Vila Real de Santo António Trip Overview
This tour starts by boarding our beloved “Jasmim Flor” cruise ship at the Vila Real de Santo António quay, following a 2-hour circular cruise on the Guadiana River, along the Spanish-Portuguese border.
We start sailing down river, in front of Vila Real, until its mouth. Then, we invert the direction and sail up, passing by the medieval village of Castro Marim and the salt pans, spread over the natural landscape, where water birds nest among the reeds.
Around noon, and back on land, it’s time to start the off-road experience.
We’ll visit the Natural Reserve of Sapal Verde, near Castro Marim, where we drive through the salt pans, watch the flamingoes and get to know the fauna of the North-Eastern Algarve. Then, we head to Castro Marim itself.
During this trip, we stop off at a local farm to taste some delicious regional produce and – of course – some medronho (arbutus liquor)
After a guided visit to Cacela Velha, we head back to the starting point at around 4 PM.
Additional Info
* Duration: 6 hours
* Starts: Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
* Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Vila Real de Santo António, Faro District, Portugal
This tour starts by boarding our beloved “Jasmim Flor” cruise ship at the Vila Real de Santo António quay, following a 2-hour circular cruise on the Guadiana River, along the Spanish-Portuguese border.
We start sailing down river, in front of Vila Real, until its mouth. Then, we invert the direction and sail up, passing by the medieval village of Castro Marim and the salt pans, spread over the natural landscape, where water birds nest among the reeds.
Around noon, and back on land, it’s time to start the off-road experience.
We’ll visit the Natural Reserve of Sapal Verde, near Castro Marim, where we drive through the salt pans, watch the flamingoes and get to know the fauna of the North-Eastern Algarve. Then, we head to Castro Marim itself.
During this trip, we stop off at a local farm to taste some delicious regional produce and – of course – some medronho (arbutus liquor)
After a guided visit to Cacela Velha, we head back to the starting point at around 4 PM.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Parque Natural do Vale do Guadiana, Praca Luis de Camoes Old Town, Mertola 7750-329 Portugal
This tour starts by boarding our beloved “Jasmim Flor” cruise ship at the Vila Real de Santo António quay, following a 2-hour circular cruise on the Guadiana River, along the Spanish-Portuguese border.
We start sailing down river, in front of Vila Real, until its mouth. Then, we invert the direction and sail up, passing by the medieval village of Castro Marim and the salt pans, spread over the natural landscape, where water birds nest among the reeds.
Next, Ayamonte, the International Bridge and the new touristic developments of Costa Isuri and Castro Marim Golf are the following places to be appreciated.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Vila Real de Santo António, Portugal
Around noon, and back on land, it’s time to start the off-road experience.
We’ll visit the Natural Reserve of Sapal Verde, near Castro Marim, where we drive through the salt pans, watch the flamingoes and get to know the fauna of the North-Eastern Algarve. Then, we head to Castro Marim itself.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Praia de Cacela Velha, R. de Cacela Velha, Vila Nova de Cacela 8900-067 Portugal
During this trip, we stop off at a local farm to taste some delicious regional produce and – of course – some medronho (arbutus liquor)
After a guided visit to Cacela Velha, we head back to the starting point at around 4 PM.
Duration: 2 hours
