Activities

“A dream come true, Paul caught his 800 lbs marlin, will remember this forever”
Paul and Mari du Toit, South Africa, September 2007

Fishing:

For the keen fishermen, the area offers excellent game fishing. The following boats are available for hire at Castelo Do Mar:

"MARLIN 1 and MARLIN 2"
2 x 28ft Nova Cat powered by 2 x 150 hp Yamaha outboards. Registered with the Department of transport, is fully equipped and rigged to suit the most serious fisherman with the latest communication system, fish finders, GPS and radar. Well equipped and maintained Out Riggers, Down Riggers, Fighting Chair, Rods, Bait, Live Bait Well and our Marlin Reels are all Penn International.

"WALK ABOUT"
Mallard Swift, mono hull, "WALK ABOUT" powered by 2 x 75 hp Mariner outboards. Fully equipped and crewed. Bait supplied.

Species in the area include, Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Kingfish, Dorado, Sail fish, Barracuda to name a few

Water sports:

For the more energetic water ski's and tubes are available for hire.

Scuba Diving:

Scuba Diving can be arranged. There is no dive master on site. Divers must have their log books with them. We have some reefs close to the villa which you may want to explore or there are the more well known reefs about 30 minute boat trip away. We have wetsuits, cylinders, (including the facility to refill cylinders) available for hire.

Snorkeling:

Snorkel, masks and fins are available for hire. Snorkel sites include ship wreck next door to the villa, accessible from the beach. Other sites include Pansy Island or nearby reefs that have been discovered by the staff at Castelo do Mar.

Pansy Island Excursions:

Enjoy a day out to a near-by deserted island where the beautiful ‘pansy shell’ can be found.

Birding:

Ask for our bird list. Large flocks of flamingoes are a common sight.

Mangrove Swamp Excursion:

Discover the timelessness of nature in this amazing water-world in a small motorized boat or on a traditional dhow. There are many things to be learnt and experienced in this fragile environment.