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October mornings on the lazy lagoon... (not so lazy)
#algarve #sup #lagos #paddleboard #activeholiday #travel #oceanblue #holiday #postcardsfromtheworld ...

☀️Between rock and a watery place. More Autumn Adventures aboard SeaSophia💦#burgau #algarve #salema #portugal #explore #october #wanderlust #travel #activeholiday #holiday #active #postcardsfromtheworld #europe_vacations #europe #oceanblueactive #sup #standuppaddle #paddleboard ...

I swear this land is like jarlsberg 🧡 #lagosportugal #ocean #oceanblueactive #portugal #travel #algarve #explore ...

☀️Open all hours winter bar🍍
Shout out for anyone dreaming of winter sun who can work remotely and is keen for adventures in SW Portugal. 3 apartments at our hilltop retreat are available for short to mid term stays from the 1st November. Tap like and send me a DM for more details. Photos here were taken between January and March.... bet you can’t guess the January 13th shot..... #algarve #wintersun #activeholiday #activebreak #postcard #darlingescapes #wanderlust #remotework #digitalnomadlife #digitalnomads #lovetravel #burgau ...

@ryancj91 and his budgy smugglers are back on tour. With @kyetrev00 we’ve been biking in the hills, paddleboarding through caves, diving from the boat, swimming with starfish and lots of cliff jumping.

Third trip and it must be time for a redesign ...... we’re thinking pink watermelons & lime green lobsters on an oceanblue background..... 🦜 #portugal #burgau #lagoswhat2do #sup #bike #boatlife #beach #explore #lagos #budgysmuggler #longtimeintheair #travel #standuppaddle #paddleboard #algarve ...

a few new adventures ☀️🍍🐟#portugal #algarve #wanderlust #postcardsfromtheworld #travel #paddleboard #burgau #lagoswhat2do #lagos #activeholiday #oceanblueactive #boatlife #ocean #sup ...

📸So easy to take amazing photos on our SeaSafari, paddling, swimming and snorkelling from our catamaran whilst anchored up somewhere completely gorgeous☀️🌿#portugal #algarve #lagoswhat2do #burgau #oceanblueactive #boat #sup #travel #activeholiday #ocean #oceanlife #saltyhair #wanderlust #adventureseeker #adventure #doyoutravel #trip #igersportugal #travelgram ...

Eye to the sky ☀️
See our SeaSafaris 🐠
#activeholiday #boatday #oceanblueactive #boat #lagoswhat2do #burgau #portugal #algarve ...

Best thing about our morning adventures is seeing big SMILES ..... even if a few are a little scared 💦 #portugal #algarve #oceanblueactive #activeholiday #lagos #lagoswhat2do #boat #beach #wanderlust #postcardsfromtheworld ...

Super high tides and shifting sands have redesigned the coastline. For us, lots more beaches and sandy caves to explore by paddleboard from the boat. #sup #lagosportugal #lagoswhat2do #oceanblueactive #standuppaddle #boatlife #travel #explore #activeholiday. ...

Super adventures with this one and her wonderful family this week. Bike rides, paddleboarding, snorkelling & jumping from the boat, 7am boot camps, hill runs and yoga...... plus 6 hours a day in the pool. Happy travels and come back soon family☀️☀️☀️☀️ @deboradenekamp #portugal #algarve #activeholiday #bike #boatlife #travel #sup #villa #wanderlust #pool #burgau ...

✨Glide and seek🏝
Feeling like pioneers on our paddle out yesterday.
This epic coastline is truly undiscovered - the first time for us also.

The mellow south attempting the wildness of the west with dramatic sea cliffs, deep caves and giant strewn boulders.

A totally isolated paddle which we can't wait to explore again. #algarve #travel #explore #portugal #sup #standuppaddleboarding #wanderlust #instagram #postcardsfromtheworld #activeholiday #travelblogger #traveltheworld #activity #fitness ...

🌿The best things happen at sea☀️ Especially on our Sea Safari.... next trip Tuesday 15th at 9.30: cruise the cape and explore the yellow islands, arches and emerald inlets before seeking out a quiet little bay to drop anchor and explore by swim, sup or snorkel #portugal #lagos #sup #lagoswhat2do #oceanblueactive #activetravel #activeholiday #boatlife #burgau #oceanblueactive #travel #wanderlust #amazing #handstand by @ellawroathsoulcircus ...

