Arrábida SUP Tour
Stand Up Paddle Through One of Portugal’s Most Breathtaking Coastlines
Experience the untouched beauty of Arrábida Natural Park on our signature Arrábida Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Tour — a relaxed yet adventurous journey through crystal-clear waters, sea caves, hidden beaches, and protected marine life.
This tour is designed for both beginners and experienced paddlers, combining gentle instruction, exploration, and moments of pure connection with nature.
Tour Highlights
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Beginner-friendly SUP lesson
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Paddle inside the Arrábida Marine Reserve
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Explore sea caves, white-sand beaches & turquoise water
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Spot colorful fish and, if we’re lucky, dolphins
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Optional snorkeling at Anixa Island
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Relax on a beach often voted #1 in Europe
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GoPro photos & video included
What to Expect
We meet in the morning at Mana Kai Paddle or a pre-arranged meeting point in Arrábida. Upon arrival, enjoy coffee, water, fresh fruit, and pastries while we outline the day and provide a short SUP lesson for beginners.
Once ready, we launch from a carefully selected beach (chosen daily based on weather and tide conditions) and begin our paddle along Arrábida’s dramatic coastline. Along the way, you’ll glide past sea caves, cliffs, and schools of fish visible beneath you thanks to the area’s exceptional water clarity.
Our journey continues toward Anixa Island, where you’ll have the option to snorkel in shallow, calm waters. Keep an eye out for octopus, small seahorses, and vibrant marine life. We bring a GoPro to capture the experience — your photos and videos will be emailed to you after the tour.
After swimming, we relax and warm up on the soft white sand of one of Europe’s most celebrated beaches. Take your time, enjoy the scenery, and soak in the moment before we gently wrap up the day.
If you choose the transport option, we’ll take care of pickup and drop-off from your hotel or location.
What’s Included
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Premium SUP board & paddle
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Life jacket
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Snorkel & mask
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Local snack (fruit & pastries)
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GoPro photos & video
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Insurance
What you will need:
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Water
- Smile 🙂
All tours are subject to change depending on weather and ocean conditions. Safety and quality always come first.
Tour Highlights
- SUP lesson for beginners
- Stand up Paddle in Arrabida Marine Reserve (encountering sea caves, beautiful beaches, a lot of fishes and maybe dolphins…)
- Snorkeling (optional) at Anixa Island
- Snack at the most beautiful beach in Europe
What to expect
Along our trip, we will encounter Sea caves and many fish that you will be able to see through the crystal waters. We will make our way to Anixa Island where you will have the option to snorkel around the shallow clear waters and look for Octopus and little Seahorses.
I will bring along the GoPro and capture your good times. We will email the pics and video to you 😉
After our swim, you will need to warm up, and what better way to do that than on the white-hot sand of the Voted #1 Beach in Europe.
After enjoying this paradise for a while, we will call it a day.
If you choose to add transportation we will pick you up and drop you off at your hotel/location.
What is included:
- SUP with Paddle
- Lifejacket
- Snorkel/Mask
- Local Snack (fruits, pastries)
- GoPro Video/Pics
- Insurance
What you will need:
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Water
- Smile 🙂
+351 928028151Reviews
- Niko V
We had an amazing SUP tour with Nate. Unbelievable vues, crystal clear water, wildlife, landscapes, that make you feel like in paradise. But is mainly due to Nate, who is... read more a really kind person, SUP and dive expert who knows evrything you need to discover...More 
July 4, 2019SiGoldsmith2 One of the highlights of our trip south of Lisbon. Nate and Joana don’t just know the area and its history, they were great SUP coaches for beginners and experienced... read more alike. Lots to see and a fun time even when slightly overcast.
July 28, 2019 My friend and I had the most amazing experience while in Portugal, and it’s all thanks to Nate and Joana! We absolutely loved staying with them in their beautiful home.... read more They were Soo friendly and welcoming!! They even picked us up from the airport and...More 
Cherise B
October 12, 2018 - Nate was excellent. I visited Sesimbra as part of a trip organised with some friends from work and Nate was straight away on hand to help out with anything we... read more needed, from booking attractions to airport pick ups, whatever we needed he was able to...More
georgia_barker300
October 2, 2018 Words can’t express my gratitude to Nate and Mana Kai Divers for the spirit of hospitality I experienced on this trip. Nate was one of the best personalities I’ve... read more ever met. So welcoming, So positive and informative and relaxed. It turned out to be the...More 
Laura W
October 17, 2018jlovur I can highly recommend this SUP! It was our first time paddling and our first time at Arrabida Nature Park and we literally fell in love with this place. Nate... read more was an excellent guide, with many many tips and such a positive attitude.
We live in Lisbon and therefore we saw beautiful spots here, but this one was/ is one of our favorites. Besides Nate took awesome pictures and videos of us, which could remind us of this beautiful day.
Thank u for this and every thing else you taught us!
January 18, 2021