Choose your boat trip.
Three departures from the same pier. The time changes every day with the tide.
One of the routes
Alcácer do Sal, up the river.
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Carrasqueira pier
All three trips leave from the fishermen's stilt pier.
- 2
Lower Sado
On the Alcácer trip we go up the river. In season, you may see flamingos.
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Alcácer do Sal
A walk through the historic centre, on that same trip.
“A unique experience- getting to see parts of Comporta you can only witness from a boat. Great wildlife- flying fish( one landed in our boat) and flamingos. When I come back here I will do the trip again The guide was a delightful man- courteous and knowledgeable. My advice to make it even better: 1) Tell people to bring a sun hat 2) Tell people to bring some cash as the bar in the town you visit is cash only 3) Include some squid tasting in the price 4)consider selling some of the local salt to guests”
“Everyone loved this special trip. Excellent guide.”
“Cuando el trato y el servicio están a la altura de los paradisíacos paisajes, la experiencia se convierte en maravillosa e inolvidable!! 3 horas que toda la familia recordará de por vida! Playas de ensueño que recuerdan a islas del Indico, calas que no envidian a remotas islas griegas, ruinas romanas de más de 2000 años a orillas del mar... Y una familia de delfines a escasos 5 metros que nos saluda a la ida y nos despide a la vuelta..... Viaje al mundo en 3 horas de la mano de un patrón argentino encantador y un capitán portugués de pocas palabras y muchas sonrisas!!... What else!!! Excelente experiencia! Muito obrigados!!! 😎😘😘 Una experiencia que sin duda repetimos emocionados cada año!!!” (original text in Spanish)
“Incredible experience in Comporta. This was definitely the highlight of our trip. Captain Ricardo was very professional and attentive, and an amazing guide. I'd recommend 100%.”
“This was so memorable. Relaxed, picturesque and informative. Stopping at the town for coffee just added to the experience. No crowds, just an incredible view and nice conversation and learning.”
“Amazing experience! We did the Sado tour and we didn’t expect the history and nature around this place, after the tour the guide recommend us where to eat the best “choco frito” in town by far the best squid I tried everrrr Be cautious with the tides! We where lucky but the tides of the river determine the hour when you can do the tour. 5 stars!!!”
Gallery
The river and the pier.
Meeting point
Carrasqueira stilt pier.
Porto Palafita, Carrasqueira, 7580 Comporta. Departure is at high tide, and only one a day is possible. Book ahead so the time can be matched to the tide.
Open in Google MapsWhen do the trips leave?
The time changes with the tide. Departures are at high tide, when there is enough water, and only one a day is possible.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes. Booking ahead is needed so the request can match the time and height of the tide.
Where do we meet?
At Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira, the wooden stilt pier built by local fishermen in the 1950s.
How many people are on each trip?
A minimum of 6 people and a maximum of 10.
Will we see flamingos or dolphins?
On the Sado, you may see flamingos depending on the season. On the Arrábida trip, dolphins are possible, but they are not guaranteed.
Can I cancel?
On GetYourGuide, the Alcácer and Arrábida trips can be cancelled up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund. The operator's website does not state the rule, and it was not found for the Mourisca mill trip.
The Sado, from Carrasqueira.
Alcácer do Sal, Tróia and the Mourisca mill.