Canoeing Alvor

Canoe over the calm warm water of the nature protected area of Ria de Alvor. Come that bit closer to Portugal’s diverse bird, plant and wildlife. Or are you looking for fun and a way to cool down from a hot summer day? Our canoe trips are safe and fun for adults and kids!

You will canoe in a modern hard-plastic Canadian canoe with space for maximum 2 adults and 1 child under 10 years. There is enough space to bring a bag with towels or some food and drinks. The maximum group size is 20 people. You never did any canoeing in your life before? No problem! Canoeing on Ria de Alvor is possible for non-experienced participants and ideal for children!

For your safety and comfort we have a little Portuguese fishing boat as support boat available.
All you need to bring is your swimsuit, sun cream and water.

UPDATE 2012: the canoeing activity in Alvor will only be available from 1st April 2012.

Canoe Rent
Lagoon Trip
River Trip

More adventure? See our Ocean Kayak Trips here.

Fitness level

0 I´m absolutely out of shape!
1 I have a basic level of fitness, because I have an active daily life;
2 I have a moderate level of fitness and try to stay fit with doing sports once a week;
3 I have a good level of fitness since exercise is important for me and I do a long bike ride or walk weekly;
4 I am a fit person and do more than once a week endurance activities;
5 I am addicted to fitness sports, and exercise almost daily and feel very fit!

Difficulty

I - Cycling & mountain biking:
A city & valley cycling on well-maintained roads & cycle paths:
B flat roads or downhill cycling on tarmac;
C single & double tracks with moderate up and downhill parts;
D single tracks with technical parts & steep drops.

II - Canoeing & kayaking:
A mostly calm & flat waters with little current (< 1 knots) and some light breeze, easy & frequent landings;
B exposed waters with moderate currents (1 – 2 knots) and sea breeze, landing not always everywhere possible;
C open water with unexpected currents and strong winds, landing not always possible nearby;
D white water conditions with rapids and cold water, wetsuit and self-rescue knowledge needed.

III - Rambling, Walking, Hiking & Nordic Walking:
A flat & wide well-maintained roads with no traffic;
B gravel roads and double tracks with some moderate up & downhill;
C double and single tracks with frequently up & downhill;
D single tracks and rough terrain with stones/snow/water/mud and steep up & downhill.