“Surf and enjoy the beautiful nature of Portugal”
11 Day Surf Camp on Baleal Island, Peniche
Alex surf school- Baleal, Peniche, Avenue do Mar 138, Ferrel, Peniche, Leiria, Oeste, Centro, Portugal
Portugal Surf Camp
All difficulty levels
Airport transfer available
Alex Surf School welcomes you to this surf camp. Their policy is to keep the groups small. They have no more than five students with one surf instructor in the water at a time. This guarantees their undivided attention to you which is essential to your improvement. All lessons are conducted by licensed teachers who have exceptional knowledge of the local surfing conditions of the Baleal-Peniche coast.
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Highlights
- 8 days of surf lessons
- Twice daily surf sessions, each lesson lasts for 2 hours
- Video sessions under request
- Surfboard and wetsuit matching your surf level provided
- Guidance from a highly experienced surf teacher
- 10 nights' accommodation
- Idyllic surroundings
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
8 days with instruction
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 110 per person)
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 110 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
During this camp, you will stay in a shared quadruple room in Alex Surf Hostel. This hostel was built in 2016 so everything is fresh and new. There is a shared kitchen, living room, and backyard. You will be able to use everything and to cook as much as you want. They have a patio with a barbecue area and a place to store your surfboards and dry your wetsuits. All accommodations have free Wi-Fi and kitchens. The staff is always ready to take care of your needs and make for a memorable time in beautiful Baleal-Peniche. Luggage storage is available for guests before or after check-in and check-out times. Late check-in can be arranged.
Facilities
They guarantee transfers from and to the bus station and parking outside.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Outdoor terrace
- Barbecue
- Surfboard 'parking'
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Hot showers
- Television
- Reading light
- Housekeeping
- Linen included
- Towels included
Surf shop
They opened a little surf shop and rental spot on the first floor of the surf camp so guests do not have to go too far to buy souvenirs. You can find local products here such as magnets, postcards, bags, or nice t-shirts and sweaters, all made in Portugal. They also have a good selection of technical surf gear like leashes, pads, wax, and fins. Do not worry if you forgot something at home, they have everything there. They offer bike, board, wetsuits, skates, and longboard rentals.
Program
What is a surf camp?
When one thinks of a surf camp, what comes to mind besides perfect waves every day? Great accommodations or apartments and effective surf lessons! Ocean has got the waves and Alex Surf School has a great place for you to stay. It is a super-combo! Surf lessons suit everyone’s needs.
If you are a beginner, they will give you step-by-step guidance to surfing from understanding the tides and the waves to safety rules in the water and surf etiquette. If you are an intermediate or an advanced surfer wanting to perfect the technique, they will give you real tips that work. During this camp, you will join eight days of surfing with two surf lessons per day (two hours each).
Surfboards
Alex Surf School has a wide range of surfboards from soft boards of all shapes and sizes to epoxy and fiberglass. Their range of boards goes from beginning to advanced levels. All surf lessons include the equipment. However, if you want to surf on your own, renting is a perfect option. A form of ID is required for deposit. Driver's license and passport are all accepted.
Daily schedule
Day 1
- 12:00 Check-in
- 15:00 Surf lesson
Days 2 - 10
- 10:00 Surf lesson
- 15:00 Surf lesson
Day 11
- 10:00 Surf lesson
- 14:00 Check out
Instructors
Alex Silva
Alex Silva is a local surfer, who practices the sport for 20 years. His passion for surfing led him to want to share his knowledge acquired over time, thus becoming a surf instructor, something that he has been doing for over 12 years. His wide experience of the Peniche area allows him to know the best spots to surf and enjoy good times.
Location
The camp will take place in Peniche, Centro, Portugal.
