Full Description & Details
Fontainhas Marina (Doca de Recreio das Fontainhas) sits in the Bay of Setubal, a coastal city on the Sado Estuary with easy access to the Atlantic. The marina is compact but busy with local boat activity, and transient visitors may find limited space. Staff are welcoming and make sincere efforts to accommodate guests.
The historic city center, restaurants, and hotels are just minutes away, offering shopping and fresh seafood. The marina has 285 berths split into two sections: the East Side has 135 berths for boats up to 10 meters, and the West Side has 150 berths for vessels up to 15 meters. Maximum draft is 2.5 meters.
Each berth includes water and electricity, and facilities include showers, changing rooms, fire extinguishers, and waste collection. The setting is scenic, with the Troia peninsula providing a backdrop.
How to get there
Approach Fontainhas Marina in the Bay of Setubal, protected from southern winds by the long Troia peninsula. When sailing past the western tip of Troia, watch for numerous sandbanks. Directly opposite the marina entrance is a ferry pier with regular departures to the peninsula, so keep clear.
Navigational charts and GPS coordinates (38° 31.25' N, 8° 53.18' W) guide you in. The marina monitors VHF channel 9. For land access, Setubal is about 50 kilometers from Lisbon Portela Airport and well-connected by road, with parking available.
The address is Av. Jaime Rebelo, Setubal, Portugal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum length and draft at Fontainhas Marina?
The marina accommodates vessels up to 15 meters LOA, with a maximum draft of 2.5 meters.
How many berths does Fontainhas Marina have?
Fontainhas Marina has 285 berths: 135 on the East Side for boats up to 10 meters and 150 on the West Side for boats up to 15 meters.
What facilities are available at Fontainhas Marina?
Each berth has water and electricity, and the marina provides showers, changing rooms, fire extinguishers, and waste collection.
What VHF channel does Fontainhas Marina use?
Fontainhas Marina monitors VHF channel 9.
Is there anything to be careful about when approaching Fontainhas Marina?
Yes, watch for sandbanks near Troia's western tip and keep clear of the ferry pier directly opposite the marina entrance.
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