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3 Day Fluidity Eco Yoga and Surf Camp near Porto, Portugal
Golden Waves Surf Lodge, Rua Cidade de Elizabeth 253, 3880-296 Furadouro, Ovar, Aveiro, Baixa Vouga, Centro Region, Portugal
Refreshing Surf and Yoga Camp in Portugal
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Maximum 18 participants
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
Take this opportunity and dive into the magic world of surf and yoga! When doing both yoga and surfing, you will discover a new natural flow within yourself and your performance. You can find fluidity in life and surf while enjoying a luxury short trip to the Ocean Lodge. Being out in the ocean can be one of the deepest and most fulfilling experiences you ever made. It is food for your soul. It can change your perspective on your life. So, be prepared and find some excitement in the ocean!
Meet the instructors
Sergio, Ricardo, & Isabel
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Highlights
- 2 days with surf lessons
- Total of 4 hours of surf classes
- 2 Yin yoga sessions
- All surf and yoga equipment during lesson hours
- Access to swimming pool, fitness center and sports area
- 2 nights' accommodation in beautiful Ocean Lodge
- Transport to the best surf spots
- 2 breakfast buffets
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
3 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Portuguese
Group size: Maximum of 18 participants
Airport transfer available:
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 67 per person)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 67 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Convenience / grocery store
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
The resort will be your luxury home during your trip and stands out with a clean line design inside and outside. Golden Waves Surf Lodge Portugal created an interior design that is absolutely perfect for the house and the people sharing good times together. It is a very personal state of art. The lounge area with a king size sofa and plasma TV in front of the fireplace and an extra-long dining table invite to share good times together.
The beautiful garden is blessed with old pine trees and reflects the special tranquility of the natural surroundings. The common kitchen is all yours, fully equipped and ready to use. It has a lot of space, enough for everybody to share some classic cooking sessions together. Join the outdoor barbecue facilities. Several local restaurants are available within a five-minute walk from the lodge, serving typical Portuguese meals, and international dishes. The accommodation is 500 meters to the beach and is 30 minutes from UNESCO World Heritage, Porto.
The modern villa stands out with a clean line design inside and outside. To bring outdoor nature into the rooms, Golden Waves Surf Lodge used the warmest organic material in their craftsmanship which is raw wood. Sustainability never looked better. The lounge area with a king-size sofa in front of the fireplace and an extra-long dining table invites you to share good times together. The beautiful garden is blessed with old pine trees and reflects the special tranquility of the natural surrounding. You will instantly feel at peace. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and tennis / football court.
You can choose between a premium shared bedroom (shared with 4 to 6 persons), single suites, romantic double rooms, or spacious family suites all with garden views. All rooms bathrooms with amenities. To guarantee your best sleep after a day of yoga and nature, high-quality comfort mattresses and superior bed linen will be provided.
A personalized sound system is in every room to connect electronic devices and color lighting allows you to create individual ambiance however you feel like. Plenty of storage space in the wardrobe and personal safes for each guest. Your room will be soundproof and have central heating and blackout curtains. Guests can use the common kitchen area to prepare their own meals, as well as the outdoor barbecue facilities. Several local restaurants are available within a 5-minute walk from the lodge, serving typical Portuguese meals and international dishes.
Premium Shared Dorm
All the shared bedrooms provide coziness and comfort. Three or two bunk beds each suite with an exclusive bathroom for that bedroom. Garden views and fresh air. This is the economic choice while still enjoying all the luxury and pleasures of the lodge. Share company with other travelers and feel at home. There is plenty of storage space and personal safes for each guest.
All Private Rooms
Are beautiful and spacious suites with garden views, double beds, and private luxury bathrooms. The rooms feature Wi-Fi, central heating, personal safes, a sound system, blackout curtains, color ambiance lighting, and memory foam mattresses.
Program
You will arrive at Furadouro, a virgin beach paradise at one of Portugal’s most secret surf destinations, just 30 kilometers south of Porto. Surf, yoga, fluidity, fresh salty air, and Portuguese tranquility are about to begin.
Start your day catching waves and end it with a sunset yin yoga session. Best international teachers will help you on your journey in the water and on the mat.
The local professional surf instructors will be your reliable buddies in the water and promise a safe approach to this amazing watersport. Get a glimpse of the feeling, only a surfer knows.
In the evening you will relax and deepen your flexibility with fulfilling Restorative Yin yoga sessions. Golden Waves Surf Lodge Portugal has teamed up with internationally renowned yoga instructors, to connect their magic yoga style with the inspiring life by the Atlantic Ocean.
Beginner
This is a step-by-step introduction to the art of surfing. You will be shown how to understand the ocean and you will experience the first contact with the water and its energy. The surf instructors will be your reliable buddies and help you to gain confidence. Of course, you will ride your first wave and get an idea of this passion only a surfer can know.
Intermediate
The intermediate course helps you to improve your surf skills. You will build up surf fitness, increase your amount of catching waves and focus on your ocean awareness. Learn new techniques and improve old habits. Develop your own style and flow.
