Cascais offers an exhilarating open-water swimming experience that’s bound to thrill adventurous travelers. Participants can explore the stunning Bay of Cascais, taking in breathtaking coastal views as they perfect their technique. With a range of inclusions and flexible booking options, this guided tour makes it easy for swimmers to enjoy a secure and memorable aquatic adventure. But what else can visitors expect from this unique activity? Let’s dive in and find out.
Key Points
- Open-water swimming tour in Cascais offers a scenic experience along the Bay of Cascais, lasting 1 hour and limited to 10 swimmers.
- Flexible booking and cancellation policy allows easy adjustments, with no upfront payment required and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
- Tour includes a safety briefing, warm-up, acclimatization swim, and guided swim along the coast, with professional feedback on technique and conditions.
- Essential gear such as swim buoy, swim cap, and wetsuit are provided, along with personal accident insurance and an experienced local guide.
- The activity takes place at the public car park at Praia da Duquesa, with awareness of marine life like jellyfish, sea urchins, and seaweed required.
Activity Overview
The open-water swimming tour in Cascais offers participants an opportunity to explore the scenic Bay of Cascais.
Priced from £50.51 per person, the 1-hour tour is limited to 10 swimmers and is available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Participants can reserve their spot without upfront payment and enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
The tour includes a safety briefing, warm-up, acclimatization swim, and a guided swim along the coast, offering techniques for breathing, swimming, and anxiety management, as well as understanding weather and currents.
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Booking and Cancellation
Customers can reserve their spot on the open-water swimming tour in Cascais without any upfront payment.
The tour offers free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. This flexible booking policy allows customers to easily adjust their plans.
Plus, the tour website provides information on availability and starting times, enabling customers to conveniently check and select the most suitable option.
The tour website conveniently provides availability and starting time details, allowing customers to easily select the most suitable option.
With these convenient booking and cancellation policies, the open-water swimming experience in Cascais is accessible and accommodating for all interested participants.
Itinerary and Highlights
The open-water swimming tour starts at the Alameda Duquesa de Palmela 29 in the Bay of Cascais.
Participants receive a safety briefing and warm-up before acclimatizing in the water. The guided swim takes them along the scenic coastline, where they’ll learn techniques for breathing, swimming, and managing anxiety.
The tour also covers understanding weather and currents, and participants receive professional feedback to improve their skills.
Throughout the experience, swimmers can enjoy the stunning views of the Bay of Cascais.
Inclusions
Along With the guided tour, the open-water swimming experience includes personal accident insurance, an experienced local guide, and the rental of essential gear like a swim buoy, swim cap, and wetsuit.
The experience also provides:
Photos and videos of the scenic views, professional feedback, understanding of conditions, and techniques for a safe and enjoyable open-water swim.
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Photos and videos of the activity to capture the scenic views of the Bay of Cascais.
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Professional feedback and technique improvement suggestions from the guide.
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Understanding of weather and current conditions to ensure a safe and enjoyable swim.
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Techniques for breathing, swimming, and managing anxiety during the open-water swim.
Important Information
Meeting participants at the public car park at Praia da Duquesa, next to the beach access stairs, the open-water swimming experience in Cascais requires awareness of marine life like jellyfish, sea urchins, and seaweed.
The minimum swim distance is 1.5 kilometers, and daily itineraries may vary based on weather and sea conditions.
This activity is limited to 10 participants and lasts 1 hour.
Adventurers will receive personal accident insurance, an experienced local guide, and rentals of a swim buoy, swim cap, and wetsuit.
Photos and videos of the experience are also included.
Customer Reviews
Reviewers across various demographics have provided overwhelmingly positive feedback for the open-water swimming experience in Cascais, with an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 6 reviews.
Customers praised:
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The knowledgeable and attentive local guides
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The comprehensive safety measures and personal accident insurance
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The well-organized itinerary and opportunity to improve swimming techniques
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The stunning scenery along the Cascais coastline
The reviews highlight the tour’s ability to cater to swimmers of all skill levels, making it an engaging and memorable activity for individuals, groups, and families alike.
Getting There
The open-water swimming experience in Cascais is easily accessible, with the starting location conveniently situated at the Alameda Duquesa de Palmela 29, within the picturesque Baía de Cascais.
Participants can reach the location via public transportation or by driving and using the public car park at Praia da Duquesa, which is adjacent to the beach access stairs.
The meeting point is well-marked, making it straightforward for swimmers to find.
With the scenic backdrop of the bay, the starting point sets the stage for an unforgettable open-water swimming adventure in Cascais.
What to Bring
Participants are encouraged to bring a few essential items for their open-water swimming experience in Cascais.
Participants are encouraged to bring essential items for their open-water swimming experience in Cascais.
The event organizers provide wetsuits, swim caps, and safety buoys, but swimmers may want to bring the following:
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Towel and change of clothes for after the swim
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Nutritious snacks and hydration to replenish energy
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Sunscreen and sun protection for exposed skin
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Personal medications or any necessary medical supplies
Swimmers should also be mindful of the weather and water conditions, and dress accordingly to ensure a comfortable and safe open-water swim.
The Sum Up
Cascais’ open-water swimming tour offers an exhilarating coastal adventure for just £50.51 per person. With a small group size, personalized guidance, and essential gear provided, swimmers can perfect their technique while enjoying stunning Bay of Cascais views. Flexible booking and free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance make this an accessible choice for all.
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