Tours in Traditional Boats - Olhão
Neptune is the only boat tour company in Olhão using "bateiras". These are typical boats (have a look on our website to know the full story), wood made and very stable, that can sail with very little water. They provide a calm and relaxing journey, perfect for embracing the slow living lifestyle. We offer a vast knowledge of various local fishing techniques and shellfishing methods. A very friendly local guide, as is typical of our company, is your travel companion.
Options
Halfday Tour - 3h00m
Duration: 3 hours: Includes 2 stops: first - visit; second - visit. Duration could get to 4 hours (240) minutes)
What's included in Tours in Traditional Boats - Olhão
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Caique Bom SucessoPass-by Only
A replica of the boat that, in 1808, crossed the Atlantic Ocean carrying 19 (the official number) fishermen from Olhão to Brazil, where the king of Portugal was in refuge. The mission was to inform the king that the Napoleonic invader had retreated due to the bravery of irregular troops composed of fishermen and peasants from the Olhão area, with the support of a few Portuguese soldiers who had remained during the invasions. The boat is located in front of Olhão Markets, which is the main public fish market in the Algarve. This market, which also includes a building for the sale of agricultural products, was constructed in 1908 to mark the centenary of Olhão's elevation to town status. This was, in fact, another reason for the journey of Bom Sucesso caique to Brazil: to demand from the king the administrative autonomy of Olhão from Faro.
Armona Island
Stop for a visit. Includes a watch of the beauty of the island that is considered by many as the Portuguese Caribbean
Ilha da Culatra
Stop at Culatra Island (45 minutes): the traditional fishermen village at the center of the island, the unique village in continental Portugal placed in an island. Includes a walk till the beach at the ocean side.
Inclusions
- lifejackets
- All Fees and Taxes
- Lunch
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's highly recommended to use solar protection
- Total Tour Duration inclusive of start to each leg of the tour and back
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Go to the fence of the marina entrance where you can see the boats
