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Follow the Amoreira River from Praia da Amoreira into a calm estuary of fossilized dunes and salt flats. This 2.5-hour guided kayak tour blends easy paddling with striking coastal geology and birdlife—perfect for first-time kayakers and nature lovers.
Follow the Amoreira River from Praia da Amoreira into a calm estuary of fossilized dunes and salt flats. This 2.5-hour guided kayak tour blends easy paddling with striking coastal geology and birdlife—perfect for first-time kayakers and nature lovers.
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Operated by Carrapateira Extreme Tours · Aljezur, Algarve
The river thins to a silver ribbon where it meets the Atlantic, and here—beneath a black-and-grey scalloped cliff—your kayak slips into an estuary that feels private even on a busy Algarve day. Start on the fine white sand of Praia da Amoreira and push off upriver; gulls cry, reedbeds whisper, and the current alternates between a gentle shove and a slow, reflective drag.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be comfortable sitting and paddling for up to 2.5 hours.
No — this guided estuary tour is suitable for beginners; instructors give basic paddling and safety briefings before launch.
Yes — children under 10 must share a kayak with an adult; the operator offers specialized infant seats and guidance.
Tours are canceled in unsafe conditions (high wind or rough seas); the operator offers refunds if canceled at least 24 hours prior or due to weather.
No — you do not need to swim, but inform the operator if you are a non-swimmer so guides can take extra precautions.
The Aljezur coast carries traces of Moorish and later Portuguese fishing traditions; local cliffs and dunes record centuries of changing coastlines.
The estuary is sensitive to disturbance—stick to guided routes, avoid trampling vegetation, and use reef-safe sunscreen to limit ecological impact.
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