While most of the tourism in the Algarve is centred around the hotspots like Albufeira, Portimão and Lagos, the Algarve also has an entirely different side to it! Did you know that if you drive a bit further West, north of Sagres, there is a whole other landscape and climate of the Al

If you’re looking for travel experiences which are slightly different from the usual, here is an alternative guide to visiting the Algarve. Check our tips on what to do, where to stay and what to eat!

Tips for your Algarve Easter holidays It’s almost Easter! Are you lucky to have booked your Easter holidays in the Algarve, the South of Portugal? Cool! We’ll share some tips on the best activities during this time of the year. Most activities and things to do in the Algarve depend on

2019 was a busy year on our blog and the top 10 of our most-read blog posts were all about Portugal! Traveling to Portugal soon? Don’t miss out on our top 10 blog posts about Portugal. Within Portugal, some of the most-read blog posts were about the Algarve while others about Madeira.

They say it’s science: giving experiences instead of toys boosts your kid’s intelligence and happiness. So, let’s give experiences this Christmas. This holiday season, let’s boost happiness.  In fact, this happiness isn’t measured by the number of presents under

The Algarve is a perfect destination for families with children of all ages! Long sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, lots of nature and family-friendly hotels and accommodations invite families from all over the world to spend a great time here!  We know that kids are already happy

Visiting Gran Canaria during winter? Do you have enough of the grey sky and are the rainy days bothering you? Then grab your passport and come to the Canary Islands this winter. The beautiful beaches of the islands are waiting for you! When is the best time to visit Gran Canaria? Some

Is it the first time you are planning to go to the Algarve and would you like to know where the most romantic spots are? Carry on reading, because in this article we listed the most romantic things to do in the Algarve.  When you are in Portugal, there is so much to see and do. The So

Looking for some travel inspiration for this Winter? Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings, gives us 5 reasons to visit Lanzarote in low season. Are you planning your holidays to the Canary Islands? Maybe it’s time to visit Lanzarote.

We had to share this exciting news! Even though we believe that the solution to keep the oceans clean is not only by cleaning up, but also by avoiding plastic, we’re big fans of the “Ocean Cleanup“. The Ocean Cleanup is a Dutch non-profit organization developing adva

If you’re looking for holiday inspiration about southern sunny Portugal or if you’ve already booked your trip to Lagos, Algarve, this article about tours in Lagos is for you. We, the SeaBookings.com team, are from Lagos. We grew up there and some of us still live in this beautiful idy

Algarve Caves: Top 5 If you’re planning your holidays to Portugal, more specifically to the Algarve, you’ve most likely already heard of the Algarve caves.  In fact, the coast of Portugal is known for its impressive caves and rock formations. In this article, we’ll share the TOP 5 Alg

The 10 best things to do in Lagos, Portugal If you are going on holidays in Lagos Portugal, you will have many fun and cheap things to do. Lagos is a beautiful holiday destination if you are flying to Faro airport. The local people are very tourist-friendly, it’s a great destination f

Holidays in Odeceixe – time for a SUP tour! This year we decided to try the northern west coast of the Algarve region of Portugal for our summer holidays. We rented a nice rural house in Odeceixe, walking distance to the beach of Odeceixe. This house ended up being the perfect s

Discover the best beaches in Lagos, Portugal We’ve been living in Lagos for almost 18 years now. Living in Lagos is great and the beaches in Lagos continue to surprise us every single day. Lagos is worldwide known for its stunning beaches. In fact, there are beaches for all tast

By Nathalie, content and translations at SeaBookings, who’d like to share her experience on a dolphin watching tour in Lagos. When I heard that we had a new operator offering dolphin watching in Lagos, of course, I took the opportunity to try out this new experience myself. I hav

Island boat tour from Olhão to discover Ria Formosa Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings, went on holidays in the Algarve and tried out this unique boat tour from Olhão to the Nature Park of Ria Formosa and shares her experience. This summ

We went on a 3-day trip to Madeira, a Portuguese island in the middle of the Atlantic. Well, not exactly in the middle, as it’s less than a 2-hour flight from Lisbon, but it feels like the middle of the Atlantic 🙂 We did this trip to get to know the island a bit be

By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon:  As you may have already read on this blog, we’ve been on a short 3-day trip to Madeira island Portugal. Our goal was to check out some of the coolest things to do on Madeira and share them with you. One thing is a true must on Ma

How to choose: SUP or kayak to Benagil The Benagil cave is one of the most famous sea caves in the Algarve. You can visit it by boat, SUP or kayak. If you’re with an active group of people looking to visit the Benagil cave, a kayak or SUP tour should be on top of your list. Both tours

By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon:  From all sea experiences that we provide on SeaBookings, swimming with dolphins has always been the one that fascinated me most. In Portugal, you can only swim with wild dolphins on the islands of the Azores and Madeira. The

By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon: We were on holiday in Carvoeiro, a small fishing village in the Algarve, with my boyfriends’ family, this year. We had 4 kids in the group, from 1 to 6 years old. The kids just love the beach, so most of the days, we spent the mor

If you happen to go to Ibiza with your best friends, family or maybe only just with your most beloved one, we have listed the best boat trips in Ibiza for you! For everyone, there is something suitable and if you have a special request, no problem! Please let us know and we will try t

By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon: We had such a great time on our 3-day trip to Madeira Island this Spring! We did the trip to explore some of the best things to do on Madeira and then to share our experience with you. Well, if you love nature and some adventure,

During our SeaBookings team meeting in May, we decided to try out our famous caves tour to Ponta da Piedade by SUP in Lagos. SUP means stand-up paddle boarding. You’ve probably already seen people doing this sport. They stand on a large and stable board and move forward using a paddle

