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Trekking
Trekking: Rambling (Hiking) tours lasting more than one day. They involve transporting food and water by the participant, eating or preparing food on the spot, staying overnight in the countryside or staying in the area.
Minimum group 4 persons, max group 10 persons.
Trekking – What is it?
Trekking: Rambling (Hiking) tours lasting more than one day. They involve transporting food and water by the participant, eating or preparing food on the spot, staying overnight in the countryside or staying in the area.
Minimum group 4 persons, max group 10 persons.
Bicycle Tours (MTB)
MTB and Road Bikes
Routes along the countryside or/and in the coast along the Óbidos Lagoon. Fun rides with an emphasis on ecological, scientific, historical and ethnographic subjects.
Other routes and trails of biological, historical, religious or cultural interest. (pilgrimage to Fátima)
All routes will be appropriate to the bikes and the experience of the participants.
Garbage collection: Due to the difficulty in implementing this type of activity, encouragement on garbage collection will not be as strongly suggested in bicycle activities.
Kayak Raids
Kayak Raids and Expeditions
Kayaking tours lasting more than one day. They involve the transportation of food and water by each participant in their own kayak, eat or prepare food in location, overnight in the countryside or in accommodation in the region nearby.
Included in the price: Kayak, guide, insurance, transportation of participants and equipment to the place and back.
Minimum group 4 persons. Maximum group 10 persons.
Kayak Camping – What is it?
Kayak Raids, Kayak-camping and Expeditions
Kayaking tours lasting more than one day. They involve the transportation of food and water by each participant in their own kayak, eat or prepare food in location, overnight in the countryside or in accommodation in the region nearby.
Included in the price: Kayak, guide, insurance, transportation of participants and equipment to the place and back.
Minimum group 4 persons. Maximum group 10 persons.
Boat trips in the Óbidos Lagoon – Tell me more!
Cruises and boat trips in the Óbidos lagoon
Pleasant Boat Cruises for all the family with a scientific, historical and ethnographic component.
In an eco-friendly, stable and comfortable boat with accessibility for people with reduced mobility, you will enjoy the unspoilt landscapes of the Óbidos Lagoon in a comfortable, safe and relaxed way.
Always accompanied by a local guide, trained to provide you with a fun and rich experience. Departures by appointment from the dock ramp of Foz do Arelho and Covão dos Musaranhos (Óbidos).
Circular or hybrid routes, boat trips complemented by a bicycle ride along the banks of the lagoon, or a mini-bus with a guided tour to the Óbidos Medieval Castle and other places of interest in the Oeste region, available on advanced request.
Bookings & Info:
Boat trips in the Óbidos Lagoon
Cruises and boat trips in the Óbidos lagoon
Pleasant Cruises for all the family with a scientific, historical and ethnographic component.
In an eco-friendly, stable and comfortable boat with accessibility for people with reduced mobility, you will enjoy the unspoilt landscapes of the Óbidos Lagoon in a comfortable, safe and relaxed way.
Always accompanied by a local guide, trained to provide you with a fun and rich experience. Departures by appointment from the dock ramp of Foz do Arelho and Covão dos Musaranhos (Óbidos).
Circular or hybrid routes, boat trips complemented by a bicycle ride along the banks of the lagoon, or a mini-bus with a guided tour to the Óbidos Medieval Castle and other places of interest in the Oeste region, available on advanced request.
Bookings and info here: http://intertidal.pt/en/activities/obidos-lagoon-boat-cruises/boat-trips-in-the-obidos-lagoon/
Hiking, Trekking – Tell me more!
Hiking (rambling) are short to medium walks through the coutryside or along the coast by the cliffs and banks of the Lagoa de Óbidos, with emphasis on the ecological, scientific, historical and ethnographic component, accompanied by a local guide.
All participants are encouraged to collect rubbish that is found during route, and to all participants will be given a bag and gloves to collect them.
Other routes and trails of biological, historical, religious or cultural interest. (pilgrimage to Fátima)
Trekking are longer walking tours lasting one full day or more than one day. They involve transporting food and water by the participant, eating or preparing food on the spot, staying overnight in the countryside or staying in the area.
