Departure from Portimão at 9 AM, it takes about 1 hour 30 minutes to reach the fishing grounds (+/- 18 kilometers from the coast) and prepare the fishing gear.

Marlins, Swordfishes, Bill fish, Tuna, Bonitos, Blue fish, Large Bass, Giant Conger Sea Breams and different kind of sharks; blue sharks, Mako sharks, Hammer-heads, Copper sharks are roaming the waters

Usually a light lunch consisting of Chicken Piri Piri, chips, bread and a fruit is included in the fare. Cold drinks can be bought.

The best period of the year for fishing is June-September
when the water is warmest.

Return at 4.30 PM

Prices as of March 2000 is +/-:
Fishing: 62.50 euro / Spectators: 30.00 euro

Please note that I am not a fishing enthusiast, all fish caught on this trip was put back into the sea immediately, with all my apologies for having disturbed their day!

Baits are set and then...
patience!

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