Z14-25: Sailing Mile-builder: Spain -> Portugal (250M)

From Vigo, we sail out onto the ocean. The first two days of sailing will be day trips, giving everyone some time to get used to the boat and each other. Via Viana do Castelo we sail up the Douro river to Porto, a beautiful city with magnificent bridges. The town is a bit in decay, but that adds to the atmosphere and the city is Unesco world heritage. Here, we’ll stay for a day to explore and enjoy the town.

We then sail overnight to Peniche. Night sailing is a special experience, especially on the ocean with the wind from the back and a gentle ocean swell. Peniche is a major fishing harbour on a peninsula with an attractive waterfront. If the weather cooperates we can have a nice drink (e.g. Vino verde) on a terrace in the evening.

Portugal’s west coast has, in general, a constant wind direction, called the Nortada, or ‘Portuguese North’. Which means broad reaching for us. Generally, this wind comes up from 12 noon and increases considerably in the afternoon until sunset.

We sail on to Cascais, a large marina and Lisbon’s seaside resort. The next morning, we can visit Sintra. Sintra is close to Lisbon in the forested hills of the Serra Mountains, with a fairytale landscape of decorative palaces, castle ruins and exotic gardens.

In the afternoon, it’s a short sail to the centre of Lisbon, a beautiful sight as we sail past some of Lisbon’s highlights, such as the famous ‘ Torre de Belem’ , an iconic 16th-century fortress that guarded the entrance to the Tagus River.

The daily sailing distances are between 40 and 120 miles. The above schedule is subject to weather, wind and tide. Read more about Sailing holidays in Portugal

sailing Porto-Lisbon

Information about this sailing holiday

Participants of this sailing holiday

Sailing holiday Prices 

The ‘board price’ of the voyage is the rent for ship and crew, which must be paid up front.

The ‘board cash’ is the amount per person for the food and drink on board (including crew), as well as fuel, water, shore, port fees and taxes, but excluding trips, food and drinks ashore. This amount must be paid upon embarkation in cash to the skipper (in the appropriate currency). What remains after the sailing holiday, will be refunded.

With less than 3 participants, the ‘board cash’ is usually not sufficient. In that case, there will be a surcharge of up to € 50 per person.

Sailing holidays discount

Customer Discount:
If you book a second sailing holiday with us within a year, you’ll get 5% off the ‘board price’.

Group discount:
If you book a sailing holiday as a group (more than 3 passengers), you will receive 5% discount per person on the ‘board price’.

Youth Discount:
If you are under 29 years old, you will get 10% discount on the ‘board price’.

Discounts can not be combined with each other.

Sailing holiday with your own private cabin

If you would like  a private cabin (room), you can reserve this for 1.5 times the ‘board price’.

Sailing holiday categories

Category A:
Offshore crossings, includes also sailing throughout the nights. Passengers will also be grouped in the watch system.

Category B:
Offshore sailing holidays, there will be no sailing throughout the nights, but occasionally a late arrival at the harbour (or an early departure), depending on the weather.

Category C:
Relaxed sailing holidays with shorter sailing distances, including more time for sightseeing and sometimes a nice land excursion.

Category D:
Sailing holiday specials, from ‘Sailing holidays with Yoga’ up to expedition sailing. Not every season available.

Category E:
Sailing holiday’s with extra sailtraining.