8 Day Surf, Yoga and Skate Camp in Portugal for All Levels
Portugal Surf Camp
Heiwa House has been Portugal's go-to surf camp for Latvians for over a decade and is now opening its doors to the world. This small-group camp is located close to cliff beaches next to Santa Cruz, with a rustic house you'll want to call home. Heiwa House has packed the week with surf, yoga, surfskate, day trips, and good food, so all you need to bring is yourself.
Highlights
- Daily surf lessons for all levels
- Surfskate sessions in their own backyard skatepark
- Yoga and wellness included
- Day trips to explore Portugal's coastline and culture
- Steps from Santa Cruz and stunning cliff beaches
- Small group setting with real connections and no crowd
- All-inclusive with accommodation, meals, and activities
- 7 nights accommodation in a rustic house with soul
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Gym
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
Heiwa House is an adult playground designed for progression, deep focus, and complete relaxation.
- The skate yard: Custom-built wooden skatepark featuring a surf-skate bowl and a mini ramp, surrounded by a smooth flat-ground practice area. Free surf-skates provided.
- Yoga dome: A dedicated, immersive tent tucked away on the property for morning flows and meditation
- The recovery zone: A traditional hot wooden sauna and freezing ice tub for contrast therapy
- The house: Features a massive communal kitchen, a dedicated co-working room for remote workers, a living room with a big-screen TV for video analysis, a large swimming pool, board storage, a wetsuit wash or dry station, and a grilling area
- Play and games: Slackline, basketball hoop, table tennis, foosball, darts, acoustic guitars, and bicycle rentals
Program
Heiwa House aims to keep things relaxed and adapts to the daily swell.
Afternoon adventure options
- Surf-skating
- Recharging with a traditional hot wooden sauna session and an ice tub for contrast therapy
- Lounging by the large swimming pool, playing games (foosball, darts, table tennis), or finding a quiet corner to rest
- Day trip to local towns or exploring the stunning sunset cliffs by bicycle
A typical day
- 08:30 Morning flow: A guided session in the quiet yoga dome to wake up the body and find your center
- 09:30 Community breakfast: A big, healthy breakfast featuring a wide variety of nutritious foods, fresh coffee, and tea to fuel up for the waves
- 10:30 Surf session: Heading out to the local beach or a nearby break for surfing, improving with professional coaches
- 13:30 Beach lunch: Heading to one of the local beach restaurants to enjoy fresh Portuguese flavors and connect
- 15:30 Afternoon adventure
- 19:30 Family-style dinner: A community dinner followed by surf video analysis on the big screen to help you improve for the next session, with occasional acoustic jam sessions to end the night
Location
The camp will take place in A dos Cunhados, Lisbon, Portugal. Nestled perfectly between the legendary surf hubs of Ericeira and Peniche (a 30-minute drive to both). Heiwa House is a breezy 50-minute drive north of Lisbon Airport (LIS). Locally, it is just a 15-minute walk from the house to stunning sunset cliffs and a quiet local beach featuring a home surf break.
Distances
- Sunset cliffs - 15 minutes walk
- Beach - 15 minutes walk
- Ericeira - 30 minutes drive
- Peniche - 30 minutes drive
- Lisbon Airport (LIS) - 50 minutes drive
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Lisbon District
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Heiwa House's in-house chef cooks daily breakfast and dinner — home-cooked meals made with care, not catering. Coffee, tea, and water are yours all day, whenever you need a moment to reset.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
- Lactose Free
Things to do (optional)
- Bicycle rental (equipped with surf racks) - 10 EUR per day or 30 EUR per week
- Board and wetsuit rental for free-surfers - 25 EUR per day or 100 EUR per week
- Extra surf lessons (includes board, wetsuit, professional video analysis) - 45 EUR per lesson or 200 EUR for five lessons
Spa treatments
- Massages - not included
- Sauna night and contrast therapy - 10 EUR per person
What's included
- 5 surf classes
- 5 yoga lessons in the dome
- At least 1 organized group day trip (e.g., Óbidos, Nazaré, Ericeira, Sintra)
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- 7 community family-style dinners
- Free use of all house facilities (skatepark, gym, pool, slackline, and games)
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Other meals
- Extra activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 47 per person
Lisbon Portela Airport
46 km away from your destination
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 30 days before arrival.
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