Why choose this Lisbon tour ?
Feel the wind in your air as you admire gorgeous views during a sailboat ride in the Sado River and Atlantic Ocean. Choose a half- or full-day option and enjoy the beauty of the river, smell the salt air and watch the fantastic views of the Atlantic Ocean, Trojan, Arrábida, and Setúbal, all seen from aboard a comfortable boat. Look out for dolphins as you glide along the water, listening to the peaceful sound of the wind in the sails. Round-trip transport to and from Lisbon is provided.
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What makes Sailboat Ride in Sado River and Atlantic Ocean – Half Day a unique experience ?
Setúbal is a Portuguese city, capital of the Setúbal district (since 1926) and seat of the diocese (since 1975), with 91,000 inhabitants in its urban perimeter.
It is the seat of a municipality with 230.33 km² in area and 116 330 inhabitants (2017), subdivided into 5 parishes. The municipality is limited to the west by the municipality of Sesimbra, to the northwest by Barreiro, to the north and east by Palmela and, to the south, the Sado estuary separates it from the municipalities of Alcácer do Sal and Grândola. The Troia peninsula, belonging to Grândola, is located in front of the city, between the Sado estuary and the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.
The Sado (formerly called Sádão) is a Portuguese river, which rises at 230m altitude, in the Serra da Vigia in Ourique and travels 180 kilometers until it flows into the Atlantic Ocean near Setúbal. On its route it passes through Panoias, Alvalade and Alcácer do Sal, the mouth in front of Setúbal. Downstream from Alcácer do Sal to the mouth, a large estuary is separated from the ocean by the Troia peninsula.
It is one of the few Portuguese rivers that flows from south to north, such as the Côa river that originates in the municipality of Sabugal and will flow into the Douro River, near Vila Nova de Foz Côa as well as the Mira River (Odemira, Alentejo).
A population of dolphins (bottlenose dolphins) inhabits the Sado estuary, which has resisted the invasion of their habitat by man (maritime traffic to the Mitrena shipyards, to the port of Setúbal and due to fishing and the recreational dock, in addition to ferry between the banks). In 2013, the population consists of 28 elements.
The Sado River does not have a large flow due to several factors, two of which stand out: the most arid climate in the Alentejo, where its source is located; and the small gap between the height of the spring and the altitude of the mouth.
The hydrographic basin of the river Sado has an area of 7692 km², the hydrographic basin being the largest area entirely Portuguese. The estuary occupies an area of approximately 160 km², with an average depth of 8m with a maximum depth of 50m. The flow is forced mainly by the tide. The average annual flow of the river is 40m³ / s with strong seasonal variability – ranging from daily values below 1m³ / s in summer to above 150m³ / s in winter.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- Sailboat Ride in Sado River and Atlantic Ocean – Half Day
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Sailboat Ride in Sado River and Atlantic Ocean – Half Day Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Driver/Escort
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by abc Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Lisbon.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund.
