Surf & Sup Experience: Magical Journey and Lessons in Ria Formosa
4.8
11 Ratings
Faro

Embark on a magical journey in Ria Formosa with our Surf & Sup Experience. Learn to surf and stand up paddle in the stunning Barrinha area. Suitable for all levels. Equipment and boat trip included.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Ria Formosa Natural Park - The tour takes place along the river, offering ideal conditions for stand-up paddleboarding. Participants will journey through the Ria Formosa National Park, with opportunities to pause at the oyster farm and observe a diverse array of birds and plants.
  • Barrinha - Located at the far end of Praia de Faro, this spot…
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What's Included
  • teaching materials
  • instructor
  • insurance
Additional Information

This adventure is enchanting… It commences with a boat journey to one of Ria Formosa’s most stunning locations – Barrinha, a local favourite, where your surf instruction will occur. Upon completion of the first activity, we will venture to another mesmerising part of the Ria Formosa Natural Park for the stand up paddle (SUP) instruction. The adventure…

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Location
Avenida Nascente
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(11 Ratings)
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Louise_w
Jul 30, 2025
Wonderful - Wonderful experience, obrigada! Make sure you Take drinking water! The beach is beautiful. Thank you!
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K4716ivamandar
Aug 29, 2023
Amazing well worth it - A 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.
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Oscarrodrigues00
Mar 31, 2022
Tour of Ria Formosa - It was a unique experience at Ria Formosa, very fun and with exceptional instructors. I'll be back concerteza!
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Nunol697
Mar 11, 2022
10 at 10 - I recommend 200% , the energy and the people who work there 🙏❤️ thank you I will be back ...always 🙏🙏🌊🌊🏄🏄🏄🏄
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Vcraa
Aug 11, 2021
Tranquility and fluidity assured - The 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!!
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646benjamino
Aug 9, 2021
Went for a 4/5 km paddle around the national Park - Was a great tour and the instructor was really good. He has really good English and told us about the national parks
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635karlijn
Aug 4, 2021
Great experience - Our 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)
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Veram41
Jan 14, 2021
Adrenaline and relaxation😅 in one! - The 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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J9670cofabienc
Aug 12, 2025
paddleboarding and surfing in Faro - We 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.
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Tour46284277427
May 18, 2024
Amazing experience, but sadly we ended up with no pictures - The 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.
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