Lisbon is one of the best city destinations in Europe!. It attracts thousands of curious travellers from all over the world with its multicultural and cosmopolitan flair. Of course, there are also some great parties and festivals in Lisbon, so party people will have loads of options t

Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings, went to Lagos and tried out this unique sunset cruise in Lagos and shares her experience: For Sergio’s birthday, I organised a champagne sunset cruise in Lagos and honestly, I couldn’t

To-do on Madeira: SUP tour By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon: We had the chance to visit the beautiful island of Madeira for 3 days this Spring. We went on a SeaBookings trip to discover the best things to do on Madeira and then to share them with you, of course! T

Let us help you to get from Faro to Benagil cave Benagil, Benagil, Benagil – everybody wants to visit Benagil! Benagil is one of the most famous sea caves in Portugal. It is a very impressive rock formation, and a visit there is a Must-Do during your holidays in the Algarve

Mykonos is one of the many Greek islands and is part of the Cyclades. It lies in the middle of the Aegean sea, blessed with calm and warm waters. It is one of the most popular islands off the Greek mainland for travellers from all over the world. In Mykonos, you can get it all –

By Fábio, CTO at SeaBookings, who fell in love with coasteering in the Algarve, and repeated the coasteering adventure in Madeira. At SeaBookings, we like to visit the places where we operate so we can better understand what are the best things we can offer to our sea l

How to choose the Benagil boat tour in Algarve that suits you most? If you’re in the Algarve, a visit to the incredible Benagil cave is a true must. I think we know this by now 🙂 However, there are so many boat tours to Benagil. On SeaBookings, we have more than 30 experiences that in

We went on a morning boat trip in Lisbon By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon: When my colleague Lianne was visiting us for a few days in Lisbon, of course, we wanted to go on a sailing trip in Lisbon. We contacted one of our newest tour operators in Lisbon, to grab t

We went on a Benagil caves tour from Portimão The SeaBookings team went on a Benagil caves tour. There are many tours that can take you to this impressive cave. Here’s our personal testimonial about this unique Benagil caves tour from Portimão or Ferragudo. Lianne’s experience:

Corfu is the second largest Greek island in the Ionian sea. It is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Greece, and a great place to visit! The island is full of ancient history and Greek mythology, so history fans will have lots to explore! But also nature-lovers will find

Do you want to know how to get into Benagil cave? You can walk, swim, or join a boat, kayak or SUP Tour. The Benagil cave is probably the most famous sea cave in Portugal. So if you are on holidays in the Algarve, make sure you visit it! The region around Benagil is also worth a visit

Did you already hear about the Red Bull Cliff Diving Series? This super exciting event takes place all around the world, at 7 different locations, to find the best female and male cliff-diver! The jumps they do are spectacular, and watching the divers jump from up to 27m with such ele

Did you know that the name Mallorca derives from the classical Latin insula maior, which means “larger island”? And that is not so strange, because Mallorca is the largest island of the Balearic Islands, and maybe one of the most popular islands located in the Mediterranean. The offic

The Benagil caves are the most impressive sea caves in Portugal. As a result, it has been the most popular one to visit in the Algarve. In fact, the cave in Portugal was listed in the world’s “Top 10 Coolest Caves” published by American online newspaper The Huffington Post in 2014. An

Are you planning to go on holidays in the Algarve and searching for a way to minimize your footprint while adventuring abroad? Look no further – Lianne, customer support and content/translations at SeaBookings, listed the best eco tours in the Algarve! Our favorite eco

Mykonos is one of the hippest and most attractive of the Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. With its unique landscapes, hip cafés and restaurants and super hot parties, Mykonos is swamped with young party people, influencers and of course just travellers looking to spend an awesome holi

By Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, working from Lisbon: What better birthday present can you give than a day out on a boat? This year, for my mother in law’s birthday, we decided to give a special present: we went on a dolphin watching tour in Setúbal with the family. When we finally f

Our friend Cristina, blogger at The Choice of Magic, shares her unforgettable experience Whale Watching in São Miguel: The island of São Miguel is certainly one of the most breathtaking places in Portugal. With eternally green hills, blue-green water, spotted cows and delici

This is a guest post by Peter Jenkins, Owner and Luxury Villa Specialist, Sun-hat Villas and Resorts. There’s something magical about The Algarve. From the instant you step off the plane, you are transported to a holiday haven and can feel an indescribable buzz; not just from the 

Crete is the largest one of all Greek islands and has a lot to offer – from paradisiacal beaches with white sand and crystal-clear waters, over the impressive mountain landscapes and the antique towns like Chania and Heraklion, full of ancient history and Greek mythology. Did yo

Bo, co-founder of SeaBookings, went on a grotto boat tour in Lagos and shares her experience: It was late February when we went to Lagos, Algarve, to visit my parents who live there. As my boyfriend had never seen the famous rock formations of Ponta da Piedade, we decided to join a gr

The best of sailing in Portugal Portugal has an enormous coastline. Portugal mainland has a coast of almost 1000km. To that, we should add 670km from the Azores archipelago and 250km from Madeira. Enough space to develop a broad variety of water sports and boat tours. Today we’ll shar

If you’re planning your trip to the Algarve, the South of Portugal, holidays in Vilamoura can be a good choice. In our point of view, Vilamoura is one of the Algarve’s finest resort towns. If you go for holidays in Vilamoura, you’ll get so much more than just amazing beaches and a ple

By Nathalie, content and translations at SeaBookings, who’d like to share some tips about the things you can do to help save the oceans. At SeaBookings, we are all passionate lovers of the sea and of our blue planet. We are so thankful for the waters of the sea that gives us life and

