The rocky coastline of Portugal is renown for its excellent fishing.
Fishing is a major economic activity in Portugal. According to an article in USA Today, the Portuguese eat more fish than anyone else in Europe. Besides commercial fishing, Portugal also offers competitive and recreational big game fishing.
Tuna Fishing in Madeira
The waters around Madeira are home to several species of tuna.
Madeira, a tiny island to the southwest of the Portuguese mainland, is blessed with warm waters and several different species of tuna, including big eye, skipjack, yellowfin and bluefin. A number of companies on the island rent boats and equipment to visitors. Madeira Fishing offers full- or half-day fishing tours, including refreshments, equipment and insurance, for a flat rate. Three to six anglers may participate in the tour, and non-fishing friends or relatives may come along for an additional fee.
Madeira Fishing
011-351-291-222667
madeira-fishing.com
Tuna Fishing in the Azores
The Azores, off the coast of Portugal, are a world-class fishing destination.
Anglers have caught world-record tuna in the Azores, a group of islands west of Lisbon. A number of these record fish have been caught from the Shanghai, a 44-foot Hatteras boat available for full- or half-day charter. Equipment and a lunch prepared on board, which might include the catch of the day, are provided. Further information and reservations can be submitted online at azores.com.
Tuna Fishing in the Algarve
The warm waters of the Algarve offer big-game fishing off the Portuguese mainland.
The Algarve, along the southwest coast of Portugal, offers excellent big-game fishing off the Portuguese mainland. Like Madeira, the waters of the Algarve are home to several species of tuna, including bluefin and skipjack. Algarve Seafaris had its Yacht Sant'Anna built especially for big-game fishing. Full-day tours include fishing equipment and refreshments for anglers and spectators; private charters are also available.
Algarve Seafaris
Marina de Vilamoura, Cais Q
Escritório 9/10
Portugal
011-351-289-302-318
algarve-seafaris.com
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