Visit Portugal - The call of the sea
Place: Lisboa
Photo: Ian-Roman_Audi Med Cup
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Let yourself go and visit Porto and the North! /
If you’re a Jet Ski fan, visit Mirandela in July in order to watch the European Jet Ski Grand Prix in the River Tua.
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Azores /
Visit the Azores and experience adventure in an aquatic setting, including an encounter with the largest animals on earth.
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Ílhavo Maritime Museum /
Visit the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, an excellent example of modern architecture, dedicated to the epic history of cod-fishing.
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Amieira Marina – Alqueva Dam /
House Boats: Set off on an unusual holiday - sailing with your family or friends.
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Madeira: sea and sports /
If it’s high excitement that you’re looking for, then come and enjoy the unique diving waters we have to offer.
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Diving, Algarve sea /
Immerse yourself in the crystal-clear waters of the Algarve.
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Surfing and bodyboarding /
850km of coastline. A gigantic beach for surfers and body-boarders from all over the world.
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Rapids in the river Paiva /
The challenging waters of the river Paiva are a favourite with dedicated rafters.
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Walks in Porto Santo /
Discover a paradise island with a great climate, water that is warm all year round, and over five miles of golden sands and spectacular sunsets.
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Motorised water sports /
In the river or the sea, come and fly on the water. Portugal provides the perfect holiday destination for people who love water sports.
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May 2011 /

Bathed by the Atlantic ocean and a gentle climate, Portugal is the ideal place for practising nautical sports, benefiting from a large number of ports and marinas along the coast that guarantee a quality service to all sailors… whether seasoned veterans or beginners.

Do you enjoy surfing, windsurfing or bodyboarding? You’ll find the best spots for catching the perfect wave in Guincho, Ericeira, Peniche and the Costa Vicentina.

Other adventures await you in the Azores. Set off on an expedition to the high seas to observe whales, cachalots and dolphins...a unique experience!

Or spend some different and relaxing holidays with your family or friends on a house-boat. Navigate around Europe’s largest artificial lake – the Alqueva dam – visiting the various riverfront settlements... and discover the Alentejo region.

Accept our challenge and embark on an adventure. Come to Portugal!
Portimão Portugal Match Cup /
If you enjoy nautical sports, don’t miss the June round of the World Match Racing Tour held in Portimão.
Quiksilver Pro Portugal /
In June, the world's surfing circuit, will visit Ericeira in a spectacle of pure adrenaline.
Festival of the Oceans /
Visit Lisbon in August and celebrate the oceans - by diving into a sea of entertainment activities.
Sea Week /
During one week in August, the sea is the key theme underlying the year’s most important event in the island of Faial.
Billabong Azores Islands Pro /
In August, come and see the exhibitions of the world’s best surfers during the Billabong Azores Islands Pro, which takes place in São Miguel.
Rip Curl Pro Search /
In October, journey to Peniche to watch the world’s top professional surfing competition.