
Prime position on The Algarve. Wonder what impact this 500 marina will have on the other marinas in the area and when it will open.
Looking on google earth the existing pontoons look like about 200 boats, so 500 would be all the way down the front of the markets to the ferry terminal.
Really really hope that never happens! It would completely change the atmosphere of the place.
Some more word on the street is that the fishing port has worked planned so the smaller fishing boats can move in there instead of the pontoons down by the ferries.
Vitaminas will be pleased
nortada
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
Change the atmosphere.
At present, it can be a bit pongy in places. Since when have the Portuguese worried about the esoteric and atmosphere?
Hope they extend the wave break as fishing boats race up and down the channel outside the existing moorings.?
Looking on google earth the existing pontoons look like about 200 boats, so 500 would be all the way down the front of the markets to the ferry terminal.
Really really hope that never happens! It would completely change the atmosphere of the place.
Some more word on the street is that the fishing port has worked planned so the smaller fishing boats can move in there instead of the pontoons down by the ferries.
Vitaminas will be pleased
Change the atmosphere.
At present, it can be a bit pongy in places. Since when have the Portuguese worried about the esoteric and atmosphere?
Hope they extend the wave break as fishing boats race up and down the channel outside the existing moorings.?
GHA
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
OK, change the whole feel of the place then. Would be a great shame to fill this view up with white plastic boats,,
OK, change the whole feel of the place then. Would be a great shame to fill this view up with white plastic boats,,
nortada
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All Quiet On The Algarve Front
Some will be aware of the strenuous debates in forums based to the East (and south) of us.
All very quiet in the Algarve so are we enjoying cordial relations with our hosts or is everybody banged up?
If life is about to get turgid elsewhere, it could help fill those 500 berths in Marina de Olhao:encouragement:
Some will be aware of the strenuous debates in forums based to the East (and south) of us.
All very quiet in the Algarve so are we enjoying cordial relations with our hosts or is everybody banged up?
If life is about to get turgid elsewhere, it could help fill those 500 berths in Marina de Olhao:encouragement:
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25931
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Re: Olhao Marina An Option
Well it could be cheaper than Culatra Island Marina.:encouragement: ��[/QUOTE]
There is no marina, only the fishing boat harbour where fifteen pleasure boats were booked recently.
Well it could be cheaper than Culatra Island Marina.:encouragement: ��[/QUOTE]
There is no marina, only the fishing boat harbour where fifteen pleasure boats were booked recently.