Join us for a sailing expedition departing from Lisbon to the beautiful Algarve. We'll be taking you to the most beautiful areas of the Algarve, far away from the tour boats and usual tourist hotspots. Think exclusive access to private, deserted, white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters full of wildlife. Now is the best time to visit - the weather and water are at the perfect temperature!
By yacht, the Algarve reveals a side most visitors never see, its best-kept secrets.
On the horizon, hidden islands rise from turquoise waters. Their long, golden beaches stretch empty, untouched, and accessible only by sea. Drop anchor, step barefoot into warm sand, and feel like you’ve found your own private paradise.
As we sail, the scenery unfolds in layers: rugged cliffs crowned with wildflowers, secret coves tucked into limestone headlands, and sea caves glowing with shifting light. Dolphins often leap in our wake, and seabirds wheel above the sparkling tide.
The Ria Formosa lagoon: a floating maze of emerald channels and sandy islets where flamingos wade, fishermen mend their nets, and time seems to slow. On Culatra, life hums in a tiny fishing village, where you can savor clams harvested that same morning.
Each day brings a new horizon, a new island, a new secret beach. Swim in crystalline waters, snorkel where seahorses drift, or simply lie back on deck, a glass of chilled vinho verde in hand, watching the sun paint the sky over the Atlantic. Nights are spent under a canopy of stars, the gentle sway of the boat rocking you to sleep.This is more than a trip — it’s an immersion into Portugal’s wild, unspoiled coast. A journey where every stop is unforgettable, every view a postcard, every moment a story waiting to be told.
👉 Limited spots available. Join us and sail the route less travelled — This is Portugal’s coast as few ever see it — your private paradise awaits.
https://www.lisbonadventure.com/activity/sailing-expedition-algarve/
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“Sail, swim, and sleep under the stars.”
- Professional Captain and Crew, Lifejackets, Insurance, Diesel, Fees all included.
- Onboard chef preparing fresh regional specialties. Meals & local snacks included onboard.
- Cabin with full comfort amenities.
- Hands-on sailing experience. You'll get a chance to learn how to safely operate a sail boat, steer the yacht, hoist sails, practice tacking and jibing, learn basic navigation, learn knots.
- Evening at anchor in a tranquil cove under the stars
- Swim, snorkel & explore untouched beaches
- Experience the beauty, food, culture and local communities of the areas we visit.
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Suggested Itinery:
Islands in Ria Formosa Natural Park – Algarve's Barrier Paradise - Deserta, Culatra, Armona, Tavira, Cabanas
These stunning barrier islands are accessible only by boat and offer some of the most pristine and peaceful beach experiences in southern Portugal. Clean, white-sand beaches and tranquil clear blue waters (Blue Flag certified). Cacela Island is lauded among the world’s best beaches. By boat, you’ll have the freedom to explore some of its most untouched corners. Try clams (ameijoas) and razor clams (lingueirão), oysters, or fresh grilled fish from family-run taverns.
Wild Coastal Beaches & Hidden Coves — Beyond the Islands see dramatic cliffs, secret coves, and iconic sea caves along the open Algarve coast:
- Benagil Cave & Marinha Beach: We'll visit Armação de Pêra to see hidden beaches and caves.
- Praia do Carvalho: A tiny, romantic cove near Benagil, only accessible through a narrow tunnel in the cliff
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Wildlife you may see during the trip:
Sealife:
- Crabs, clams & oysters – vital to the ecosystem and local economy.
- Seahorses – once the world’s largest population lived here (numbers declined but restoration projects continue).
- Fish nurseries – the shallow lagoons serve as breeding grounds for many Atlantic species.
- Common dolphins & bottlenose dolphins – seen regularly, especially around Sines and Sagres.
- Orcas - Found near Cabo de São Vicente (Sagres)
- Sunfish (mola mola) – often basking near the surface.
- Loggerhead turtles – sometimes drifting with seaweed.
Birds:
Ria Formosa is a Birdwatcher’s Paradise, it is internationally recognized as a RAMSAR wetland and an Important Bird Area. You may see:
- Flamingos – often seen feeding in the saltpans.
- Spoonbills & egrets – striking wading birds common in shallow lagoons.
- Ospreys & marsh harriers – raptors hunting over marshes.
- Purple swamphen (caminheira-azul) – the park’s emblematic bird, very rare elsewhere in Europe.
- Migratory birds – thousands stop here on the East Atlantic Flyway (spring and autumn are peak times).
- Little terns & Kentish plovers – nesting on the sandy islands.
- Shearwaters & gannets – following fishing boats or hunting offshore.
Other Wildlife:
- Chameleons – Ria Formosa is one of the last refuges of the Iberian chameleon.
The ricket options and costs are 60 Euros for a sunset tour in the Algarve (2.5 Hours), 400 Euros one way (2 days) or 750 Euros return per person (4 Days).
https://www.lisbonadventure.com/activity/sailing-expedition-algarve/
To join this activity, please confirm your place on meetup. I'll then reach out to you for payment with Stripe, Paypal, MBWAY (+351 911709953) or you can pay directly to my Revolut Bank account here:
Account: Innovative Projects
Bank: Revolut
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If you have any questions or ideas for future trips, please send me a message. Enjoy the Sail!
