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Oct–Apr· Out of season

Dragon River SUP Tour, Odeleite

Half a day paddling the Dragon Lagoon, with a traditional lunch included

Half-day paddleboard tour on the Odeleite reservoir, with transfer from Cabanas and lunch at a traditional restaurant. October to April.

A dragon in the Algarve hills

Seen from the air, it makes you blink twice… it’s as if it can’t be real: the shape of a dragon emerges from the Algarve hills when seen from high above.

The need to store more water for the Algarve’s dry, hot years made this landscape a reality. In 1997 the water filled the valleys and the dragon began to wake up. Today, in rainy winters, as the water level rises, the dragon’s tail grows longer.

Aerial view of the Odeleite reservoir, the Dragon River

The sound of silence

The paddleboard tours we share with you in this enigmatic work of nature and man are a dip into the silence of our hills. We rarely find anyone else on the water, so we can enjoy almost complete silence from civilisation. All you hear is the water, the wind and the birds.

It brings an incredible feeling of peace and quiets the torrent of thoughts. Something we should all try every month. Please note that we only run these tours from October to April.

Paddleboard tour on the Dragon River

Programme

If your hotel is on the way, we can pick you up there.

  • 9:30 am — Departure from Eolis in Cabanas de Tavira (40-minute drive in our van)
  • 10:15 am — Setting up and paddleboard tour
  • 1 pm — Lunch at a traditional restaurant in Odeleite
  • 3 pm — Return to Eolis in Cabanas de Tavira
Algarve-style broad beans, the tour's traditional lunch

Windy? Try WingSUP!

If the weather is right, you can add a 30-minute WingSUP trial to the tour.

“I Love SUP” offer: 15% off a pack of 3 SUP Tours

Buy a pack of 3 SUP Tours and get 15% off. Get in touch to find out more.

Oct–Apr

Prices and booking

Prices include VAT. Pay on the beach by MB WAY, Revolut or cash.

  • Dragon River SUP Tour + lunch

    Transfer, SUP tour and traditional lunch

    €85per person

    • 1/2 day
    • 2–8 people
    Book Chat on WhatsApp

    Confirmed by the team depending on the wind

  • WingSUP Trial (tour add-on)

    Only if the weather allows

    €30per person

    • 30 min
    • 1–8 people
    Book Chat on WhatsApp

    Book by message

Gallery

  • Aerial view of the Odeleite reservoir, the Dragon River
  • Paddleboard group on the Dragon River, Odeleite
  • Paddleboard tour on the Dragon River
  • Algarve-style broad beans, the tour's traditional lunch
  • Traditional Algarve cooking
  • The Eolis van carrying the paddleboards
  • Odeleite reservoir

What our guests say

  • Great experience. Very nice and attentive team. Beautiful place chosen for the experience. Highly recommended!

    Rugile · Lithuania

  • A SUPer ride over the serene waters of the Blue Dragon Lagoon, where we enjoyed stunning natural beauty and an unexpected, absolute silence! The fantastic team — friendly, experienced and as calm as the water — guided us beginners to paddle the whole route like true professionals. The cherry on top: a tasty, comforting lunch of authentic Portuguese cuisine!

    Miguel G. · Portugal

  • Amazing experience today SUPing on the Dragon River in Odeleite! Wow! So very cool. Great instructions and careful guidance from Sandra, as my wife and I were first-timers. The sound of silence… spectacular views, wildflowers everywhere! We refuelled with a delicious Portuguese lunch afterwards. Beautiful drive through the countryside and paddling across the Dragon! Obrigado, Eolis!

    Daniel · USA

  • Amazing — I would 1000% recommend this to everyone. My experience was amazing and the coaches were very patient and went through everything with you. They made me feel safe and comfortable. I loved it and will be back to do WingSUP, but I would really recommend doing the Dragon River.

    Kate · UK

Frequently asked questions

When do the Dragon River tours run?

Only from October to April.

What’s included?

The transfer from Cabanas de Tavira, the paddleboard tour with all gear, and lunch at a traditional restaurant in Odeleite.

Can you pick me up at my hotel?

Yes, if your hotel is on the way to Odeleite. Otherwise, we leave from Eolis in Cabanas de Tavira at 9:30 am.

What’s the minimum number of people?

The tour runs with a minimum of 2 people.

Can I try WingSUP?

Yes, if the weather allows: it’s a 30-minute add-on.

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