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<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Barco.png' alt='Barco' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>After starting our trip at the marina we cruise the length of Porto Santo beach, passing the old boat houses, the old quay which is part of the “Barqueiro Square” and travel from the hotels along the famous “Golden Beach” to the Calheta passage.
<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Pombalim.png' alt='Pombalim' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>Cruising along the whole south-eastern part of the island through the clean and incredible blue waters we see the steep slopes rise up to 100m from sea level in mystical rock formations that are 18 million years old.<br /> Cascais, Porto da Morena, Zimbralinho, Pombalim and the different half-submerged grottos are all obligatory photo stops.<br />
<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EngradeGrande.png' alt='Engrade Grande' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>At the “Engrade Granda” of the Ilhéu de Baixo we stop for a swim. There are complete sets of snorkel gear on board, and a ladder that makes re-boarding the dinghy very easy. This is followed by a small tasting of some regional products. Before returning we have a look at the antique limestone mines which were in use between the 1940s and 1960s. They are complex mixtures of specific minerals that are characteristic of this island as far as the…
<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/EngradePequena.png' alt='Engrade Pequena' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>Engrade Pequena.</p> <p>
<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Golfinhos.png' alt='Golfinhos' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>It is from here where we will have an adrenaline rush, navigating through the large Bay of Porto Santo, and with some luck watching dolphins, whales or even turtles which can be photographed and are having fun, swimming beside our boat. Returning to the port we have another chance to contemplate, further Porto Santo’s whole coast line.
<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/IlheuFerro.png' alt='Ilhéu de Ferro' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>We then move on to “Canavieira” or <img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-405' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Passeios-4-1.png' alt='passeios-4' width='30' height='30' />
<img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-270' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Grutas.png' alt='Grutas' width='250' height='135' /></p> <p>In the direction to the “Furrilhão Pequeno” grotto or <img loading='lazy' class='alignnone size-full wp-image-398' src='https://www.rheadive.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Passeios-3.png' alt='passeios-3' width='30' height='30' />
Boat Tours
Departing Time:
14:15hrs (2:15pm)
Duration:
2:30hrs
Cost:
50€ per person
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