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8 Day Refreshing Surf Camp in Baleal Beach, Peniche
Alex Surf Hostel, Avenida do mar 138, Baleal Beach, Peniche, Leiria District, Oeste, Centro Region, Portugal
Champion Surf Camp in Portugal
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Maximum 5 participants
When one thinks of a surf camp, what comes to mind besides perfect waves every day? Great accommodations and effective surf lessons, that's what it is! Since this is Peniche, the waves part is more than covered, which leaves you with the accommodations part, in which Alex Surf School excels. The surf lesson involves everything which is related to the surfing experience and this means not only learning how to ride waves with a surfboard but also learning everything that is involved before and after those magical moments in the ocean, thus improving your chances for better rides in the future. Relax and have a safe yet fun holiday by choosing Alex Surf School. You're in good hands!
Meet the instructors
Alex
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Highlights
- 5 days of surf lessons
- Twice daily surf sessions, 2 hours per session
- Video sessions under request
- Surfboard and wetsuit matching your surf level provided
- Guidance from a highly experienced surf teacher
- Presentation of the coastal area of Peniche
- 7 nights' accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 5 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
When it comes to accommodation, as with all Alex Surf Hostel services, it's all about a personalized approach. In other words, there is something for everyone. Alex Surf Hostel has a solution for each and every need. Several types of accommodations / apartments are available, with different prices, according to the number of rooms, house guests and/or in the proximity of the Peniche and Baleal beaches.
You can choose between self-catering houses and apartments in Baleal, Peniche, and Silver Coast, or you can stay in the hostel located in Baleal. While staying in Baleal, you are closer to the best surf spots, beaches, and bars, having the best parties as well.
The advantages are many, staying at Alex Surf Hostel, starting with the fact that you will find fellow travelers with the same interests, surfers for surfers. Located in the fantastic Baleal, Peniche, the hostel is the ideal accommodation for a surfer of any level, be it beginner, intermediate or advanced. The staff is the cherry on this cake, ready to take care of all your needs and make your time in the beautiful Baleal, Peniche a memorable time. Sun, surf, and fun, it's all here.
Regarding the specifics of the accommodation, Alex Surf Hostel can arrange and adjust according to your needs, be it a single traveler, with friends, or a bigger group. All is possible. You can rent the whole hostel or individual private rooms. Alex Surf Hostel has rooms for four people (for instance, two kids and parents), or for a big group of 10 to 11 people. If you want, Alex Surf Hostel provides. Plus, you get the personalized attention of true local surfers to ensure you have the best time, enjoying all that the Baleal, Peniche area, has to offer, in and out of the water.
Alex Surf 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.
Program
Welcome to Alex Surf School, the ultimately personalized surf camp of Peniche, the renowned surf city worldwide. It is never too early or too late to learn how to surf. Being either a small kid or a senior citizen, you should always deserve to have fun. Surfing secret spots are part of the surf experience and probably one of the best. Alex Surf School's guiding service will take you there, at the right spot, at the right time, for each combination of swell, tide, and wind. Between quality surf classes and accommodation / apartments of according level close to the beach, this is the surf academy of choice.
Alex Surf School's policy is to keep the groups small. They have no more than 5 students with 1 surf instructor in the water at a time. This guarantees 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.
What is a surf camp?
When one thinks of a surf camp, what comes to mind besides perfect waves every day? Great accommodations / apartments and effective surf lessons! Ocean’s got the waves and Alex Surf School has a great place for you to stay – it’s a super-combo!
They will give you step-by-step guidance to surfing, from understanding the tides and the waves to safety rules in the water, surfing etiquette, and, of course, the surfing technique.
Their surf lessons suit everyone’s needs. If you are a beginner they will give you a step-by-step guide 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, Alex Surf School will give you real tips that work.
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
Peniche was once an island. Nowadays, the stretch of land (mostly sand) that connects it to the mainland is the only place where you won't find waves. In 20 minutes, you can check several surf spots of opposite wind directions and different swell exposure. It is perfect and extraordinarily special, that's for sure, thus making the local surfers and visitors feel spoiled. A surf resort like this doesn't come by easy, nor do surf holidays get so productive as here. And how can one not mention the famous World Tour event or the prestigious Rip Curl?
