Artur Watersports Academy

Twenty three years creating moments of fun, adventure and discovery through water sports made in different scenarios of the Ria Formosa Natural Park – classified as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal.

Artur Watersports Academy offers a variety of lake-based water sports at Quinta do Lago, dedicated to non.motorized sports and classes:

  • Sailing
  • Windsurfing
  • Kayaking
  • Stand up Paddling
  • Pedalos

At Quinta do Lago beach, AWS offers a range of the adrenaline motorized sports:

  • Jet Ski
  • Water Ski
  • Wake Board
  • Sofa and Banana boat rides
  • Kayak and Paddle Surf

Beach Activities

At the internationally renowned Quinta do Lago beach you can enjoy a full range of Watersports activities.
Including: Water Ski, Banana-boat rides, Jet Skis and much more.

Lake Activities

Learn how to Sail or Windsurf with our qualified instructors.
At your disposal, we have a full range of top quality equipment to suit all levels and ages.

Enjoy a relaxing day while we show you the ecosystem and local traditional activities.

Eco Tours

Discover the Ria Formosa Natural Park, internationally renowned for its ecological importance.

These programs will allow the participants to discover this unique natural heritage, recently elected as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, and to learn about the local fauna, flora and its ecologic importance.
Cycling, canoeing or just walking, our specialized guides will show you the fauna and flora of this carefully preserved unique ecosystem.

Enjoy a relaxing day while we show you the ecosystem and local traditional activities, such as salt extraction and traditional fishing.

Considered one of the seven natural wonders of Portugal. Ria Formosa Natural Park extends along 60 kilometers of coastline.

Boat Tours

The Park is protected from the Atlantic Ocean by a chain of dunes almost parallel to the continental shore, formed by two peninsulas and five sandy barrier islands that serve as protection for a vast area of marshlands, channels and small islands.
This habitats shelter a rich variety of plant and animal species and its landscapes are some of the most beautiful in Portugal.

Learn how to Sail or Windsurf with our qualified instructors

At your disposal, we have a full range of top quality equipment to suit all levels and ages.

You can choose between private or small group lessons that will make your experience truly worthy.

Your instructor will ensure that your lessons are perfectly tailored to your individual needs, so that you can enjoy: rapid progress, personal attention and maximum fun and enjoyment!

Testimonials

Great relaxing day!
Pedal boats, Paddle and you can even learn to sail!
The children can go out on the lake whilst you lay back and relax. Eat at either of the 2 eateries nearby. A lovely day out with the family.
RoamingEU, Leicester, UK
Fun water sports!
Kids went sailing, paddle boarding, assault course and kayaking.
Still to banana ride in the sea.
Lots of fun and well looked after.
Alistair D, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts