Kayak Tours Arrabida, Portugal
Paddle Through One of Europe’s Most Spectacular Coastlines
Explore the dramatic coastline of Arrábida Natural Park on a guided kayak tour through crystal-clear waters, sea caves, hidden beaches, and protected marine areas.
Our Arrábida kayak tours are perfect for beginners, families, and nature lovers looking for a relaxed yet adventurous way to experience one of Portugal’s most beautiful coastal landscapes.
Tour Highlights
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Beginner-friendly kayak 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 conditions allow, 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. On arrival, enjoy coffee, water, fresh fruit, and pastries while we go over the plan for the day and provide a short kayak lesson for beginners.
Once ready, we launch from a carefully selected beach — chosen daily based on weather and tide conditions — and begin paddling along Arrábida’s breathtaking coastline. Along the way, you’ll glide past sea caves, cliffs, and schools of fish clearly visible beneath your kayak thanks to the area’s exceptional water clarity.
Our route continues toward Anixa Island, where you’ll have the option to snorkel in calm, shallow waters. Keep an eye out for octopus, small seahorses, and other marine life.
We bring a GoPro along to capture the experience, and 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 time to enjoy the scenery 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 is included:
- Kayak with Paddle
- Lifejacket
- Snorkel/Mask
- Local Snack (fruits, pastries)
- GoPro Video/Pics
- 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
- Superflu_TLD
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.
August 7, 2019 An amazing experience with the best guide Nathan. He is really in love with the place and with the thing what he is doing. He knows how to attract his... read more customers! It was the best time I’ve ever spent on my holiday. It was fun,...More 
František F
September 16, 2018Kerry H Nate kindly took on our group of 5 so last minute as another tour group cancelled on us last minute ! Nate was extremely accommodating in taking us on last... read more minute. Excellent upbeat instructor who encouraged us all while paddle boarding. Really great activity with...More
June 25, 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, 2018D2761YTericam 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!
August 19, 2020 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 
rabybaby007
June 1, 2019