Bushcraft – What is it?
Bushcraft, Coastal and marine survival, safety at sea, primitive fire, shelter construction, foraging, food and drinking water, basic orienteering workshops. These techniques are for the most part universal survival techniques, but have been specialiy adpated to be applied especially to coastal and marine environments.
Bushcraft
Bushcraft, Coastal and marine survival, safety at sea, primitive fire, shelter construction, foraging, food and drinking water, basic orienteering workshops. These techniques are for the most part universal survival techniques, but have been specialiy adpated to be applied especially to coastal and marine environments.
Obidos lagoon Festival 2024
Intertidal® teamed up with the Municipality of Caldas da Rainha and the Parish Councils of Foz do Arelho and Nadadouro, to collaborate in the “Festival da Lagoa de Óbidos 2024” event, from April 12th to 25th, promoting Canoeing, Walking and Stand activities Up Paddle in Óbidos Lagoon, always with the Scientific, Environmental, Historical and Ethnographic aspects that characterize our nature and adventure activities.
So we will have 3 activities with special prices during the Óbidos Lagoon Festival: an interpretative walk along the banks of the lagoon, a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) activity and an interpretative Kayak tour.
Also during the entire Lagoa Festival period, 50% extra time on any equipment rental: Kayak, SUP, Waterbikes: (1h = 1:30h)
Dates:
April 14th, 2:30 pm. Interpretive walk along Lagoa de Óbidos: €7.5/€5 (adults/children up to 14 years old included). Duration: 2:30h to 3:00h.
Meeting next to the Cais da Foz do Arelho ramp, 2:15 pm.
April 16th, 2:30 pm. Discover the Óbidos Lagoon by Kayak: €20/€10 (adults/children up to 14 years old inc.) Duration: 2h to 3:30h
Meeting on the sand next to the Foz do Arelho motorhome park, 2:15pm
April 23, 2:30 pm. Óbidos Lagoon on SUP: €17.5/€10 (adults/children up to 14 years old included). Duration: 2h to 2:30h.
Meeting on the sand next to the Foz do Arelho motorhome park, 2:15pm
INTERTIDAL® is recognized by the ICNF (Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests) as a promotor of Nature Tourism Activities.
Entity affiliated with the Portuguese Canoeing Federation and officially certified to promote the sport in its recreational aspect. Official partners of the Óbidos Lagoon Interpretation Center, Estação Náutica do Oeste, Liga para a Defesa da Natureza, and Geopark Oeste (UNESCO).
National brand registered with INPI, licensed by Turismo de Portugal to operate as a Tourist Entertainment agent in the Portuguese territory, under registration: RNAAT n° 349/2019
Registration here: (limited)
Birdwatching in the Obidos Lagoon
Birdwatching and photography in the Óbidos Lagoon, with a local guide.
Team up with the true experts of Lagoa de Óbidos to discover the rich birdlife of this natural space in central Portugal.
There are 7km² of biodiversity, which makes this wetland a place for wintering, stevedoring, residence and resting and feeding stations for migrating birds throughout almost the entire year.
This activity includes walking along trails, marshes and roads. Climb stairs to access observatories, and will be guided by professionals with extensive experience in birdwatching and bird photography in Portugal, which may vary depending on your experience and contracted conditions.
Activity carried out by appointment.
Location: Óbidos Lagoon, Portugal
Start: Óbidos Lagoon (Arelho, Vau, Nadadouro, Foz do Arelho)
Route: Variable, depending on conditions, time of year and species present.
Distance covered: arable, between 3 and 6 km walk, with some journeys by car, if necessary.
Recommended minimum age: 6 years
Duration: 3 to 4h.
Difficulty level: Easy
Included: Intertidal guide, use of optical material (binoculars), map of the lagoon, consultation of the bird identification guide, personal accident insurance.
Not included: transportation to the location, food, drinks or other materials and services not specified as included.
