Lagos, Portugal - our home port

Easily the most loved and respected marina and town on the whole of the Algarve. With excellent facilities, connections and consistent offshore breezes, we chose Lagos out of all the other marinas on the coast through experience - just as the majority of other true sailors do. The quality of the marina itself being underwritten by the fact that it is the only one in the Algarve to hold the prestigious Euromarina Anchor Award, European Blue Flag and The Yacht Harbour Association's 5 Gold Anchor Awards!

Locally known as the 'velcro strip' as it's difficult to tear yourself away, all of our clients agree that Lagos is the pick of the coast.

Portugal itself is a truly beautiful country and the Algarve in particular provides a perfect 150 Miles of superb and interesting sailing coastline. The year round climate is idyllic with temperatures averaging 30 deg C during the summer months and virtually no rain between April and the end of October. The climate is perfect for sail training as it is never too hot nor too cold to concentrate. With hardly any rain either, we confidently offer true - year round sailing options. As a bonus, the Atlantic provides a truly tidal condition with a range in tides of up to 4m.

The Algarve is a superb cruising area in which to learn and enjoy. From the east to west there is a variety of challenging and rewarding places to visit. Highlights include the Portuguese border - Vila Real de Santo Antonio giving rise to river cruising considerations, the picturesque anchorages of Tavira, Olhao and Faro, the modern marinas such as the renowned Vilamoura, the brand new development at Albufeira, another new marina at Portimao and the established favourite of the cruising yachtsmen, Marina de Lagos.

Further west still is the magnificent coastline leading up to the dramatic Cape St Vincent - sample the breathtaking scenery and get a taste of the Atlantic first hand before stopping for a rest, anchoring off the fishing village of Sagres! Further afield there are adventures such as a river passage up to the Spanish City of Seville or perhaps an Atlantic hop up to the beautiful town of Sines. The options are endless. For yachtsmen wanting extended passages, the Canary Isles are within striking distance and would qualify as an Ocean passage or be a useful way of increasing mileage leading towards a qualification perhaps.

Lagos, home of our base marina, is a beautiful town situated on the far southwest of the Algarve. It can easily be reached by a 40 car minute journey or by a peaceful coastal train ride from Faro directly to the marina. Faro airport is easily accessible from the UK as it is the hub of most budget airlines. Lagos has an atmosphere of great cosmopolitan heritage coupled with a contemporary tourist industry. The marina itself is relatively new having been opened in 1994, it is both modern and inviting. The marina area is surrounded by the prestigious Marina Club complex and boasts a host of excellent bars and restaurants. Ideal to talk over the days adventures.
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Apart from the sailing opportunities, Lagos can offer a whole host of other activities to try your hand at. For the even more adventurous, there is Dinghy Sailing, Surfing, Kite Surfing, Wind Surfing, Diving or Mountain Biking to try your hand at. Slightly more peaceful pastimes include sun bathing, swimming, beach sports such as Volleyball or just eating out and shopping. If you're still insistent on wanting more time at sea then there's always the Dolphin trips !!

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