Besøg Silves og udforsk Arade-floden | Miljøvenlig solcellebåd
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Oplev denne vidunderlige flod og middelalderbyen Silves, fuld af historie, med en meget rig natur og uforglemmelige landskaber. Nyd en afslappende tur fra Portimão til Silves ombord på vores bæredygtige miljøvenlige båd på Arade-flodens fulde historiske farvande, hvor fremtiden møder fortiden. Vores økologiske båd er stille og perfekt til dem, der leder efter en fredelig og stille sejltur. Den har komfortable polstrede sæder, skærme og borde til at placere glas drikkevarer og personlige ejendele. Under turen vil kaptajnen dele nysgerrigheder med dig om floden og dens historie. På Silves har du omkring 1,5 time til at besøge de historiske steder, monumenter, slottet, museet eller prøve dets lækre lokale køkken. Når vi vender tilbage til Portimão, kan du nyde et andet perspektiv af byen og Arade-flodens munding.
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Vi tager afgang fra Pier A, i Marina de Portimão.
I Ferragudo, som ligger strategisk placeret ved bredden af floden Arade, ligger fortet São João, hvis oprindelse går tilbage til det 17. århundrede. Dette fort samarbejdede med fortet Santa Catarina, som lå foran det i Portimão, til forsvar af flodmundingen. Genopbygget efter jordskælvet i 1755 fortsatte denne militærkonstruktion med at blive brugt indtil slutningen af det 19. århundrede, hvor den blev solgt på offentlig auktion og erhvervet af digteren Coelho Carvalho, som omdannede den til en privat bolig. Fortet er velholdt og har udover en mur, der forbinder Angrinha strand med Praia Grande, også flere vagthuse og en have.
Klosteret i São Francisco er et arkitektonisk kompleks fra det 16. århundrede, udviklet fra et sæt huse, der blev doneret af Simão Correia, kaptajn på Azamor, som også havde bygget et lille kapel til ære for Nossa Senhora da Esperança, som tak. til beskyttelse af Gud i krige. Bygningerne hænger harmonisk sammen. Klosteret blev bygget senere, i 1541. I øjeblikket er det i Portimão en ejendom af offentlig interesse, men det ejes af private, uden adgang til besøg og i en fremskreden tilstand af nedbrydning.
Portimão Museum ligger i den århundredgamle fiskekonservesfabrik Feu Hermanos, der ligger ved byens flodområde.
Dette er den ældste bro i Portimão, der etablerer vejforbindelsen mellem Portimão og Parchal (kommunen Lagoa). I den sidste fjerdedel af 1800-tallet oplevede flodområdet sit landskab forvandlet med opførelsen af en floddæmning påbegyndt i 1863 med henblik på indførelse af vejbroen, bygget af det franske firma Five Lille, under ledelse af ingeniør Bonnet. Startet i januar 1875 og afsluttet i april 1876, dens konstruktion sammen med den tilstødende jernbanebro er et godt eksempel på jernarkitektur i Algarve.
Den metalliske jernbanebro blev bygget mellem 1915 og 1919 af Empresa Industrial Portuguesa, der måler 300 m i længden og består af 6 spænd med jernbuebjælker, baseret på stensøjler. Dens indvielse den 30. juli 1922 tillod udvidelsen af jernbanelinjen, fra Tunes til Lagos.
Det er en af de strukturer, der krydser Arade floden, der ligger mellem Calvário og Companheira. Det blev afsluttet i 1999 og er det vigtigste forbindelsespunkt for Portimão og Lagoa råd, der udgør en del af EN 125.
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- Servicedyr er tilladt
- Der er adgang til offentlig transport i nærheden
- Velegnet til alle fitnessniveauer
- Underlagt gunstige vejrforhold. Hvis du aflyser på grund af dårligt vejr, vil du få mulighed for en alternativ dato eller fuld refusion
- Minimumsnumre gælder. Der er mulighed for afbestilling efter bekræftelse, hvis der ikke er nok passagerer til at opfylde kravene. I tilfælde af dette, vil du blive tilbudt en alternativ eller fuld refusion
- Ikke egnet til små børn
- Hunde eller andre kæledyr er ikke tilladt
- Egnet til gravide kvinder
- Børn skal ledsages af en voksen
- Check ind 15 minutter før afgang
- Kun vand og mad til småbørn er tilladt om bord
- Rygning ikke tilladt
- OBS: Vores kiosk er ikke check-in eller boarding point. Boarding Pier M ligger på den nordlige side af Portimão Marina, med biladgang via Rua Simão Correia.
- Ikke anbefales til rejsende med nedsat mobilitet
- Ikke anbefales til gravide kvinder med høj risiko graviditeter eller i avancerede stadier af graviditeten
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I have never had an experience when a tour operator worked so hard to make our experience great. We realized too late that we would not be able to get back to our cruise ship on time. Operators worked hard to still give us a pleasant experience—although shortened.
Thank you for your kind words! 😊 We're glad we could still give you an enjoyable experience despite the unexpected time constraints. Sometimes plans change, but we always do our best to help guests make the most of their day. We hope your cruise and the rest of your travels were just as memorable! ⛵🌿☀️
A wonderful 5 hour trip from Portimao marina along the Arade river to Silves. A super lunch on board sitting at a table. with wine and drinks there and back in great company. The crew were so friendly and jolly. There was a 2 hour stop at Silves for sight seeing and to explore the castle. I would recommend “ Alvor Boat Trips” such a professional and friendly family run business. They do transfers from your hotel. Thank you 😊 You can ring or email them or book online.