Peniche
Peniche is home to the world-renowned Supertubos, the beach that hosts the most prestigious competitions in all waves-related sports. You can surf, kite, bodyboard, and windsurf here or watch the pros participating in spectacular events. From here, you can also visit The Berlengas archipelago. It is an exciting boat trip to a group of small islands once visited by Romans, Vikings, Muslims, and pirates from England and France. The coastline of Peniche is magnificent with its rocks and cliffs and the endless Atlantic Ocean.
In a nutshell, Peniche is the Portuguese (and European for that matter) surf capital. A peninsula where you can surf pretty much every single day of the year due to the privileged geography of the region, making for consistent conditions to learn or improve your surfing. The thing is it is so much more than just surfing. Great food, nightlife, history, scuba diving, people, golf courses, even the exotic island of Berlenga (a beautiful protected nature reserve where you can stay overnight is just a short ferryboat ride away). All of it at reasonable prices for a developed country, known for its great weather, fish and relaxed people.
Surf spots
Finding secret spots is a part of the surfing experience and probably one of the best adventures. The guiding service of Alex Surf School will take you to the right spot, at the right time with any combination of swell, tide, and wind. They are committed to sharing their expert knowledge of the local surfing conditions to help you learn and progress.
a. Belgas
Next to Almagreira, just up north. No crowds and several nice breaks. Best with S and SE winds and N swells. Ideal for all levels of surfers.
b. Almagreira
A long shoreline to the north of Lagido. Several surf breaks working when the waves are smaller in Baleal. It is a left and a right wave with a sand bottom. Best with S or SE winds and northern swells. Ideal for all levels of surfers.
c. Lagido
Left-hand reef break. Long, extremely maneuverable wave, breaking on a coral reef. Best with S, SW, and SE wind and north swells. It is ideal for intermediate and advanced surfers.
d. The Bay
Dozens of breaks, you just have to choose the one you like the most. Works best with NW winds and NW swells in Cantinho (just next to the surf school) or with S, SW, or SE winds and N or NW swells in the middle of the bay. Ideal for all levels of surfers.
e. Molhe Leste
Fast and tubular. Right-handed break, next to a pier on a sand bottom. It needs a lot of swell to work. Best with N or NW winds and SW swells. Ideal for intermediate and advanced surfers.
f. Supertubos
For many, the best wave in Portugal and one of the best in Europe. A world-class spot, and stage for WCT events. Fast and tubular waves breaking perfectly on a sandbank. It works best with SW swells and N, NE, or NW winds. Amazing barrels, and perfect for aerial maneuvers.
g. Consolação
Rock bottom wave. Excellent right-hander, for intermediate and advanced surfers. Best with NW winds and S and SW swells.
Distances
- Supermarket - 3 minutes walk
- Peniche, 4 kilometers
- Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), 90 kilometers
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Peniche
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Alex Surf School does not provide any meals at the camp. You have kitchens to use, equipped with everything you need. There is a supermarket just three minutes walk from the camp and plenty of restaurants around to enjoy the Portuguese delights for a really convenient price.
Things to do (optional)
Either you want to have a day off or if you do not really enjoy surfing, Peniche has many things to offer. At the camp, they rent bikes and skates or longboards and if you want to do some sightseeing, you just have to ask the staff about the cities around and how to get there. They also organize barbecues once or twice per week, or they take you to some local restaurants so everybody gets to know each other.
What's included
- 8 days of surfing
- 2 sessions per day, 2 hours per session
- Surfboard and wetsuit matching your surf level
- 10 nights accommodation
- Insurance
- Presentation of the coastal area of Peniche
- Highly experienced surf teacher
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- All meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
68 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 110 per person
Arrival by bus
The cheapest way is to come by bus. It will take you around two and a half hours the whole trip from the airport. First, you have to go to the bus station from the airport. You have a bus shuttle or you can get the subway to the bus station. There are two busses coming to Peniche that depart from two different bus stations: Campo Grande and Sete Rios. Time and price are more or less the same. The total cost will be around 12 to 13 EUR.
Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 110 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 20% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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