Options
A – Birdwatching (advanced)
B – Bird Photography
C – Biodiversity + (Elementary Birdwatching)
Price (on request) – Special prices for groups
free for Children up to 14 years old, when accompanied by at least two adults, up to a maximum of 4 per couple.
Availability: All year round.
Reservations: Reservations required in advance.
The Mythical Land of the Knights Templar – Kayak Tour.
Tour of two days and one night, discovering the Zêzere River, kayaking or Stand Up Paddling from the Bouçã dam, through the picturesque village of Foz de Alge, arriving the next day in Dornes, knights templar land of legends and medieval traditions.
Dornes is a small village of white traditional houses, surrounded by the blue water os the Castelo de Bode dam and the intense green of the luxurious forests that surround them., mythical land of knights Templar. Haughty and romantic, built on top of an unexpected peninsula bordered by the Zêzere River reservoir, where the majestic and enigmatic Templar Tower of Dornes stands out. A pentagonal defensive tower of which no other example is known in Portugal.
Come with ourl team to take this serene route, with your friends or family, enjoying the landscapes of this section of the Zêzere River. Where the outdoors mixes with Portuguese culture. The route crosses the municipalities of Pedrogão Grande, Figueiró dos Vinhos and Ferreira do Zêzere.
The event starts on Saturday morning in Dornes at 10:00 am from where participants will be transported to the starting point by road. Depending on the number of participants, around 12:30 pm we start the descent in kayak until hunger asks us to stop and have a picnic in any corner of the riverbanks. Arriving at Foz de Alge in the middle of the afternoon, we can refresh ourselves with a bath in the warm waters of the river or a cool drink in the pool at the Foz de Alge campsite where we will spend the night. This can be done in bushcraft mode, in your own tent or in a bugallow (with an additional cost and depending on availability at the time).
With the kayaks stowed in the trailer, we proceed to check-in at the campsite, where we will start setting up the camp and where a warm shower awaits us for the coldest ones.
Dinner will be a barbecue* made together on the Park’s community grills. *Notify in advance of allergies or request alternatives to meat.
The evening will be made to the taste of each one on the terrace of the bar in the park or wherever each one prefers. (Respecting the silence period that starts at 00:00)
Breakfast will also be at your choice, however we suggest ordering bread the day before at the camping mini-market (for breakfast and Sunday lunch). Whatever your preference, there will always be a service bar with delicious sandwiches.
The following morning, at 10:00 am, the dismantling of the camp begins and at 12:00 pm, the kayaks are placed in the water.
As on Saturday, lunch will be like a picnic on the banks of the river.
Arriving in Dornes around lunchtime, each one will freely visit the small and enigmatic temporary location.
Depending on availability, participants will do the route in double or single kayaks, comfortable and safe, or fast and light, depending on the participant’s preference. *There is a triple kayak for families with young children
Prices*:
140€ Adultos | 75€ Children up to 14 years old (included), when accompanied by at least one registered adult. 10% discount on families with 3 or more direct members. *Prices per person
Included in the price:
Intertidal® guides on site. Road transport between Dornes and Barragem da Bouçã. (or similar alternative to designate) Equipment rental (kayak+paddles+vests+watertight bag – 1 per kayak). Accommodation in Camping Park (Foz de Alge). Saturday dinner (Menu to be defined or Grilled mixed meats, one drink per person (Alentejo red wine, water, cola and nectar, bread, chips. Roasted chorizo as a starter – offer of a welcome bottle of wine) – Please inform in advance, allergies or meatless option. Support vehicle with transport of personal objects and backpacks. Personal accident insurance.
Does not include:
Tent* and individual sleeping and hygiene material (sleeping bag, mattress, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, etc. Lunches, snacks and breakfast, drinks and drinks at the bar. *Tents available as an extra, upon prior request.
The minimum number of participants for the event will be 6 adults and the maximum 10 (exceptionally 12). The recommended minimum age to participate is 4 years old.
