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South of Lisbon you will find a plethora of fishing villages, which despite the fast growing urbanisation and the fast-paced modern days, are seemingly unnaffected by its demands. 

Surrounding them, breathtaking seaside cliffs, endless sandly beaches of unparalelled beauty and hidden bays tucked away in the Tagus create unforgettable sights and experiences.

 

We will start our journey in Lisbon city centre and head towards the South by crossing the Tagus, over the 25th April Bridge. Under the watchful gaze of the Cristo-Rei ('Christ-the King') monument, our first stop will be the Caparica Coast - right across Lisbon, in the Tagus estuary. Caparica is nowadays famous not only for its fine sandy beaches and optimal wind and tides for maritime sports - such as surf and sailing or kite surfing - but also for being the hub of the fishing industry in the nearby region; which saw the town developing and thriving with commerce. Its maritime streets and avenues attract locals and turists alike, who roam around absorbing the coastal sights and aromas of Caparica and excaping from the hustle-and-bustle of busy Lisbon. 

 

After a reinvigorating stroll on the beach and across the village of Caparica, we will then carry on our journey towards the City of Seixal and to visit a different kind of scenery: a secluded bay tucked in a corner of the Tagus river, where traditional fishing is still the main activity in the region.

Despite being a city with its own merits, Seixal is actually a rather small fishermen community, reminding us of the importance of relaxing and taking the time to enjoy the simple things in life. While in Seixal, we will embark on a time-travel; back to the day when coastal transportation was made by means of the beautiful and imposing Faluas - wooden-made, 240-tons sailboats - nowadays completely restored to its former splendour. Onboard a Falua, we will take in the sea breeze and enjoy the sights of Lisbon, the South Banks, as well as the local (and protected) fauna and flora.