Top Alentejo On the Water

The calm and warm waters of the lake are the ideal setting to start the standuppaddle. Our monitors are accredited by IOSUP and ASUPP.

Supervised by a specialized guide, Snorkeling is a great activity to discover the Prof.Luìz Saldanha Marine Park, an area of thriving biodiversity where over 1350 different species have already been identified. This is the marine area of the Arrábida Natural Park (established 1998), with a 38kms long rocky coastline stretching from the “Figueirinha” beach, by the mouth of the Sado river to the “Foz” beach, North of the “ Cabo Espichel”.

Adventure enthusiasts that haven't tried coasteering are in for a pleasant surprise on this outdoor adventure tour in Setubal. Explore the rocky coastline and intertidal areas, where you can swim, walk, and climb your way along the cliffs. With a few cliff jumps thrown in for good measure, this tour makes for a fantastic outdoor experience. Just don't forget to wear comfy, water-friendly shoes and a swimsuit for your day adventuring.

Admire the great outdoors of Setubal on this spectacular kayak tour. You won’t have to worry about bringing heavy kit with you as a sit-on-top canoe, backboard, life jacket, paddle, and waterproof bag is provided. You’ll explore Arrabida Natural Park and Marine Reserve with a guide to navigate so you don’t get lost. Your trip will be educational too, as you’ll learn about the geology, flora, and fauna of this idyllic landscape.

The Prof. Luiz Saldanha Marine Park is currently considered an example of excellence in terms of the preservation and management of a protected marine area, providing the ideal conditions for many different species. Dolphins benefit directly from this and it is therefore possible to observe them during their regular visits to this coast. During this tour and as you have a taste of our local delicacies, you may enjoy the magnificent limestone cliffs of the Arrábida. Our guides will assist with the interpretation of local fauna, flora and geology.

Think of a place where you dive everytime you go there, no matter the time of the year. Think of a place where you dive and follow schools of different species of fish, find beautiful rock formations, gaze at rich flora scenarios, discover wrecks and their history, almost everything you can get underwater. Sesimbra it's that place. That's why if you are in the Lisbon region, Sesimbra is the place to go. You can come with us because nobody knows about diving in Portugal. We are Portuguese divers and we are keen to go diving with our friends and clients all year round, because we do it also there and also all year round. Experience Portugal underwater; Portugal Dive will take exactly where you'll like to dive.

Finding a scuba experience which caters to all ability and interest levels can be tricky. However, this private boat, beach, and (optional) diving combo excursion should please most parties, given that you can dive below water or stick to the sand. It’s also ideal for friend groups who either don’t want the hassle or don’t have the time to join a large-group excursion.

Nobody knows about diving in Portugal as we do. We are Portuguese divers and we are keen to go diving with our friends and clients all year round. If you want to experience Portugal underwater, Portugal Dive will take exactly where you like to dive.

* Private Boat Experience at Sesimbra.. * Anchor in different locations! Bring your friends and family. * Take your time! Swim, snorkel, enjoy the sun, take a dip in the sea and swim to the shore to eat or just relax. * Enjoy this exclusive experience that will grant you access to secret and inaccessible spots in and around Arrábida Natural Park.

Enjoy this exclusive boat trip with your own private Skipper. Anchor in secret, secluded locations! Swim, snorkel, enjoy the sun, take a dip in the sea and swim to the shore to eat or just relax.

Experience of a lifetime. We started the kayak tour at Praia da Califórnia, crossing the beautiful bay of Sesimbra passing through the Fort of Santiago, overlooking the Castle of Sesimbra, towards the Forte do Cavalo lighthouse. Along the way you will find crystal clear waters and a lot of marine life surrounded by a breathtaking landscape! Huge cliffs, caves and nooks up to Praia Ribeira do Cavalo, Gruta do Tamboril and other bays with sea access only. We stopped at Ribeira do Cavalo Beach to relax, take pictures and enjoy the surroundings. This route is more than just a walk, it is an experience and contact with nature! Enjoy these unique idyllic landscapes! Guaranteed to return with memories for life and a rejuvenated soul!

Discovering Cabo de Ares: A session of swimming along 5km through the coves of the coast of Sesimbra. After conquering Cabo de Ares, we will have lunch in a typical restaurant, where you will taste some of the region’s delicacies. Then we’ll take a little walk in Cabo Espichel.

Discovering Ribeira do Cavalo: A session of swimming along 3km through the coves of the coast of Sesimbra. Then we will have lunch in a typical restaurant, where you will taste some of the local delicacies.

 Canoeing is an open air activity that allows you to insert the practitioner into the environment, placing him in perfect symbiosis with nature. Discover the paradisiacal beaches, sea caves and inlets of the coast of Sesimbra or the emblematic Ribeira do Cavalo Beach. We are a family owned and operated business.

 Canoeing is an outdoor activity that allows you to insert the practitioner into the environment, putting him in perfect symbiosis with nature. Discover the paradisiacal beaches of Rabbits, Galapinhos, Pilots, Alpertuche or the iconic island of Anicha (otherwise not accessible), not forgetting the Lapa de Santa Margarida.

