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Stand-up paddleboarding · Central Algarve

Albufeira Surf & SUP

Albufeira Surf & SUP offers guided paddleboarding and kayak outings from São Rafael beach, with surf lessons at Galé. Its coastal paddling sessions include equipment and an introduction to the activity, with private formats available alongside the shared programme.

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What to expect

The paddling routes explore the limestone coast around São Rafael, with separate SUP and kayak products. The kayak outing lists single, double or triple craft, equipment and dry bags; the SUP tour includes an introduction to board handling. These local beach departures are distinct from the operator’s separately advertised Benagil trips.

The standard SUP tour is listed for participants aged fourteen and over, while the kayak product has a different minimum age, so choose the activity around the group. Optional hotel transport is arranged separately. Surf lessons take place at Galé rather than São Rafael: the selected booking determines which beach check-in to use.

Planning your visit

  • SUP and kayak tours check in at São Rafael; surf lessons check in at Galé.
  • Equipment is included in the advertised paddling products.
  • The standard SUP tour lists fourteen and over; kayak participation requirements differ.

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