This was a holiday within a holiday. Just a lazy ride up the river. Captain Pedro superb felt like a friend. So knowledgeable about the river and surrounding areas. He loves the place and being on the water. A great trip and was ready for some local seafood afterwards. First class.
hank you for your wonderful review! 😊 We love your description of it as “a holiday within a holiday”. You really understood Pedro — he loves what he does, loves connecting with people, and has a deep passion for the Arade River and the Algarve. And we agree: after a relaxing trip on the river, local seafood is the perfect next stop! 😄 We hope to welcome you aboard again someday. ⛵🌿☀️
We had a lovely trip on the Arade River. The sea was wild, so this was a great alternative. It was a lovely warm and sunny day and there was enough shade under the roof with the solar panels. So peaceful to sail on the river, without noise due to the electric engine. Pedro was a nice guide who told us all about the history and nature of the area. The 1.5 hour stop in historic Silves was pleasant, we had a nice lunch, but a bit short to see the castle and the other historic sites. The Arade river is a tidal river, so it's not possible to do this trip every day.
Thank you for your lovely review! 😊 We're glad the Arade River was a peaceful escape from the wild sea that day. Sunshine, solar-panel shade and quiet electric navigation make a pretty good river recipe. 😄 Silves always leaves you wanting a little more — a good excuse to come back! ⛵🌿☀️
We have done this trip several times in the past and this one did not disappoint. You need to have a sharp eye to see all the natural sights! This time we saw a group of turtles - apparently they had been “missing “ for a long time due to a drought, but following a wet winter, they are now thriving.
Thank you, Susan! 😊 Pedro says some people clearly don’t learn from “bad experiences”… they just keep coming back! 😄 We’re delighted this trip still didn’t disappoint, and very happy the turtles decided to make their comeback too. Hope to see you again on the Arade soon! ⛵🐢🌿
We enjoyed a very nice experience, sailing in a solar boat that is very respectful of the environment. The scenery was spectacular, and our guide and boat captain, Pedro, was very pleasant and friendly. We loved the Arade River and Silves. We highly recommend this attractive navigation and will undoubtedly repeat it when we return to Portimao.
¡Muchas gracias por vuestra recomendación! 😊 Nos alegra saber que disfrutasteis del río Arade, de Silves y de la experiencia a bordo de nuestro barco solar. Pedro estará encantado de saber que contribuyó a hacer el viaje aún más agradable. Estaremos encantados de recibiros de nuevo cuando regreséis a Portimão. ¡Hasta la próxima! ⛵☀️🌿
We started late because some of the passengers got lost! But once started, it was a great experience. It’s not the first time we’ve taken a boat trip to Silves - it never disappoints. Lots of wildlife to be seen and a lovely town to explore for a while.
Thank you, Susan! 😊 We’re glad everyone eventually made it aboard — we always do our best not to leave anyone behind! 😄 It’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests, and we love that the river, the wildlife and Silves keep giving you reasons to come back. See you again on the Arade soon! ⛵🌿☀️
The program for the trip was a perfect “great day out” on the SunBoat! The Captain was great sharing all the local information and painted a picture of the life along the Arade River, past and present. He truly wanted us to have a great experience not just during the tour, also our entire experience in Portugal. We learned so much while we enjoyed a relaxing, entertaining and quiet boat tour. It was just enough time to spend in Silves before returning to the boat. MUST DO EXPERIENCE in the ALGARVES!!!!
Thank you, Rachel! 😊 We’re so glad the trip felt like a proper “great day out”. Pedro doesn’t just want guests to enjoy the river — he wants them to leave liking the Algarve and Portugal even more than before! 😄 Delighted you enjoyed the quiet solar boat, Silves and the stories along the Arade. Hope to welcome you aboard again someday. ⛵🌿☀️
Our guide was very attentive, knowledgeable and entertaining, and made sure he answered everyone’s questions.
Thank you, Louis! 😊 We're delighted you enjoyed the ride. Pedro loves questions and always tries to answer them all — although occasionally he has to make something up along the way... only joking! 😄 Hope to welcome you aboard again soon. ⛵🌿☀️
We pre-booked the boat trip as a group of 4. Parked at Portimao marina, but found it difficult to find Pier M to meet the boat. We initially followed a sign "boat trips" on the way to the piers, which eventually took us to the booths at the other end of the marina, where people book the boat trips. It was a hot day and 2 of our party had some mobility issues. I eventually phoned for help and got through to Pedro, who was our guide. By this time we were late for being picked up, but Pedro calmly asked us to stay at the nearest pier we were situated and arranged to collect us, which was a great help. We could then enjoy the trip, with an interesting commentary from Pedro, interspersed with funny anecdotes. On the way back, he asked if any one of us wanted to drive the boat, with his guidance, A couple of people took up the offer, whilst Pedro organised for all of us to have some free wine. Overall, an interesting and very enjoyable trip, which was great value for money.
Thank you, Nigel! 😊 We’re sorry the meeting point sent you on an unexpected marina expedition, but we’re glad Pedro could make the rescue and get you aboard. Once on the river, it sounds like the Arade did its job: stories, a few laughs, a little boat-driving and some wine on the way back. Not a bad recovery! Hope to welcome you aboard again someday. ⛵🍷🌿
