3 Day Surf Camp in Vila do Bispo e Raposeira in Algarve, Portugal
Portugal Surf Camp
Hostel on the Hill, the perfect place for surfers, hikers, nature lovers, bikers, and everyone who likes to enjoy the beauty of the Southwest Algarve with its impressive beaches that are just around the corner, has partnered with a surf school to offer you a three-day surf camp with daily breakfast, transfers to the spots, and amazing accommodation!
Highlights
- 2.5 hours of surfing
- Free use of surf equipment during the lesson
- Stunning surroundings
- 2 nights accommodation
- Tasty breakfasts
- Transport to the surf spots from the hostel
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
1 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Board rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Library
- Tour assistance
The hostel offers spacious rooms, a communal kitchen to prepare your own meals, a big seating area inside, and plenty of terraces outside to chill in the sun and enjoy the view. They also have a big garden to enjoy the view of the national park, Costa Viventina. You can add breakfast to your stay or book one of the many activities that are offered nearby, like surf courses, diving, SUP tours, kayak tours, dolphin watching, bike tours, and a lot more.
Facilities and amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Linen and towels included
- Fully equipped communal kitchen
- Communal areas inside and outside
- Big garden
- Book exchange
- Games
- Tour desk
- Pet-friendly (on request, in private rooms)
- No curfew
Facilities and amenities (with extra fees)
- Drinks, coffee, tea, snacks
- Laundry service
- Transfers (e.g. airport pick up, etc.)
- Surfboard and wetsuit rental
- Beach towels and umbrellas
Vento (double room)
This private room is located on the first floor of the house. It has a queen-sized bed and a cupboard. The shared bathroom is just on the other side of the corridor.
Areia (twin room)
This room is located on the ground floor of the hostel. It has a private terrace, two single beds, a big closet, and a shared bathroom on the same level.
Sol (eight-bed dormitory)
The eight-bed dorm has four single beds and two bunk beds. It is located on the top floor of the house and has a private terrace with the most beautiful view of the village "Hortas do Tabual" and the hills around it. The shared bathroom is just next door.
Program
The first surf lesson is on the day after the check-in. You can arrive daily, but you should notice that the surf courses start normally in the morning. You will have a two and a half hour surf lesson. Hostel on the Hill Algarve has worked with a surf school. Normally, a day of surfing goes like the following: You will be picked up between 8:00 a.m. and noon, depending on the tide. The surf school will let Hostel on the Hill know the exact times as soon as the course is booked. You will get a wetsuit and a surfboard.
The surf school drives with you to the beach, normally Zavial or Castelejo, depending on the conditions. Receive instructions from the surf teacher, warm up, surf, have a break, and go for another one-and-a-half hours of surfing. You will be dropped off at the hostel.
Location
The Hostel on the Hill is located in the traditional village of Hortas do Tabual, between the national road N125 and Zavial Beach, right in the Natural Park of the Costa Vicentina. Plenty of beaches are just around the corner, like the famous surfer beach Zavial, Ingrina, and the Hippie Beach Barranco; to the beaches of Sagres and Vila do Bispo, you will drive about 15 minutes. The area around the hostel is perfect for hiking and mountain biking.
A well-signed mountain bike trail and the long-distance hiking trail Via Algarviana both pass the house. Rota Vicentina, also a long-distance hiking trail, is about two kilometers away. Sagres and the Cabo de São Vicente, the former end of the world, are only 10 kilometers away. Lagos, with its awesome restaurants, bars, and crazy nightlife, is 20 kilometers away. Several buses a day run between Lagos and Sagres.
Distances
- Rota Vicentina, 2 kilometers
- Zavial, 2.5 kilometers
- Beach Restaurants in Zavial, 2.5 kilometers
- Pizza, burgers, and traditional Portuguese Cuisine in Raposeira, 2.5 kilometers
- Small supermarket in Raposeira, 2.5 kilometers
- Ingrina, 2.8 kilometers
- Beach Restaurants in Ingrina, 2.8 kilometers
- Hippie Beach Barranco, 3.2 kilometers
- Big supermarkets in Vila do Bispo, 4.5 kilometers
- Several restaurants in Vila do Bispo, 4.5 kilometers
- Big supermarkets in Budens, 5 kilometers
- Cabo de Sao Vicente, 10 kilometers
- Sagres - 15 minutes, 10 kilometers
- Several restaurants in Sagres, 10 kilometers
- Vila do Bispo - 15 minutes
- Lagos, 20 kilometers
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Algarve
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Daily breakfast is included in the package.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
On top of your surf course, you can add a 60-minute massage for 50 EUR per person.
The hostel can set you up with a lot of tour operators nearby that offer all kinds of awesome activities. You can book:
- SUP tours
- Bike tours
- Diving
- Dolphin watching
- Kayak tours
- Climbing
For an extra fee, the hostel can organize the transport for you. Please send Hostel on the Hill an inquiry for more details and prices.
What's included
- 2.5 hours of surf lessons on the beach
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Transfers to surf spots
- Use of a wetsuit and a surfboard during surf lessons
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Additional activities
- Airfare
- Other meals
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Faro Airport
294 km away from your destination
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). The hostel can offer an arranged pick up for the guests. One car has seats for four people, who would share the cost of 90 EUR as a total.
Arrival by bus
Take a bus from Faro or Lisbon to Lagos. Take the bus from Lagos to the direction of Sagres and get off in Raposeira. Follow the signs to Hortas do Tabual and Zavial Beach at the crossing with the traffic lights in Raposeira. You will pass Hortas do Tabual after two and a half kilometers. Take the first road to the left after you enter the village, pass a big farmhouse, and follow the road down the hill. At the T-crossing, you will see buildings. The first house on your right-hand side is the Hostel on the Hill.
Arrival by train
Take a train from Faro or Lisbon to Lagos.
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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