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Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Powered Boat
Crossing the lovely bridges
Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Powered Boat

Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat

By Algarve SUN BOAT Trips
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is €39 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover this wonderful river & the medieval city of Silves, full of history, with a very rich nature and unforgettable landscapes.

Enjoy a relaxing trip from Portimão to Silves aboard our sustainable eco-friendly boat on the full of history waters of the Arade River, where the future meets the past.

Our ecological boat is quiet and perfect for those who look for a peacefull and quiet boat trip. It has comfortable cushioned seats, shades and tables for placing glasses of drink and personal items.

During the trip, the captain will share with you curiosities about the river and its history. At Silves you'll have about 1,5 hour to visit the historical places , monuments, castle, museum or try it's delicious local cuisine.

On our return to Portimão, enjoy a different perspective of the city and the Arade River's mouth.

Activity location

  • Estrada Marina 276
    • 276 Estrada Marina
    • 8500-311, Portimão, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Estrada Marina 276
    • 276 Estrada Marina
    • 8500-311, Portimão, Faro, Portugal

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Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
  • Activity duration is 4 hours and 30 minutes4h 30m4h 30m
  • English

Discover this wonderful river & the medieval city of Silves, full of history, with a very rich nature and unforgettable landscapes.

Enjoy a relaxing trip from Portimão to Silves aboard our sustainable eco-friendly boat on the full of history waters of the Arade River, where the future meets the past.

Our ecological boat is quiet and perfect for those who look for a peacefull and quiet boat trip. It has comfortable cushioned seats, shades and tables for placing glasses of drink and personal items.

During the trip, the captain will share with you curiosities about the river and its history. At Silves you'll have about 1,5 hour to visit the historical places , monuments, castle, museum or try it's delicious local cuisine.

On our return to Portimão, enjoy a different perspective of the city and the Arade River's mouth.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€39.00 x 1 Adult€39.00
Total
Price is €39.00
Until Fri, 3 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedAll taxes, fees and handling charges
  • What's includedWhat's includedDriver/guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedLive commentary on board
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedThe listed price does not include the car parking price, on the high season.
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
  • Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Subject to favourable weather conditions. If cancelled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Algarve SUN BOAT Trips (Pass by)
We will departure from the Pier A, at Marina de Portimão.
R. Dr. Coelho de Carvalho 8 (Pass by)
In Ferragudo, located in a strategic location on the bank of the River Arade, is the fort of São João, whose origin dates back to the 17th century. This fort cooperated with the Fort of Santa Catarina, which was in front of it in Portimão, in defence of the river estuary. Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, this military construction continued to be used until the end of the 19th century, when it was sold at public auction, and acquired by the poet Coelho Carvalho who transformed it into a private residence. The fort is well maintained and in addition to a wall that connects Angrinha beach to Praia Grande, it also has several guardhouses and a garden.
San Francisco Convent Ruins (Pass by)
The Convent of São Francisco is an architectural complex from the 16th century, developed from a set of houses that were donated by Simão Correia, captain of Azamor, who had also built a small Chapel in honour of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, as a thank you for protection of God in wars. The buildings are harmoniously interconnected. The convent was built later, in 1541. Currently, in Portimão it is a property of public interest, but it is owned by private individuals, with no access to visits and in an advanced state of degradation.
Museu de Portimao (Pass by)
Portimão Museum is located in the century-old fish canning factory Feu Hermanos, located on the city's riverside area.
Ponte Velha (Pass by)
This is the oldest bridge of Portimão that establishes the road connection between Portimão and Parchal (municipality of Lagoa). In the last quarter of the 19th century, the riverside area saw its landscape transformed with the construction of a river embankment started in 1863, with a view to the introduction of the road bridge, built by the French company Five Lille, under the direction of engineer Bonnet. Started in January 1875 and completed in April 1876, its construction together with the neighbouring railway bridge is a good example of iron architecture in the Algarve.
Portimão Railway Bridge (Pass by)
The metallic railway bridge was built between 1915 and 1919, by the Empresa Industrial Portuguesa, measuring 300 m in length and consisting of 6 spans with iron arch beams, based on stonework pillars. Its inauguration on July 30, 1922, allowed the extension of the railway line, from Tunes to Lagos.
Ponte Velha de Portimão (Pass by)
It is one of the structures that crosses the Arade River, located between Calvário and Companheira. It was completed in 1999 and is the main point of connection for the Portimão and Lagoa councils, forming part of the EN 125.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEstrada Marina 276
    • 276 Estrada Marina
    • 8500-311, Portimão, Faro, Portugal

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEEstrada Marina 276
    • 276 Estrada Marina
    • 8500-311, Portimão, Faro, Portugal

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