River & Offroad Experience

This tour starts by boarding our beloved “Jasmim Flor” cruise ship at the Vila Real de Santo António quay, following a 2-hour circular cruise on the Guadiana River, along the Spanish-Portuguese border.

We start sailing down river, in front of Vila Real, until its mouth. Then, we invert the direction and sail up, passing by the medieval village of Castro Marim and the salt pans, spread over the natural landscape, where water birds nest among the reeds.

Around noon, and back on land, it’s time to start the off-road experience.

We’ll visit the Natural Reserve of Sapal Verde, near Castro Marim, where we drive through the salt pans, watch the flamingoes and get to know the fauna of the North-Eastern Algarve. Then, we head to Castro Marim itself.

During this trip, we stop off at a local farm to taste some delicious regional produce and – of course – some medronho (arbutus liquor)

After a guided visit to Cacela Velha, we head back to the starting point at around 4 PM.

Not wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers