Foz do Arelho Tours
Boat tours in the Óbidos Lagoon
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Duration: 2h
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Live guide: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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  • 2-Hour Boat Tour


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  • Lagoa de Óbidos, 2500 Foz do Arelho, Portugal
    Foz do Arelho beach, on the north bank of the Óbidos Lagoon: (39.427801, -9.220809). From Foz do Arelho drive down to the waterfront, turn left to the parking lot (and caravan park), then facing the old pier, look to you left hand side and you will see our spot just 150m away on the sand.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infant seats available
    If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 157974P1

    • Most travelers can participate
    • Pets and Bicycles allowed. All boardings are made trough a ramp, so even physically challenged people can easily come aboard
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

    • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

    If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 157974P1

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      Brilliant kayak trip for nature-lovers
      Miguel explained how to manage the kayak and the route we would take, then we had a really fun time taking our kayaks around the lagoon. We went across to a small island and explored the shorelines there, Miguel showed us some of the sea life such as green crabs, hermit crabs, molluscs, seaweed, samphire, and told us about some of the other sea life he had seen in the lagoon. He explained the history of the lagoon including his own research into the historic names used by the fishermen and the local customs and traditions, he was also able to show us the traditional fishing boats and a clam-diver on the Obidos shore. He was really knowledgeable and fun to listen to and he made it interesting for all of the kids on the trip. Would definitely recommend this and would love to do it again.
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    • Steve H
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      The perfect way to visit Lagoa de Obidos
      We had a wonderful afternoon kayaking around the lagoon. Miguel is a fantastic guide; super friendly and very knowledgeable about the lagoon. He’s a marine biologist by background and has a deep love of the lagoon having grown up here. I only wish we could have spent more time with him.
      Written August 5, 2024
    • emerc219
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      Excellent family kayaking experience
      Fantastic tour with Intertidal. Miguel was an excellent tour guide bringing us around Lagoa de Óbidos and catering for all abilities. He has an excellent knowledge of the area both on land & in the water. He was very engaging with the kids, teaching them about the lagoon’s fish, molluscs and birds with great passion. Highly recommend an Intertidal tour during your stay in Óbidos.
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    • 889philb
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      Inter Tidal is an amazing way of visiting, understanding and enjoying the lagoon Óbidos. Thank you Miguel. 🇵🇹
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      Beautifful exprience
      This was a fun and beautifful water & lake experience" good information Perfect trip advisor! Thanks & see u again next year 😎
      Written April 4, 2024
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      Fab kayak trip with Miguel
      Great kayaking trip with the highly knowledgeable Miguel. Saw some cool wildlife pointed out and explained by Miguel. A must do if you’re in the area of Foz
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      Fun and informative kayaking trip
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      Wonderful boat trip
      We had an absolutely lovely excursion with Miguel. A very knowledgeable and friendly guy. Stunning scenery, clean and comfy boat, and good company. Would definitely recommend, and we'll be back for other trips! Thank you, Miguel!
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      We took a hike along the beach. Miguel was the perfect host. He knows a lot about the vegetation and the animals we saw. He also told us a lot about the history of Portugal. At the end of the hike we went spotting some Dino footprints. An amazing good hike. Thanks Miguel
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      In the trails of dinosaurs
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      Fun, Learning and Fantastic
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    ArdMhacha
    Ireland699 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful Experience. We really loved the tour. We have visited Foz do Arehlo many times but had never done a boat trip. The trip was so informative and relaxing we loved it. The stop at the cafe on the other side of the lagoon was really nice It is a beautiful location and we had hired bikes and did paddle boarding there before. Highly recommend this boat trip Miguel is passionate about the lagoon and its environment.
    Written August 10, 2022
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    DavidPeters1
    London, UK8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked for a tour of the lagoon via lunch in Foz do Arelho. Miguel was very accommodating of our requirements as he ideally needs four people to make it viable for him but agreed to only take us two. He is a charming host and made us feel very welcome and told us some history of the lagoon and the old mediaeval town of Obidos which was really interesting.
    The lagoon itself is beautiful and we have had many walks along the shore line but to see from a boat in the middle is another experience.
    Written July 13, 2022
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    Helen O
    Sherborne, UK23 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022 • Couples
    We firstly booked 4 paddle boards, they were good quality and we had a quality service provided. Miguel then showed he was really passionate about the lagoon so we went on a as he is a marine biologist as well as taking us on a kayak tour we learnt a lot about the area, the sea creatures that live in it and also the history. His expertise as a Marine Biologist were shown throughout. We felt extremely safe, had a great laugh and would totally recommend to book up a tour.

