8 Day Surf Camp for All Levels in Praia da Areia Branca, on the Silver Coast of Portugal
All Levels Portugal Surf Camp
This surf camp by Global Surf Camp & School has everything for an amazing surf holiday in Portugal! It's set on the Silver Coast of Portugal, in a region where you have beautiful beaches with world-renowned surf breaks, traditional cuisine, historic monuments, and nature reserves. This surf camp has everything to make your Portugal surf holiday dreams come true. The waves are plenty, the locals are friendly, and the views are spectacular!
Highlights
- 5-day surf course
- 2 daily surf lessons
- Use of surf equipment
- Video and photo analysis
- Sports insurance during the courses
- Daily organic healthy breakfast
- 7 nights' accommodation
- Transfer to surf spots
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$ 100 per person)
Accommodation
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
The main surf house at Praia da Areia Branca. A classic Portuguese style house, totally renovated inside and out improving its interior/exterior comfort and giving it a modern look and feel. Perfectly located only a one-minute walk from the beachfront, also includes a large swimming pool and deck for lounging or peaceful meditation and yoga. Enjoy the beach, the surf, local restaurants, scenic walks, and many other activities that make your stay spectacular!
- 5 bedrooms (including three en-suites)
- 1 fully independent apartment
- Spacious living room with fireplace
- 5 bathrooms
- Large kitchen, fully equipped
- Dining Room with multiple tables
- Swimming pool and yoga deck with sea view
- Garden and Private BBQ lounge area
- Free internet access (wireless)
- Fresh bed linen and towels are included
Program
Global Surf Camp & School offers the students all the quality, comfort, and safety necessary to practice surfing and bodyboarding, no matter how old they are. Everyone can attend the classes, from beginners who have never surfed to the surfer who wants to improve himself or feel safer while practicing.
Each surf instructor is monitoring a maximum of six to eight surfers to ensure maximum attention to each surfer. Being safe is a priority so the students will never be placed in dangerous situations. The instructors are well-experienced surfers who are all certified by the Portuguese Surf Federation, an organization that regulates surf schools, instructors, and championships. After signing up for a surf lesson, you will be covered by a sports insurance.
The surf lessons which have a duration of approximately one hour and thirty minutes will always be scheduled one day before the course starts. The lessons start with a warm-up and some stretching exercises. Afterward, you continue with some theoretical instructions appropriate to the state of knowledge of each surfer before going into the water.
Surf Courses
The surf courses typically start on Monday and end on Friday with 2 lessons per day and 1 video analysis per week. During the surf lessons, you are covered by a sport insurance.
Surf Equipment
The surf equipment - surfboard & wetsuit - are includeds. You can use the surf equipment for 2 days for free after the surf course has finished.
Transport
If you can't surf the home spot in Praia da Areia Branca due to sea and weather conditions, surf lessons will be held on a more suitable surf spot. Of course, the transport to and from the surf spots during the surf courses is included.
Sample of Daily Schedule
- 08:00 - 09:00 Breakfast
- 09:00 - 10:00 Depart to surf spot
- 09:30 - 10:30 1.5 hours surf lesson*
- 14:00 - 17:30 1.5 hours surf lesson*
- 18:00 - 19:00 Yoga (optional)**
*Depending on sea and weather conditions the above-mentioned schedule can vary.
** Yoga lessons can be booked as an additional service during the booking process.
Location
Praia da Areia Branca is a small village located on the Portuguese Silver Coast between Lourinhã and Peniche. Despite the fact that Praia da Areia Branca is a really small village, it has a well-balanced infrastructure. You can find bars, cafes, restaurants, two small grocery stores, a pharmacy, and an ATM. The surf center is located a few meters from the beach. You are always so close to watching the waves.
At the beach, you can find cafes, bars, and restaurants where you can watch the sunset or have some fun at night. You will also find many other services such as supermarkets, bakeries, surf shops, and everything you need for your day-to-day. For more specific needs such as banks or government identities, you can go to the town of Lourinhã.
Distances
- North Lisbon, 70 kilometers
- The surf center, 50 meters
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Lisbon District
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
During your camp, you will be offered daily delicious breakfast included in the package. Global Surf Camp & School also offers optional lunch packs which can be booked as an add-on for the surf courses from Monday to Friday. The optional lunch packs can be selected during the booking process and of course, they also offer a vegetarian option. In case of allergies please leave a note in the comment section during the booking process.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Gastronomy
Gastronomically speaking, Portugal has reputable towns that offer many good restaurants whose specialty is the fresh fish and seafood confection. This confection was due to its important fishing port and its culture closely tied to the sea.
The Berlengas
There is a small island called the Berlengas, a UNESCO World Heritage for biodiversity. The Berlengas has several species, from plants, reptiles, and fishes that only procreate there. There is also a seventeenth-century fortress and some caves that you can visit in yachts or even with diving.
Visit cultural and historical sites
You can find innumerable cultural and historical monuments as the sixteenth-century Fortress of Peniche used as a prison during the Salazar regime. It is now transformed into an archeology museum and local crafts incorporating the old prison cells and solitary chambers. The Nossa Senhora dos Remédios chapel and cape Carvoeiro are other recommended sites to visit. This cape is located on the western edge of the Portuguese coast.
What's included
- 2 daily surf lessons
- 5 days of surf course
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily delicious buffet breakfast
- Discounts at local surf shop
- Free use of equipment
- Sports insurance during course days
- Transfer to and from surf spots
- Video and photo analysis
- Wireless internet access
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
- Extra activities
- Extra meals
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Lisbon Portela Airport
57 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Transfer from and to this airport is available upon request.
Arrival by bus
In general, to reach Praia Areia Branca from Lisbon by bus, you should take the subway on the red line towards Sao Sebastião. There, you have to change to the blue line towards Sete Rios or Jardim Zoológico. At Jardim Zoológico, you get out the subway and get the bus from the company named Expresso, the one that comes to Praia da Areia Branca.
If you are from Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), you can pick a taxi to the main bus station called Campo Grande. The price of the taxi ride is about 8 EUR. From there, you can take the bus to the Peniche direction with the bus company called Rodo Tejo. The line is called Rapid Azul.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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