Stand Up Paddle Tours in Arrábida, Portugal

  I wanted my daughter to learn to paddle board, but Nate persuaded me to also give it a try.

We had a brilliant time today. Nate knows in... read more depth his trade and the area, with all the tricks of the wind and waves. He is energetic and good humoured and made us feel at ease.

We were total beginners this morning and after the training with him we learned to paddle enough to enjoy it!!

I think we were very lucky to be able to do this.

We paddled off Creiro beach, a beautiful place.

If you are in the Setúbal/Sesimbra area, and the weather permits, don't miss out on it, give Mana Kai a call!

  The paddle tour was great, enjoyable, and empowering. Nate makes you feel comfortable with his good mood and stories. It is funny that it takes a non-local to tell you... read more bits of Portuguese history that makes me proud and more knowledgeable. Thanks for the great experience!

  My girlfriend and I had an absolute blast learning to paddle board with Nate. Not only is he an awesome guy, but he offers a truly unique way to experience... read more the beautiful waters, scenery, and history of Sesimbra. It does not matter what skill level you are with paddling because Nate provides plenty of instruction and makes you feel safe and confident in the water. Half way through the tour he whipped up a tasty lunch while we relaxed on a hidden beach. It’s a must do if you’re planning a trip to Portugal.

  What an amazing experience! My wife only fell off the board once, because the was laughing too hard.

Nate is a great teacher with tons of experience, knows... read more all the best spots — and overall a lot of good fun. Aside from making paddle boarding very accessible, he'll make you want to leave everything behind and move to Portugal.

And you get great GoPro footage after! Can't recommend this experience enough ... go for it.

  We did the paddle winery tour plus another morning of paddle boarding. Couldn’t get enough! Nate gave us clear instructions and we felt very safe. He has great stories to... read more tell and knows all the good places to check out in the area. During the tour by car we stopped at some interesting spots. Paddle boarding is a lot of fun and Mana Kai is the only one with the real paddle boards (not inflatable ones). Highly recommend booking here! Including the winery tour is worth it as well, you will see some amazing things and try out some very local wines.

  We where in Sesimbra for four days so it was luck that we could join this amazing tour. I called Friday and we where on the tour Saturday because of... read more a cancellation. We learned how to paddle, saw one of the most beautiful beaches and had the most amazing views. Nate was awesome and funny. He made you feel comfortable while teaching you what the most important things to remember are. He really knows what he is doing and has a great energy. Worth the price!