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Europe's westernmost country has long since established itself as a sailing destination. The well-developed harbours, many sights and the good, typical food have been attracting many tourists for years. There is enough wind all year round, which is of course the best condition for sailing.
Best travel time
June - September
Currency
Euro
Spoken languages
Portugese, Spanish
Tips
Many marinas in Portugal are located in estuaries. With a tidal range of 3-4 metres, strong currents develop there, so that tide planning is sometimes indispensable when entering and leaving. Another side effect of the estuaries is the plague of mosquitoes. They are present everywhere, and the bloodsuckers are particularly numerous and intrusive in Figueira da Foz.
In the summer months, the Azores High often reaches as far as the Iberian Peninsula. A stable northerly wind then develops along the Portuguese Atlantic coast. In addition, there are sometimes strong thermal winds. On the west coast, they blow from the north with up to 7 gusts in the late afternoon, and from the northwest with the same force in the Algarve.
The west coast of Portugal stretches from Lisbon to Porto. There, the sometimes strong north wind "Nortada" prevails, which causes high swells over the Atlantic, especially from April to October. This makes this area particularly suitable for sport sailing. Also, not all marinas are always open due to the strong swell.
Protected by the coast from the north wind "Nortada", the Algarve has a much calmer sea state. This is easily comparable to the Mediterranean.
There are numerous modern and large marinas along the Algarve, within easy reach of each other.
