18 Jun 2023
Ricardo is a very knowledgeable and excellent tour guide. We throughly enjoyed the kayak tour along the Algarve coastline.
For us, this was the highlight of our whole trip.
From the start, Ricardo was very welcoming and provided all the necessary gear including:
- Large waterproof dry bags, strapped to the kayaks to take some water, food, towels etc.
- Waterproof phone casings, so you can take photos without worrying about dropping your phone or getting it wet.
- Buoyancy vests for safety and of course the kayaks.
Ricardo was very clear with his instructions to ensure everyone knew what they were doing and keep everything safe and running smoothly.
The round trip was 3-4 hours. Initially, you are towed out by boat to the starting area near the lighthouse before kayaking along the coastline visiting some unbelievably stunning caves. There are plenty of stops along the way with opportunities to take photos as well as Ricardo talking through lots of interesting facts about the local marine life and formation of the caves. You have plenty of time to look around the caves with no real rush.
If visiting from Portimão, take the local bus (52) to Ferragudo centre and the beach is a short walk away.
We would highly recommend Algarve Freedom Kayaks tour for anybody visiting the Algarve on holiday, we had an unbelievable time!
Iain and Lauren