8 Day From Zero to Hero Wing Foiling Camp and Yoga for Beginners in Lagos, Portugal
Portugal Beginner Wing Foiling and Yoga Camp
Experience the ultimate wing foiling adventure with Algarve Watersport's exclusive camp in Lagos. The camp blends professional instruction with a spectrum of activities. Stay in style with the cozy, renovated accommodations and savor culinary delights from around the globe. On calmer days, dive into alternative activities like wakeboarding at Wakepark Lagos or embrace tranquility with daily yoga sessions. Join this camp for a well-rounded, exhilarating retreat where the wind is your guide and the Algarve coast your playground.
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Highlights
- 2.5-hour semi-private wing foil lessons
- 2-hour beginner wing control group lesson
- Wingfoil theory lesson
- Wing foiling equipment
- Daily yoga lessons (except Sunday)
- 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
Faro Airport (US$ 92 per person)
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 enjoying the complimentary Wi-Fi, watching TV, playing table pool, or playing 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.
The rooms
The camp house has double rooms and dorm rooms with 6 to 7 beds. Right in front of the pool, the camp also owns bungalows with private entrances, lounges, bathrooms, and separate bedrooms. This is a perfect place for families and guests looking for privacy.
Program
Jump into the thrilling new world of wing foiling and learn the basics with expert coaching to get you up and riding in no time!
- Start your day harmoniously with a morning yoga session to stretch and awaken your body.
- Relish a nutritious, chef-prepared breakfast buffet, offering a taste of local and international flavors to fuel your day.
- Take some time post-breakfast to relax and enjoy the camp's amenities; maybe a dip in the pool or a casual chat with fellow enthusiasts.
- Gear up for your wing foiling lesson.
- Beginners will grasp the fundamentals, while the advanced riders can hone their skills with expert guidance.
- You will spend the whole afternoon on your wing foiling mission, either in the flat water lagoon or at the cable park, working on your foiling skills.
- After the lesson, all camp guests for a communal dinner where you can share stories and savor delectable dishes crafted from fresh, local produce.
- Post-dinner, the bar beckons. Unwind with a cocktail or a cold beer, mingling with new friends, and soaking in the laid-back vibe of the camp.
- End the night with a relaxed hangout in the chill-out area, setting the perfect tone for a restful sleep.
Instructors
Jakob
Jakob will teach kiting to anyone and anywhere. As a geography student, he is the one in the crew who understands the wind.
Location
The lagoon
You will have your kitesurf lesson at the lagoon, located between Lagos and Alvor in Algarve. The big lagoon offers ideal conditions to learn and practice kiteboarding with perfectly flat and shallow water. The Algarve coastline is regulated by licenses which ensure that there are only sanctioned schools teaching there for minimal water traffic.
The lagoon which is situated at the end of Meia Praia beach always has a pleasant temperature. It is a safe place even with the off-shore wind because of the sand island in the middle of the lagoon. The shallow low tides will make this lagoon a perfect place to practice and learn to kitesurf.
The wind
The Nortada, the Portuguese north wind, gets accelerated by the surrounding landscape which allows the wind to speed up to 20 knots while other parts of the Algarve remained calm. Among many others, this is one of the reasons the PKRA (the kiteboarding professional tour) stops once a year. You will be taken to an island in the middle of the lagoon which offers steady wind for maximum perfect learning conditions. 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 their 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 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 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.
On Wednesday evening the kitchen is closed. On this day you can try some great restaurants in Lagos.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- 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)
Start the day with a SUP tour, join a yoga class in the garden, visit the wake park, or just rest in the pool. For the evening Lagos nightlife is something worth checking out! Don’t forget to join the weekly events at the wake park and the camp.
Spa treatments
Is your body feeling sore after all of the water sports activities you did? Or maybe you just want to unwind after a busy and exciting day in the Algarve? Massages are available on site at an extra cost.
What's included
- 1 2h beginner wing control group lesson
- 3 2.5h semi-private wing foil lessons
- 1 wingfoil theory
- Daily yoga lessons
- 10% discount on equipment at kitesurfwake website for camp guests
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts and 6 dinners
What's not included
- Airfare
- Extra meals
- Extra yoga sessions
- Other activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
63 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 92 per person
Lisbon Portela Airport
188 km
Transfer not provided
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 Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Transfers from and to the airport are available upon request.
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, just get a taxi to Terminal Rodoviário de SeteRios. From there, there are four busses leaving to Lagos every day.
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 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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