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
- Lisa
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. 
August 1, 2020Kerry 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 I reached out to Nate via an online form with a vague interest in visiting Sesimbra with my a large group and over the course of the next 6ish months... read more Nate helped us build an amazing 5 day trip! I know this is not his...More 
Abigail B
September 8, 2018 - Chiara R 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
September 1, 2019 Our SUP experience with Nathan was fantastic, everything prepared to a great detail, interesting stories and amazing views - we did feel like a day spent with a great brother.... read more Joana looked after our kids so we could enjoy our day in the properly relaxed...More 
MikeK1881
September 6, 2018NickiSofie Right from the beginning an exceptional experience - from pick up in Lisboa to stand up paddling in the Atlantic Ocean to dropping us off at a lovely beach restaurant.... read more Never expected such a funny guy from Hawaii in Lisboa. Nate was a fantastic host,...More
June 17, 2019