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!

  Would recommend taking a Mana Kai paddle boarding tour to anyone traveling to Sesimbra and Arrabida. It’s the best way to see the area. Nate is chock full of fun... read more history facts, makes you feel safe and confident on the board, and provides a delicious variety of local food and drink along the way. We went in January and the conditions were perfect. Whether traveling during peak season or not, I’d urge all visitors to book an experience with Mana Kai!

  Our tour with Nate was a barrel of laughs! He gave detailed instructions to get us going, all the while taking every opportunity to make every moment funny and lighthearted.... read more
The tour itself was a memorable adventure. We always felt totally safe and the surrounding area is truly magnificent
Nate is a really cool guy with a wealth of knowledge on everything related to the sea and the local area. I cannot recommend this experience enough. We were first-time paddle boarders and I left this afternoon feeling like I could go out and buy a paddle board. Hooked!

  This trip was the highlight of my time in Portugal! Nate is an excellent teacher, and you couldn’t find a more beautiful place to go paddle boarding. Nate showed us... read more the coolest parts of the beach, and in the middle we stopped and snorkeled around and then ate the most delicious

  Thanks Nate! Goal achieved, as we had great fun yesterday paddle boarding with you and you did get me standing on the board ☺ So the waters weren’t quite... read more as serene and aquamarine as usual (it is February!) but thanks to your excellent instruction I...More

  This was such an incredible day!! Nate really has it all down to an art, starting with the drive in his Jeep through the Arrábida bush & back roads... read more to get to the beach - his stories about points along the way & history are...More