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The Kite House, Estrada da Albardeira Villa Calicas, Lagos, Portugal
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Wakeboard and Kitesurf Camp Portugal
All difficulty levels
Breakfast & dinner included
The shallow and flat lagoon between Lagos and Alvor is one of the greatest spots for kiting in the Algarve. Algarve Watersport's multilingual and qualified instructors make you feel safe during a kitesurfing lesson and motivate you with their passion for the sport. They provide modern gear and offer kite courses to all levels, from beginners to advanced kitesurfers. They are ready to help you to learn, progress, and have fun at the same time. Come fly a kite with Algarve Watersport and jump higher than your expectations!
Highlights
- 5 days of group kitesurf
- Wake lesson and rides
- Free use of surf equipment
- Daily yoga lessons
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
5 days with instruction
Accommodation
You will be accommodated in a dorm room, a double room, or a bungalow. The camp in the Algarve offers a pool, a barbeque area, and a big garden with a trampoline and other sports facilities for all the guests. At the popular “Baraka” bar, you and your friends enjoy a cold beer or various cocktails while using the Wi-Fi and surfing on the internet for a change, watching TV, or winning against your friends at the billiard table.
Program
You will take part in five kite group lessons, daily yoga lessons, one wake lesson, and four sets or rides. A flat water spot and sunny and warm days in Lagos make it the perfect place to learn to kitesurf. With consistent north winds during summer, you can kite almost every day. Work on your water start position on the wake park or catch your first waves surfing. Algarve Watersport got you covered in case of non-windy days. Join daily yoga lessons to stretch sore muscles and find your zen for better progression in kitesurfing. Yoga lessons will happen twice every day (except Sundays).
Kitesurf
The “Nortada” wind is a thermal wind that builds up during the day and reaches its peak in the afternoon. The lagoon is tide-dependent offering the easiest conditions for learning at mid-tide. Of course, they aim to teach you during these perfect conditions. The kitesurf lessons normally start between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. depending on the best conditions. You will be effective for three hours in the water but the whole trip takes around five hours, with driving down to the lagoon (10-minute drive), setting up the kites, theory, etc. There is no break in between the course.
The kiteboarding instructors are licensed by IKO (International Kiteboarding Organisation). You can purchase a certification after the course to document your kitesurf level and be able to rent kiteboarding equipment worldwide. They are teaching in IKO standards in groups with a maximum of four people per instructor. At the maximum capacity of the groups, two beginners will share a kite.
They are always offering different level kitesurf lessons. The guests will be divided into groups according to kiteboarding level. Please let Algarve Watersport know your level or your last learning objective when you book. Please assess yourself honestly since they only then can promise fast learning results.
Wakeboard
The rider's rope length can be changed very quickly meaning you can use a short line to learn new air tricks. Unlike full-size cables, you can take advantage of the 180-degree turns and learn new tricks on the corner. There is almost an infinite amount of tricks to learn on a system 2.0. The best thing is that when you crash it picks you straight back up and within a few seconds you can try the trick again. If you are trying wakeboarding for the first time it is suggested to practice at the cable park. The 2.0 system is more forgiving and less intimidating.
On the 2.0 system, the handle will come back to you after you fall (no standing in line or swimming back to the dock) allowing you to be back up on the board in seconds, the water is perfectly flat and the system controller will adjust the speed according to your level and riding position. This is the best way to learn to wakeboard hands down. System 2.0 can get any beginner up and riding within a matter of minutes. It is also the safest way to learn to wakeboard with accurate speed control and constant supervision.
With the high pull, one-on-one instruction, and perfect speed control by the operator, you cannot fail to get up. Thanks to the continuous ride of the 2.0, you can hit the same feature every 20 seconds. This has unbeatable learning potential over boats, jet skis, or full cable tows. And if you fall in, it picks you straight back up with no delay. It is quite simply the best tow for hitting features.
Location
At the camp “The New Kitehouse” in the Algarve, you will fit perfectly right in if you want to experience the best water sports vacation. The location of the camp house is impressive. The property is situated in a quiet area near Lagos and is very close to the famous Meia Praia Beach. From the terrace, you can even see the Atlantic Ocean. Within a five to 10-minute walk, you will reach the beach, the city center of Lagos, or the wakeboard boat at the marina. The camp bus will take you to the 20 diversified kite and surf spots within a 30-minute car drive.
Distances
- Marine - 5 minutes
- Meia Praia Beach - 5 minutes
- Ria da Alvor - 10 minutes
- Lagos - 10 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 our 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
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Start the day with a SUP tour, visit the wake park, or just rest in the pool. For the evening Lagos nightlife is something worth checking out! Do not forget to join weekly events at the wake park and the camp.
Massages
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? You can book a massage at an extra cost.
Mountain biking
The Algarve is world famous for its mild climate and beautiful landscapes, yet it is regarded as an insider’s tip among mountain bikers.
What's included
- 1 wake lesson
- 4 wake rides (15 minutes per set)
- 5 days of kite group lessons
- Daily yoga lessons
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- 6 dinners
- Special wakeboard offer
- 10% discount on equipment
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Wednesday dinner
- Lunches
- Extra activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FAO
Faro Airport
63 km
Transfer not provided
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
188 km
Transfer not provided
Driving directions from Lagos
- Find the roundabout with the police station or McDonalds in Lagos.
- 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.
- Turn left going uphill (only road that goes uphill).
- After 300 meters, 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 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 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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