Environmental education activities
Intertidal has been developing nature tourism activities in Obidos Lagoon since 2018. In our staff we have Marine Biologists, Geologists, Geoguides, Certified Recreational Canoeing Guides, Hiking Guides and other local staff with decades of real experience working in Lagoa de Obidos. This allows our team to gather an immense multidisciplinary knowledge about the Óbidos Lagoon.
Depending on the context, we have qualified professionals in different areas, and with vast local knowledge, to organize and participate in any type of environmental education activities, educational visits, school trips, school holidays, field trips, etc.
Equire us to find out how we can help with your environmental education initiatives in Lagoa de Óbidos, Baia de São Martinho do Porto and the West coast of Portugal in general.
Support Vessels for charter hire
Rental of support vessels for scientific campaigns, filming or events.
Intertidal has vessels (support boats) with crew in Lagoa de Óbidos to support scientific campaigns, sampling, instrument deployment, bathymetric surveys, topography, sporting events, VIP visits, filming, etc.
We have staff with extensive experience in participating in scientific campaigns and supporting film crews for national production companies and media agencies (series, television programs and promotional videos) and with the main Portuguese television stations (TVI, RTP, SIC) and cable channels (Casa & Cozinha, Odisseias, etc).
The capacity and stability of our vessels, combined with our experience and a deep knowledge of the depths, traditions, history and all the dynamics of Lagoa de Óbidos, allows us to easily advise locals and be the ideal partner to provide this type of logistics and advice for any activities in Lagoa de Óbidos.
Consultancy, logistics and other types of vessels or vehicles on request (4×4, tractor, etc.)
Contact us for more information or quotes.
Sea hiking – Water hiking
What is a water hike (sea walking, water trekking, sea hiking):
It is a walk in which the participants progress through the water, submerged, at most, up to their waist. It is an activity that is both relaxing and beneficial to health. This water walking technique can be carried out in any season of the year, even during winter, as long as basic safety rules are respected and the use of suitable clothing and equipment.
A walk in the sea/salt water offers multiple advantages and is suitable for sports and physical activity lovers of all standards:
It improves physical endurance, cardiorespiratory health and power without putting stress on the body’s joints.
Like all aquatic disciplines, it is beneficial for stimulating blood circulation. The effort is more intense than in traditional walking, thanks to the resistance that comes from the water. It works the body’s balancing mechanisms and allows for muscle strengthening throughout the body as well. It particularly works the arms and back when it involves handling a paddle (optional).
Thanks to the pleasant environment by the sea, it promotes the release of nervous tension and relaxation. The proximity to the aquatic environment allows the close observation of biodiversity and the feeling of belonging to the natural environment.
All routes in Óbidos Lagoon and S. Martinho do Porto Bay are accompanied by one or more certified guides (Personal Trainer, Geoguide or Marine Biologist).
More info: +351 917 139 280* or Info@intertidal.pt
*Cost of a regular mobile call
Lagoon Festival
Intertidal® has partnered with the Municipality of Caldas da Rainha and the parish councils of Nadadouro and Foz do Arelho, to collaborate in the event Festival da Lagoa de Óbidos 2023, from April 21st to May 1st, promoting Canoeing, Hiking activities and Stand Up Paddle in Lagoa de Óbidos, always with the Scientific, Environmental, Historical and Ethnographic aspects that characterize our activities.
April 22, 2:30 pm. Interpretive hike: 12.5€/5€ (adults/children up to 14 years old incl.). Duration: 2:30h to 3:30h
April 23, 2:30 pm. Discovery of the Óbidos Lagoon in SUP: 20€/15€ (adults/children up to 14 years old incl.). Duration: 2h to 2:30h
April 25th, 2:30 pm. Discovery of the Óbidos Lagoon in Kayak: 25€/15€ (adults/children up to 14 years inc.) Duration: 2h to 3h
INTERTIDAL® is recognized by the ICNF (Institute for the Conservation of Nature and Forests) to de of Nature Tourism Activities.
We are filiated in the Portuguese Canoeing Federation and officially certified for the promotion of the sport in its recreational aspect.
