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Barlavento Balloons

Nossa Senhora dos Aflitos, EN 125 | Aerodrome of Lagos, Lagos, Portugal
+ 351 914 532 300
Ranked #1 of 12 tours in Lagos
5.0 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: By riding the winds of the barrocal valleys in the western Algarve or the warmer breezes of the rolling hills of the Baixo Alentejo , our colourful...... more » Owner description: By riding the winds of the barrocal valleys in the western Algarve or the warmer breezes of the rolling hills of the Baixo Alentejo , our colourful balloons will float over breathtaking views. With no ties, no destination and no time limitations Barlavento Balloons has the pleasure in sharing this serene experience. Whether a birthday, anniversary, important occasion or even a “must do” … we promise all our passengers a wonderful time! « less
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Portimao
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

A great trip to enjoy the beauty of the Algarve in a very different way! What a great scenery... Flying with Helena is pure fun: she is passionate about balloon flying, enjoys challenges (landing on a golf course :-) ) and the 4 persons basket makes it a very personal experience. More

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Ringwood, United Kingdom
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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My husband and I took our two grandchildren on this unique trip. Helena and the team were charming. The balloon capacity was small - but this made it more fun. We set off just after dawn . It was wonderful seeing the Alvor estuary and the Lagos coastline. We sat down to have a late breakfast after landing. Something the... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 July 2011
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Looking for something different for that special occasion - this is definitely it. Helena, our very competent pilot, was very adept at perceiving how involved or not we wanted to be in the whole ballooning experience. Assuring all passengers at all times, it was amazing how quickly we rose to 3000 feet, a rather intimidating thought. All in all a... More

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Leon, Mexico
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2011
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Now we have done more than one balloon flight in our lifes, but this one stands out for it's charm, the beauty of the scenery and the whole setting. Our pilot was Helena, and she had so much enthousiasm that we felt like she was having a day out with friends! We flew high and low and saw the beach,... More

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algarve
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2011
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This is a wonderful way to enjoy the experience of taking a balloon flight and to see the Algarve all at the same time. Although it was my first trip I was not nervous as Helena Sá our Pilot is such a professional, competent and easy going lady who just oozes her love of hot air ballooning. The ground crew... More

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Portimão, Faro, Portugal
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 March 2012
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Madrid, Spain
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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