SeaBookings will be at this year’s Lisbon Travel Market, BTL (Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa) which is going to take place between March 13th and 17th, at FIL, Parque das Nações. Promoted by Fundação AIP and realized by FIL – Feira Internacional de Lisboa since 1989, Lisb

Dubai is the perfect destination for couples who love luxury, an urban scenery and that extra taste of exclusivity! For those jet-setters among you who decide to take a trip to the impressive city that is Dubai, we have some great options to have an unforgettable time on Valentine’s d

Greece is probably one of the most idyllic places to spend Valentine’s day! Especially in the off-season, you have the amazing beaches and vast landscapes almost completely to yourselves. There is always something special about visiting such popular places like the Greek islands witho

Croatia is still a rather untouched jewel in the Mediterranean Sea! Especially now at this time of the year it’s a beautiful destination for couples, and perfect to spend your Valentine’s day in a really special setting! We have our most romantic experiences for Valentine’s day in Cro

Valentine’s Day is only a few days from now! Are you lucky enough to spend Valentine’s day in Spain? Nice! Do you already have the perfect day planned? Maybe we can help you plan the perfect romantic experience for Valentine’s Day in Spain! We have quite a few romantic experienc

Valentine’s Day is coming closer! Do you already have the perfect day planned for you and your beloved one? If not and you’re planning to be in Portugal, maybe we can help you plan the perfect romantic experience for Valentine’s Day in Portugal! Around Portugal, from Noth to South, we

Visiting Ibiza during Winter is maybe one of the best things you can do. Really! During this time of the year, there are so many beautiful things you can see and the fact that it’s less crowded means that you can enjoy the island even better.  Lianne, responsible for the Spanish marke

Mykonos is famous for its laidback lifestyle, amazing beaches and a wild party scene. For decades this magical Greek island has been attracting travelers from all over the world. Its location in the Mediterranean makes it a popular destination all-year around, thanks to the mild clima

Things to do on Madeira Madeira is a perfect holiday destination the whole year round. We’ll share the some tips to take the most out of your holidays on the island and enjoy the best things to do on Madeira. Madeira is one of the archipelagos of Portugal. The archipelago is composed

Greece has been one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe forever, and there’s a good reason for it. Paradisiacal beaches, turquoise waters, friendly people and great food. Rhodes is especially beautiful and worth a visit. Let us show you why you should visit Rhodes at Ea

5 reasons why you should join a Portugal Sailing Week this summer of 2019 2019 has already begun and it’s time to start thinking about where you want to spend your summer vacation this year. Obviously, Portugal should always be high on your priority list – beautiful sandy beache

We went to visit Madeira in low season and had a great time. That’s why we’d like to share this 9 reasons to visit Madeira during the Fall/Winter. Madeira, along with the Azores, are truly unknown natural gems of Europe. Madeira during the Fall / Winter is the perfect holi

Why you should visit Alicante in December? Because you can eat, drink, explore, and enjoy the city without having to worry about the cold. It’s a great destination for people of all ages and with a perfect temperature all year round.     The weather Of course, in winter the weather is

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings, who’s happy to share some personal reasons to visit Barcelona.  Strolling along La Rambla, enjoying a fresh paella, being immersed in the modernist architecture or enjoying Barcelona from anot

Dubai is one of SeaBooking’s most recent destinations, thus we’re very excited about this place and absolutely happy about being able to make your holidays in this extravagant place even more amazing with our fantastic boat tours. However, Dubai is also very different from our E

Lisbon is probably one of the most booming cities in the south of Europe. No wonder – with the colorful mix of culture, cuisine, sea and sun it’s the perfect destination for a city trip. The fact that you can get cheap flights from pretty much every other European country facili

What do you think when you hear “Algarve”? Probably sun, summer, sea and lots of fun in the warm weather right? But did you know that there are also some very good reasons to visit the Algarve during winter? In this post, we’ll show you the best things to do in the Algarve in the wint

5 ways to discover Ponta da Piedade – Lagos If you’ve heard about Lagos, Portugal, before, you’ve probably also heard about Ponta da Piedade and it’s famous golden coastline. When visiting Lagos, you should go to Ponta da Piedade. Ponta de Piedade is not actually a beach i

Gran Canaria is one of our holiday destinations where you can enjoy the pleasant temperatures of the sun all year round. It’s with a good reason that this island (even as Tenerife and the other Canarian Islands) are called the islands with the endless spring. Gran Canaria is a magical

We invited our friend, Flávia Mota from the blog “Almost Locals”, to experience our sunset sailing trip in Lisbon. Flávia, from Brazil, shares her experience about the Sunset sailing trip in Lisbon in this article. It’s a great way to get to know the city and enjoy the Tagus Riv

Why holidays in Lisbon during the fall? Summer has come to an end. You’ve probably already been on holidays this year, but why not go again? In between summer and Christmas, is a great time to go on holidays, even if it is only for a few days. In this article we will share why we thin

Travel tips for the best holidays in Greece by freelance writer Harper Reid: As the weather cools and you’re reluctantly pulling your coat and boots from hibernation, perhaps you’re daydreaming about planning your holidays in Greece for next summer. If so, great choice! Whether you’re

Aveiro? Yes, Aveiro. In Portugal, in between Lisbon and Oporto, along the coast, you’ll find a fishermen town called Aveiro. Aveiro may not be the most obvious touristic destination, but it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for an authentic Portuguese experience. Aveiro is

Nathalie, content and translations at SeaBookings, shares her unforgettable experience searching for wild dolphins in Lagos: Even though I live close to Lagos and have seen a couple of wild dolphins from the coast, I still wanted to try out the tours to search for dolphins in Lagos! A

Did you know that La Palma is also called “La Isla Bonita”, the beautiful island or “La Isla Verde”, the green island? Well, it’s easy to discover why you should visit La Palma! The island lives up to its names because it’s truly beautiful and super green! La Palma is very diverse. Th

