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Estuaries teaming with dolphins, flamingos, storks, and more make this port town a true natural paradise.

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Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Tour

Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Tour

Hop aboard for a journey to spot dolphins in their natural habitat. Enjoy a welcome drink of Moscatel de Setúbal, as a great way to kick start your tour, and then head out to see the dolphins. After spotting the dolphins, you will receive an explanation in Portuguese and English. Then, make a short stop to swim and hear some explanations about the main interest points. Passing by Arrábida Mountain will also offer completely different sights of the region. The catamaran has two underwater rooms that can be used to see the bottom of the sea or you may even see a dolphin from them.

Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Setúbal: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Setúbal Bay, one of the most beautiful bays in the world, is home to a community of bottlenose dolphins that live here all year round in these crystal-clear, calm waters. In addition to the dolphins, there are beaches and small islands with fine white sand. Join this guided boat tour and go in search of these dolphins in their natural habitat. Travel on a modern speedboat and enjoy views of the beautiful surrounding landscape and a relaxing moment in a region rich in historical and natural heritage.

Lisbon: Sesimbra/Arrábida Natural Park Coasteering Adventure

Lisbon: Sesimbra/Arrábida Natural Park Coasteering Adventure

Explore the coast of Portugal’s picturesque Arrábida Natural Park on a thrilling coasteering adventure. Climb and rappel your way along the coastline from Sesimbra with professional guides, and experience the beauty of the area. Start with pickup from Lisbon, or meet your guides at Porto de Abrigo in Sesimbra. Get set up with all your coasteering equipment, including a helmet, buoyancy aid wet suit, rappels, and harnesses. Be escorted by professional and experienced guides at all times. Make your way along the rugged coastline through a mix of rock climbing, rappelling, swimming, and walking. Marvel at the breathtaking landscapes as you swim, walk, climb, and jump. Clamber over magnificent rocky escarpments that plunge over bays and coves. At the end of the experience, relax on the return boat journey to Sesimbra, and head back to Lisbon.

Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Lisbon: Arrábida Natural Park Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Explore the marine reserve of the Arrábida Natural Park and search for dolphins in their natural habitat on a boat tour. Travel along the coastline as you admire the views and playful pods of dolphins frolicking in the water. Meet at the port in Sesimbra or choose the option for return transportation from a meeting point in central Lisbon. Set off on your adventure on a semi-inflatable boat across the calm ocean. Ride across the calm and pristine waters, protected from the northern winds by the Arrábida mountain. Keep a look out for the playful pods of dolphins breaching the ocean surface. Enjoy the beautiful views of the coastline as you search for the graceful and intelligent dolphins in their natural habitat. Enjoy a regional pastry during the tour before heading back to Sesimbra. If you have selected the option, board the bus back to central Lisbon.

Setúbal and Tróia: Dolphin Watching and Arrábida Bays

Setúbal and Tróia: Dolphin Watching and Arrábida Bays

Firstly, we will look for and meet the Sado bottlenose dolphins to observe and interpret their behaviors (30 minutes is the time allowed by law to watch dolphins). Later we will visit all the bays of Arrábida, including the beaches of Galapos, Galapinhos, Portinho da Arrábida, Alpertuche, and the Santa Margarida cave and Anixa island, etc. We will also take a closer look at some monuments such as the Fort of Outão, the Fort of Santa Maria, and the Convent of Arrábida. By sailing a little faster, we look for dolphins in many more places (we have a success rate that stands out: 99.9%). The shallow depth of the boats allows us to enter the bays of Arrábida and have an incomparably closer and more complete experience. Depending on the number of reservations, we will do the tour on a larger or smaller boat. It's so rare that we don't see dolphins, that if this happens, we offer you free vouchers to repeat this experience whenever you want. We don't like microphones. On board, there will always be a guide, "live and in person", who will tell you some stories and curiosities about dolphins and the various emblematic places that we will visit in the Arrábida Natural Park. The speed and the music onboard make the perfect match for a unique and fun sailing experience.

Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

Setúbal: Dolphin-Watching Boat Tour

Explore the Arrabida coast on a cruise from Setúbal. Watch dolphins play in their natural habitat, sail by the Troia Peninsula, and marvel at the turquoise water. Depart from Setúbal and head out into the waters of Sado river passing by Albarquel beach, the Comenda palace and the Outão lighthouse that marks the entry into the clear waters of the ocean. Then be amazed by the unique view of the beaches of Figueirinha, Galapos, Coelhos, Creiro and Portinho da Arrábida where you can take a dip in their turquoise blue waters where you can take a refreshing swim. Continuing our trip we will visit Alpertuche beach and the Arrábida cliffs with their small caves. We will also visit the small islands in the Sado mouth. However, so much beauty cannot make us forget the main objective of our trip: watching dolphins in their natural habitat. Our skipper will change the order of this itinerary depending on this great objective, making it possible to sail out to sea in search of these friendly wild animals. As you approach the dolphins, watch as they playfully swim alongside the boat and smile at their antics before returning to Setúbal. We will observe bottlenose dolphins, which have a colony in the Sado river, or common dolphins normally found in the open sea. Dolphins are wild animals and are not always found in the same place. Our company can find them on around 99% of boat trips. If you find yourself in the remaining 1%, you will be entitled to a free voucher to repeat the experience.

Sesimbra: Arrábida Natural Park Guided Kayaking Tour

Sesimbra: Arrábida Natural Park Guided Kayaking Tour

Get in harmony with nature on a canoe trip through the Luís Saldanha Marine Park in the Arrábida Natural Park and see one of the most beautiful cliffs in Europe from a different perspective. Paddle along the coastline of Sesimbra and around the magnificent landscape, dominated by impressive escarpments and inlets, some of them only reachable by sea. Encounter the marine life and discover the sea caves, pristine beaches and coves of the rugged landscape. Benefit from the services of a guide with expert knowledge of the region and learn all its secrets. Enjoy a break to relax on a deserted beach and taste a regional pastry before returning to Sesimbra.  Note – If you book the activity with transfer, the arrival to Sesimbra will be before 09h30, the activity will start at 10h00 and the departure for the return to the meeting point will be at 14h30 in Sesimbra – we suggest a walk around the fishing port while you wait.

Arrábida: Kayak & Wild Beach Snorkeling with Pickup Option

Arrábida: Kayak & Wild Beach Snorkeling with Pickup Option

An experience not to be missed for those who want to discover the best that Arrábida has to offer, a kayak tour with snorkelling on a wild beach, and at the end a toast in our beach lounge, in complete comfort. We'll pick you up in Lisbon, just outside the Zoo, then head to Praia do Creiro, one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. You'll have the chance to enjoy a unique kayak activity in crystal-clear waters, snorkelling, drinks and meet our beach staff. An intimate atmosphere, always in a good mood.

Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

Lisbon: Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Trip with Wine

Discover the amazing landscapes of Arrábida Natural Park and sample Portugal's delicious wine on a day tour from Lisbon. Admire the views of historic castles, discover local wine cellars, and explore the charming town of Sesimbra. Depart from central Lisbon and set off on your adventure as you travel over the longest bridge in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge. Stop in Palmela, and enjoy a break with a fantastic view of a Moorish castle. Visit a family-run estate where you can try some homemade wine. Continue through the mountains of the Arrábida National Park and marvel at the spectacular views of one of Portugal's most beautiful regions. Enjoy a break on the beach of Portinho Arrábida and feel the cool sea breeze and crisp air. Head to the charming fishing village of Sesimbra, where you can purchase some lunch in one of the local restaurants. In the summer, cool off with a swim in the Atlantic, or stroll along the village's inviting beaches. Make your way to the José Maria da Fonseca winery in Azeitão, one of the oldest in Portugal. Discover the region's outstanding wines with a guided tour and wine tasting featuring 2 local varieties. Relax on the return journey to Lisbon, and admire the views of the city from the platform of the Christ the King statue, before crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge to arrive back in the city center.

Setubal & Tróia: Sado Estuary Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Setubal & Tróia: Sado Estuary Dolphin Watching Boat Trip

Depart from Setubal or Tróia onboard a 22-meter long catamaran and go in search of the community of dolphins that inhabit the Sado estuary. Be accompanied by a knowledgeable crew who will use their expertise to locate these playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Learn more about this unique dolphin community, the only one of its kind in Portugal, with your expert guides. Sail through the estuary and admire the beautiful landscapes of the coastline of the Arrábida Natural Park. Keep an eye out for the playful dolphins which have inhabited this part of the coast for generations. Watch the dolphins frolic and play as they swim through the calm waters. Hear more about their feeding habits, breeding and their relationship to humans on an informative and relaxing boat trip.

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