Your Guide - Shane

Shane has 25 years experience, and a vast knowledge and expertise.
He has enjoyed many hours fishing various places in the East Algarve and he knows exactly the best location, tackle and bait to use. Shane has established a large network of contacts to keep up to date with all the latest local fishing news.

OUR AIM

Our aim is clear...superb value carp and barbel fishing holidays in the East Algarve with fantastic fishing, excellent facilities and quality services - a holiday to remember.

EAST ALGARVE CARP FISHING
East Algarve Carp Fishing is a family business owned and managed by Shane and Kim Allen who moved to Tavira with their young family permanently in 2008.
Tavira is a Portuguese city in the east of the Algarve on the south coast of Portugal. Tavira is called 'the prettiest town' in Portugal by the Portuguese and is located 20kms from Spain

WHAT DO WE DO?
We provide competitively priced fishing holidays with a difference, flexibility in choice of accommodation, we cater for anglers and non anglers with no financial penalties. All levels of anglers are catered for from lessons for a total beginner, advice from our experienced guides and a photographer to capture the magical moment of the biggest catch. Our locations are normally local but we can offer excellent locations further afield on request.

HOW DO WE DO IT?
By being passionate about what we do. A lot of thought, planning and energy goes into our business. Our fishing packages provide you with a personal guide, as we believe It helps and gives you confidence if the 'guide' or 'holiday company' actually do go out and do the fishing with you. Someone on hand to photograph your best catch. We pride ourselves on our abilities and knowledge to make it possible for our clients to go out there and catch the fish they want. We are open to fish 364 days a year even in the closed season we can still fish for other varieties.

FISHING

WHAT DO WE OFFER

Guided fishing tours

Guided day fishing

Fishing lessons

Tackle and bait

TACKLE SUPPLIED

Rods with reels & braided line

Rod pod with alarms

Baiting accessories & hair stops

Standard chair for the bank.

GUIDED FISHING PRICES

GUIDED FISHING DAY TRIPS Prices vary depending on fishing trip requested. From 150 euros per day up to 2 people and from 200 euros per day up to 4 people. 8 hrs fishing including all tackle, bait and transport. Discounts given if you book more than 1 consecutive days fishing. For 2 days 15 % discount, 3 days 30% discount. All day trips are subject to availability as guests booking accommodation or longer breaks with us take priority. Please contact us for availability.

FISHING LESSONS charged at 20 per hour including tackle. (min 4 hrs ) this is due to the time it will take to travel to the venue for lessons. Children under 14 can have lessons for 5 euros per hour when accompanied by a fully paying adult. The lessons can be in the most basic of skills, from setting up tackle, basic casting for float or feeder fishing, knots, the basics of how to bait different swims, and the more advanced techniques for set ups using rod pods and bite alarm systems.

TACKLE HIRE & BAIT
Tackle can be hired without guide at a cost of 25 euros per day per person plus a 200 euros deposit. Longer term hire can be arranged at special rates depending on length. Eg 3 days for 50 euros or 7 days for 75 euros. When hiring the tackle, advice can be given on where to fish, what methods to use and what baits work best. Baits can be purchased at extra cost.

ACCOMMODATION

We offer a wide selection of quality accommodation.

more information and prices      here  

Please note:-
B&B package includes guided fishing, airport transfer, tackle & bait, packed lunch. For self catering option these are extras.

Traditional Portuguese experience B&B in a Quinta.
This is staying at a countryside apartment style hotel on a bed & breakfast basis with full use of the facilities. These include, outdoor pool, tennis court, sauna and games room. There is also wireless internet available free of charge. All rooms are equipped with sleeping for 4 people, air conditioning, TV and fire place. There is a fully equipped bar and bistro where you can enjoy a drink and a hot meal in the evening and many events taking place throughout the year, including car boot sales, bazaar's, carvery, quiz nights and much more. This hotel is located approx 20 to 30 minutes from Faro airport and 15 minutes from Tavira town. Everything is arranged for you, from your accommodation, fishing experience, local licenses, bait, tackle, airport transfers and packed lunches.
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Modern B&B in Quinta/villa in Tavira.
A modern quinta/villa set in 6 acres of agricultural land with over 200 young Carob and fruit trees and panoramic views of the sea. The outside pool has both a sun terrace and shaded areas. A 5 minute drive gets you into Tavira centre and the beaches and golf courses are about a 15 minutes drive. All rooms have TV, hairdryer, safe and tea/coffee making facilities. There is a guest dining room and terrace where breakfast is served. Choosing option 2 gives you the added bonus of being a lot closer to Tavira town, giving more access to local bars, restaurants and shops. For those in the group that are nor fishing this may be of more importance. Everything is arranged for you, from your accommodation, fishing experience, local licenses, bait, tackle, airport transfers and packed lunches.
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Modern self catering accommodation in Tavira region
This option allows you to choose and book your own accommodation and pay us simply for taking you fishing. This allows you the freedom of staying somewhere to suit your needs, be it for a large party or a party of non anglers and anglers alike. A good selection of accommodation is available from a rural villa with pool, 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartments on a complex with gym, pools, tennis, picnic and adventure play areas, bar and restaurant, and luxury 2 and 3 bedroom apartments.

Please note:
With this option, only the people that will be going fishing pay with us.
Some companies will charge whether or not all members of the party are fishing.
Prices quoted are for the accommodation only fishing and other charges are additional costs.

CAMPING & FISHING PACKAGE
This package includes airport transfers, accommodation for the 1st and last night of your trip, transport to and from the fishing venue, all tackle, bait, bivvy´s, bedchairs, standard chair and headlamp. all you need to bring is your sleeping bag, pillow, and rig wallet. We will supply all your food and drink whilst camping, so only the 1st and last day of your trip will you have to make your own arangements. There will be selections of hot meals, picnic type food and snacks, as well as soft drinks, tea & coffee, beer & wine.

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EXTRA SERVICES
Packed lunches. ( inc fresh homemade sandwich, crisps, snack/chocolate bar and drink ). 5 euros per person per day.
Additional drinks and snacks can be purchased throughout the day.
Airport transfers to & from Faro airport. 60 euros up to 4 people
Tackle hire.

PLEASE NOTE:-  Children under 14 years of age, taken on fishing trips will be the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian. For safety reasons we cannot take children under 8 yrs old on the trips.

Included bait will be 1kg of boilies, 1kg of pellets and 5kg of ground bait. Any additional baits can be purchased from us separately. There will be additional drinks and snacks available to purchase throughout the days on top of your packed lunch.
Any lost or damaged tackle will be charged at the cost of replacement

        For more information and prices visit  www.eastalgarvecarpfishing.com