The southern and south western coastline of the Algarve is a mecca for sea fishing, where the cold Atlantic currents meet the warmer Mediterranean streams, together with the influence of the Gulf Stream, offers some of the best big-game fishing waters in Europe.
The choice is yours whether you choose to fish from either long sandy beaches, rocky cliffs or join an angling party on a registered inshore or deep sea charter boat.
Shore fishing can produce an amazing variety of fish other than the more common varieties of Bass, Bream, Mackerel, Conger, Angler Fish and flat fish of countless types. The inshore boats tend to operate closer to shore and principally fish the bottom for Bass and Bream together with many other varieties - there are always a few surprises when the catch is within sight of the surface. If you want to really experience a big catch then you need to take a day out on one of the many deep sea charter boats that operate all along the Algarvian coast.
The traditionally colourfully painted fishing boats remain a constant presence along the Algarve Coast continuing a tradition of many centuries. This is also evidenced by the numerous Algarvian villages and towns where fishing has been a tradition since the Middle Ages and in some instances since pre-Roman times.
Dependent on the time of year, the tides and currents, you will have the opportunity to catch many species including Blue or Mako sharks (sharks are usually always returned to the water), Marlin, Swordfish, Blue or Yellowfin Tuna, Shipjack, Albacore or Bonito.