Official partners of the Óbidos Lagoon Interpretation Center (CILO), West Nautical Station (ENO), League for the Protection of Nature (LPN), and aspiring West Geopark (aGEO).
INTERTIDAL® is registered brand (INPI), licensed by Turismo de Portugal to operate as a Tourist Animation agent in the Portuguese territory, under the registration: RNAAT n° 349/2019
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The Legend of Monte de São Brás – Hike
A guided walking tour to the classified site of Monte de São Bartolomeu (Monte de São Brás), Nazaré.
On this walk you will be able to delight yourself with fantastic views and learn about the stories and legends that surround this mysterious mountain since King Rodrigo arrived there in the remote year of 711…
Monte de São Bartolomeu (classified as a national natural monument), which is locally known as “Monte de São Brás”, is an elevation of magmatic origin, of great historical and geological interest.
During this journey we will have the opportunity to observe the richness of the local flora and fauna, and above all to discover the legends and ancient stories, some written, others that are part of the oral tradition of these people linked to the sea.
This walk starts in the Parque da Pedralva area in Nazaré, goes up towards Pederneira, the population settlement that gave rise to the village in immemorial times, towards the road of Valado dos Frades, until the foot of the mountain, where we proceed to the ascent to the summit, 156m high, by stairs on the west side. At the top, a place with a privileged view over the surrounding floodplains, there will be a stop for a rest, a snack, relaxation and observation of the landscape and built structures.
The descent will be made along natural trails, surrounding the mountain on the south slope until we enter the millenary dunes covered by the Pinhal de Leiria. (D. Dinis. XIV century). The route continues through the pine forest until entering Pederneira again where you will enjoy a magnificent panoramic view over the beach and Vila da Nazaré.
SPECIFICATIONS
This is a walk that takes place along trails, roads and sandy areas (there may be muddy areas in periods of rain), in a total of 7.6km, with an approximate duration of 2:45 hours. The route, as it aims to visit a hill, comprises a steep climb up stairs and a steep descent down a trail.
Type and Duration
Type of Walk: Circular
Total: 3:00h
Distance: 6.7 km
Difficulty index: Difficult (Physical dexterity is required to climb a steep ladder and descend a slope on a trail)
Highest point: 156 m
Accumulated: 383 m
Gathering place. Departure/Arrival: Nazaré Fire Station Parking (Next to the west entrance of Pedralva Park, Nazaré)
Time:
Meeting: 9:45h, Briefing; 9:55 am
Departure: 10:00h. Arrival: 1pm (approximately)
Target Audience: Interested general public, outdoor activities and nature, history and ethnography. Advised to families and animals. Recommended minimum age 10 years.
Keywords: Dog-friendly, Multi-stage route, Scenic, Geological highlights, Flora and fauna, Summit route, Circular route, Family-friendly, Cultural/historical interest.
Number of Participants (minimum and maximum)
Minimum: 4 participants (low season – October to June),
6 participants (high season – July to September)
Maximum: 20 Participants
Price: 25€/pax
Price Includes: Intertidal® certified guide or Geoguide* on site, personal accident insurance.
*Geoguide certified by Aspiring West Geopark (UNESCO)
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Take a backpack with snacks (biscuits, fruit, cereal bars, etc.), water (1.5L per person, minimum), hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, comfortable clothing suitable for the weather, comfortable shoes suitable for dirt, sand and mud paths (during rainy periods or spring tides).
Participants must walk in line, in an orderly manner, paying attention to terrain accidents, circulating traffic and instructions from the guides.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE WALK.
Nature hike in the Óbidos Lagoon – Salinas
Interpretive route at Lagoa de Óbidos – “the salt flats”
In this series of walks, we invite you to travel to the shores of Lagoa de Óbidos, and discover its stories, from its formation to the present day. Its occupation from the Chalcolithic period, the Roman period, through the medieval and renaissance times, to the recent past, still told in the old stories of local fishermen. During the activity we can observe the unique biodiversity of Lagoa de Óbidos as well as a stunning landscape in environments far from mass tourism.
