Lagos, Portugal Unveiled - Explore Portugal's Paradise with a Local Guide for Kayaking, Stand Up Paddle, and Surfing!

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Mélanie

Guided trip
What's special?
special Local Guide all trip (me)
special Private Kayak & Stand Up Paddle Tour
special Ultimate Portuguese Experience
Prepare to fall in love and automatically feel at home. I was lucky enough to grow up in Paradise on Earth, also known as Lagos. There is a little bit of everything here and for all tastes. Lagos is mainly known for its coast and nature, breathtaking cliffs, mesmerizing caves, beaches and surfing, cultural events and parties every day. I will show you all the secret places in Lagos and surrounding areas, so if you like deserted beaches and nature walks without anyone bothering you, this is a good opportunity ;) I will also introduce you to my family, I want to involve everyone and give you the ultimate Portuguese experience. I’m sure that my mother, as a good host, will certainly offer you a typical lunch. Depending on the weather, your desires and the sea, we will do Stand Up Paddle, kayak or surf. You don't need to worry as everything is included, from equipment to suits, even a delicious snack. Also it is also possible to do activities such as mountain biking, hiking, a class with a personal trainer, yoga, dance classes, gardening, painting, mold clay ceramics … Whatever the group decides (at no extra cost). I will show you not only Lagos but also some of my favorite places throughout the Algarve: Sagres area, the most western point in mainland Europe; Carvoeiro, Greece in Portugal; and possibly more if someone has a special request and everyone likes the idea. Transportation I have a private car so we will always be able to get where we want to go, without any problems. If you land in Faro, you will have to take a train or bus to Portimão and I will pick you up on both buses and trains, the same for anyone coming from Lisbon. (If you have any difficulties with transport, send a message and I will help you!) Can't wait to connect with you ! <3

I'm Mélanie Vicente, I'm a professional dancer, I also work with social media and brands, but most importantly, I'm a free spirit, open hearted, and nature is where I feel at home, regardless of where I am. This is my first trip and I really invested a lot of time, love and work because I wanted to not only provide the best trip for whoever I was traveling with but also have fun with you without any worries! I am a sensitive person but firm with my values and ways of seeing life, I am quite flexible and adapt to any environment or person (some call me a chameleon ahaha). I can't wait to explore the world by simply connecting with all of you who come from all over the world.

You’ll stay in an apartment in Portimão, it will be a room for two people, single beds, equipped kitchen if anyone wants to cook. Included: a welcome basket, towels, sheets, basic hygiene products (shampoo, soap, feminine hygiene, etc.). You have large supermarkets 5min away on foot, shopping mall 10min and some restaurants, for example Mc Donalds, also 10min. Any questions about the trip? You can let me know in the Q&A section!

What's included?
Transportation + Fuel
Local Guide all Trip (me)
Kayac tour | Stand Up Paddle | Surf
Pick up from Bus/Train station Portimão
Welcome Gift
Ultimate Portuguese Experience
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Trip Itinerary
1

Portimão

Day 1-2
The first day will be to accommodate everyone, get to know each other and decide as a group, in addition to what is already established for this trip, what other extra options we would like to make. Portimão will be the city where we will sleep throughout this adventure.
2

Carvoeiro

Day 2-3
On the second day we will wake up early, and I will take you on one of the most beautiful walks of your lives, I can promise you that! So let's explore the area of Carvoeiro and its surroundings, I'll take you to Algar Seco, you'll need to bring a bikini because I bet you'll immediately want to jump into the sea! Depending on the weather, we will have a picnic on the beach or go to one of the typical restaurants in that area (very affordable prices). In the afternoon you will visit the famous Benagil caves and some secret beaches in that area.
3

Aljezur

Day 3-4
This day is reserved completely for the sea, we will go surfing, kayaking or stand up paddleboarding, or if the desire and strength is great, we can do all three. I believe we will do this in Lagos, but it is also possible, depending on the waves that day, to go to the beaches of Aljezur and Sagres.
4

Lagos

Day 4-5
After a tiring day, the next morning we will have a surprise activity. On this day you will meet my family, you will be invited to lunch at the house where I grew up and believe me, you will have a lot of laughing with my parents, they are hilarious, sometimes I wonder if I am their parents ahaha In the afternoon, I'll show you all the secret places that only a local knows, prepare to fall in love!
5

Lagos

Day 5-6
On this day we will be the ones who planned what to do on the first day. I will suggest places and activities, and that way our day will be built. I am quite flexible and adapt to each person's tastes and desires, so in my opinion it would be good to give you the possibility to decide what you would like to do in my Algarve! If you decide it's my call, just prepare for a day of surprises ;)
6

Portimão

Day 6
After a week full of adventures and discoveries, the end unfortunately comes. Depending on each person's flights, we will try to organize a lighter day of farewells. I wanted to point out that I will take you to the train or bus station, you don't have to worry about that!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Apartments
6 days trip
Portimão, Carvoeiro & 4 more
Transportation
Car
What's excluded?
Flights
Food and Beverage
Arrival to Portimão
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