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.

Vitor will be your reliable buddy in the water while you are catching your first waves. As a passionate surfer since 25 years and professional surf instructor, certified by the Portuguese Federation of Surf, he is very experienced in the Atlantic waves and many more surf breaks around the world. Known for his powerful style in big wave surfing in Nazare, his goal is to share this precious knowledge with you and to help you on your journey of surfing.

Eleonor from Finland is a positive, enthusiastic and fun soul. She aims an inviting practice for everyone and encourages to explore new boundaries. As an experienced Yoga instructor, Dancer and Personal Trainer she helps her students to cultivate pure body awareness. Eleonor is registered with Yoga Alliance International and Qualification awarded in Theatre and Contemporary Dance. You can expect an outstanding connection between body and mind in her classes.

Alessandro has a special appetite for big waves. He is part of a restricted group that surf one of the most intense and darkest waves of the Portuguese coast, Nazaré. His longlife passion for Jiujitsu helps him to keep his mind calm in times of stress. With these skills and as a certificated trainer in Tow-In Surfing and Jetski Rescue in big waves, you will be in best hands and feel the safety he transmits. Apart from being a brave surfer, he says "surfing is a sport that should be practiced and shared with joy and enthusiasm" and this is what you experience when learning with Alessandro