Lisbon Arrábida UNESCO Biosphere Experience by Kayak with Snorkel
Description
What shapes the experience just as much as the setting are the people guiding it. Tiago, from Setúbal, knows this coastline from the land side — its history, its changes, and the small details most people pass by. António, from Lisbon, brings years of experience in the ocean, reading conditions and guiding the time we spend in the water. Together, they keep things safe, but also personal and flexible. The day adjusts to the group, to the sea, and to the moment. We offer an experience aimed at relaxation and enjoyment of a unique Natural Park and its exclusive Marine reserve: the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park. Fully insured and certified acitvity, with expert guidance.
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Itinerary
You will tour through this amazing Natural park until we reach one of its most unique beaches: Praia do Crier. Here you will be dropped at our base camp. There we have our private amenities such as a toilet, safe storage space for your belongings, a water dispenser. You will meet our guide/instructor who will handle you all the necessary equipment. After a security briefing he will lead you to the starting point of our incredible kayak and snorkeling tour.
If the local currents are according to our expectations, this will be our first stop: a natural grout which us traces back to pre-historical times. It hosts a small christian hermitage altar built around the XVII century. After this stop, you will leap back to sea!
Here we will make our second stop: this small hidden beach is the perfect place for a pause in our journey. You will be served some tea or coffee, and take a moment to enjoy the surrounding. It is also our preferred spot for our snorkeling adventure: a unique place next to a fully protected marine reservation, the Professor Luiz Saldanha Marine Park.
This is the starting and ending point of our tour. But if the currents allow, and there's still enough time, we might still paddle until a tiny island just in front of the beach, locally called "Pedra da Anicha". Another picturesque location with vibrant
You will paddle through this amazing bay which has been a century's old safe haven for travellers and settlers from all around the world.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(11)
I truly loved my experience!!! Everyone was so kind, it is very well organized from start to finish and I had a blast!! Do give it a try if you are looking for adventure, knowledge and excitement. The whole team was very sweet, thoughtful and very knowledgeable! I would definitely do it again!!! Thank you :)
Nice excursion pick up to and from lissabon perfect with enthusiastic guide in luxury auto.On site enjoyed snorkeling in a bay,kayaking,cave visited from rocks jumped all safe with perfect material.As extra even tea and cookies got I definitely recommend this excursion.Top
I booked this trip as I had one free afternoon on my visit to Portugal following a visit to a friend. I would 100% recommend Antonio and Tiago's company if you're looking for something active, interesting and very fun to do on your own, as a couple or as a small group. Tiago picked us up bang on time and was really easy going, friendly and informative about the local area as well as Lisbon and Portugal more widely. The drive was absolutely fine despite traffic because Tiago was so friendly. The activity itself was amazing. I'm a reasonably experienced kayaker but I can safely say Antonio tailors the paddling for all levels. The coastline is beautiful with really clear water, lots of fish to see! Conditions were great too - no wind or waves - and this is apparently the case all the time in this particular part of Portugal. I have to give Antonio a special mention for his patience, understanding and help in coaching me through my first snorkeling session. I was freaking out just a wee bit but he kept me very calm and after 10 minutes I'd gotten the hand of it and saw some amazing stuff - octopus, sea cucumber and more! Coffee and cookies on the beach were delicious and we had so much fun doing a cliff jump too! Antonio had great music on during the drive back to Lisbon as well. All in all, what a fantastic day. Go kayaking with Tiago and Antonio! 🙂
Great day out. Antonio was amazing - told us all about the history of the area, and helped us have a fantastic day kayaking, cliff diving and snorkeling. Would definitely recommend!
We were picked up on time by Tiago and were very lucky to experience the snorkeling tour completely privately as a couple with the very experienced guide Antonio. From the beginning, he was incredibly patient and always made us feel safe. Unfortunately, I felt quite sick in between due to the swell. Antonio took great care of me and helped me a lot, so I was still able to enjoy the tour. The Arrábida Natural Park and the cave were simply beautiful and absolutely impressive. The crowning finale was the jump from a cliff, an unforgettable experience! For us, it was the most beautiful experience of our stay in Lisbon so far. A big thank you to Tiago and Antonio for this fantastic tour. We can recommend them to everyone without reservation! Anyone looking for an authentic, non-commercialized provider has come to the right place!
A great day with a small group, we had lots of fun kayaking and snorkeling. The guide provided us with some knowledge about the history of our surroundings, making it even more fun!
Antonio and Tiago were amazing! The whole experience was great! The water was cold.. but the wetsuits made a huge difference!
This was such an incredible day out! My husband and I had an absolute blast from start to finish. Both the organiser and our guide were fantastic—friendly, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. The kayaking and snorkelling were amazing, and the cliff jumping was such a fun bonus. The experience also included photos and videos, which was a brilliant touch and gave us some great memories to take home. We're so happy we chose this tour and can't wait to come back and do it again. Thank you so much, Tiago and António, for making it such a memorable day!
This excursion touched my heart ~ not just because of the beauty of Arrabida that I got to freely explore, but because I learned so much about this biosphere from an ethical, accessible, and authentic perspective. Antonio is a gem and since I live here—I will absolutely return to GreenRay for a fun and meaningful experience again and again.
Absolutely sensational experience- not only the beautiful waters and cave diving, snorkelling and kayaking but history and marine life facts with knowledgeable, fun and kind Portuguese locals, from the pickup to the tour itself and drop off, we cannot say thank you enough for such an excellent experience and birthday treat! Best way to see and learn about this beautiful part of the world