During these tours we will have the opportunity to observe the richness of the avifauna of the Óbidos lagoon, observe and identify the marine organisms, algae and marine forests, witnesses of the local sailors in their daily work, as well as encouraging others to see them along the way.
Specifications
This is an overland walk along the shores of the Óbidos lagoon, between trails, dirt roads and sandy areas (there may be muddy areas in periods of rain), for a total of 7km, with an approximate duration of 3 hours.
Type and Duration
Walk type: Circular
Total: 3h
Distance: 7 km
Difficulty index: Easy (Physical dexterity to descend a gap in a trail)
Gathering place. Departure/Arrival: Parking at Aeroclube da Lagoa, Arelho. (Near the Hotel Rio do Prado).
Time:
Meeting: 9:45 am, Briefing; 9:55 am
Departure: 10:00h. Arrival: 1pm (approximately)
Target Audience: Interested general public, outdoor activities and nature, history and ethnography. Recommended for families and animals. Minimum recommended age 10 years.
Number of Participants (minimum and maximum)
Minimum: 4 participants (low season – October to June),
6 participants (high season – July to September)
Maximum: 20 Participants
Price: 25€/pax
Price Includes: Intertidal® certified guide or Geoguide* on site, personal accident insurance.
*Geoguide certified by the aspiring West Geopark (UNESCO)
Recommendations:
Take a backpack with snacks (cookies, fruit, cereal bars, etc.), water (1.5L per person, minimum), hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, comfortable clothing suitable for the weather conditions, comfortable shoes and suitable for dirt, sand and mud paths (in rainy or tidal periods).
Participants should walk orderly, paying attention to terrain accidents, circulating traffic and instructions from the guides.
PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW TO REGISTER FOR THE WALK.
the amazing Peniche “island”
Join us and discover what was once the island of Peniche, on a circular walk where history and nature meet, to provide you with a magnificent day immersed in the sun and salt of this magnificent coastal area. Come with your family, friends or as part of an organized group, but come with the certainty t0hat you will have an invigorating experience full of information.
Along this interpretative hike, we will approach topics related to the geological formation of the current peninsula (former island) of Peniche, its history, archeology, its people, its traditions, as well as the importance of its marine fauna and the richness of its birds.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type and Duration
Hike type: Circular
Total: 7h, includes stops for rest and lunch.
Distance: 12.3 km
Difficulty Index: Medium (Distance over 10 km)
Meeting Point. Departure/Arrival: Ground parking to your right when facing the Peniche fortress. (39.354399, -9.380601),
Schedule:
Meeting: 9:00h, Briefing; 9:15 am
Departure: 9:30 am. Arrival: 17:30h (approximately)
Target Audience: General public interested in outdoor activities and nature, history, ethnography and geology. Minimum recommended age 12 years.
Number of Participants (minimum and maximum)
Minimum: 4 participants (low season – October to June), 6 participants (high season – July to September)
Maximum: 20 Participants
Price: €30/pax
Price Includes: Intertidal® certified guide or Geoguide* on site, personal accident insurance. Snack (fruit/cookies/water)
*Geoguide certified by the aspiring West Geopark (UNESCO)
Price does not include: Meals or drinks during the activities, consumption in the establishments eventually visited during the same, all goods or services not specifically mentioned as included.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Bring a backpack with snacks, and if you prefer, lunch food, water (1.5L per person, minimum), hat, sunscreen, camera, binoculars, comfortable clothing suitable for the weather conditions, comfortable shoes and suitable for dirt, sand and asphalt paths.
The activity presupposes a meal (lunch). All participants will be responsible for their food and drinks during the course.
Lunch can be of the pic-nic type in which each participant will bring their own food and drinks, or in the restaurant modality, which requires a prior reservation.
By signing up, the participant assumes that he has become aware of the characteristics of the route and that he has the physical strength necessary for this type of walk, its duration, distance and type of terrain. Due to the type of access, the activity is not recommended for people with reduced mobility.
Participants must walk in a line, orderly, paying attention to terrain accidents, circulating traffic and instructions from the guides.