By Femke, SeaBookings cofounder: I was super excited when I heard that SeaBookings was invited by Turismo de Portugal, the Portuguese Tourism Board, for a trip to Dubai and participate in the big Arabian Travel Market in Dubai. And guess who went? Me! You can read about my experience

The Algarve is one of our favourite destinations in Portugal, and also one where we have a lot of different awesome boat tours for you! The caves and grottos around Ponta da Piedade in Lagos are very impressive and definitely worth a visit, as well as the most famous and beautiful cav

What it’s like to visit Dubai as a women – By Femke, SeaBookings cofounder: To visit Dubai as a woman is becoming more and more frequent, especially considering business trips. I had the chance to visit Dubai for a business too as I went to participate in a travel fair. Du

When SeaBookings talks about the best ideas for your Bachelorette Party in Lisbon it has got to do something with the sea! Or with a river! For your Bachelorette or Bachelor Party in Lisbon you can choose from a lot of different water-related activities, from Boat Tours over SUP all t

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings. Not only I didn’t know that it was possible to see dolphins in Lisbon, but I also didn’t know how many dolphins you can find around Lisbon, I was really surprised! And we were extra lucky that day b

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings. During our stay in Lagos in the Algarve, we wanted to do something fun. That’s why we decided to visit another place and go on a dolphin watching tour in Portimão. At the marina of Portimão, you see

Dubai is the city of extremes – biggest, fastest, tallest, nicest! And we are so excited to be able to be part of the booming tourism industry of this fascinating and exotic part of the world! Dubai has finally entered the SeaBookings family, offering you the best options to exp

Ana, a friend of the SeaBookings team, was very curious to do a tour on a kayak in Almería, Spain, and went on to try it. Here you can read all about her experience: Almería! For me, it’s clearly a synonym for sun, beach and holidays! And this year we wanted to try out something new d

SeaBookings’s team is fully distributed, which means that we all work remotely, from wherever we want. At the moment, we’re basically in between Portugal (from North to South) and the Netherlands. For the first time, we had our whole team together for what we call a “SeaBookings Summi

We’ve been writing a lot about things to do in Albufeira because it’s one of the Algarve’s most popular holiday destintions, both for families and groups. Also, we like Albufeira ourselves and are happy to be able to share some inside tips.  🙂 Albufeira has long been one of Portugal’s

“Príncipe Perfeito” is our big classy sailing yacht in Lisbon, ideal for events up to 200 pax Max 200 pax 2 hours – from 2200 € from 500 € per extra hour Departure: Doca do Espanhol, Alcântara, Lisbon Included: no drinks included Optional: drinks on board cost around

The Best Fishing Tours in Portugal We all know that Portugal located on the Iberian Peninsula, bordering Spain on its East and the Atlantic Ocean on the South and West. This privileged Oceanside location influences many aspects of its culture – salt cod and grilled sardines are nation

Traveling to the Algarve with a group? We recommend you to plan your things to do and to eat a bit ahead. Going out for dinner with a group of 8 or more may require a previous reservation. Otherwise, you may have to wait in line for a while. The same logic applies to things to do in t

Sagres, also known as “the end of the world”, is located in Vila do Bispo, in the southwestern Algarve of Portugal. Sagres’ beaches are great for surfing and are a true nature gem of Europe. It’s known as “the end of the world” because Sagres is the most southwestern point of mainland

Things to do in Setúbal Only a 45 minute drive south of Portugal’s capital, Setúbal is one of the biggest cities in Portugal & with many things to do in Setúbal. Setúbal is a rising tourism destination, mainly because of the broad range of ways to enjoy the Setúbal Peninsula, but

It was a nice and sunny day in Lisbon and at night we had a delicious dinner by the river with a nice view. I saw boats passing by and I thought to myself, that would be an awesome thing to do. Sailing along the river on a sunset tour in Lisbon and seeing the city from another perspec

La Palma, aka La Isla Bonita, the hidden gem of the Canary Islands! If you’re looking for a holiday in an authentic place surrounded by amazing landscapes, La Palma is the destination for you! We chose some of our favorite things to do in La Palma to inspire you! Impressive volcanos,

Lianne was happy to tell us about her experience on the boat tour to see the dolphins in Setúbal. After that, we send her immediately to Cascais to experience a SUP Tour in Lisbon! I heard a lot of stories about stand-up paddle and I couldn’t wait to experience this myself! I asked so

This summer we decided to try out the Algarve, Portugal for our yearly family summer holidays. We did some homework before booking everything and figured out that the best timing, also considering my job and my husband’s, would be the last two weeks of July. So, we then booked our fli

When Carlos called us to become part of the SeaBookings’ family, we were super excited to get to know his vintage sailing boat. So, we decided to join Carlos and Bijuca, his guide, on a sailing excursion in Albufeira with friends. Carlos and Bijuca do half day sailing tours in a group

Did you know that Almería is a region with the most sun hours in Europe during the year? The perfect destination to go on holiday if you ask us. Almería is very easily accessible from Málaga or Granada. Check out the best things to do in Almería! From bigger cities like Málaga or Gran

By Bo, founder of SeaBookings, who finally went to try out our sunset boat trip in Lisbon on a typical boat. Oh wow, this sunset boat trip in Lisbon made me fall so in love with this city! I’m a Lisbon lover, it’s true. I fall in love with this city day after day. Do you want to feel

Because it combines the ocean and the sky while adrenaline flows through your body,  parasailing Algarve is one of the most exciting ways to explore your holiday destination. Don’t you know this awesome watersport? Parasailing is also known as parascending or parakiting and is a recre

We understand that if you are on holidays in Barcelona you would like to do something cool that you normally can’t do at home. That’s why we listed the coolest and funniest watersports in Barcelona which you can do alone, or with a group of friends and/or family. Have you already trie

By Cláuda and Zé, friends of SeaBookings, who were very curious about our new Benagil cave tour from Portimão: The Algarve is a must-visit destination in Portugal for its beautiful beaches and sunny days. While it is an amazing place for sunbathing, it is also full of stunning views a

Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings, went to Ibiza. She was so kind to share her favorite beaches in Ibiza with us. In fact, Ibiza has a lot of secret beaches and it’s a pity if you miss them during your holidays on this beautiful island.

