Portimão/boat tour
Portimao to Silves: Arade River Solar Boat Tour
Operated by Local operator
- Best price
- (GetYourGuide)
- Total time
- 3 hr 30 min total (including travel)
- Departs
- Portimao area
- Group size
- Self-guided
- Minimum age
- None stated
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| GetYourGuide | Yes | 2026-08-03 | |||
| Viator | Yes | 2026-08-03 |
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2 sellers list this activity and the gap between the cheapest and the dearest is €9.02 per person. On a party of four that is €36.11.
About this activity
Cruise up the Arade River from Portimao to the historic town of Silves aboard a solar-powered boat. Take in riverside scenery and wildlife, then explore Silves and its Moorish castle.
The Lagos coastline is best seen from the water. The cliffs, arches and sea caves around Ponta da Piedade are cut into soft golden limestone, and most of them cannot be reached on foot.
The activity itself runs for about 3 hours, and you should allow roughly 3 hours 30 minutes in total once travel to and from the meeting point is counted. You meet at Portimao area. It is run in English and Portuguese.
It suits families, couples. The pace is easy and there is nothing physical to worry about. It is weather dependent, so book early in your trip and you will have days spare if the sea gets up.
Flexible. Daytime river cruise departures.
Other listings of this tour
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Portimao: Silves River Cruise
3 hr · GetYourGuide · 4.9 from 44 reviews
What is included
- +Guide
- +Equipment as required
What is not
- −Hotel pickup unless stated
- −Gratuities
Best time of day
Flexible. Daytime river cruise departures.
Practical details
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Duration
- 3 hr
- Season
- Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
- Weather dependent
- Yes
- Intensity
- low
- Boat type
- Small boat
Common questions
- How long does Portimao to Silves: Arade River Solar Boat Tour take?
- The activity itself runs for 3 hours. Allowing 30 minutes for travel to and from Portimao area, budget 3 hours and 30 minutes in total.
- How much does Portimao to Silves: Arade River Solar Boat Tour cost?
- The lowest price found is €45 on GetYourGuide. It is listed by 2 sellers (GetYourGuide, Viator), and the gap between the cheapest and the priciest is €9.02. Prices change, so check the seller before booking.
- Which site is cheapest for Portimao to Silves: Arade River Solar Boat Tour?
- At the last check, GetYourGuide had the lowest price. The comparison table on this page shows every seller side by side, along with the free cancellation policy and the date each price was checked.
- Where does Portimao to Silves: Arade River Solar Boat Tour depart from?
- Departures are from Portimao area in portimao. The best time to go is flexible. Daytime river cruise departures.
- Is Portimao to Silves: Arade River Solar Boat Tour suitable for children?
- No minimum age is listed. It suits families, couples. Intensity is rated low.
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