8 Day Relaxing Intermediate Surf and Yoga Camp in Lagos, Algarve
Surf Yoga Holiday in Portugal
Algarve Watersport surf and yoga camp in Portugal is a perfect place for everyone who needs to escape their daily routine and relax close to nature. Surfing and yoga holidays at Algarve Watersport will be a great idea for all solo travelers as well as groups of friends, couples, and families. Algarve Watersport surf, as well as yoga classes, are suitable for intermediate levels!
Highlights
- Participate in five days of guided surf instruction
- Learn surf skating techniques to enhance your skills
- Join daily yoga sessions to relax and rejuvenate
- Enjoy 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners included in your package
- Receive a discount on surf and fitness equipment rentals
- 7 nights comfortable accommodation
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless internet
You will stay at Kite House Lagos which features a pool, barbeque area, a big garden with trampolines, and outside multi-sport courts. In the Barraka Bar, you can have a cold beer or cocktail while having Wi-Fi, watching TV, playing table pool, or backgammon. The new Kite House 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
Program
Welcome to the surf paradise
Are you ready to ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean with grace? At the surf camp in the sunny Algarve, Algarve Watersport offers surfing lessons for intermediate with motivational and professional instruction, and perfect green waves to surf!
A surfing camp is not only about progression and achievement but fun, comfort, and health. After a surf session and a few waves, your dopamine is pumping and a smile won’t come off your face, so they created community areas that are perfect to chill, hang out and share the stoke with other surfers. Come to Lagos, Portugal, enjoy riding the waves, meet with like-minded people and be a part of a great adventure!
You’ll meet with watersport enthusiasts from all around the world, learn and improve together, and share knowledge and passion. Everyone has an individual goal, it can be catching a first wave or working on bottom turns, they’ll help you to be your best version and reach your goals. During the surf camp, they will make you feel comfortable from the very start, the instructors will teach you how to read waves and will focus on you improving your technique day by day.
With consistently great surf conditions all year round, you can be sure that there will always be waves waiting for you in this stunning coastal region of Portugal. Camp is recommended for people who can paddle out to catch green waves.
Each day, the surf and yoga camp schedule can be different as the timing of surf lessons depends on the tides and waves, but here is an example of your day at the camp:
- 07:30 Healthy breakfast
- 08:15 Departure for a surf lesson
- 09:30 - 12:00 Surf lesson
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch picnic on the beach
- 14:00 - 18:00 Free time
- 18:00 - 19:00 Yoga in the garden or on the beach
- 19:00 - 20:30 Dinner buffet
Location
This holiday will take place at The New Kitehouse in Lagos, Portugal. The house is located in a quiet area of Lagos, above famous Meia Praia Beach. From the terrace you can even see the ocean. The beach, the town, and the wakeboarding boat in the Marina can be reached by a short walk.
The cable park is located close to the camp house in Lagos. It has a pair of 2.0 cable systems perfect for learning how to wakeboard and learning board control for kiteboarding. From the camp, you can reach about 20 different surf spots within 30 minutes' drive. The location of the surf camp is 75 minutes from Faro Airport (FAO).
Distances
- Meia Praia beach - 5 minutes
- Ria da Alvor kite spot - 10 minutes
- The Algarve's surf spots - 30 minutes
- The center of Lagos - 10 minutes
- The marina in Lagos - 5 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 serves 6 dinners per week at the Kite House. 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 homemade desserts.
For vegetarians or allergy sufferers: Please inform Algarve Watersport during booking about your preferences, so they can prepare special meals for you.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- 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
What's included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 5 days of surf lessons
- Surf skate lesson
- Daily yoga sessions
- Half board (7 breakfasts and 6 dinners)
- 10% discount on equipment for camp guests
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Meals not mentioned
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
63 km
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
188 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from Faro Airport (FAO)
- Follow the highway A22 from Faro in the direction of Portimão, then to Lagos/Vila do Bispo/Sagres.
- Exit Lagos Este and follow the N125 into Lagos.
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 a concrete construction on it.
- You turn left going uphill (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 Kite House or Villa Calicas on the left.
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO) or Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Transfer from and to the airport is available upon request. Other possibilities are flying to Seville Airport (SVQ) or Jerez Airport (XRY) in Spain.
Arrival by bus
From the entrance of the Faro Airport (FAO) terminal, you will find a bus stop of 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 take the bus for it is usually quicker and more comfortable. From Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), just get a taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de SeteRios. From there, there are four buses leaving to Lagos every day.
From the Lagos bus station, you can continue your journey on foot if you feel like walking. You have to cross the "Avenida dos Descobrimentos" and the pedestrian bridge and walk straight to the corner of the marina building. The train station is now on your right.
From the train station, you walk along the road past the marina building, follow the road turning right until you cross the roundabout. Walk uphill, after 300-400 meters you pass the Marina Parc / Vita Sol Parc. Now the road splits, stay left. After 100 meters you see the kitehouse on the left. Villa Calicas.
Arrival by shuttle
Algarve Watersport offers private shuttles from Faro Airport (FAO) straight to the Kite 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 (FAO) or Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), there is a taxi stand available. For simpler yet a little bit more costly transportation, taking a taxi to the kitehouse is another option that will be the quickest way for you.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% 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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