Nathalie, content and translations at SeaBookings, wants to explain to you why SUP is the best way to discover Ponta da Piedade, Lagos, the place she lives in. She actually loves this tour as you can read here. SUP, short for Stand-Up Paddle, is a new and fun sport that is booming wor

This is an experience from João, friend of the SeaBookings Team, who went out to try our new SUP Tour in Sesimbra: Saturday, eight in the morning. The alarm goes off, and what is the first reaction!? Snooze, snooze, snooze! Until we suddenly jump out of bed, into the shower, to the ki

Ibiza has a lot of secret beaches and it’s a pity if you miss them during your holidays on this beautiful island. That’s why we listed our favorite most paradisiacal beaches in Ibiza! Why not start your holiday with a boat tour and let yourself guide by one of our experienced skippers

Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings, was so enthusiastic about her experience on the boat trip to the wild dolphins in Setúbal that she wrote a nice piece about it: If you are on holiday in Portugal, you want to do fun things. I’ve

Albufeira, surrounded by 20 very different beaches to choose from, hugs the coast in Portugal’s southern Algarve region. It’s definitely one of the most popular tourist destinations in Portugal, for many reasons: great weather, all your round, stunning beaches, delicious cuisine and w

Benagil or Ponta da Piedade?  What’s this about? The Algarve is probably one of the most beautiful regions to visit during your summer holidays in the whole of Europe! At least we at SeaBookings are in love with the white sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters and cute little villa

Are you planning your holidays in Barcelona? And would you like to organise the perfect boat trip to explore the Costa Brava? We understand that finding the best boat for a group of people can be difficult. That’s why we listed different types of boats below and explain to you for wha

Part of our team was in the South of Portugal, the Algarve, for some meetings with tour operators. The weather was amazing and the ocean was “calling” us for a boat ride. Paulo, who manages our partner company in Praia da Luz, near Lagos, immediately invited us for a trip. And so, we

Dolphins are amazing creatures! Did you know, that there are only 35 species of dolphins living in the sea worldwide? Most of them prefer warm waters, but we also have a great number of dolphins passing by the Portuguese coast every year! In fact, if you’re on holidays in Portugal, yo

The best boat tours in Alicante We are absolutely in love with all our new destinations in Spain. Especially Alicante is a real gem, with the Mediterranean flair and crystal-clear waters! It’s the perfect destination for people who really, REALLY love the sun and the sea! And of cours

Lagos is the perfect holiday destination for your summer vacation! Why? Well, how can you beat a super cute little town centre with amazing cafés and restaurants right by the beach? Actually, the beaches! In Lagos, you have a couple of beautiful beaches to choose from! In Lagos you re

Planning the Best Holidays in the Algarve Are you coming on holidays in Portugal? The Algarve, is a perfect destination to relax, do some sightseeing, do some great activities and of course for the younger generation, a fantastic nightlife in bars or on a boat party. Your holiday plan

We were delighted when we got in touch with Emily, a fashion blogger from London. With a love for fashion, food, drink and travel, it was time for Emily to go on holidays in Madeira toexplore this beautiful island. As you may know, one of the must-do’s on Madeira are the dolphin

We went with part of our team on a trip to Tenerife to get to know this island where we now also provide great sea tours. Kayaking in Tenerife was at the top of our list of things to do on the island. The five of us are active people who love nature and working out, so kayaking in Ten

Read some tips about how to get around in the Algarve by Nathalie, content and translations at SeaBookings, who lives in the Algarve herself. How to get around in the Algarve This is another post of our series: How to get from A to B in Portugal! Since the biggest part of tourism in P

The Algarve has been one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe for decades now. And it is becoming more popular year by year! No surprise, because in the Algarve you find long, white sandy beaches, cute and authentic villages, great food, friendly people and breathtaking

The South of Portugal, the Algarve, is a very popular holiday destination. Lagos always stands out, especially for groups of families and friends. In fact, we’ve been receiving a lot of requests for private boat tours for groups in Lagos. Families want to quietly enjoy the stunning co

The Azores are a real paradise for nature lovers and active tourist who appreciate the outdoors. No wonder that the group of islands has been elected one of the Top 10 most sustainable destinations in the world. The Azores are also the best Atlantic destination according to the Intern

We went with part of our team on holidays in Tenerife to get to know this island where we now also provide some great sea tours. Sailing in Tenerife was on the top of our list of things to do in Tenerife. We booked an excursion sailing in Tenerife with departure from Puerto Colón, nea

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings: A few months ago we were soaking up the sun in Tenerife when we stumbled across some nice activities available around the Los Cristianos area. Los Cristianos is a great place to visit if you want to

Porto is booming in every way – the city in the North of Portugal is becoming more and more popular amongst travellers from all over the world! People seem to be falling in love at first sight with the vibrant and colourful city. When you’re on holidays in Porto, you have a lot

Tenerife is a true paradise for outdoor adventure lovers. We went with part of our team to visit Tenerife to get to know this island where we now also provide some great sea tours. As Tenerife has much more to offer than just sea tours, we’d like to share our favorite must-do activiti

