Swim Together's Sesimbra Abandoned Cape Tour offers a unique sea swim in a protected cove near a marine park, perfect for beginners. Dive into clear waters, enjoy a traditional cookery lunch, and maybe spot dolphins on the return boat ride.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
4–6 hours including boat and lunch
Fitness Level
Suitable for swimmers comfortable in open water with basic endurance over a few kilometers
Wildlife
History
Baía da Armação was historically a fishing harbor, now part of the strictly protected Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park established to conserve marine biodiversity.
Conservation
The protected status of the marine park ensures minimal human impact on sensitive species, with tours operating under strict guidelines to preserve local ecosystems.
Swim Together
Swim Together's Sesimbra Abandoned Cape Tour offers a unique sea swim in a protected cove near a marine park, perfect for beginners. Dive into clear waters, enjoy a traditional cookery lunch, and maybe spot dolphins on the return boat ride.
Swim Together is a specialist operator offering guided open‑water swimming tours and multi‑day swim camps across Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe. The company curates coastal and island swim experiences that range from half‑day cave and coastline swims to a seven‑day swim camp in São Tomé and Príncipe. Trips include cave explorations (Benagil, Lagos, Sagres), protected marine reserves (Garajau), island coastlines (Madeira, Ponta São Lourenço), and sandy Algarve beaches. Many experiences are led by experienced instructors and local guides who tailor routes to swimmer skill levels and safety conditions.
Swim Together focuses on accessible, skill‑based open‑water sessions, combining navigation of sea caves, guided coastal swims, boat transfers, and onshore returns. Several tours include opportunities to spot marine life and dolphins, and some multi‑day itineraries feature cultural exploration, hiking to waterfalls, local cuisine, and wildlife events such as the release of baby turtles. The São Tomé and Príncipe Swim Camp includes an equator crossing experience and immersive island activities.
Service offerings are factual and clearly described per trip: half‑day tours, full‑day beach and cave adventures, boat returns, and week‑long swim camps. Routes and distances (for example, multi‑kilometre cave swims around Ponte da Piedade and Benagil) are presented within trip details so swimmers can assess suitability. Booking information, meeting points, and required equipment are specified in each trip listing. Swim Together presents a focused portfolio for travelers seeking guided open‑water swimming and coastal exploration in Portugal and São Tomé and Príncipe. Trip difficulty levels and safety protocols are listed per excursion online.
Tours Offered
24
Local and international swim trips
Guided Experiences
Instructor‑led
Led by experienced local instructors
Destinations
Portugal, São Tomé
From Algarve to São Tomé and Príncipe
Trip Durations
Half‑day to 7‑day
Half‑day excursions to week‑long camps
Select a half‑day cave swim, a coastal tour, or the 7‑day São Tomé swim camp. Check trip availability and full itineraries online before booking.
Check Water Temperature
Water temperatures range from 14ºC to 22ºC, so bring an appropriate wetsuit if you tend to get cold easily.
Wear Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Protect yourself and the marine environment by applying reef-safe sunscreen before your swim.
Know Your Swimming Limits
The swim covers up to 5 km; ensure you are comfortable with open-water swimming in protected but current-prone areas.
Bring a Dry Bag
Keep personal items dry on the boat ride before and after the swim by using a waterproof bag.
Wetsuit
Maintains body warmth in cooler sea temperatures during most of the year.
spring|fall|winter
Swim Goggles
Protects eyes and improves underwater visibility in the clear marine park waters.
Waterproof Sunscreen
Provides sun protection on long open water swims and boat rides.
summer|spring|fall
Dry Bag
Useful for keeping belongings safe and dry on boat transfers.