Caíque Bom Sucesso — Attraction in Olhão

We took a boat tour to the islands with our captain and guide, John (English version of his name) Part of the tour was sailing along this historic ship. Hard to imagine a trip across the Atlantic so many years ago with no modern instruments in this ship! But then again...Portuguese and their navigational skills! We also celebrated the new year here! Wonderful area and if you take a tour,...

Moment d’histoire Ce bateau modestement amarré le long du quai est en fait une reproduction du Caïque « Bom Sucesso », bateau de pêche traditionnel d’Algarve, que 17 braves marins-pêcheurs d’Olhão emmenèrent jusqu’au Brésil, sans carte ni instrument, à l’été 1808 pour annoncer au Régent en exil que l’armée napoléonienne avait été contrainte de se retirer d’Algarve. Le bateau n’est pas mis en valeur, seul un discret totem explicatif permet d’en...

Easy to find and you are allowed to walk around it, can't believe how small and basic it is, free to look at,...