Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
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.
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Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
What's included in Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Algarve SunboatPass-by Only
We will departure from the Pier A, at Marina de Portimão.
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 defense 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.
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 honor 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.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- The listed price does not include the car parking price, on the high season.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund
- 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
- Not suitable for small children
- Dogs or other pets are not allowed
- Suitable for pregnant women
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please check in 15 minutes before departure time
- Only water and food intended for young children are allowed on board
- Smoking not allowed
- ATTENTION: Our kiosk is not the check-in or boarding point. The Boarding Pier M is on the North Side of Portimão Marina, with car access via Rua Simão Correia.
- Not recommended for travelers with reduced mobility
- Not recommended for pregnant women with high-risk pregnancies or in advanced stages of pregnancy
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Check-in is 15 min before departure. Boarding is on the north side of Portimão Marina, by the administrative building (Rua Simão Correia). Don’t enter just “Marina de Portimão” in Uber/taxi or you may be dropped on the south side, a 15-min walk away. We can’t wait for late arrivals.
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Ticket Redemption
Please go to the entrance of Pier M, at the end of Rua Simão Correia, near Marina de Portimão Administrative Building, 15 minutes before the start time of your tour. The captain will meet you there in person. It's a glass gate that says M, in a pedestrian area with a yellow pavement behind the parking lot. This tour is carried out according to the tide schedule and it is essential that the boat departs at the scheduled time and we cannot wait in case of delays. We appreciate you arriving at the meeting point on time. If you have any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact us by phone: +351919919450 There's no need to print this ticket. We'll just need to know the booking name. See you soon, for an ecological boat trip to Silves, along the historic waters of the Arade River.
