Along the Algarvian coast, all forms of sea fishing are possible. Boats are available for big game, wreck fishing or for just spending a nice day on the sea, bottom fishing. From the shore, you can fish the estuaries and harbors for grey mullet or maybe try your luck at a surf beach.
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Many people are devoted to rock fishing. After watching the fishermen on the cliffs of Cape St. Vincent you will have second thoughts but it really does not have to be that dangerous. It is surely not for the fainthearted but there are places that are easier to get to. It is certainly a great experience.
The whole coast of the Costa Vicentina and in particular Aljezur is a fishing paradise for the sport anglers, eager to catch big fish. Here you can catch the great snappers, white breams, croakers, gilthead breams, conger eels, sea bass, sea breams and many other fish that are part of countless histories, told at nightfall, among friends, in the company of a glass of wine.
Baia dos Tiros, Samouqueira, Esteveira, Vale dos Homens, Carriagem, Pipa, Fonte Santa, Atalaia, Canal, Vale Figueiras, Bordeira, Pontal and Amado are some of the more famous places
Bait is normally available in the morning at the local fish market.
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