Peniche is a peninsula surrounded by waves, which always has a surf spot with the offshore wind, with beautiful and organized waves, ready to be enjoyed by the surfers who know where to find them. Besides being the most consistent place to surf in Portugal and Europe, Peniche and especially Baleal, have the laid-back style which is so characteristic to Portugal and to the Portuguese people. Also, due to all the international visitors and residents, Baleal is like the surf city within the surf capital, which Peniche has become nowadays. But don't worry, it's still a lovely village where life goes as slow or as fast as you wish. The surf possibilities are immense, almost endless, so don't stress about the crowd at the more obvious surf spots. There are always several alternatives which Alex will show you.
In addition to all of its natural beauty, Peniche has the great advantage of concentrating so many good surf spots in such a short distance, making your daily search for the best surf spot much easier than anywhere else in Portugal or Europe. Less energy and time (and money, of course) is spent looking for waves, and more time surfing them. You will find waves of all degrees of difficulty, which translates into a flavor for everyone. It's definitely a year-round surfing destination, be it challenging Supertubos, Lagide, Cantinho da Baa, Almagreira, etc, you name it. It's a given that you'll find a suitable wave for your surfing to progress.
Besides the surfing, there is much more to enjoy in the Peniche area, starting with the amazing food, recognized worldwide, especially the fish, so fresh and tasty. If the daily catch doesn't faze you in a good manner, surely the great nightlife will. The diversity of the origin of the international partygoers makes for a very interesting mix, to say the least. But don't be scared if this sounds too intense. You can get as relaxed and undisturbed as possible if that is your wish, be it hitting the golf course or going for a stroll around a close-by lagoon, the possibilities are endless.
The growing local surfing community is mostly made of visiting surfers that just can't find the strength to leave. You too will quickly find out why Peniche is quite the opposite of a one-day stopover, a must for any traveling surfer in the know. Of course, if you want to sample a different culture and food offered, besides the ones in the regional area, you are still close to Lisbon, the capital city of Portugal, rightfully named the most interesting city in Europe.
In a nutshell, Peniche is the Portuguese (and European, for that matter) surf capital. A peninsula (more like an island) where you can surf pretty much every single day of the year due to the privileged geography of the region, with consistent conditions to learn or improve your surfing. So, great food, great nightlife, history, scuba diving, people, golf courses, take your pick. All of it at reasonable prices for a developed country, known for its great weather, fish, and relaxed people. So unless you're against having a good time, this is a place you should seriously consider.
Distances
- Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS), 90 kilometers / 60 miles
- Several surf spots - 20 minutes
- The Island of Berlenga, 6 miles
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Peniche
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Features
Activities
- Surfing
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Terrace
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Wireless internet
Food
Alex Surf Hostel has a great barbecue area at the back of the hostel and a normal kitchen inside so you'll have plenty of cooking options. The necessary ingredients for cooking your meals and drinks are not included. Please note that meals are not included.
Things to do (optional)
- Bathe at the beautiful beaches
- Boat trip to visit the island of Berlenga
- Enjoy the traditional open space market at Caldas da Rainha
- Go-karts
- Golf
- Party at the cool surf bars
- Play tennis
- Ride a bike
- Sample the great food and wine
- Snorkeling
- Visit Lisbon to checkout a different nightlife
- Visit the old castle town of Bidos and its famous Ginja de Bidos (a natural handmade sour cherry liqueur of unique quality, which you can sample in tasty, little chocolate cups)
- Walk around
Event at Supertubos
Supertubos is the Portuguese Pipeline. This event is quite a show and gives you the opportunity to see the world's best elite surfers battling it off in heavy tubes just a few meters from the spectators.
What's included
- 5 days of surf lessons
- 2 surf sessions daily (2 hours per lesson)
- Video sessions under request
- Surfboard and wetsuit matching your surf level
- Free use of surfboard and wetsuit the days of the lessons
- Presentation of the coastal area of Peniche
- Highly experienced surf teacher and insurance
- 7 nights' accommodation
What's not included
- Airport transfers from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
- Meals
- Drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
68 km
Transfer not provided
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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