Visite Silves e explore o rio Arade | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat
Descrição
Descubra este maravilhoso rio e a cidade medieval de Silves, cheia de história, com uma natureza muito rica e paisagens inesquecíveis. Desfrute de uma viagem relaxante de Portimão a Silves a bordo do nosso barco ecológico sustentável nas águas cheias de história do rio Arade, onde o futuro encontra o passado. Nosso barco ecológico é tranquilo e perfeito para aqueles que procuram uma viagem de barco pacífica e tranquila. Tem assentos confortáveis amortecidos, tons e mesas para colocar copos de bebida e itens pessoais. Durante a viagem, o capitão compartilhará com você curiosidades sobre o rio e sua história. Em Silves você terá cerca de 1,5 hora para visitar os lugares históricos, monumentos, castelo, museu ou experimentar a deliciosa cozinha local. No nosso regresso a Portimão, desfrute de uma perspectiva diferente da cidade e da boca do rio Arade.
Opções de passeio
Itinerário
A partida será do Píer A, na Marina de Portimão.
Em Ferragudo, situado numa localização estratégica na margem do rio Arade, encontra-se o forte de São João, cuja origem remonta ao século XVII. Este forte colaborou com o Forte de Santa Catarina, que lhe ficava em frente em Portimão, na defesa do estuário do rio. Reconstruída após o terramoto de 1755, esta construção militar continuou a ser utilizada até finais do século XIX, altura em que foi vendida em hasta pública, e adquirida pelo poeta Coelho Carvalho que a transformou em residência privada. O forte está bem conservado e para além de uma muralha que liga a praia da Angrinha à Praia Grande, tem também várias guaritas e um jardim.
O Convento de São Francisco é um conjunto arquitetónico do século XVI, desenvolvido a partir de um conjunto de casas que foram doadas por Simão Correia, capitão de Azamor, que também mandou construir uma pequena Capela em honra de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, como agradecimento para proteção de Deus nas guerras. Os edifícios estão harmoniosamente interligados. O convento foi construído posteriormente, em 1541. Actualmente, em Portimão é um imóvel de interesse público, mas é propriedade de particulares, sem acesso a visitas e em avançado estado de degradação.
O Museu de Portimão está instalado na centenária fábrica de conservas de peixe Feu Hermanos, localizada na zona ribeirinha da cidade.
Esta é a ponte mais antiga de Portimão que estabelece a ligação rodoviária entre Portimão e Parchal (concelho de Lagoa). No último quartel do século XIX, a zona ribeirinha viu a sua paisagem transformada com a construção de um talude fluvial iniciada em 1863, com vista à introdução da ponte rodoviária, construída pela empresa francesa Five Lille, sob a direcção do engenheiro Bonnet. Iniciada em janeiro de 1875 e concluída em abril de 1876, a sua construção em conjunto com a vizinha ponte ferroviária é um bom exemplo da arquitetura em ferro no Algarve.
A ponte ferroviária metálica foi construída entre 1915 e 1919, pela Empresa Industrial Portuguesa, com 300 m de comprimento e composta por 6 vãos com vigas em arco de ferro, assentes em pilares de cantaria. A sua inauguração a 30 de julho de 1922, permitiu o prolongamento da linha férrea, de Tunes a Lagos.
É uma das estruturas que atravessa o rio Arade, localizado entre Calvário e Companheira. Foi concluída em 1999 e é o principal ponto de ligação para os conselhos de Portimão e Lagoa, formando parte da EN 125.
Destaques
O que está incluído
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Informações importantes
- Aceita animais de serviço
- Opções de transporte público disponíveis perto
- Adequado para todos os níveis de condicionamento físico
- Sujeito a condições climáticas favoráveis. Se cancelado devido a mau tempo, você terá a opção de uma data alternativa ou reembolso total
- Números mínimos aplicáveis. Há a possibilidade de cancelamento após a confirmação se não houver passageiros suficientes para atender aos requisitos. Caso isso ocorra, você será oferecido um reembolso alternativo ou total
- Não é adequado para crianças pequenas
- Cães ou outros animais não são permitidos
- Adequado para mulheres grávidas
- As crianças devem ser acompanhadas por um adulto
- Por favor, verifique 15 minutos antes da hora de partida
- Somente água e alimentos destinados a crianças pequenas são permitidos a bordo
- Não é permitido fumar
- ATENÇÃO: O nosso quiosque não é o check-in ou ponto de embarque. O Pier M está localizado no lado norte do Porto Marina, com acesso de carro pela Rua Simão Correia.
- Não recomendado para viajantes com mobilidade reduzida
- Não recomendado para mulheres grávidas com gravidez de alto risco ou em estágios avançados de gravidez
Avaliações(198)
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. ⛵🍷🌿
