Thessaloniki Stand Up Paddling Beginner Tour

Paddle the Peraia coastline at your own pace, with a guide keeping you steady.

Stand up paddleboarding on the Thessaloniki coastline near Peraia is a 3-hour activity for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, starting with a safety and technique briefing at the water's edge. You'll paddle at an easy pace with built-in stops for photos and rest. The guide stays with the group throughout, offering tips and support as needed. SUP boards, paddles, safety equipment, snacks and hot drinks are included.

The experience

You meet your guide at Peraia and begin with a safety and technique briefing before entering the water: learning how to stand on the board, keep your balance, paddle correctly and move safely. Once everyone feels ready, the 3-hour paddling session starts at a relaxed, beginner-friendly pace along the coastline. The route includes stops to rest, take photos and soak in the views without pressure to keep moving.

The guide stays with the group throughout, offering support and tips whenever you need them. You'll get light physical exercise and fresh air while seeing Thessaloniki from the water: a perspective most visitors miss. Snacks and hot drinks are provided, and all the gear you need (boards, paddles, safety equipment) comes with the booking.

What’s included

• SUP boards and paddles.
• experienced guide in English or Greek.
• all necessary safety equipment.
• snacks.
• hot drinks (coffee and/or tea).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 16:00

AgesAdult (15 to 64 years) · Under 15: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

Live guideEnglish and Greek

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Salty Soil

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to paddle at a relaxed pace with plenty of stops for photos and rest: the guide's presence and the built-in breaks mean you're not racing the coastline, just enjoying it. The minimum age is 15, and you'll need at least moderate fitness to handle the 3-hour session comfortably.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Greek.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Do I need to have paddled before to join this activity?

No prior SUP experience is required. The guide gives a full safety and technique briefing before you enter the water, covering how to stand, balance, paddle and move safely on the board.

How long does the actual paddling last?

The paddling session runs for 3 hours total, including the briefing and built-in stops for rest and photos along the route.

What's included in the booking?

SUP boards, paddles, all necessary safety equipment, snacks and hot drinks (coffee or tea) are included. Your guide is with you the entire time.

Where exactly do we start, and how do I get there?

You meet at Peraia, where the Thessaloniki Nautical Club is located. Public transportation options are available nearby if you're not driving.

Is this activity suitable for someone who's not very fit?

The pace is easy and beginner-friendly, though you should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or if you're pregnant.