For November, the spotlight is on Nazaré in Portugal for CAptain’s Mate of the Month.
Located on Portugal’s Silver Coast, Nazaré is a popular destination and port of entry. CA members can find full details on Nazaré’s port protocol under the location ‘info’ tab.
The marina, managed by Clube Naval da Nazaré, offers secure pontoon berthing with good shelter and a range of onsite facilities, including fuel. Many member reports praise the welcoming and attentive marina team, who all speak English.
CA member Ian Horne, visited in June this year, and shares his experience saying, "Probably the clearest directions and warmest welcome we've received in 40 years of cruising! Berthing confirmation by email went into 'junk' but when we found it, it contained everything we needed. Calling on VHF when 1nm from the entrance as directed, we received very clear instructions and were met on the pontoon with mooring assistance. The finger pontoon was a full 12m length, fitted with 'conventional' cleats and pretty new.
"There is a filling station just yards from the marina. Campingaz is available in town so ask the duty marinero for directions and he'll probably drop a pin on Google Maps for you. The town has everything for day to day needs and is about 20 mins walk or 6 mins via the excellent cycle track which starts just outside the marina.
"Berthing price was very acceptable and if staying 7 nights or more, the rate is reduced and backdated to day one."
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CAptain’s Mate of the Month locations
Each month we feature a CAptain’s Mate location to inspire your cruising adventures and display the vast depth of information on the app. So far in 2024, locations featured are:
- January - Prickly Bay - Grenada
- February - Darsena dell Orologio - Italy
- March - Porto Santo - Madeira
- April - St Helier - Jersey
- May - Aalborg Lystbaadehavn - Denmark
- June - Il-Hofra I-Kbira - Malta
- July - Rotterdam - The Netherlands
- August - Les Iles de Glénan - France
- September - Porth Cressa, Isles of Scilly - UK
- October - Saltstone Anchorage, Salcombe, UK
11 November 2024