 The “Soft Coasteering - Portinho da Arrábida” is an experience for those looking for strong emotions, in a heavenly place inside the Luís Saldanha Marine Park !!  Soft Coasteering, or in other words 'Fly Into Water', is a multi-activity as it encompasses Trekking, Swimming, Caving, Small Climbing and Sea Jumping ... In fact, many jumps to the crystal clear waters of the Serra da Arrábida coast. This is an activity accessible to anyone from 08 years old. Suitable for families.

Stand Up Paddle is an excellent way to be in perfect symbiosis with nature, in the heart of the Arrábida Natural Park and Luiz Saldanha Marine Park, with its calm and crystal clear waters. We will start the activity in the unparalleled Portinho da Arrábida and then we will visit Ilha da Anicha, Praia dos Coelhos, not forgetting the Santa Margarida Cave or Alpertuche Beach. We are a family owned and operated business.

The best Coasteering of Portinho da Arrábida ”is an experience for those looking for strong emotions, in a paradisiacal place inside the Parque Marinho Luís Saldanha !! Coasteering, or in other words «Fly Into Water», is a multi activity, since it includes, Trekking, Climbing, Rappel, Swimming, Speleology, Slide and Jumps to the Sea ... In fact, many jumps to the crystal clear waters from the coast of Serra da Arrábida. Explore the Portuguese coast on this coasteering adventure in Setúbal. Visit the stunning Natural Park and the Marine Reserve of Arrábida. Learn about the local flora, fauna and culture of Portugal with your guide.

Come and experience the fastest growing water sport in Portugal and see what it is all about. The region of the Arrábida Natural Park and the Marine Park Luiz Saldanha offers the ideal conditions for SUP, good weather, clear and transparent waters, and a vast sea coast to explore. Discover with our SUP experiences: incredible beaches, caves, high limestone cliffs, crevices and underwater cavities that provide an excellent experience.

You will find a landscape that mixes small coves and high limestone cliffs, small crevices to explore and discover marine fauna place. The sea is calm, with crystal clear waters. The our guides provide general information about the local culture and history of the Parque Natural de Arrábida and the Marine Reserve. Snorkeling stop at Pedra da Anicha, a small island of clear and transparent waters, with a great diversity biological, cracks and underwater cavities that provide an excellent diving.

Family trip through the beautiful city of Setúbal and Tróia, with tasting of regional products and Setubal cuisine, in a traditional trawler, with a team with a lot of navigation experience and public service. You will enjoy our splendid Arrábida mountain and Tróia Peninsula in all its fullness and visit the dolphins of our bay. Buoys, snorkeling masks and paddle boards are available to enrich your enjoyment. It will be a pleasure to welcome you on our boat!

Ahoy Portugal will choose to explore the East or West zone of the Arrábida Natural Park and the Prof. Luiz Saldanha. Traveling west, we can see from the sea some of the following places: Bay of Sesimbra, Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach, Cova da Mijona Beach, Inferno Beach, Praia da Baleeira Fort, Cabo Espichel Lighthouse among others. Going to the East, we can observe some of the following places: Bay of Sesimbra, Pedra do Leão, Cova da Armação, slopes of Serra do Risco, Alportuche Beach, Lapa de Santa Margarida, among others. The crew can also choose to sail to Portinho da Arrábida, Pedra da Anicha, Praia dos Coelhos, Galapinhos Beach and Galápos Beach, if there are favorable conditions. There are always planned stops to swim in the beautiful waters of Arrábida, or simply enjoy relaxing on our deck enjoying the views and the Sun having a drink that we serve with appetizers.

This tour gives an overview of the surrounding slopes of the Sesimbra Fishing Village, integrated in the Arrábida Natural Park. We can see the Bay of Sesimbra Panoramic view of the sea and we can also identify some points of interest such as the Fortress of Santiago, the Castle and Marcos de Milha among others. We continue to the fantastic Bay of Armação, from where we can observe the untouchable slopes of the Marine Reserve Prof. Luiz Saldanha, and from here, heading West, we will pass by the Fort of the Horse navigating to the magnificent beaches of Cova da Mijona and Ribeiro do Cavalo. There are stops for swimming in the beautiful waters of Arrábida, or simply enjoy relaxing on our deck enjoying the views and the Sun having a drink that we serve with appetizers. In the "Charter" modalities we can also, for the additional cost of € 15 / pax prepare a snack with 2 drinks included (subject to prior reservation).

In this late afternoon tour, we observe the Bay of Sesimbra Panoramic view of the sea and we can also identify some points of interest such as the Fortress of Santiago, the Castle and Marcos de Milha among others. We continue westwards along the coast to contemplate the beauty of this section of the Arrábida Natural Park. Towards the beautiful Ribeiro do Cavalo Beach, where we will drop iron, we observe details of the coves of the Marine Reserve Prof. Luiz Saldanha and the Forte do Cavalo highlighted by his Farolim. You can take a dip or enjoy the scenery while we serve a drink on the Ribeiro do Cavalo beach. After this relaxed moment, we return to the port of shelter entering the Bay of Sesimbra that welcomes us at dusk.  In the "Charter" modalities we can also, for the additional cost of € 15 / pax prepare a snack with 2 drinks included (subject to prior reservation).