Boat Trip from Alvor with Sea Kayaking in João de Arens near Portimão

When staying in Portimão, most visitors choose to visit the region's main attraction: the Benagil cave. However, the Algarve coastline is full of unique caves and secret beaches, all with their own special charm. For this reason, the Wooden Boat Tour team choose not to include Benagil in their boat and kayak tours. Instead, they take you to João de Arens, a breathtaking place known only to the locals.

Join this boat trip from Alvor with sea kayaking to João de Arens and treat yourself to an authentic experience aboard a traditional Portuguese boat built in 1957! Accompanied by professional guides who know the Algarve and the Portimão region like the back of their hands, you'll be able to set off on an adventure in complete safety while learning plenty of anecdotes about the places you visit.

Your activity begins in Alvor, a former fishing village turned seaside resort ideally located just 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Portimão. There, you'll board the traditional boat which, despite its vintage style, has all the comforts you need, including a bar, music, snacks and toilets. You will then sail to João de Arens, admiring the coastal scenery: the Ria de Alvor nature reserve, Alvor beach, the Praia dos Três Irmãos and several hidden beaches along the way.

When you arrive, your specialist sea kayaking guide will explain the basics of the sport and give you all the safety instructions you need to know to make the most of your kayaking trip to João de Arens. Accessible only on foot or by boat from Alvor or Portimão, João de Arens is a secret, little-visited place that offers an ideal playground for exploring by sea kayak, with its small caves and wild beaches. To round off your sea kayaking trip to João de Arens, you can take a swim close to the boat before returning to Alvor refreshed.

This boat and kayak trip near Portimão is perfect for nature lovers looking for a more authentic and tranquil experience in the Algarve. If this sounds like you, book now!