The desk was hard to find and the queue took 40 minutes. The rest was fine.
Water sports · Lisbon
Coastal Kayak at Sunrise
1 / 5 · Surf lesson at Carcavelos beach
Paddle out while the city sleeps
Paddle out at first light along the cliffs west of the city, when the water is flat and the beaches are empty. Groups are six per guide, kayaks and gear are included, and most first-timers are comfortable within the first half hour.
Sessions run only when the sea is calm. If the swell is too big, you are moved to another morning or refunded, no questions.
- Duration 3 hours
- Group size Max 6
- Cancellation Free cancellation up to 5 days before
Six per guide
Small groups with a certified, bilingual guide.
Calm water only
Moved or refunded when the sea is rough.
Photos included
Your session photos by email the same day.
How the session runs
- Briefing on the sand Paddle strokes, how to sit and how to get back on. Warm-up included. 20 min
- Into the bay Short practice loop inside the breakwater with the guide beside you. 40 min
- Along the cliffs Out to the caves and the lighthouse while the sun comes up. 90 min
- Rinse and photos Showers, hot tea and your photos by email the same day. 30 min
Bring with you
- Swimwear and a warm layer
- Water and a snack
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- Shoes that can get wet
Lockers and showers are at the beach. Minimum age 8, under 16 with an adult.
What is included
- Sit-on-top kayak and paddle
- Buoyancy aid
- Dry bag for your phone
- Photos of your session
- Lockers and showers
Not included
- Transport from the city (train 25 min)
- Towel
- Insurance beyond basic cover
Location
Lisbon, demo street 60. Meet at the kayak tent in front of the beach car park.
- Coast train station10 min walk
- Beach car park150 m
- Lighthouse2.4 km
Guest reviews
4.3
Good
4 reviews
- Guide5.0
- Organisation5.0
- Accuracy5.0
- Communication5.0
- Safety5.0
- Value5.0
Our guide knew every story along the way. Worth the early start.
Flat water, empty beaches and a guide who knew every cave. The photos were in my inbox before lunch.
I had never kayaked before and felt safe the whole time. The briefing on the sand helped a lot.
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Good to know
Do I need experience?
No. The briefing covers everything and the first part of the session is inside the calm bay.
What if the sea is rough?
The guide decides the evening before. You are moved to another morning or refunded in full.
Can I bring my phone?
Yes, in the dry bag we give you. We also take photos for you.
How do I get there?
The coast train from the city centre takes 25 minutes; the beach is a 10-minute walk from the station.
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