Overview
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This experience is magical…
It starts with a boat trip to one of the most beautiful areas of the Ria Formosa – Barrinha, as it is known among the locals, where the surf lesson will take place.
After finishing the first activity, we will travel to another captivating area of the Ria Formosa Natural Park, where the stand up paddle (SUP) lesson will take place.!
This experience is aimed at all levels of performance, whether for surfing or SUP.
This activity has the duration of approximately 4 hours.
All equipment is included (surfboard, suit, Lycra, SUP board, paddle and vest), boat trip, as well as sports insurance.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Ria Formosa Natural Park
The tour will be on the side of the river, where there are easy conditions for riding on the SUP board. The tour passes through the Ria Formosa National Park. We can stop at the oyster farm and watch a great variety of birds and plants.
This place is at the end of Praia de Faro. It is a connecting river and ocean. There is no tourism in this place and you can enjoy the undisturbed beauty of nature.
Options
Surf & Sup
What‘s Included
teaching materials, instructor and insurance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
11 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
paddleboarding and surfing in Faro
J9670COfabienc,Aug 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We start with 1 hour of paddle in a very nice place and far from the tourist corner. Then we continue with an introduction to surfing, with a guide who does not speak French but we manage to manage and finally return by boat. Suitable for children over 10 / 12 years.
Wonderful
Louise W,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience, obrigada! Make sure you Take drinking water! The beach is beautiful. Thank you!
Amazing experience, but sadly we ended up with no pictures
Tour46284277427,May 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The SUP was a promenade in an amazing place, and the waves of that beach were just perfect for beginners, even my 8-year old and could ride them. The guides were also very fun and professional. The only reason I don’t give them 5 stars is that they did not think of a way to bring a phone to take some pictures, and it is sad that we have no photos of that day. Maybe that can be fixed if we talk to them in advance next time.
Amazing well worth it
K4716IVamandar,Aug 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic experience we went as a four group you travel out to the surf spot by boat. The instructor was amazing so friendly and encouraging really helps you to achieve a successful lesson even if you are not the best the experience is worth it.
Tour of Ria Formosa
OscarRodrigues00,Mar 31, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a unique experience at Ria Formosa, very fun and with exceptional instructors. I'll be back concerteza!
10 at 10
NunoL697,Mar 11, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recommend 200% , the energy and the people who work there 🙏❤️ thank you I will be back ...always 🙏🙏🌊🌊🏄🏄🏄🏄
Tranquility and fluidity assured
Vcraa,Aug 11, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The whole journey from beginning to end was magnificent. The safe and friendly guidance of instructor Manuel for the use of the equipment, the quiet and pleasant journey along the river, the passage through the nurseries and the challenge of passing through the waves. It was all, all excellent!!
Went for a 4/5 km paddle around the national Park
646benjamino,Aug 9, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Was a great tour and the instructor was really good. He has really good English and told us about the national parks
Great experience
635karlijn,Aug 4, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our SUP tour got cancelled, because of the weather, but the staff was super friendly and did everything to find a solution. They organised an alternative tour in which we didn't have to worry about the wind or current. They are friendly, helpful and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend booking with them. (A special thanks to our tourguide Nuno)
Adrenaline and relaxation😅 in one!
veram41,Jan 14, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The attentive guidance of Instructor Barbara right in the first class gave us the confidence to say yes to pass from Ria to the Sea, which was fantastic! The proximity of nature, the silence that keeps the birds of the Ria Formosa close, an experience to make a habit!
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