Stand up paddle school in Vila Nova de Milfontes, at the mouth of the Mira River, offering lessons, river tours, experiences and equipment rental.
Stand up paddle school in Vila Nova de Milfontes, at the mouth of the Mira River, offering lessons, river tours, experiences and equipment rental.
SW SUP is certified by the Portuguese Surf Federation, registered with Turismo de Portugal as an activity tourism company and recognised as Nature Tourism. All participants are covered by personal accident insurance. The team includes instructors António Pereira, into canoeing, surf and SUP since age 11, and Apolo Pereira, a professional lifeguard.
Besides the priced activities below, the school offers intermediate lessons, SUP in the waves, kids' lessons, SUP yoga and monthly packages, a descent or ascent of the Mira between Odemira and Vila Nova de Milfontes, Big SUP and bachelor parties, wing foil, tow foil and SUP/surf foil lessons and rental, and kayak rental.
For visitors staying in São Luís, highlights are the Pego das Pias experience, with transport included, and the paddle from Milfontes up the Mira River to Casa Branca.
Activities, durations and prices as published by the company — confirm availability when booking.
Basic techniques in calm water: safety rules, board position, balance, turning and paddling. After one lesson you can explore the Mira River on your own.
1 hour €15, 4 hours €35, full day €50. The school suggests the best spots for calm-water paddling, wildlife or waves.
Paddle upriver to the Vila Nova de Milfontes bridge and back, with the typical wildlife of the estuary.
Upriver to Moinho da Asneira, with a stop to rest and swim, and back. Several species of birds and fish along the way.
With the tide in your favour, paddle about 14 km up the Mira River to Casa Branca; the return to the school is by car. Bring snacks and water.
SUP at Pego das Pias, a natural pool of clear water surrounded by vegetation — for families and friends.
A descent of the Mira River in the late afternoon light. Depends on the tides.
Choose the activity and the date. SW SUP — Stand Up Paddle replies directly to you — this is a request, not a confirmed booking.
Information collected from the company's official website. Please confirm prices, timetables and conditions directly with the company.