🌿Shipping out for another OceanBlue Adventure on the high seas☀️ Possibly our most awesome adventure???
Cruising the cape and then anchoring up in this crystal clear little spot to sup or swim explore. Any takers for Mondays or Friday 9:15 Sea Safari. Private charter on request #portugal #algarve #sup #boatlife #burgau #oceanblueactive #lagosportugal #lagoswhat2do #postcardsfromtheworld #travel #activeholiday #activetravel #wanderlust #explore #supgirl #standuppaddle #sea @olibrennan_ @vonpinkhoffen @milly_wootton @seasupadventures ...

🌿Let’s get this summer rolling ☀️ Bikes, boards, boats and awesome accommodation from our little house on the hill 🌳 #portugal #burgau #bike #bikelife #activeholiday #travel #explore #algarve #mtb #postcardsfromtheworld #activetravel #lagoswhat2do #sup ...

Green and serene days on our Sea Safari.🌿
We’re running our half day adventures & private charters, cruising the caves before anchoring up in a quiet little bay to explore by paddleboard, swim, snorkel or just enjoy the views and let the others splash about 💦 #portugal #lagoswhat2do #lagosportugal #burgau #seasafari #sup #travel #wanderlust #postcardsfromtheworld #boat #boatlife #activeholiday #oceanblueactive @discoverlagos ...

☀️So good to be back on our Sea Safaris. 🛥
As the former main port during Portugal’s Age of Discoveries, no trip to Lagos is complete without an adventure on the high seas. Here we are cruising the caves before anchoring up in a quiet little bay to explore by paddleboard and jump off the cabin roof 💦 swipe to check out our special guest....

#lagos #sup #burgau #portugal #oceanblue #oceanblueactive #travel #wanderlust #postcardsfromtheworld #explore #activetravel #boatlife #activeholiday @discoverlagos @soulcircusfestival @ellawroathsoulcircus @nataliejasper ...

☀️Still our favourite paddle spot🌿 #portugal #standuppaddle #sup #beach #burgau #algarve #explore #active #holiday #activeholiday #travel @pamhoad @c.a.r.r.i.e.a.n.n.e @quintaflowers ...

Green flag 💚💚 for active holidays, boutique apartments and awesome adventures from our 🌿 hilltop retreat in the Wild Western Algarve. ☀️Check out our individually styled apartments overlooking the pool, valley and ocean beyond. #travel #activetravel #portugal #algarve #2021 #burgau #explore #postcard #darlingescapes #wanderlust #travelgram #lovetravel #travelbloggeritaliane ...

Great to be back on adventures this week, paddling the lagoons, checking into our favourite farm cafe and generally coasting our way through nature 🌿
PM for details of our small group, big adventures in nature’s playground:)
#algarve #portugal #lagosportugal #active #activeholiday #beach #oceanblue #burgau #activetravel #travel #postcard #instagram #postcardsfromtheworld ...

Good to be back in the outdoor office 🌿☀️
#portugal #algarve #sup #standuppaddle #burgau #active #activeholiday #activetravel #exploreyourworld #travel #redpaddleco #wanderlust #postcard @ellawroathsoulcircus ...

Early morning amble along our local trail which is just bursting with wild flowers, dramatic coastal views and today's huge emerald ocean💎

🌿This route is a favourite amongst our guests with a half way dip at this cute little cove tucked below the pine trees.🌳

Pick a perfect 5-15km loop to run, ride, walk or wander straight from our leafy hilltop retreat. #portugal #wanderlust #run #burgau #activeholiday #activeretreat #walk #activetravel #postcard #fitness #explore #instatravel #adventure @runningterritory @runningfervor #laoswhat2do #algarve #oceanblue #hike ...

If you’re dreaming of adventures, this tiny corner of Europe is waiting ☀️🌿
Who knows this beach? #portugal #algarve #surf #2021 #travel #wanderlust #postcardsfromtheworld #beach #sagres #activeholiday ...

.... in the Wild Wild Woods🌿 ☀️
#portugal #burgau #walking #forest #nature #postcardsfromtheworld #climbtrees #fitness #active #travel #explore #burgau #lagosportugal #hike #instagood #instatravel ...

Oh my March☀️💙
#portugal #algarve #morning #run #yoga #burgau #activetravel #activeholiday #postcardsfromtheworld #running #runningfervor #fitness #marchmadness ...

☀️We’ve been walkabout, exploring and seeking out UNBELIEVABLE off the map locations for our self guided explore tours.🌳

We have three full day itineraries for you to discover at your own pace. Wander through far-flung villages, along deserted beaches, discover the best trails, the best views, the cheapest & most authentic eats and wrap it up with the perfect sunset spot.

