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title: Open-Water Swimming in Cascais
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type: tour
city: Cascais
country: Portugal
price: 50
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price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.95
reviews: 83
duration_minutes: 60
languages: [pt, en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
schedule_checked: 2026-08-31
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Open-Water Swimming in Cascais

**Guidekin's take:** A guided open water swim from Praia da Duquesa that teaches breathing, current reading and calm in the sea, with a swim cap, a buoy if you want one, insurance and photos included. Wetsuit rental is extra and moderate fitness is expected. 4.95 from 83 reviews at €50 per person for 1h.

## Overview

Discover breathing, swimming, and anxiety management techniques.

Learn how to check the weather and understand currents for optimal swims.
Improve your technique with the help of a professional guide

Enjoy the perfect combination of relaxation and adventure on this open-water swimming lesson in Cascais.

Meet your tour guide at Praia da Duquesa Beach for a quick safety briefing and introduction. Next, enjoy a brief warm-up then jump into the sea for an acclimatization swim nearby before beginning your adventure along the Cascais coast.

Take in panoramic views of the Bay of Cascais as you swim in the company of your guide. The guide will provide you with feedback throughout the tour and will take photos and videos which you can use to improve your technique. At the end of the tour, warm up with a hot mug of tea.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Car park.
- 14 start times: between 06:30 and 19:30
- Children from €50: ages 7 to 11

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €50 per person
- Duration: 1h
- Rating: 4.95/5 from 83 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: SwimTogether Swimming Holidays
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish
- Start times: 14 start times between 06:30 and 19:30
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-08-31

## Reviews

4.95 from 83 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 82 of 83.

- 5 stars: 82 (99%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (1%)

## What's included

- Swim cap (our offer)
- Experienced guides
- If you need, we can provide a swim buoy
- Personal Accidents Insurance
- Photos and videos included

## Not included

- Tips for your guides
- Wetsuit rental (€30/person)

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 14 start times between 06:30 and 19:30
- Schedule last checked: 2026-08-31
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

Car park.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJZ_5JJS3EHg0Ro9kstDMyGUE

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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