8 Day The Balanced Surfer, Surf Camp in Cascais, Lisbon
Guincho Wayra House, Rua do Passo Mau 33, 2750-541 Cascais, Lisbon District, Grande Lisboa, Lisbon Region, Portugal
Yoga and Surf Camp Portugal
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Maximum 14 participants
Breakfast included
Come and learn the coolest water sport in the challenging Atlantic Ocean. believes that surfing combines perfectly with yoga, where postures are practiced to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation are also integrated on this program. Learn the coolest water sport in the challenging Atlantic Ocean with instructors well-known for their motivation and desire to teach.
Meet the instructors
Bernardo & Catia
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Highlights
- 6 surf lessons
- Certified surf instructors
- 6 Vinyasa and Hatha yoga classes
- Portugal's best surf spots Guincho and Carcavelos Beach
- All gear, wetsuit, and insurance
- Shuttle service to the spots
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 14 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
During the surf camp, you will stay in Guincho Wayra House. It is set in a picturesque valley, overlooking the breathtaking Guincho Beach and the magic Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Wayra in Quechua, the language of the Incas, means wind, energy flowing, and raising. The place offers a perfect balance between relaxation, tranquility, and energy. It is being their greatest inspiration to combine yoga sessions with outdoor activities like kitesurfing, surfing, and SUP boarding.
Please take notice this is a free-shoes house, which means you are free to either bring your sleepers or use the provided ones to roam around inside. The house is also vegetarian and no meat options are provided.
You will enjoy a privileged location and view, only a 15-minute walk to Guincho. It has two dorms with four and six beds and double rooms with large balconies. Hot showers are available for 24 hours. Guincho Wayra House also has a bright and comfortable shala for yoga practices, a spacious modern kitchen, laundry service, and central heating. Bed sheets and towels will be provided as well as daily cleaning. There is also a garden with an area to relax and barbecue facilities.
The common areas are comfortable and surrounded by nature. The living room includes cable television, DVD player, and Wi-Fi connection for the exclusive use of the guests. From here, you will see the most stunning sunsets over the sea. You can also prepare your own meals in a fully equipped kitchen available in the house. A healthy and energizing breakfast is included as part of your stay, setting you up to make the most of your day!
Guincho Wayra House & Kitesurf Adventures has signed up to the Turismo de Portugal initiative and was awarded the “Clean and Safe” stamp reflecting its commitment to follow an internal protocol, designed according to the General Directorate of Health recommendations, which guarantees the application of safe procedures for reducing the risk of COVID-19 contagion through functioning tourism activities.
Program
With an awakening in the beautiful nature that surrounds Guincho Wayra House, you will go down to our Shala to practice daily yoga with your teachers. You will continue your day with an invigorating breakfast to continue your journey with a trip to the beach to start the surfing lessons. You will be taught all about surfing, the waves and its dangers, tides, attitude, and the perfect take off to catch the best waves during your holidays. Kitersurf Adventures wants to share the tools so that when you go to other destinations, you will be able to ride the ocean on your own.
You are invited to enjoy the rest of the day participating in other activities that the house offers. There are vegetarian dinners organized in advance where you can participate if you wish.
Instructors
Bernardo Ruivo
Bernardo Ruivo, Surf Instructor. Started surfing aged 11 at Guincho beach. He possesses a great experience in the ‘surf world’, not only as an experienced surfer and instructor but also in the tourism area. Born and raised in this incredible town, he knows everyday where the best surfing conditions are going to be. He is licensed in Leisure and Tourist Animation Management in the ‘Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril’ and he has a post-graduation license in Surf and Performance in the ‘Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias de Lisboa.
Catia Pereira
Cátia was born in Lisbon. She teaches yoga since 2011 with a focus on breathing techniques and mindfulness. She was certified in Sivananda ashram in India having traveled to Thailand and Australia where she took wellness training courses, including massage therapies such as Thai, Ayurvedic, therapeutic massage and reflexology. Cátia believes that cultivating yoga is a profound body, mind and soul expression. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation, also leads meditative walks. "Wealth is health, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way.." Swami Sivananda
Location
The yoga and surf camp will take place in Guincho Wayra House, located only a three-minute drive or 5 minutes walking distance from Guincho beach, where the surf lessons are taught since there is the best spot with waves in Cascais. Wayra House has a spacious Yoga Shala for our sessions and it is located in Sintra National Park where you'll participate in activities such mindfulness walks through amazing trails on the forest and mountains.
The Surf School is located on the south side of beautiful Guincho beach, near Cascais. Guincho Beach is one of Portugal’s premier beaches for water sports.
-Distances
- Cascais - 8 kilometers
- Guincho Beach - 3 minutes
- Lisbon Portela
- Airport (LIS) - 45 minutes
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Lisbon District
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Kitesurfing
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Surfing
- Swimming
General
- Balcony
- Beach
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Room cleaning
Food
You will be served daily breakfast during this surf camp. There is also a fully equipped kitchen available in the house, which you can use to store the food and prepare your own meals only once per day.
Please take note that the house is vegan and vegetarian and no meat options are provided.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Ayurvedic
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)
- Explore surrounding areas
- Go swimming at the beach
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Kitesurf
- Rock climbing
- Mountain bike
- Hiking
- Rent surf equipment
What's included
- 6 surf lessons
- Certified surf instructors
- All gear, wetsuit, and insurance
- Shuttle service to the spots
- 6 Vinyasa and Hatha yoga classes
- Yoga mat
- Portugal's best surf spots Guincho and Carcavelos Beach
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
What's not included
- Airfare
- Optional activities
- Optional treatments
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
28 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
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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