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Marina da Afurada: Our most recommended tours and activities

Porto: Sunset or Daytime Sailboat Cruise on the Douro River

1. Porto: Sunset or Daytime Sailboat Cruise on the Douro River

Begin your sunset adventure at Pontoon C of Douro Marina and continue towards the unforgettable historic area of Ribeira and Gaia. Once there, it's time to discover more about the city of Porto, a task that your crew will be happy to share with you. Toast to the taste of a good Douro wine of your choice and take the opportunity to photograph in a unique setting. Meanwhile, reverse your course and head towards the sea, passing through the protected area of the Douro estuary and the beautiful old mouth of Porto with its unmistakable palm trees. Touch the waves of the sea and experience the magical sensation of immensity that only the sea is capable of making you feel. With any luck, the dolphins might come and greet you. All this with a crew that stands out for its constant attention and focus on the well-being of those who join.

Porto: 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary Yacht Tour

2. Porto: 6 Bridges and Douro Estuary Yacht Tour

Discover the beauty of Porto's 6 bridges on this yacht tour from Nova de Gaia with an experienced crew. Pass by the charming city of Vila Nova of Gaia and the Douro Estuary Reserve.  Embark on your journey from the Douro Marina in Vila Nova of Gaia on a comfortable, luxury yacht. Glide past through main tourist attractions like the Crystal Palace and the Customs Office of Porto, where numerous exhibitions and concerts are held. Sip on your welcome drink as you take in views of the riverside area with its vast historical heritage, the Se Cathedral, the Clerigos Tour, the Convent of Serra do Pillar, the various Port Wine cellars and the iconic D. Luis Bridge. Stop at scenic points to soak up the views or capture pictures.  After seeing the 6 Bridges that connect the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia, we will turn back and navigate to the mouth of the Douro River, where you will be able to observe the stunning natural landscapes of the Douro Estuary, before returning to your departure point.

Porto: City to the Ocean Tuk-Tuk Tour

3. Porto: City to the Ocean Tuk-Tuk Tour

Start off with a pickup service from your address in Porto or meet your guide at the convenient starting point. Then, begin your eco-friendly tuk-tuk tour by passing under the concrete bridge, Ponte da Arrábida. Take its expansive length of 615 meters and 27-meter width. Learn about its significance for the whole of Portugal and how it connects the south of the country to the north. Next, visit the fishing village of São Pedro da Afurada. Discover its traditions and hear stories about its festival in honor of São Pedro (St. Peter), patron saint of fishermen, that takes place at the end of June each year. Following that, you will visit the Marina do Douro, a marina with 300 moorings for boats. Take in views of the natural reserve of the estuary of the Douro and the Lavadores beach, Bandeira Azul.

Porto: Private Sailboat Trip with Wine Tasting & Charcuterie

4. Porto: Private Sailboat Trip with Wine Tasting & Charcuterie

We head from Marina da Afurada towards the beautiful historic area of Porto and Cais de Gaia. Passing the Arrábida Bridge, we start by serving the first wine of your choice and preference. Arriving at Ponte D. Luiz I, we serve a tasting board with superior cheeses, charcuterie, jams and assorted chutneys, fresh fruit, gourmet crackers, dried fruits, among other flavors that we can have such as olives in olive oil, or roasted chorizo… And at the along the undulating river and quietly appreciating its banks to the sound of good music, we head towards the sea. We can, if our customers so wish, change the wine to try another one of your preference, and we finish with Ruby, white and tawny Port wines so that you bring a complete sensation of flavors. At the end of our tour, we can also direct our visitors to our micro gourmet space, where they can purchase some of the products they tasted on board and souvenirs. Tasting in the middle of the Douro River promises to be a memorable experience, don't you think? Enjoy the small village of Afurada where you can feel the history of a community dedicated to fishing in the Atlantic Wild Sea.