Your charming yoga Instructors will soothe your surfed-out body in the evenings in their guided Restorative Yin Relax and Recover practices before sunset.
Relax completely in the tasteful indoor yoga lounge.
The time between yoga can be filled with ocean walks on kilometers of empty wild beaches, free bike riding on Portugal's best bike trail network, professional deep tissue massages a huge treasure of culture to explore, enjoy delicious Portuguese food or simply sunbathing at the outdoor pool area with sun beds, shower, and restrooms.
If you would like to maintain your fitness routine, you can have a tennis or football match on the home court
Arrival day
- Check in from 14:00
- 18:00 Yin Yoga
First day
- 09:30 Healthy breakfast buffet
- Surf busses leave for the best spot of the day
- Surf classes until the last surfer comes happily out of the water
- Free time to explore the beach or pool, enjoy the sun, discover cultural treasures in surroundings, catch the bikes and spot flamingos in the lagoon, book a massage, or try out stand-up paddling
- 17:00 Yin yoga in the tasteful indoor yoga lounge
- 20:30 Evening activities or connect with other guests in the outdoor lounge, try out delicious Portuguese dinner at superb restaurants by the beach
Departure day
- 09:30 Healthy breakfast
- Surf busses leave for the best spot of the day
- Surf classes
- 12:00 Check-out
Instructors
Sergio da Silva
Sergio is the founder of the Golden Waves Surf Lodge, your host and surf instructor during your holidays. He turned his vision into reality with this project, combining surf and yoga lifestyle with sustainable tourism and creativity. Since he grew up in Porto and by the coast, Sergio knows and loves the ocean, culture, and environment inside out. As a very talented surfer and world traveler, he is constantly on the search for challenging waves and endless barrels.
Ricardo Guedes
Ricardo is an ever-smiling waterman for sure. He loves to transmit his passion and joy for the ocean and you will feel in best hands and train in safety. Apart from being a brave surfer himself, he says "the best surfer is the one having most fun in the water", and this is what you can expect when progressing with Ricardo.
Isabel Arbelaez
Isabel from Colombia, lives and breathes Yoga. For over 10 years she practiced an engaged yogi lifestyle. Her teaching styles are Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin Yoga. Being your guide, she will share her experiences with you and help to translate the studies of yoga for your own daily life. Take a ride to your inner self, learn new breathing techniques, deepen your yoga philosophy, dive into meditation and relaxation. Become physically, mentally and spiritually fit.
Location
Your surf camp will take place in Furadouro, Portugal. Just 30 kilometers from Porto by the coast is Furadouro, a picturesque seaside village nestled between endless beaches, the nature park of Maceda Pine Forest, and the Lagoon Ria de Aveiro.
The lodge is perfect for surfers as it is just a short walk to the spot Praia da Furadouro with uncrowded peaks and a great base for exploring excellent waves around. Within a stretch of 15 kilometers of coastline, there are more than 25 waves to be surfed. Bring body and mind together. Embraced by the tranquility of the Zen garden, surrounded by lush pine trees. While the birds are singing in the pine trees enjoy a relaxing yin yoga session in our beautiful yoga studio. The perfect combination, Ocean and Earth.
All year around this location receives swells, pleasant water temperatures, and 300 days of sunshine. Surf for every level, each swell and wind directions, there is always an option. The historic center has cafes, bars, nightlife superb restaurants and all you need for your catering.
Features
Activities
- Cycling
- Gym
- Hiking
- Massage
- Mountain biking
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Surfing
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Tennis court
General
- Barbeque facilities
- Beach
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Hammock
- In-room safe
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Mini bar
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Smoke-free property
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Services
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free bottled water
- Free parking
- Free toiletries
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hair dryer
- Room cleaning
Food
A healthy and rich breakfast buffet made with love is included and served in our breakfast lounge. The breakfast consists of sliced fresh local and tropical fruit, a variety of cereals, vegan raspberry oat porridge, eggs, still warm bread from the bakery with all kind of sweet spread, local cheese and ham. Fruit juices, fruit infused water, coffee, cappuccino, tea selections and soy milk. All served with a smile.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Lactose Free
- Whole food
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)
Additionally we offer free bikes to explore the area, E-scooter rental on the spot, Stand Up paddle Tours, Boat trips, professional deep tissue massage
What's included
- 2 nights accommodation in beautiful Ocean Lodge
- 2 breakfast buffets
- 2 days of surf lessons (total 4 hours pure surf)
- All surf and yoga equipment during lesson hours
- Transport to best surf spots
- Surf insurance
- 2 Yin yoga sessions (total 160 minutes)
- Fully equipped kitchen for self-catering
- Access to swimming pool, fitness centre and sports area
- Free mountain bikes
- Free pick-up from local train station Ovar
- Free drinking water and teas
- Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Transport to the lodge (can be arranged upon request)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
40 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 67 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport or Porto Airport (OPO). Easy and economic public transportation (5 EUR) or private transfer from and to this airport (65 EUR) is available upon request.
Free pick up from Ovar train station between 2pm and 5.30pm, detailed instructions about how to get here follow after booking
Airport: Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Airport transfer available:
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 67 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% 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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