Arade River Cruise: Algarve's Hidden Treasures

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: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Silves - Upon arrival in Silves town, you will have approximately 90 minutes to explore at your leisure. Depending on their opening hours, you might want to visit the following attractions:
  • Market
  • Castle
  • Cathedral
  • Municipal Museum of Archaeology

Additionally, there are numerous charming souvenir and arts & crafts shops, as well as a variety of excellent local restaurants to enjoy.

What's Included
  • Complimentary bottled water
Additional Information

Experience the serene beauty of the Arade River on a 4-hour journey rich in history, ideal for those seeking to escape the crowds and uncover the hidden gems of the Algarve.
Traveling from Portimão to the enchanting medieval town of Silves, the guide will share insights into the region’s history and culture, highlighting famous sites and historical…

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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Damymocellin10
Jan 25, 2025
Amazing experience - Amazing boat trip, Pedro and Ana are amazing! Really suggested if you want to spend an amazing time in the middle of the sea with panoramas and sun :)
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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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From $56
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).