    Also, don’t go with a non-registered company as it not safe and they have no means of insuring you. Inter Tidal would be a brilliant choice!
    Written July 6, 2022
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    E K
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a lovely afternoon with Miguel who is very passionate about the lagoon and its history. Everything was perfect, from the explanations to the little stop at the cafe on the other side of the lagoon, to having the children drive the boat for a while on the way back 🥰🥰🥰🥰 the views were stunning 🤩
    Miguel speaks perfect French - so don’t hesitate to hop on & relax for a couple of hours .
    Thank you Miguel !
    Written August 5, 2021
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    Its was a pleasure having you on board, - Merci bien! :)
    Written August 6, 2021
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    Richard T
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jul 2022
    We booked via phone with Miguel who was very friendly. The boat trip was lovely and it was made all the better for us with Miguel's enthusiasm and knowledge. Not only his knowledge of the lake, but also of the surrounding area. We set sail 10 mins later than scheduled, due to Miguel finding a stone anchor in the lake, possibly 500 years old, which he passed on to a local archaeologist.
    We were each given binoculars, which the kids found great fun, a variety of wildlife and sights were pointed out to us along the way.
    We had lunch at a lovely restaurant located at the far side of the lagoon. My top tip is to order the dish of the day. It was a great trip, enjoyed by all and it was nice that we were joined by both Miguel's father and son on the boat.
    Written July 17, 2022
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    Sue B
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Oct 2023 • Friends
    Fabulous trip with Miguel. He is so knowledgable and entertained us with stories of local traditions and history of the lagoon. We were all given binoculars to view the wildlife and saw many flamingos, herons etc. This trip is very good value for money and will definitely be returning. Also Miguel is a very good boatman as it was quite windy
    Written October 12, 2023
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    john c
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023
    My fiancé and I took the guided tour of Lagoa Obidos and it was one of the best highlights of our trip in Portugal. We really enjoyed the combination of nature and learning about the history of the area. Miguel was an excellent tour guide and is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the lagoon and the wildlife in the area.
    I highly recommend taking this tour, you will have fun and you will learn something new!
    Written August 24, 2023
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    laramsantos87
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023 • Family
    Amazing boat trip. Miguel gave a great tour with interesting stories about the local wildlife and fishing traditions. When our 2 year old got a little bored we went out of his way to entertain her. Both kids were even allowed to steer the boat for a while. Highy recommend.
    Written August 14, 2023
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    daniellevalentine
    Manchester, UK15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Miguel is really friendly and helpful. He was very knowledgeable of the lagoon and the surrounding history. We took our 5 and 2 year old and it was perfect, we even stopped off for a drink where the views were spectacular. Highly recommend any activity with Miguel.
    Written June 19, 2021
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    Richard S
    Bath, UK28 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Aug 2023
    This was a really good trip with Miguel and his father. We spent a morning touring the lagoon, hearing about the geography of the area, about the history of the local communities, about fishing for shell fish, about the marine life and about the sea birds. We saw flamingos and herons and curlew. Miguel was very knowledgable; he was an excellent guide with a great sense of humour.
    Written August 3, 2023
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    Thank you Richard for such a nice morning with you and your family. This makes work feel like a day amongst friends.
    Written August 4, 2023
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