All of the different tours are accompanied by a qualified instructor that knows every single stone in the at the cliffs and in the water. Every tour includes a lesson and transportation to and from each spot.
The yoga lessons take place in our very own peaceful yoga garden just behind the house. A place surrounded by nature to really get some distance from all electronic devices and the distractions of our everyday life. Some days the yoga instructors can even take you guys to the beach so you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise and sea breeze while practicing yoga. There is no better start in the day.
The Spots
SUP GROTTOES AND SECRET BEACH TOUR LAGOS
Arguably the single most impressive SUP tour you can do in Portugal. While all the mainstream tourists go to the Benagil caves the true connoisseurs come to discover our secret grottoes in Lagos. The dramatic cliffs, pinnacles, hidden beaches, and grotto caves around Lagos are as scenic as it gets. The hosts have an early bird approach: the golden light just after sunrise is magic, and there are minimal crowds. On demand, they can also offer a sunset tour, but only if there’s not too much wind in the afternoon.
SUP LAKE TOUR
Barragem de Bravura is the name of the beautiful lake where you will do this unique SUP tour at. The calm and clear freshwater lake is the perfect spot for stand-up-paddle beginners, families with kids, and people that do not feel comfortable in the open sea. Once you feel confident with your paddling skills you will realize the stunning nature around you. This tour lets you explore the green heart of the Algarve while getting a good workout for your whole body. Bring some empty water bottles to fill up in the lake. The water is the cleanest freshwater in the area!
SUP RIVER TOUR
On this tour, you will head to the beautiful Rio de Aljesur where you will start in the green and flourishing nature. Paddling along that river is a great way to start with stand-up-paddleboarding as there are no waves at all and the water is nice and clear. If you are lucky and the conditions allow, you can even try our skills in tiny waves close to the shore at the river mouth or you have the possibility to play around a bit trying some SUP-yoga or just jumping into the refreshing water.
SUP YOGA
Combining Yoga and SUP is an interesting variation of a normal yoga lesson. The unsteady surface of the SUP will add an extra challenge to your normal yoga exercises. The location of this class will be depending on the weather conditions as you want a calmer water surface. The experienced SUP and yoga instructor will guide you through this lesson and make sure you will enjoy all parts of this experience to the fullest.
BURGAU
Why drive away when you have a beautiful spot right in front of your doorstep. Burgau is a nice little village just 10 minutes west of Lagos. Your accommodation, The Ocean Spirits Lodge, is located here, and it is just a five-minute walk from the Lodge. If the conditions allow, you can go on a little tour here as well, maybe even to enjoy the sunset, and grab a nice drink at the beach bar afterward.
Please note that all these spots are options that they have, and they try to cover a good variety of them for your SUP week. It is, however, a sport depending on nature and it is possible that one or the other spot is not possible for you to explore due to your own safety.