Porto: Private Party Sailing Cruise

5. Porto: Private Party Sailing Cruise

On this 2-hour private party sailing cruise you will experience a different Porto on the water. The meeting point is at Douro Marina in front Deck C and then you will board on the Argonauta. Once sailing on the water, you will enjoy the most breathtaking views of Douro River estuary and Porto city (Arrábida bridge, Dom Luís I bridge, Ribeira, cellars etc). Your 2-hour cruise concludes at Douro Marina situated in the picturesque fishing community called St. Peter of Afurada. Bring your camera, your sunglasses, some sunscreen, and don't forget to bring a Bluetooth device loaded with your favourite music. Private Parties up to ten (10) persons: -Bachelor and bachelorette parties -Birthday parties -Wedding anniversaries (silver, gold etc.) -Special celebrations

Porto: Private boat ride on the Douro River (Max 6 PX) 1h

6. Porto: Private boat ride on the Douro River (Max 6 PX) 1h

Leaving the Douro Marina, the route held between the Afurada and the D. Luís I bridge, allows to observe the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. For 1 hour be aware of the banks of the river to the D. Luís bridge and dazzle with the places that can be observed aboard our vessel. You can observe from the boat of local boat such as the Cristal Palace, Customs Building, Ribeira, Porto Wine Caves, Serra do Pilar, Tower of the Clerics, Fernandina Wall and the mythical D. Luís Bridge. A ride that will be forever in your memory.

Porto: Private Douro River Sunset Cruise

7. Porto: Private Douro River Sunset Cruise

Route: Douro Marina | 6 Bridges | Douro Marina Is there anything better than enjoying the sunset and listening to good music with friends? We suggest enjoying the view of the riverside area of the city of Porto and Foz do Douro. A trip on a yacht, capable of providing a comfortable experience and panoramic interior views of the entire surrounding area where you can enjoy views of the banks of Porto and Gaia, between the marina of afurada, passing through the 6 riverside bridges and returning to gondomar in the mythical palácio do freixo, baroque style design, dating from the 18th century. Included: - 1 welcome drink per person - Snacks included - Spotify on board - Fuel - Certified crew - Insurance - VAT at the legal rate Excluded: - Welcome table per group (upon request) Notes - Not recommended for people with reduced mobility. - It is not possible to bring food or beverages on the tour. - We recommend that you bring, besides a good mood, a pair of sunglasses, a hat and a coat in case it gets a little colder.

Porto: Private Douro River Cruise with Welcome Drink

8. Porto: Private Douro River Cruise with Welcome Drink

This tour is the perfect choice for those who want to know the mouth of the Douro river, its bridges and the landscapes and architectural differences between the banks of Porto and Gaia. Take this opportunity to (re) discover the iconic Ribeira and the mythical Cais de Gaia, from a different perspective that only the Douro river can offer! Undoubtedly one of the Douro cruises not to be missed! We will start the tour at Douro Marina. After leaving the dock we will sail through the most iconic places of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. - Entrance of Douro River - Passeio Alegre - Ponte da Arrábida - Custom House - Palácio de Cristal - Ribeira Square - Barcos Rabelo and Port Wine Companies - Ponte Dom Luis I - Ponte Dona Maria Pia - Palácio do Freixo

Half Day Private Tour of Historic Porto and Afurada Beach

9. Half Day Private Tour of Historic Porto and Afurada Beach

This tour is the perfect combination of the urban, cultural and historical's richness of Porto's city center, and the opportunity to relax along the river all the way until Douro meets the ocean. You will have the opportunity to explore the gem that is Afurada Fishing Village, with its cobblestoned streets and tiled houses and to pop into the beach at Lavadores, to take a break before returning to city life. It is truly the best of both worlds!

Porto: Private boat ride on the Douro River (Max 6px) 1h30m

10. Porto: Private boat ride on the Douro River (Max 6px) 1h30m

Leaving Douro Marina, the route held between the mouth of the Douro River and the Infante D. Henrique Bridge, allows to observe the riverside areas of the cities of Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. For 1 hour and 30 minutes dazzle with the places that can be observed aboard our vessel. You can observe from the boat from local such as AFURADA, Ponte da Arrábida, Cristal Palace, Customs Building, Ribeira, Porto Wine Clocks, Serra do Pilar, Cleric Tower, Fernandina Wall, mythical D. Luís Bridge, Ponte Infante D. Henrique, D. Maria Pia Bridge and Foz of the Douro River.

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What people are saying about Marina da Afurada

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4.7 / 5

based on 136 reviews

Excellent tour, very friendly guide, unfortunately I do not remember his name, he made the tour very entertaining. Great experience, thank you very much!

John was a very informative guide and went out of his way to ensure that we enjoyed our tour. We would highly recommend John and this tour. Thank you!

Superb walk with Miguel. Visit of the main points of porto and villa nova to finish on the sunset at the ocean. To do without hesitation

despite being overbooked, the company was able to react quickly and find a replacement guide

Porto is a very beautiful city and our guide Miguel is very interesting