Anchorages in Arrábida & Setúbal
Arrábida Natural Park has crystal-clear water and strict three-zone anchoring rules. Portinho da Arrábida has a seasonal capacity limit (max 40 vessels). Posidonia meadows are protected throughout the marine park.
Arrábida Marine Park — Three-Zone Rules
Portinho da Arrábida inner zone requires permit. Total Protection Zone
Verified Anchorages — Arrábida & Setúbal
6 anchorages
Portinho da Arrábida
Portinho de Arrábida · Arrábida Small Port · Portinho
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Praia de Galapinhos
Galapinhos Beach · Galapinhos Cove
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Praia dos Galapos
Galapos Beach · Galapos Cove
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Alpertuche
Praia de Alpertuche · Alpertuche Cove
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Praia de Coelhos
Coelhos Beach · Rabbit Beach Arrábida
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Sesimbra
Baía de Sesimbra · Sesimbra Bay
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Set Your Anchor Alarm Before You Sleep
no anchoring. Partial Protection Zone: anchoring on sand/rock only (no Posidonia). Contact ICNF (pnarr@icnf.pt or +351 212 198 140) before visiting peak season (Jul–Aug).:In Arrábida's strict marine park, anchoring violations carry heavy fines. Safety Anchor Alarm monitors your position so you know immediately if you drift over protected Posidonia zones.
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