This is a guest post by Hilary Graham from Affinity Villas. The Western Algarve has some incredible attractions for individuals, couples and families alike, hence the increasing demand for private villa holidays and hotel accommodation. Whether you’re looking to find your sea legs and

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings: It is mid-April and I am curious about a new place we just added to SeaBookings: Ibiza! So why not book a private motorboat cruise in Ibiza to discover this island. I know the openings parties start

By Fábio, CTO at SeaBookings. We went scuba diving in Tenerife! Since a while ago I really wanted to try to go diving. I’ve had done snorkeling before, and, if you like snorkeling, to go diving was just a natural move. Carla, my wife, joined me for this unforgettable adventure. This l

By Femke Irik, co-founder and experience-tester at SeaBookings.  The Algarve is, in my opinion, the best region of Portugal for travel, especially for retirees. People may not think so but there are quite a few nice things to do in Olhão. I decided to share my favourite things to help

Tenerife is one of the seven islands of the Canaries. The island group is part of Spain and located in the middle of the Atlantic, next to the Sahara. We went with part of our team on holidays in Tenerife to get to know this island where we now also provide some great sea tours. While

If you are planning your holidays to the Azores archipelago, you are surely considering a whale watching in São Miguel. The island of São Miguel is worldwide known for its stunning green scenery and for dolphin and whale watching boat trips. São Miguel is the biggest island of the Azo

Interview with Portugal Sail Week 2018 – 10 questions to Duarte Ribeiro Soares about Portugal Sail Week 2018 Spending a week on a luxury yacht, surrounded by cool people from all over the world! Sunbathing all day, partying all night! And all of that in one of the most beautiful

Are you planning your holidays in Alicante? Do you love being in the outdoors? You like staying fit and to explore new things? Well, then you should definitely try out one of the best SUP Tours in Alicante! Have you ever heard of SUP? It’s short for stand-up paddleboarding, and it is

Portugal is a beautiful destination for curious travellers! There are so many hidden gems all across the country! Even if you’re staying in Lisbon, you can still explore so many different regions of the country, since everything is so close! Have you ever heard about Setúbal for examp

We went with part of our team on holidays in Tenerife to get to know this island where we also provide sea tours. While “testing” some of our partners’ activities around Tenerife, we got to learn a lot of “inside” information about the island. Some tips where of course about the best

Lisbon is a great city to spend your holidays. You have everything there – culture, good food, party, beaches, a river and much more. And what makes it even better are the many possibilities for awesome day trips to discover more of Portugal! One of these day trips is a trip to

Barcelona – the city of fashion, good food and cool people. But it is also a city surrounded by beautiful harbours and right by the sea. Therefore, sea tours in Barcelona are a Must-Do during your holidays in this vibrant city! We have selected the Best Sunset Sea Tours in Barce

This is a guest post by Chris Holt from 360GolfHolidays Lisbon is a gorgeous location on the Atlantic coast with amazing year-round weather. As the largest city in Portugal, it has developed as a centre of culture and activity, making it a great destination for families, backpackers a

If you are planning your holidays to Portugal, you probably already heard about the famous Benagil sea caves. They are located in Algarve, the Southern part of Portugal. One question a lot of people seem to be asking themselves is how to get from Lisbon to Benagil. In fact, many peopl

If you’re travelling with your loved one to the beautiful Algarve, a private boat tour will give your holiday a very special spark of romance. Enjoy the stunning coastline of Southern Portugal on a beautiful private boat! And what’s the most romantic time of the day? Sunset of course!

Sesimbra, Portugal, is blessed with one of the most beautiful coastlines of Europe. With stunning beaches and impressive cliffs, Sesimbra is a very popular beach town near Lisbon. If you’re on holidays in Lisbon, Sesimbra is the ideal day trip to enjoy some of the best nature of Portu

By Femke Irik, co-founder and experience-tester at SeaBookings. The kayak tour in Lagos is a must for everyone who is capable to do so. But no worries, it’s not very demanding. You don’t need to be in top shape, only to be able to swim 😉 Ponta da Piedade is known for the m

The Algarve is a very popular holiday destination. Albufeira always stands out, especially for groups of families and friends. In fact, we’ve been receiving a lot of requests for private boat tours for groups in Albufeira. To give you an idea of the possibilities, we’ve chosen the bes

The Algarve is a very popular holiday destination. Also for events for special occasions, the Algarve is very sought for. In fact, we’ve been receiving a lot of requests for private boat tours for groups in Vilamoura. To give you an idea of the possibilities, we’ve chosen the best boa

Lisbon is becoming a very popular holiday destination. Also for events for special occasions, Lisbon is very sought for. In fact, we’ve been receiving a lot of requests for boat tours for groups in Lisbon. To give you an idea of the possibilities, we’ve chosen the best boat tours for

Paddle Board Yoga in Portugal Paddle Board Yoga in Portugal is a must for yoga lovers this summer. Paddle Board Yoga or SUP Yoga is a variation of SUP (stand-up paddle boarding). Paddle Board Yoga combines the best of SUP with the best of yoga by practicing asana (yoga pastures) on a

Yes, we love Barcelona.  We went there last weekend and had a blast. I would like to share my top things to do in Barcelona with you. I must admit I’m a bit biased towards sea activities, but of course, I also share some other tips. My top 5 things to do in Barcelona 1. Eat tapas and

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings: In Tenerife, I stumbled upon a new exciting activity to do. A submarine tour in Tenerife! Yes, you can go exploring the underwater world without getting your hair wet! For some people, diving can be

If you are going on holidays to Albufeira, make sure you have great fun enjoying one of the best Albufeira boat trips. From Albufeira, we offer a wide range of sea activities, we have choices for everyone and all budgets. If you’re looking for a more relaxing way to enjoy your holiday

