Portimão Boat Ride

Be captivated by southern Portugal on this boat ride around Portimão and its caves. We'll explore the coast of one of the most beautiful towns in the Algarve.

Options

When booking this boat trip in Portimão, you can choose between a 1, 1.5 or 2 hour ride. On all routes, you'll be accompanied by an English-speaking guide, and depart at your chosen time from the town's port on a semirigid speed boat.

1-hour ride

After leaving Portimão's Port, we'll explore the Algarve by sailing along the coast of Ferragudo, seeing Torre da Lapa, a coast fort. Then we'll visit Praia dos Caneiros, a cove with clear water and golden cliffs, and Pirate's Cave. The journey continues to Gruta do Paraíso, a sea cave worth a visit, before passing by Portimão's fishing port and returning to the starting point.

1.5-hour ride

This tour begins by passing Torre da Lapa and Pirate's Cave, then continues to Gruta do Presidente, known for unique rock formations. Next, we'll sail by Alfanzina Lighthouse and Gruta do Paraíso, before exploring the waters of the Arade estuary to admire the Museum of Portimão from the river, returning after 1.5 hours.

2 hour ride

This journey first passes Torre da Lapa and Pirate's Cave, then onto Algar Seco and Gruta do Presidente. After taking in the scenery, we'll pass beneath Alfanzina Lighthouse, spotting Gruta do Paraíso and João d'Arens Beach. We conclude by passing Fishing Port and the Museum of Portimão, returning after 2 hours to the starting port.