Local skippers · Since 2006
Explore the Sado River and Arrábida coast with local skippers.
Choose a date5.0/5Alcácer tour · 2 reviews GetYourGuideFrom Carrasqueira
Three boat trips. Groups of 6–10 guests.
Follow the river inland, past open landscapes and into a town full of history.
From the Sado to Tróia and the beaches beneath Arrábida’s green hills.
A gentle river journey past oyster farms to the historic Mourisca Tide Mill.
Rooted in Carrasqueira
Local fisherman Cesário Jesus founded Subida do Sado in 2006. Ricardo Urien joined in 2020. Together, they share the river towns, wildlife and changing landscapes they know from a life on the water.
Start at our harbourPlan your trip
Boats leave Carrasqueira at high tide. Choose your preferred day; we confirm the departure time and availability.
Tell us your route, preferred date and party size.
Our team confirms the departure time and arrangements.
Your journey starts at Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira.
All three routes leave from Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira, near Comporta. We confirm the meeting arrangements when organising your trip.
Our boat leaves the harbour at high tide. The time changes each day, so we confirm it with you after you request a date.
Departures operate with a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 10 guests. If there are fewer of you, ask us about joining a departure. Your request does not guarantee a place.
Flamingos may be seen on the Sado depending on the season. Dolphins may be seen on the Arrábida route. These are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed.
Please tell us your children’s ages and any access needs before booking. We will confirm suitability, the applicable child price and cancellation arrangements directly with you.
Your starting point
Cais Palafítico da Carrasqueira, near Comporta. We confirm meeting arrangements before your trip.
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