Read the experience of Nathalie, content and translations at SeaBookings about her SUP Grotto Tour in Lagos. Thanks for sharing, girl! The early bird catches the worm, they say. Well, in this case, the early bird gets to enjoy the most beautiful SUP Grotto Tour in Lagos! When my dad v

The Algarve is the ideal holiday destinations for water sport lovers like fishing, surfing, diving and many others. Fishing in the Algarve is one of the most popular water sports among families and groups of friends. Fishing trips can be done from several locations in the Algarve like

Data: 01/06/2020 às 09H00 e fim às 18H00 de dia 05/06/2020 Inclui 4 pequenos almoços a bordo Inclui combustível, skipper e os valores das marinas Barco disponível 24 horas por dia Dormida a bordo 04 noites Marina de começo e fim: Portimão 1. Veleiro – “Makai” / Dufour 382 2. Yac

Tenrife – The Island of Eternal Spring. No wonder that the biggest and most populated canary island is Spain’s most important tourist destination. Find out the things to do in Tenerife – why over 5 Million tourists visit this volcanic paradise every year. Not only do you f

During your holidays in Portugal, besides lying on the beach, you sometimes want to do something active! Our kayak tours in Portugal are some of the nicest ways to get more out of your vacation. And it is not only fun, but you are also immediately involved in sports! We have made a to

By Lianne, responsible for the Spanish market and content/translations at SeaBookings: On our holidays we went kayaking with dolphins in Tenerife. I never sat in a kayak before, so that was pretty exciting already, and the idea to see dolphins was even more amazing! Earlier in the wee

Will you be spending Valentine’s day in Portugal? Looking for a unique experience to do with your beloved one while enjoying Valentine’s day in Portugal? Let us help! We’ve selected our most romantic experiences: Private tour on a vintage sailboat in Lisbon Duration: 2 hours Price: 25

Portugal is known for its stunning beaches and related ocean activities. Portugal tours can be done either in the water, like boat tours, or in the city, like the tuk-tuk or running tours, or even in the nature, like hiking tours. Today we’ll share the best Portugal Tours related to t

Anthony Briggs, from Tuki Retreat, enjoys working in the hospitality industry and is dedicated to providing clients with the best  accommodation experience available. He shares his favorite coastal towns in Portugal with us. Most countries in Europe are quite popular destinations that

With such a vast and delicious selection of restaurants and eateries to choose from in Quinta Do Lago, we wouldn’t blame you for feeling a little overwhelmed when it comes to picking somewhere that suits the needs of the whole family, especially the little ones! Peter Jenkins, travel

Living in Lisbon, we’re blessed with a mild climate all year round. Sailing can be done all year round and we go sailing in Lisbon, on the Tagus River, quite often. We had never gone sailing in Cascais yet so we were happy when we were invited to join go sailing from Cascais to Lisbon

We live in Lisbon. We love Lisbon. The capital of Portugal is a very welcoming city. These days, a lot of people, more than 70.000 to be more exact, will be visiting Lisbon to attend the Web Summit, one of the greatest tech conferences in the world. If you are one of those lucky peopl

This is a guest post by Mark from Kayakguru.com Ocean fishing in Portugal is integral to its culture. Portuguese cuisine relies on the variety of fresh and high-quality fish locally available. Whether you fish from the shore, on a deep-sea charter, or from your own kayak, you can enjo

By Lianne, customer support and content creation at SeaBookings. Benagil, Benagil, Benagil.. What is so special about the Benagil cave in the Algarve, in the south of Portugal? I did a tour with stand-up paddle in Benagil to discover. This summer I’ve heard a lot of stories about this

What pops up on your mind when you think about summer holidays? Sea, sun and BBQ, right? Good news, we’ll share our favorite Algarve BBQ cruises. We’ve selected a top 7 of Algarve BBQ cruises. These BBQ boat trips are a true “must” when you’re on holidays in the Algarve, the southern

This is a guest post by Emily, an inquisitive explorer and connoisseur writing about her passion for travel. Dreaming about a beach vacation in the Algarve? Beach vacations are probably the best type of travelling getaways that everyone should pamper themselves with once in a lifetime

This is a guest post by Rifat Khan There are a lot of factors that need to be considered if you want to be a successful angler. Fishing is not just about patience and dedication, it also requires you to have a great set of fishing equipment in order to have a great catch. But, aside f

This is a guest post by Mark from Kayakguru.com Portugal is a beautiful country, with rich and diverse natural environments. With a warm-to-hot climate that is convenient for year-round outdoor activities, the Portugal coastline is perfect for exploring by water. If you prefer conveni

Last Saturday finally I joined one of the surf days in Lisbon. Surfing in Lisbon had been on my list of the activities to test for a long while. I’ve been a surfer myself for many years. Me and my sister (and co-founder of SeaBookings.com) were pretty good surfers when we were kids. F

Every year, we spot several species of whales in the Algarve. In 2016 we found 8 species of dolphins and whales in the Algarve. Dream Wave, a tour operator based in the Marina of Albufeira, revealed that in the course of 2016 they spotted 8 species of dolphins and whales in the Algarv

SeaBookings, an online marketplace for watersports and boat tours in Portugal founded by two Dutch sisters, is taking its first steps towards international expansion with the support of Turismo de Portugal. Turismo de Portugal is the central public authority responsible for the promot

We chatted with our partner tour operator, Dream Wave, about the sightings of cetaceans in the Algarve. This tour operator, based in the Marina of Albufeira, specializes in dolphin watching tours in the Algarve (among other boat trips). The operator revealed that in the course of 2016

