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Things to do in Portinho da Arrábida, Portugal

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Lisbon: Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

1. Lisbon: Kayaking and Snorkeling Adventure

Maximize your time in Lisbon by experiencing a memorable adventure in the Arrabida Natural Park, and have fun with friends and family kayaking, snorkeling, and exploring caves. Glide along the crystal clear waters of Arrabida in your kayak and enjoy several breaks to explore caves and take an optional opportunity to jump from a cliff. Snorkel next to the iconic Anicha Rock, one of the most recognizable features in the park, and look out for bountiful sea life around you. Relax as you enjoy several breaks to enjoy coffee and snacks, and soak in the fantastic views as you cross the Portuguese answer to the Golden Gate Bridge to and from the park.

Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Tour & Wine Tasting

2. Arrábida and Sesimbra Day Tour & Wine Tasting

Experience the flavors and natural beauty of Portugal on this lovely full-day tour. Heading towards Portugal's Extremadura region, you will travel out of Lisbon over the longest bridge in Europe, the Vasco da Gama Bridge. In Palmela, you will find a Moorish castle offering fantastic photo opportunities. Visit a family estate where you can try homemade wine. Then continue through the mountains of the Arrábida National Park - up to 500 meters or 1,640 feet above sea level- and marvel at the spectacular views of one of Portugal's most beautiful landscapes. The park is also home to many plant and animal species found exclusively in this region. Much of the park is subject to strong protective measures and certain locations can only be accessed with special permission. Time for a short break. Take a relaxed stroll on the beach of Portinho Arrábida and enjoy the cool sea breeze and crisp air. Then, head to the charming fishing village of Sesimbra to have lunch at one of the village's friendly local restaurants with delicious dishes featuring the day's fresh catch. In the summer, cool off with a swim in the Atlantic, or simply go for another walk along the village's inviting beaches. Don't miss your chance to visit the village's beautifully restored church dating back to 1725, or take a walk to explore the Sesimbra Castle. Of course, the perfect follow-up to a delicious meal is great wine. Take part in a guided tour of the José Maria da Fonseca winery, one of the oldest in Portugal. It is still family-owned. Discover the region's outstanding wines at a wine tasting that includes 2 local varieties. As a perfect finale, take in the view over Lisbon from the platform of the Christ the King statue before crossing the 25 de Abril Bridge and heading back to Lisbon.

Lisbon: Arrábida All-Inclusive Kayak Adventure Tour

3. Lisbon: Arrábida All-Inclusive Kayak Adventure Tour

Discover Arrabida Natural Park in this unforgettable adventure experience. Enjoy amazing natural locations, the relics of the Blue Coast, and the panoramic view from the Arrábida Mountain on a guided kayak tour. The day begins with your pickup at the meeting location. Following a quick equipment stop, it’s off to Portinho Bay, an old pirate cove that will fill you with a sense of mystery and adventure.  Once the kayak is loaded up with all the food and gear necessary to make sure you’re always safe, warm, and refreshed – the adventure truly begins. Kayak along a limestone coastline and past cliffside beaches, where you’ll have the opportunity to cliff jump, snorkel in the clear waters or explore caves like adventurers of old. For lunch, take a break at the beach and enjoy a picnic. Then explore the mountain and search out the very best views for taking pics. As evening sets, homemade wine and grape juice and traditionally-grilled chorizo will serve as the perfect ending to your adventure-filled day. 

Sesimbra and Arrábida National Park Tour with Wine Tasting

4. Sesimbra and Arrábida National Park Tour with Wine Tasting

Spend a full day exploring the Setubal region of Portugal on a tour that takes you through the countryside to see castles and taste wine. Begin your trip by crossing the Tagus River on your way to the impressive Cabo Espiche on the westernmost point of the Sesimbra coastline. Then, it is time to go to the fishing town of Sesimbra and visit a Moorish castle. This seaport town also boasts plenty of beaches and restaurants serving fresh seafood. Nearby is Arrábida Natural Park, located on the shore of the Sado River estuary. Visit the famous beaches of Portinho da Arrábida and Figueirinha, before heading to Setubal for a fish lunch! After lunch you will make your way to the astonishing Arrabida Mountain. This is a protected (Arrabida Natural Park) area. Here you will visit a a small local family owned cellar in the middle of the peaceful Arrabida Mountain to learn more about how this precious nectar is made. You will see the vineyards, see how the process is completed and of course, taste the results. All this is done in the company of a local, in an informal and funny way.

Portinho da Arrábida: Coasteering Trip

5. Portinho da Arrábida: Coasteering Trip

Coasteering is a multi-activity that uses various sports modalities such as trekking, climbing, swimming, abseiling, caving and many jumps into the water. The coasteering circuit is located in one of the most extraordinary places, on the border between the Arrábida Mountain Nature Park and the Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, with its crystalline green waters. Venture into one of the most beautiful places in Portugal and enjoy a fun day full of activities.

Arrábida Natural Park: Coasteering Trip with Speedboat Ride

6. Arrábida Natural Park: Coasteering Trip with Speedboat Ride

Experience mysterious caves and secret beaches like Portinho da Arrábida and Ribeiro do Cavalo while climbing, rappeling, and swimming on a thrilling speedboat trip through the intertidal coastal zone of the Arrábida Natural Park, a perfect place for coasteering. After meeting your instructor/guide, start your day with a safety briefing and an introduction to your coasteering gear. Then, hop on a speedboat to the activity's starting point. Learn more about the regional fauna, flora, and geology, while traveling through rocky and aquatic areas. Use multiple techniques, including rock climbing (low technical and difficulty levels), swimming, and jumping in the water. Enjoy more than a dozen jumps between 2 and 8 meters high. Splash in the crystal blue waters of one of the world’s most beautiful bays in between the picturesque village of Sesimbra and Setúbal. Equipped with buoyancy aids and individual protection gear, without the aid of any artificial means (e.g. steel cables), enjoy a more dynamic and immersive progression into nature. At the end of the coasteering experience, return to the starting point by speedboat.

