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Arade River Cruise to Silves

From: Parchal / Lagoa

Discover the beauty and tranquillity of the Arade River on a journey full of history between Parchal and the medieval city of Silves (1st Capital of Algarve).

Escape the crowds, discover the hidden treasures of the Algarve, and experience a unique and revitalizing experience.

The estuary of the river Arade is also an area of great interest for birdwatching, and we might spot incredible species such as: Flamingo (Phoenicopterus roseus), White Stork (Ciconia ciconia), Cormorant White-faced Egret (Phalacrocorax carbo), Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) and many others.

Upon arrival in Silves you will hop off and have about 1h30/2h to explore the city (subject to weather and tide conditions), where you can visit historical places and the Silves atmophere.

Itinerary

  1. Security Briefing (approx.10min)
  2. Navigate up the river from Lagoa to Silves (approx. 1h)
  3. Hop off in Silves – free time (1h30 to 2h)
  4. Navigate down the river from Silves to Lagoa (approx. 50min)
  • Starting point: Parchal / Lagoa
  • Departure times: Depends on the tie. (please check the calendar)
  • Duration: 4 hours
  • Check-in: 30 minutes before departure
  • Availability: N/A
  • Min. Pax: N/A
  • Points of Interest:
    • 4-hour river cruise between Parchal and Silves
    • Birdwatching: flamingos, storks, egrets and cormorants
    • Up to 2 hours of free time to explore medieval Silves
    • Multilingual guide (PT, EN, ES, FR)
    • Optional wine tasting or riverside lunch add-ons
  • Safety Recomendations:
    What to bring:
    • Sun hat
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • Comfortable clothes and shoes
    • Jacket or Windbreaker
    • Binoculars
    • You can bring your own drinks and snacks
  • Special conditions:
    Pet Friendly: For everyone’s enjoyment and safety, all dogs must be well-behaved, friendly, and comfortable around other people and animals. If your dog size occupies a seat, a fee may apply.
  • What’s included: • Multilingual Tour Guide
    • Experienced Captain
    • 2h visiting Silves
    • Life jackets
    • Bottled water
    • Free car park
    • Map of Silves Town
    • Insurance

    Not included
    • Food & drinks
    • Entry to the monuments/museum
    • Tour guide in Silves town
  • Transport: Private transfer (upon request)
  • Extra info: Available Services, with date and price upon request:
    • Lunch at Clube Náutico de Silves: We take you to the epic restaurant on the river banks for a magical lunch. (Lunch not included on the boat tour price)
    • Wine Tasting at Arvad winery: 1h30 guided visit to the vineyard and Arvad Winery and its history, followed by a tasting of Arvad 3 main wines and 1 premium wine of your choice, accompanied by regional bread, cheese and olive oil.
    • Private Cruise: Enjoy this experience in a more intimate setting, up to a maximum of 14 people, with a bottle of champagne and snacks included.

    Disclaimers
    • Tide restricted tour: The exact duration of free time to be in Silves is given at disembarking moment depending on tidal conditions.
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