Our favorite boat trips for your Christmas holidays in Portugal Are you one of the lucky ones who’s spending the Christmas holidays in Portugal? Well done! The time between Christmas and New Years in Portugal is usually beautiful. It’s not too busy and the weather is often very sunny

Good news for dolphin watching tours in the Sado River and for nature! This year there were two births of wild dolphins in Setúbal, one in August and another in October. It was the Portuguese Institute of Nature and Forest Conservation that confirmed that two baby bottlenose dolphins

It seems like tomorrow will be the big day! Tomorrow the Nazaré Big Wave Event 2016 is expected to start. Nazaré, about 125km North of Lisbon, is one of the most popular seaside resorts along the “Costa de Prata” (Silver Coast), Portugal. Since November 2011, when surfer Garrett McNam

This Christmas, give an amazing experience SeaBookings Christmas gift certificates can be used to purchase any of the hundreds of things to do on www.seabookings.com in Portugal, Spain, Greece and Dubai. A surf lesson in Carcavelos? Sure. A Stand-up Paddle tour in Ibiza? Of course! A

We’re so proud on our beautiful country. It is with great pleasure that we found that among the Europewinners of the 23rd World Travel Awards™, Portugal stands out. Holidays in Portugal are becoming more and more popular. This is why. Founded in 1993, the World Travel Awards are a gre

We’ve been trying out the most amazing watersports and boat tours of Portugal. We’ve been “testing” some of the activities that we sell on SeaBookings.com. By experiencing these activities ourselves, we’re able to give a better idea of what they consist of to our customers: you. In th

The Algarve, beside being a popular holiday destination for ocean and beach lovers, is also an attraction for party people. Cities like Vilamoura and Lagos are known for their bubbly nightlife. These cities attract party people from all around the world, all year round. There are seve

If you’re traveling to the Algarve with a group, you’ll have to plan a bit ahead. Going to a restaurant with a group of 10 may require previous reservations. The same applies to watersports and boat tours in the Algarve. Today we’ll share our top 5 best activities in the Algarve for g

As we did with some other activities and boat tours that we have available on SeaBookings, we had to try the jet boat Algarve. We’ve had a lot of great feedback about the jet boat Algarve and now it was our turn to try it out! The Marina of Albufeira The jet boat Algarve departs from

Kayaking in Benagil is a must! We love to try out the experiences that are available on our platform. Femke and a group of friends went to try out the kayaking in Benagil. This kayak tour in Benagil takes you to one of the biggest marine caves of Portugal and even Europe. Kayaking in

Our client and friend, Inês, offered us to share her experience about sailing in Lisbon. It’s a great way to get to know the city and enjoy the Tagus River by sunset. Check it out: Sunset, Sailing, Friends and Fun The Dock of Belém, Lisbon, on a late afternoon of a beautiful sum

Last week I joined a group of friends and woke up early to head to Cascais. It was worth waking up early as the sun and quiet ocean were inviting us for a relaxing stand-up paddle boarding session with a tour and SUP yoga in Cascais. Stand-up paddleboarding, or SUP, is a fast growing

The founding team of SeaBookings grew up in the Algarve and as some of our customers have been asking some tips on getting around in the Algarve, we decided to share some personal tips. We hope these tips help you planning your holidays in the Algarve. The Algarve is the most sought f

Ever heard of F1H2O? F1H2O stands for the Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship. This championship is an international motorboat racing competition for powerboats. The Formula 1 Powerboat World Championship is the highest class of inshore powerboat racing in the world. In fact, it is

We went to try out coasteering. We had heard about it several times and the feedback of travellers who booked coasteering via SeaBookings has been great. We now discovered that coasteering in Portugal is one of our favorite ways to explore the Portuguese coastline. Our guide for coast

After Texas and Copenhagen in June this year, in July the Redbull Cliff Diving will come to the Azores on the 7th. The Azores archipelago, part of Portugal, in the midst of the Atlantic Ocean will host the World Series of cliff diving for the fifth year in a row. If you like diving an

Wild dolphins? You may think that dolphins can only be seen in zoos but we’ve got a surprise! Yes, there are wild dolphins in the Sado River and along the Portuguese coast! Jump on one of our dolphin watching tours and get to see dolphins in their natural habitat. We went in search of

Ever heard about Sagres? Sagres is known as “the end of the world”. In fact, Sagres is most Southwestern point of mainland Europe, located in the Algarve, Portugal. Me and my sister Femke got to know this magical place when we were two young girls looking to explore the best waves whi

Lisbon is becoming more and more popular as a holiday destination. Looking at its cuisine, the Portuguese capital is famous for its delicious codfish and wines. Musea, Fado and a great fusion of architecture attract culture lovers to the city. Lisbon, as a capital city, is unique due

Lisbon is home to several major sailing events. In July this year, the Portuguese capital city hosted the Tall Ship Races and in 2017 something even bigger will happen. Lisbon will be the start of the Volvo Ocean Races, affirming its status as sailing capital of Europe. Sailing in Lis

The Tall Ships Races Lisboa Have we already told you we love Lisbon? And have we already shared how much we like the ocean and sailing to enjoy it to the fullest? We’re sure we have. Sailing in Portugal is one of our favorite hobbies and one of the reasons why we founded SeaBookings.c

We love the islands of Madeira. We’ve already shares our personal experience on the islands before. Now, we’ll focus on one of the best things to do on Madeira: fishing with captain Dave! Madeira is one of the two archipelagos of Portugal. The other archipelago is called Azores and is

Are you one of the lucky ones who are visiting the Algarve this summer? Be prepared. Your holidays will be awesome! To enjoy the stunning white sanded beaches and impressive rock formations to the fullest, let us share the best of the Algarve boat tours with you. In fact, the boat tri