Visit Silves & Explore the Arade River | Eco-Friendly Solar Boat

Discover this wonderful river & the medieval city of Silves, full of history, with a very rich nature and unforgettable landscapes.

Enjoy a relaxing trip from Portimão to Silves aboard our sustainable eco-friendly boat on the full of history waters of the Arade River, where the future meets the past.

Our ecological boat is quiet and perfect for those who look for a peacefull and quiet boat trip. It has comfortable cushioned seats, shades and tables for placing glasses of drink and personal items.

During the trip, the captain will share with you curiosities about the river and its history. At Silves you’ll have about 1,5 hour to visit the historical places , monuments, castle, museum or try it’s delicious local cuisine.

On our return to Portimão, enjoy a different perspective of the city and the Arade River’s mouth.

We will departure from the Pier A, at Marina de Portimão.

In Ferragudo, located in a strategic location on the bank of the River Arade, is the fort of São João, whose origin dates back to the 17th century. This fort cooperated with the Fort of Santa Catarina, which was in front of it in Portimão, in defense of the river estuary.

Rebuilt after the 1755 earthquake, this military construction continued to be used until the end of the 19th century, when it was sold at public auction, and acquired by the poet Coelho Carvalho who transformed it into a private residence. The fort is well maintained and in addition to a wall that connects Angrinha beach to Praia Grande, it also has several guardhouses and a garden.

The Convent of São Francisco is an architectural complex from the 16th century, developed from a set of houses that were donated by Simão Correia, captain of Azamor, who had also built a small Chapel in honor of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, as a thank you for protection of God in wars. The buildings are harmoniously interconnected. The convent was built later, in 1541. Currently, in Portimão it is a property of public interest, but it is owned by private individuals, with no access to visits and in an advanced state of degradation.

Portimão Museum is located in the century-old fish canning factory Feu Hermanos, located on the city’s riverside area.

This is the oldest bridge of Portimão that establishes the road connection between Portimão and Parchal (municipality of Lagoa).
In the last quarter of the 19th century, the riverside area saw its landscape transformed with the construction of a river embankment started in 1863, with a view to the introduction of the road bridge, built by the French company Five Lille, under the direction of engineer Bonnet. Started in January 1875 and completed in April 1876, its construction together with the neighboring railway bridge is a good example of iron architecture in the Algarve.

The metallic railway bridge was built between 1915 and 1919, by the Empresa Industrial Portuguesa, measuring 300 m in length and consisting of 6 spans with iron arch beams, based on stonework pillars. Its inauguration on July 30, 1922, allowed the extension of the railway line, from Tunes to Lagos.

It is one of the structures that crosses the Arade River, located between Calvário and Companheira. It was completed in 1999 and is the main point of connection for the Portimão and Lagoa councils, forming part of the EN 125.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
• Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
• Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund

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• The listed price does not include the car parking price, on the high season.
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Please go to the entrance of Pier A/B, in Portimão Marina, 15 minutes before the start time of your tour. The captain will meet you there in person.

Pier A/B is located in the exact location shown on the map at the “MEETING POINT” details at the “Meeting and Pickup” section of this ticket or use the GPS: 37.116528, -8.528417

It’s a glass gate that says A/B, in a pedestrian area with a yellow pavement behind the parking lot.

Give yourself some extra time to park and get to the pier entrance. In the summer months it may be difficult to park near the pier, but there is sufficient parking near the Portimão Marina entrance roundabout. In the summer season (July and August), there may also be more traffic than normal, so it is essential that you check your route and travel as far in advance as necessary.

This tour is carried out according to the tide schedule and it is essential that the boat departs at the scheduled time and we cannot wait in case of delays. We appreciate you arriving at the meeting point on time.

If you have any difficulties, do not hesitate to contact us by phone: +351919919450

There’s no need to print this ticket. We’ll just need to know the booking name.

See you soon, for an ecological boat trip to Silves, along the historic waters of the Arade River.

Please be advised..

• This Tour is Provided by Algarve SUN BOAT Trips.
• 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.
• This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 156 valid reviews on VIATOR.
• Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
• Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.