8 Day Zero to Hero Beginner Surf and Yoga Camp in Lagos, Portugal
Portugal Beginners Surf and Yoga Camp
Join Algarve Watersport and dive into the surf lifestyle with their near all-inclusive surf camp, where they blend the thrill of catching waves with the comfort of a full retreat experience. Enjoy epic surf sessions, wholesome meals, and a range of leisure activities—all set in the most beautiful town of the stunning Algarve coast. At the camp, everything is arranged for you to ride the waves and relax.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 5 days of exciting surfing group lessons in small 6 people groups
- Transfer, surfboard, wetsuit included
- Daily relaxing yoga lessons (except Sundays)
- Paddle training in the pool, surf theory and video analysis
- 7 nights accommodation in an international watersport camp
- Daily delicious breakfasts and 6x dinners from the chefs
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless internet
You will stay at their watersports camp which features a pool, a big garden, chill out area and space for our yoga lessons. At our bar you can have a cold beer or cocktail while having Wi-Fi, watching TV, or playing games. The camp is not a wild party house, but you are still only minutes away from the night action in the center of Lagos with all the pubs, clubs, restaurants, and street life. Choose the accommodation that fits you the best from various options. All rooms are renovated and have access to modern-designed bathrooms. You can choose from dorm, double room, bungalow, and apartment.
Facilities
- Pool
- Chillout areas
- Bar whenever you are ready for a beer
- Dining area
- TV for watersport theory lessons and movie nights
- Massage area
Program
Welcome to surf paradise
Portugal's prime surf conditions await in sunny Algarve, offering perfect waves all year round for every skill level. Algarve Watersport camp combines surf, yoga, and community spirit.
Daily flow
- Begin with sunrise yoga sessions to energize and balance.
- Surf lessons across the Algarve's best spots, with equipment and professional guidance provided.
- Afternoons for video analysis / paddle sessions and chill
- Enjoy communal dinners, a chance to bond and savor local cuisine.
Evening vibes
The camp's bar offers the perfect setting to unwind and share tales of the day's adventures, with drinks and laughter flowing under the Algarve stars.
Waves every day
With consistently great surf conditions all year round, you can be sure that waves will always be waiting for you in this stunning coastal region of Portugal.
Instructors
Angel
Surf Instructor
Alex
Surf Instructor
Noemi
Surf Instructor
Andras
Surf Instructor
Location
You will have your lessons mainly at one of the stunning beaches of the west coast, which offer amazing surf conditions all year round, or if we are lucky, we can go surfing to our home beach Meia Praia.
Being located in a quiet area of Lagos above the famous Meia Praia Beach, this location is pretty well-known as the party capital of the Algarve. The young and crazy scenes come from all over the world where Aussies, Kiwis, Canadians, and Europeans have a party until dawn.
Distances
- Meia Praia beach - 5 minutes
- The Marina in Lagos - 5 minutes
- The Center of Lagos - 10 minutes
- The Algarve's surf spots on the West Coast- 30-45 minutes
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Algarve
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Throughout the camp, you will be served seven breakfasts and six dinners included in the package. The camp is known for its delicious breakfasts and ever more impressive dinners.
Breakfast
Start your day with a heavenly breakfast prepared by the kitchen fairies. The daily breakfast buffet includes whole wheat bread, rolls, cheese, ham, jam, scrambled eggs, yoghourt, fruits, cereals, and fresh milkshakes and smoothies. You will also find a lot of healthy vegetarian and vegan options for breakfast like chia pudding or scrambled tofu. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and in the camp, Algarve Watersport always want to make sure you will have energy for the whole day of action.
Dinner
Algarve Watersport serve 5 dinners per week at the Kite House. On Wednesdays: Together you all head down to the WakePark for a sociable evening of ‘All You Can Eat Pizza’ and live acoustic music at our Jam Session—included in your package! The cooks are well-traveled and have collected recipes and culinary ideas from all over the world. They have theme nights with cooked food inspired by Italian, Asian, Mexican, German, Moroccan and of course Portuguese cuisine to pamper you with delicious, nutritious and healthy meals after a long day in the water. There is always meat and vegetarian options and that doesn't include the salad area and their amazing home made deserts.
For vegetarians or allergy sufferers: Please inform Algarve Watersport during booking about your preferences, so they can prepare special meals for you.
There’s no dinner on Fridays —that’s when you can explore Lagos town, or join again at the Wakepark for a sundown session to kick start the weekend with djs, great food, and amazing company!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Plenty of activities
In the Algarve, there is never a shortage of surfing opportunities. However, if you are eager to explore other water sports, they have got you covered. They offer a wide range of exciting water activities, such as kiteboarding, windsurfing, wingfoiling, wakeboarding and stand up paddleboarding.
Spa treatments
You can book massages with Algarve Watersport's massage therapist Mieke, who offers treatments in the massage hut at camp upon request.
What's included
- 5 days of 2-hour group surf lessons (max 6 students per instructor)
- Daily yoga lessons (except Sunday)
- 1 paddle session in the pool
- 1 video analysis
- 2 surf theories
- Surf equipment during lessons hours
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 dinners
- 10% discount on equipment for camp guests (pre-order of private wetsuit for the camp possible)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Extra meals
- Other activities
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Seville Airport
247 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Faro Airport
63 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
188 km away from your destination
Driving directions from Lagos
- Find the roundabout with the police station or McDonalds in Lagos and drive about 100 meters direction to Portimao on the N 125.
- Next roundabout, follow signs to Meia Praia Beach.
- Straight over the next small roundabout until you get to a big roundabout with concrete construction on it.
- You turn left going uphill (the only road that goes uphill).
- After 300 meters, you see Marina Park or Vita Sol Park on your left.
- Go straight until the road splits and stay left.
- After 50 meters, you can see the Camp House or Villa Calicas on the left.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO), Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), or Seville Airport (SVQ). Transfers from and to the airports are not included in the price but are available upon request.
Arrival by bus
From the entrance of the Faro Airport (FAO) terminal, you will find a bus stop for the bus line EVA. With the bus line 14 or 16 which costs about 1.50 EUR, you will reach the bus central station Avendia or the train station of Faro. Both stations are located in the center and only a couple hundred feet fare from one another. The trip from Faro to Lagos by bus takes about two hours.
From Lisbon, you are recommended to take the bus for it is usually quicker and more comfortable. From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, just get a taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de SeteRios. From there, four buses are leaving to Lagos every day.
Arrival by shuttle
Algarve Watersport offers private shuttles from Faro Airport (FAO) straight to the Camp House. If you like to book it, you will have to let them know your flight number, your origin, and your arrival time at least 36 hours before arrival. For the four-person capacity, this facility costs 80 EUR, and 100 EUR for the eight-person capacity.
Arrival by taxi
From Faro Airport or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport, there is a taxi stand available. For simpler yet a little bit more costly transportation, taking a taxi to the Kite House is another option that will be the quickest way for you.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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