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Float your way down the Ria Formosa, Paddle out to Sea or take them on your own adventure, Altura Adventures has your SUP needs covered.

The East Algarve has absolutely perfect conditions for Stand Up Paddling or SUP as it is best known, with the Ria Formosa, Gilão, Guadiana and countless calm beaches, you are really spoilt for choice on where to go, all you need is the equipment, but not to worry, Willem and Fallyn Marais have everything you need.

Willem and Fallyn moved to the Algarve with their two young boys from South Africa in August last year, after deciding they needed a safer place to raise the kids. Both have been active in sports since young ages with Willem having a background in Professional Martial Arts and Personal Training and Fallyn a former Pro Equestrian. Having lived by the Ocean in Cape Town they found

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living by the Ocean in the Algarve a natural step and having a business linked to their active past and love for the water was an easy choice. SUP has taken the Algarve by storm over the last few years, with more boards being thrown in the water each year, it is practised by standing on a board (duh!) with the aid of a paddle (duh!) in closed or open waters, with more experienced people even doing stand up surfing! It is the perfect activity for all ages, whether you are solo or in a group. It is easy to learn, has great progression so it can always be a challenge and in the Algarve you can do it year round. It´s surprising how much of a workout it is - even a relaxed outing just exploring along the coast can burn between 305 to 430 calories per hour! Altura Adventures offers SUP and Kayak Rentals, lessons and Group tours. Mention the East Algarve magazine and get a 15% discount or if you rent 3 boards you get a fourth free! Call Fallyn at 913 904 412 or email alturasup@gmail.com