Marina de Portimao
Marina de Portimão
The marina of Portimão is situated on the estuary mouth ofthe river Arade.
Portimão: Aerial view
View to Portimão located on the estuary of the Arade river. At the left side you can see the famous beach Praia da Rocha, and in the background the hillls of the Serra de Monchique.
Portimão: Marina
Located on an inlet of the River Arade, the 620 moorings of Portimão Marina can accommodate vessels up to 30 m, with a maximum draught of 4 metres, providing a full range of services and facilities to assist sailors.
Portimão: Rio Arade
View over the marina of Portimao and the Arade river to the village Ferragudo and the Castelo de São João de Arade.
Portimão: Santa Catarina fortress
The fortress of Santa Catarina on the southern banks of the estuary mouth of the Rio Arade has been erected in the 16th century together with the fortress São João on the opposite site of the river to protect the harbour of Portimao against corsairs.