Baleal Fishing Tours

The ocean is full of many unique fish, so fishing is pretty common on the island. There are many local spots where fishermen catch the best fish and allow the tourists to join them. Did you know the name “Baleia” translates to “Whale” in Portuguese? In the past, the fishermen used to hunt whales on this island. The time passed but the fishing tradition remained and you can visit the best fishing spots and learn the rich history thanks to our tours. 

Summer is a pretty busy time for the island. You can meet a lot of tourists wishing to catch the best fish and cook it for themselves. Besides, you can ask some restaurants to cook the fish you have caught for you. Nevertheless, most tourists are focused on surfing activities so you will unlikely suffer from large crowds of tourists while fishing. If you want to fish in a relaxing atmosphere you can simply join the tour and the guides will bring you to the camest local spots with the best fish.

If you want to specifically go to the fishing locations without spending time on walking you should not worry about having a car by your side. By joining the tour, you would be able to use the cars specifically meant for transportation of the tourists to the fishing spots. Besides, the fishing spots can also be easily approached on foot; however, taking the equipment by car and using the assistance of the tour guide may be a little bit more comfortable. 

Not all of the locals speak English well. People mostly speak Portuguese in Baleal, so you should not expect that all the locals will understand you perfectly. While they may know some basic phrases, they will unlikely have a long conversation with you. However, you will definitely not face the language barrier in the tourist sector. All of the representatives of the hotels, guides, operators, and local businesses speak English, and you will have no problems communicating and solving any issues with them.

Go from fishing right to eating! If you like fishing, you will definitely be happy to learn that most of the must-try dishes on the island are seafood. Most of the must-try dishes in Baleal are fresh seafood. You should try grilled sardines, calamari, and other local fish dishes. You can choose the fishing tour that includes the best seafood restaurants included in the plan.

No matter what locations you want to visit, you will definitely be able to approach them on foot. Baleal is small so you will be easily able to walk there. Wear comfortable shoes and go on to learn more about the village and beaches on foot. By joining the tour you will feel even more comfortable because you will not need to think about what routes will open to you the most beautiful views. The tour guides will reveal to you all the secret routes: you can choose the short ones to go right to the location and the long ones to explore the city more.