Marina Vila Franca do Campo, Marina in Vila Franca do Campo, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal.
Marina Vila Franca do Campo is a harbor facility on São Miguel island in the Azores. The facility provides about 120 permanent mooring positions for boats up to 15 meters long with hull depths up to 3.5 meters.
The harbor was established in the early 2000s as a maritime facility to support regional boating activities and commerce. Since then, it has served as a key mooring point for local fishing and boat operations.
The harbor serves as a gathering place where fishermen and boat owners meet and share their daily routines. Religious celebrations connected to the sea, such as the Festival of Lord Jesus Christ, remain deeply rooted in local community life.
Reception staff are available daily from 8:30 to 12:30 and 14:00 to 18:00. Boat owners can access repair services, fuel, and other necessary support at this location.
The facility maintains radio contact through VHF channel 16 with vessels operating in surrounding waters. This allows quick communication and support for all boats in the area.
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