Silves Medieval Town: Serene Arade River Boat Tour from Portimão

Escape the crowds and discover the hidden treasures of the Algarve on a serene boat tour along the Arade River. Explore the medieval town of Silves and enjoy the calm waters while surrounded by natural beauty.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Silves - Hop off in Silves to visit the town before returning to Portimão - if appropriate maritime conditions are met to disembark.
What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

Discover the beauty and tranquility of the Arade River on a 4h journey full of history, perfect for those looking to escape the crowds and discover the hidden treasures of the Algarve.

From Portimão to the charming medieval town of Silves, our guide will share with you the history and culture of the region, showing you famous places and historical landmarks. Great tour for birdwatching also.

As we approach Silves we will sail with the tide, which allows us to go with a very quiet engine. As we glide along the calm waters, you will have the opportunity to discover the feeling of calm that the river conveys. If favourable maritime and weather conditions are met, hop off in Silves to visit the town for about 1.5 Hours.

On the way back to Portimão, relax in a serene atmosphere surrounded by the natural beauty of the riverbanks while sipping on something refreshing. And, if it is a sunset tour you will have the privilege of seeing the sun setting several times across the hills!

  • Travel time is included in the total tour duration
Location
Restaurante Vista Rio - Hotel Riverside
Cross the railway line, go straight ahead and you have parking on your right side. Or, proceed to the cobbled street, and you find parking on your left side (this area is busier and may be full). Then, walk about 30m to the boarding pier, in front of the restaurant. Wait there for a crew member.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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734lienea
Jun 20, 2024
Great river tour! - Lovely trip up the river with Pedro, Ana and little Pipoca! From the beginning to last minute we felt welcomed, taken care of, entertained! Highly recommended Capitao Nemo team for all your tours from Portimao!
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Zeppelinf
Apr 1, 2024
"Don't nick the mascot" ! - Booked through GetYour Guide, we had a wonderful time on the river with around a one and a half stop at Silves. Stunning weather in early March, made all the better with on board refreshments, and company of the mascot Pipoca. Would definitely recommend 👌. Lucky enough to be dropped off at our hotel landing stage ....
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Chralbert
Mar 14, 2024
Magnificent and peaceful nature sightseeing tour on the Arade to Silves - Great trip with very competent guidance and explanations by the skipper and the biologist Ana. Excellent consideration for the needs of the guests. I did a tour on the Arade to Silves a few years ago, but this one was much better!
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Zeppelinfan950
Mar 12, 2024
Fantastic trip - We booked our boat trip from Portimao to Silves via Get your Guide and are so glad we did. The three hour plus trip gave us just over an hour to explore Silves. The small group on the boat gave the trip a very friendly vibe enhanced by the very informative chats provided by Pedro and Anna. Their lovely little dog Pipoca made everyone smile. Birds spotted included storks, egrets, ķingfishers and a fantastic flock of flamingos. We highly recommend this good value trip and are sure you will enjoy it as much as we did.
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