Excursions & day trips

Arade River and Alvor Village tour in Portugal

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£53.00

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Language: English

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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

You'll cruise down the River Arade taking in views of Ferragudo and Portimao's lively harbour
There's a stop at a fortress in Praia da Rocha with views of the river mouth, harbour and its golden sands
You'll check out Alvor's winding streets and 16th-century church before taking a break by the estuary

What to expect

You'll start your adventure with a 90-minute cruise down the River Arade, where Ferragudo's little church peeks into view, closely followed by Portimao's bustling harbour. After drifting past the Grotto of Saint Anthony, you'll wander through Portimao's old fisherman's quarters, before heading to Praia da Rocha for golden-sand views from its fortress. Next, the minibus brings you to explore the village of Alvor, with its winding streets and 16th-century Manueline church. To wrap up, you'll stop for an optional drink at a local cafe along Alvor's estuary promenade.

What's included

River cruise
Guide
Transport

What to remember

The boat segment of the tour is around 90 minutes long. The remainder of the tour is by minibus
When we break for refreshments at Alvor promonade, the drink is optional and not included in the tour price
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring a hat
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included
Subject to weather conditions

Provider

TUI PORTUGAL

Booking fee

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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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