Four reasons to hire a boat in Setubal

• Setubal is a city that has not yet been discovered by tourists. It is located about 50 kilometres from Lisbon.

• The best months to hire a boat in Setubal are July and August. The temperature is warm and ideal for a nice dip in the sea. 

• If you hire a boat in Setubal you can sail around the peninsula and visit all the beaches at your own pace.

• In high season it is easier to hire a boat in Setubal than in Lisbon. Due to the demand for boats in the capital of Portugal, Setubal is the best place to hire a boat. 

Pricing and information about hiring a boat in Setubal

Boat hire prices in Porto depend on the type of boat and the season. Prices during the low season the prices for sailboats start from 290 euros.

Boat hires in Porto are very popular during the summer, so we suggest you book two months in advance. At SamBoat, we have a huge catalogue with a wide variety of boats for hire in Portugal.

Do you need a license to hire a boat in Setubal?

If you want to hire a boat in Portugal, you must follow the regulations. You will need to have a licence if you wish to hire a boat over 15 m in length and with a maximum speed of 12 km/h. Licences belonging to the European Union will be accepted by the Portuguese authorities. It is recommended that you bring with you a nautical curriculum vitae explaining your previous sailing experience and the types of boats you have sailed.

If you do not have a licence, you can hire any of the boats in our catalogue with a skipper. Skippers are trained to drive a boat while you can relax in the company of a group of friends.

Things to do in Setubal

⚓Walk around the Sao Filipei Fort and enjoy the views you can have there.

⚓ One of the most popular squares for both tourists and locals is Placa de Bocage. Visit it and have a drink in one of the many establishments there.

⚓Visit the beaches that are close to Setubal. The best way to reach them is by boat.

Practical information 

Language: Portuguese

Currency: euro

Setubal can be reached in many different ways, if you have a car you can drive all the way along the coast to this small town. The best way to get to Setubal is by boat, hire a boat in Lisbon and sail along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean.