Vila do Porto - Santa Maria

36° 56' 30'' N, -25° 8' 60'' W

The Port of Vila do Porto is located in the South Coast of Santa Maria Island. The approach is simple to port.

• Port Conditions

  Commercial Pier

  - Berthing line: 203 meters;

  - Ship length: 100 m

  - Depth: 8 m

  - Maximum Draft: 6 m

  - Distance from town center: 2 km

  - Distance from airport: 3 km

  
  Ferry Pier

  - Berthing line: 140 meters;

  - Ship length: 120 m

  - Depth: 7 m

  - Maximum Draft: 5,3 m

  - Distance from town center: 2 km

  - Distance from airport: 3 km

  
  Passenger Terminal, located north of commercial pier, was reclassified in 2009 to serve the ferry vessels and cruise ships seeking the island of Santa Maria. Note that the Port of Vila do Porto is located 2 km from the town center and 3 km from Santa Maria airpot, there are regular buses (every hour) from the Ferry Pier to the airport, passing through the village.

• Ship Services

  - ISPS 24 Contact: Armando Soares - Mobile (00351) 918746237

  - Pilotage is compulsory (ch. 16)

  - Mooring

  - Waste and garbage disposal

  - Fresh water supply with a loading of 10 tons / hour

• General Services

  - Police - Immigration (SEF - Foreigners and Borders)

  - Shopping and souvenirs in the shops of the village

  - Tax refund free service made possible by the local customs

  - Rent-a-car

  - Taxis