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CANOEING - GUIDED KAYAK TOUR

​Explore the stunning landscapes of Serra da Arrábida coastline  by the Sea.

Kayaking is more than a sport; It is an experience that bring people closer to nature, and provides many health benefits.

Discouver our unique opportunities to explore nature by a Kayak Guided Tour, and visit places which are difficult our impossible to visit by walk.

Our Kayak events are in Arrábida, Sesimbra, Ribeira do Cavalo beaches and Rio Sado. It needs to be scheduled with antecipation, and can be done by groups or individually.

We recommend you to do this activity in the morning. Normally, there is less wind.​

Explore Sesimbra by sea on this incredible Kayak Tour to Ribeira do Cavalo beach.

 

This tour will take you straight to the heart of this region's natural beauty, where you can explore stunning straits, tunnels and caves that are only accessible by sea.

 

Enjoy a unique experience as you pass through the Gruta do Frade , the fascinating Boca do Tamboril Cave and the calming Enseada da Mula. The culmination of this adventure is a strategic stop at the peaceful Praia da Ribeira do Cavalo, where the calm and transparent waters invite you for a swim.

 

Include: Sesimbra traditional sweet, 1 juice, and 1 water bottle.

Route features:
- Distance: 7,600 meters route (to Frade Cove)
- Difficulty: Low/medium - depends on the atmospheric and maritime conditions of the day (wind direction and intensity).
- Approximate duration of 3 hours.

​The stunning landscape of Arrábida stands out for its small beaches with calm and transparent waters.

This tour, starting at the picturesque Praia do Creiro, takes you to several emblematic Arrábida beaches, including Galapos, Galapinhos, Coelhos, Alpertuche and Portinho. The high point of this tour is the opportunity to contemplate the unique morphology of Pedra da Anicha.

Embrace Arrábida beauty from a new perspective, and allow yourself to discover the senere transparent waters of isolated beaches in Arrábida and the fascinating morphology of the rock formations.

 

Route features:

- Distance: 8,100 meters.

- Difficulty: Low/medium: depends on the atmospheric and maritime conditions of the day (wind direction and intensity).

- Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

​This is the perfect route for people who have little kayaking experience. Especially for those who are passionate about observing wildlife.

The canal area of Albufeira Lagoon, between the Grande and Pequena lagoons, is a unique opportunity to observe a variety of resident birds, such as mallard ducks, coots, herons, cormorants, small grebes, among others.

For a more exciting tour, we will also pass by the mussel farmsAfter a brief stop to refuel, we will kayaking to the channel which connect the sea to Lagoa (Boca da Lagoa), for you to enjoy a refreshing swim.

This experience is not just an adventure on the water, but a complete immersion in the wildlife and natural beauty of the region.

Route features:
- Distance: route: 8,100 meters.

- Difficulty: Low: depends on the weather and sea conditions of the day (wind direction and intensity).
- Duration: Approximately 3 hours.

 Alcácer do Sal - Vale do Guizo

Paddling along the Sado River, with a favorable current, on a 15 km route, will certainly be an interesting challenge for kayaking fans.

From Alcácer do Sal to Vale do Guizo, between sugarcane fields and rice fields, this route offers ideal conditions for observing the rich local fauna, including herons, storks and ducks.

The departure location depends on tide times, and we can optionally include transportation from the departure point, ensuring a smooth and convenient experience.

To make the experience even more complete, we offer a delicious lunch to recharge your batteries.


Route features

Route :- Distance:  15 km.
- Difficulty: low/medium (depends on the intensity of the current).
- Duration: approximately 3 to 4 hours.

- Group of 14 people or payment of equivalent amount.

Note: This tour should be done when the current is favorable for kayaking.

​KAYAK TOUR WITH SNORKELING

Ribeira do Cavalo Beach is surrounded by a stunning area that offers a perfect opportunity to combine two unforgettable activities.

This route starts at the shelter port of Sesimbra to Enseada do Frade, with the observation of the Escadas and Mula bays, and the exciting Boca do Tamboril cave exploring.

The next stop is the paradisiacal Ribeira do Cavalo Beach where you will have the opportunity to explore the underwater depths of this coastal region.

Route features:

Duration: 4 hours

Equipment (included)
- Double kayak, vest, seat and paddles;
- Fins;
- Respirator;
- Glasses.

Extra Equipment: Isothermal suit.

​Feel the sea breeze at your own pace, as you venture towards serene and unexplored beaches, such as Ribeira do Cavalo Beach and Alpertuche Beach, among others, creating unique memories.

KAYAKING FOR GROUPS

​We organize kayak/canoe events for groups/companies on dates to be agreed.

We recommend Arrábida, Sesimbra and Ribeira do Cavalo Beaches.

A day of adventure in the heart of the Arrábida Natural Park combining a Kayak experience and a jeep tour.

The adventure begins in a kayak, passing through caves and secret coves that are only accessible from the sea. As you sail across the Atlantic Ocean you will visit secret beaches and the karst formation of Caverna do Frade. Back in Sesimbra, we will stop at the iconic Ribeira do Cavalo beach. Here you can enjoy a snack and take a dip in the transparent waters surrounded by limestone rock formations – perfect for photographing and immortalizing your experience.

Afterwards, you will embark on a jeep tour through the heart of Serra da Arrábida, with stops at several viewpoints such as Sesimbra Castle; Alto do Jaspe, which offers unique views of Serra do Risco; Bad Roman; Portinho da Arrábida; I believe in the beach; Arrábida Convent and North viewpoints (view of Lisbon and the Tagus estuary) and South viewpoint (view of the beaches of Tróia and Arrábida).

The program could start in Lisbon. Consult us!

This kayak program allows you to explore the stunning landscapes of Arrábida, Ribeira do Cavalo Beach and Albufeira Lagoon.


Participants, divided into teams and in kayaks, are invited to complete a main riddle whose interpretation leads the teams to discover the treasure.

To complete the puzzle, you will need to locate strategic points. At these points, teams will have access to the information necessary to reach the next point and to small questions whose answer will serve to fill in the main enigma. They will walk from point to point until they discover all the cards and thus complete the puzzle.

At the end, a prize will be awarded.


The activity involves some physical effort.

Alojamento em Sesimbra

Accommodation at Casa das Vinhas, located in Alto das Vinhas, in Sesimbra.

This charming accommodation offers a unique lodging experience.

You can also enjoy a large family pool with a panoramic view over the magnificent landscapes of Serra da Arrábida and Lisbon.

The house is located in a rural area, next to the Arrábida natural park.

You can combine the activity with another activity, such as diving or a boat trip to watch dolphins.

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