8 Day Beginner to Intermediate Level Surf Camp in Algarve, Portugal
Fun Surf Camp Portugal
Step into the surfing lifestyle and feel what 20 years of experience brings to the table. Come and experience riding the waves of the Algarve yourself!
Highlights
- Enjoy 5 days of surfing
- Have 2 surf classes per day
- Free use of surf equipment during lessons hours
- Weekly yoga classes depending on the seasons
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals will be served
- Ground transportation to the beach and back
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
The long-established Sagres Surf Hostel in Portugal tries to create a cozy atmosphere for travelers to feel at home. The house is perfectly situated at walking distance from the local amenities, the town center, the bars, and the three stunning beaches on Sagres’ doorstep.
Facilities
- Bed in shared rooms (four to six people per room) or twin room (two beds)
- Free high-speed Wi-Fi
- Linens
- Kitchen facilities
- Table football
- Dartboard
- Cable TV
- Laundry facilities
- Barbecue area
Program
Learn to surf on the sandy beaches of the sunny Algarve in a friendly environment with certified instructors while staying at the fun, safe, and comfortable hostel in Sagres. To add to the experience, join social events organized by the hostel crew like their famous Friday night barbecues, Wednesday night group dinners at local restaurants, or a great night of bar hopping in town. The five days include the following:
- Two surf lessons per day (one and a half hours each)
- Surfboard and wetsuit
- Tuition with certified surf instructors
- Sports insurance
Lesson plans
1. Beginner level
- Safety rules
- Body surf
- Stand-up techniques
- Proper surfing position
- Walking on the board
- Frontside and backside turning
- Simple element of ocean knowledge
The white water or broken waves are the best environment to learn and improve quickly. You should not approach the green waves if you are not confident with the above techniques. Remember: be a beginner; do not be a kook. Lesson format: morning and afternoon lessons (one and a half hours each) or one single three-hour session (depending on the conditions). Board, wetsuit, and sports insurance are included during the lesson.
- Student-to-instructor ratio: 8:1
2. Intermediate level
- Safety rules
- Surf break functioning
- Spot analysis
- Paddling techniques
- Turtle or Eskimo roll
- How to catch a green wave
- Applying basic techniques to green waves
- Angle take-off
- Surfing etiquette
Plenty of practice, complemented by all the theory and safety tips, you need to become a responsible and competent surfer. The best board for you to use will be determined by the instructor. Lesson format: Not as strict as the beginner level. Algarve Surf School will try to get you in the water when it is good and do the theory before, after, or in between the surf sessions. Board, wetsuit, and sports insurance are included during the lesson.
- Student-to-instructor ratio: 8:1
A typical day
- 08:30 Breakfast
- 09:30 Vans depart to the beach
- 10:00 First surf lesson
- 12:30 Picnic lunch on the beach
- 14:00 Second surf lesson
- 16:00 Chilling and beers
- 17:00 Vans go back home
- 20:00 Dinner
The schedule depends on tide and swell so please consider the above as a guideline.
Location
The camp will take place in Sagres, Algarve, Portugal.
Sagres
Sagres is at “the end of the world” which makes it kind of a big deal. But for locals, being at the most south-westerly point of Europe means an awesome location of surfing beaches and landscapes. It is a playground for both beginner and experienced surfers.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Sagres
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
You will be served daily awesome home-cooked breakfast and packed lunch for the beach included in the price. A full breakfast will come with freshly baked goods daily from 09:00 to 10:00. During breakfast, Algarve Surf School also sets up a sandwich-making station so that you can prepare your packed lunch for the beach. Some nights of the week, you have themed group dinners at local restaurants. On Friday nights, they host their famous barbecue at camp which is usually followed by a few drinks at the local surf bars.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 2 surf lessons per day
- 2 yoga classes during the week
- 7 nights accommodation
- Awesome home-cooked breakfasts
- Packed lunches for the beach
- Transfer from Lagos to the surf camp
- Transport to and from the beach
- Surf equipment and a warm wetsuit during lessons hours
- Sports insurance
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Evening meals
- Yoga classes (December to March)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Faro Airport
86 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
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