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Bateiras Traditional Boats Shared Tour in Olhão
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5 Hours 30 Minutes
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Offered in: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Overview
Neptune is the only boat tour company in Olhão using "bateiras". These are typical boats (have a look on our website to know the full story), wood made and very stable, that can sail with very little water. They provide a calm and relaxing journey, perfect for embracing the slow living lifestyle.
We offer a vast knowledge of various local fishing techniques and shellfishing methods.
A very friendly local guide, as is typical of our company, is your travel companion.
What's Included
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Go to the fence of the marina entrance where you can see the boats
Start time
12:00 PM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Caique Bom Sucesso
A replica of the boat that, in 1808, crossed the Atlantic Ocean carrying 19 (the official number) fishermen from Olhão to Brazil, where the king of Portugal was in refuge. The mission was to inform the king that the Napoleonic invader had retreated due to the bravery of irregular troops composed of fishermen and peasants from the Olhão area, with the support of a few Portuguese soldiers who had remained during the invasions. The boat is located in front of Olhão Markets, which is the main public fish market in the Algarve. This market, which also includes a building for the sale of agricultural products, was constructed in 1908 to mark the centenary of Olhão's elevation to town status. This was, in fact, another reason for the journey of Bom Sucesso caique to Brazil: to demand from the king the administrative autonomy of Olhão from Faro.
• Admission Ticket Free
Ilha de Armona
Stop for lunch (about 20 €. Not included in tour price). Includes a watch of the beauty of the island that is considered by many as the Portuguese Caribbean
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ilha da Culatra
First stop at Culatra Island (45 minutes): "deserted beach" at the east part of the island where people can swim and relax. Second stop at Culatra Island (45 minutes): the traditional fishermen village at the center of the island, the unique village in continental Portugal placed in an island. Includes a walk till the beach at the ocean side.
1 Hours 30 Minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ria Formosa Natural Park
The part of the tour conducted inside our boat while we travel between different stopping points. One can observe storks, aigrets, spoonbills among other birds, oisters and clams farms. A guide will provide explanations about all of this as the tour is made in the lagune in a calm and relaxing manner. It will spend about half time of the all tour.
• Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It's highly recommended to use solar protection
- Total Tour Duration inclusive of start to each leg of the tour and back
Operated by NeptuneBoatTours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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