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
- Kerry 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, 2019scouttimmy Wonderful boat ride along the coast, beautiful, great visit to a local restaurant. The company was delightful and they were very knowledgeable in all aspects of the area. Highly recommend.
June 13, 2019lisavW3336BZ 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.
January 21, 2021 - 911andreip 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!
April 7, 2022 I can’t recommend this enough. The tour was easygoing and enjoyable. Best of all Nate is super funny. A great escape from Lisbon and super fun. Also, if you haven’t... read more booked an accommodation they have a very cute guest room. 
Lily L
May 24, 2019 The best spend money ever, Nate was just awesome guide with huge sense of humour, thru whole day made jokes and fun, a lot things to see there. The corals... read more are full of life and the “mamas wound?” and the story behind, were just cool....More 
Petr S
September 13, 2018