🌿This 12km loop starts out at a hill hugging village near the west coast. The trail winds through rural valleys and alongside a lake - we had a quick dip before following a stream back along wild meadows and leafy trails to the village. We passed just one shepherd with his dogs herding the cattle down to the stream. The village, typically Algarvean with little whitewashed houses, pretty pink roofs and a whiter than white church in the cobbled square. There was even a cafe open with a hatch selling coffee and cold drinks to Take Away with change from a fiver for six drinks - what’s not to love?💙 @izzy_engelhardt @aureliemeneau @mad_jules17 #portugal #algarve #walkingholiday #activeholiday #discover #explore #aljezur #travel #postcardsfromtheworld #wanderlust #hike #walk #adventure #adventureseeker #doyourtravel #goexplore #igtraval ...

🌿Today
is more important than ever☀️
☘️#algarve #portugal #travel #explore #postcardsfromtheworld #activetravel #walk #nature #instagood #photography #wanderlust #oceanblue #ocean #morning ...

☀️The calm before the shark.🦈

🌿Not quite your average paddle …. one fat shark swimming at us and then under our boards before circling for another look while we serenely paddled between the caves.👣

Around 8ft, stubby ... yet stealthy.
Hopefully not hungry…..

We were the only raw eats within 2m …..whether he was paleo, veggie or sushi shark.🍣

Not taking any chances, I was straight onto the ledge we were paddling alongside looking down onto the water.

It was a moment to admire after the event and certainly after the paddle back to the beach.

Looking later and using a photo a friend took just around the headland, we think (but can't be sure) it was a basking shark.

As a pelagic - coastal shark they are seen quite frequently along the coast especially in spring, close to land and even in small bays and inlets.

Basking sharks are slow moving and unlike many shark species, certainly do not avoid approaching boats or paddle boards.

Although usually solitary, they get summer sociable often aggregating in same sex shoals.

They are filter feeders preferring temperatures between 8 and 18 degrees. Marine scientists suggest upwelling of cooler waters deliver a beautiful sharky buffet of zooplankton as well as millions of small fish and marine invertebrates seeking their share.

Satellite tracking has confirmed that they move thousands of km seeking richest the zooplankton patches.

Most importantly, not aggressive and harmless to humans but apparently they have quite rough skin so you should avoid cuddling them.

What do you think guys - how lucky are we to see this:) #portugal #burgau #shark #standuppaddle #paddleboarding #baskingshark #active #fitness #activeholiday #lagoswhat2do #adventureeveryday #algarve #explore #instagood @izzy_engelhardt @mad_jules17 @ia_co ...

☀️Shhhhhh...... 🌿we were lucky enough to get first dibs on these lovely hand made ponchos by @oceanfit_culture and meet her new partner in crime Brandon.🐶

These ponchos are the perfect partner for after anything ocean.... surf, sup, swim, sundowners; although I’m hoping to stretch this to dinner out out after lockdown. Thank you @bologninaa for bringing your wonderful colours in the cuddliest fabrics to our corner of Portugal. @izzy_engelhardt @mad_jules17 @oceanbluekid #portugal #oceanfit #oceanactive #algarve #poncho #handmade #handmadewithlove #activetravel #postcardsfromtheworld #activewear #active #surf #sup #ocean #burgau #travel #explore #march2021 #marchmadness ...

29km 🏆

🦚Did it, enjoyed it and completely amazed at how quickly we can adapt when we’re challenged.🌿

@izzy_engelhardt and I ran just over 29km for her 29th birthday, pretty much non stop in 3 and a half hours.

☀️Our route was a perfect piece of Portugal. 🌳It’s actually our favourite bike route for out of season guests.

⛱Starting out we climbed sand dunes, followed old fishermen trails between wild west coast beaches before running inland alongside (sometimes in it) a river ,through green, leafy valleys to the sleepy village in the hills. In nearly 30km we saw a couple of 🎣fishermen precariously placed on the cliff edge, 4 mountain bikers, a couple walking and a few locals on dirt bikes.

BUT: Besides the nature, the ultimate reason why this simple sport is so good wherever you are:

Running for any distance at ease is a great solace for the mind. 🧘‍♀️

It tunes out the negatives of everyday life and like a moving meditation, nurtures the positives and improves your outlook - on everything. On days I run I am heaps more productive, am in a much better mood and generally a much nicer person.😅

Basically it’s insurance for everyone that I keep running.🤟 @izzy_engelhardt #run #fitness #womenshealth #portugal #burgau #algarve #fitnesslifestyle #runnersworld @runningterritory #neverstop #chaseyourdreams #stayfit #exercise #instarun #jogging #runforfun #runlikeagirl #instarunners #justrun #trailrun @runningfervor #active #travel ...