Arrábida: Rock Climbing Experience

7. Arrábida: Rock Climbing Experience

Try something new and challenge yourself to experience rock climbing. Explore the narrow corridors of Fenda, a "geomonument" of rare beauty on the southern slope of Serra da Arrábida.  Gain the confidence you need on a climb with a low level of difficulty. Bring your friends or family along on this safe and beginner-friendly route. Climb in top-rope mode, where the rope is always attached to the top of the route and anyone can climb, even if they have no climbing experience.

From Lisbon: Half-Day Arrábida Tour w/ Transfers

8. From Lisbon: Half-Day Arrábida Tour w/ Transfers

You have a choice of landmarks and attractions that can be worked into a 4-hour program. First, visit Albufeira Lagoon and its warm waters known as a perfect place for kayaking, kitesurfing and windsurfing. Then, visit an almost wild Praia das Bicas, an unexplored beach with clear waters in the Sesimbra area. From the cliffs, you can enjoy a wonderful view of the ocean and of the Sintra ridge in the background. Cabo Espichel is an impressive cliff where you can visit the sanctuary and the Church of Nossa Senhora do Cabo and the aqueduct. Make the most of this incredible landscape by making a toast. Admire the dinosaur footprints at Zambujal. Then at Sesimbra Castle, contemplate the view over the fishing village. Sesimbra is a fishing village located in a bay with calm waters. In the village, you can enjoy fish and seafood of exceptional quality and take a walk along the breakwater near the beach. Afterwards, head to Portinho da Arrábida, a paradisiacal beach with crystal clear waters and white sand in the mouth of the river Sado. It can’t be missed. Serra da Arrábida is a climb up to the top of the ridge. You will have no words to describe the incredible landscape presented in front of you. To the north, you will be able to see the entire city of Lisbon, the mountains of S. Luís, S. Francisco, Louro and Gaiteiros. And to the south, the crystal clear blue sea, the islets, the Tróia peninsula and the city of Setúbal. Then go to the Azeitão in the cellars of José Maria da Fonseca to have a tasting of the best regional wines and the local delicacy of Tortas de Azeitão.

Arrábida National Park Jeep Tour

9. Arrábida National Park Jeep Tour

Enjoy a day away from the city and visit the stunning Arrábida Nature Park. This jeep tour will take you to places you might not have been able to access normally, including the secular convents, castles, caves, viewpoints and cliffs over the sea. A lot of the paths are covered in typical Mediterranean vegetation and can only be travelled by jeep. Much of the park is under environmental protection and some sites can only be accessed with the permission of the park. You can also visit one of the most famous wine cellars in the region and taste the most charismatic wine of Setúbal, the "Moscatel de Setúbal".

Arrábida: Marine Park Scuba Diving Experience

10. Arrábida: Marine Park Scuba Diving Experience

This diving experience gives you the opportunity to experience the underwater world in open water and Prof. Luiz Saldanha (Arrábida) biodiversity. The calm seas and unique conditions make this location one of the best diving destinations on the Portuguese mainland. You'll be awarded the SSI Try Scuba or Try Scuba Diving certification. Begin by learning about basic safety procedures and diving gear on the beach, followed by an adaptation dive and an underwater tour led by an SSI certified instructor up to a max. depth of 8 meters*.

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A Must Do When In Lisbon

Every person that goes to Lisbon needs to visit Arrábida, located just outside of Lisbon. The incredible beauty of this park is fascinating and provides quite a different experience than the city of Lisbon. There is no better way to experience Arrábida than with the InArrabida tours. Our tour guide, Miguel, was very friendly, knowledgeable, and supportive. He aided us in our exploration of the clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean on the kayaks, climbing limestone, learning about the history of caves, cliff jumping into the water, and snorkeling to discover marine life. I would highly recommend this experience filled with beautiful views and adventure to everyone because Miguel is very accommodating to the groups needs and interests. We had the very best day on our excursion! Miguel went above and beyond to provide a great experience of a special part of Lisbon!

It was the most wonderful experience in my life regarding a day spent in nature. I have no words to describe the wonderful adventure. I never imagined that such a trip could bring so much joy to my life. The guide Joao is an extraordinary man, a man totally dedicated to this adventure. Starting from the organization of the equipment, the food, and the extraordinarily good wine (three types of wine), Joao is also a good presenter of the surrounding nature - the cork forest is unique in the world! The price paid for this adventure is very small compared to the adventures spent and the images seen. I recommend it with confidence to everyone who wants to live a wonderful day in nature.

My friends and I booked this last minute and it was AMAZING! Miguel was so nice and helpful, while being patient with everyone in the group! He is so friendly and knows so much about Portugal. The whole day was a DREAM. Kayaking, cliff jumping, and snorkeling were the most fun thing I have done while in Europe. Highly Recommend!!

My friends and I had the best time with Miguel!!! He was kind, fun and very knowledgeable about the area we were in! He made sure we were safe but also having a fun time. I will never forget the day we spent kayaking, snorkeling and cliff jumping ! I hope to come back soon!!!

This was a very pleasurable day out. Our guide was excellent, very knowledgeable & super friendly! Also a great driver! Def would recommend this trip!