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Full fleet of sail, power and sports boats for half day, full day and week charter. Southwest Charters, Lagos Marina, Western Algarve.

Sailing holidays

We specialise in customised sailing holidays and day trips. Sailing in the Algarve is an ideal family holiday or perfect for a group of friends. We have four sailing yachts (see fleet) that are modern, comfortable and easy to sail. The Algarve is a wonderful cruising area all year round, due to it ' s moderate and mild climate.

Skippered Week Charter

Your skipper will plan your itinerary for the week, the level of activity is entirely up to you. The amount of sailing you want to do everyday is determined by you - you may choose to sail every day, then you will really get a feel for sailing and by the end of the week you will be confidently taking the helm, reading the wind, changing sails, and spotting dolphins. Or you may choose to spend a few days playing golf, lying on the beach, shopping etc…, and keep the sailing to a minimum, preferring to enjoy short sails around the bay, anchoring for picnics, sun-bathing and swimming. Whatever you choose, your yacht will be home for the week. A week can take you the length of the Algarve coast, there are very good marinas at Portimão, Albufeira and Vilamoura - great places to spend a night with plenty of restaurants and bars to keep you entertained.

Bareboat Week Charter

For bareboat charter, it is necessary for one member of the party to have the relevant certificate of competency in coastal or off-shore cruising.

We will happily help you plan your itinerary and offer our suggestions and recommendations. One week will typically take you the length of the Algarve coastline. The scenery is full of contrasts - from dramatic rock formations at both western and eastern ends, to long stretches of fine sandy beaches in the middle section of the coast. There are lagoons and protected nature reserves that provide secluded and peaceful anchorages - the most popular being the reserves at Alvor and Olhão.
A two week charter will take you further down the coast to Spain’s Costa de la Luz. There are two navigable rivers - the Río Guadiana, which is the border between Spain and Portugal, and the Río Guadalquivir, which takes you up to the extraordinarily vibrant historic city of Seville.