7 Day Surf and Stay: Surf Camp for Beginner and Beginner Evolution Surfers in Ericeira, Portugal
Portugal Surf Camp for Beginners
Experience Hostel and Surfcamp 55's surf package with seven all-inclusive days complete with six nights of accommodation and six surfing days at Ericeira, a World Surfing Reserve! This package is perfect for people who want to learn the art of surfing, especially beginners who want to focus on the basic surfing techniques!
Highlights
- 6 2.5 or 3-hour surf lessons
- Qualified surf instructors and surf team
- All-day surf equipment use
- Surfing plan with different objectives to train
- 6 nights accommodation
- Free Wi-Fi at the hostel
- Beach transfers
Skill level
- Beginner
Types
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Lounge
The Hostel and Surfcamp 55 is located in the center of Ericeira in front of the ocean. Here, you will find the true feeling of surfing, skate, music, and travel.
The house can accommodate up to 21 guests in seven thematic rooms with sea view. The 4 and 6 bed dorms have private bathrooms. The private rooms are equipped with a washbasin and guests have access to shared bathrooms. There is also a lounge area where you can relax with friends. Surf lessons, guiding, and equipment are all available onsite.
The Hostel 55 has a strong artistic component with hand painted art in every room. You can use all of the surf house's facilities such as free Wi-Fi, airport transfers, skate, living room, kitchen, lounge area, terrace, barbecue facilities, etc.
Program
The surf team has an extensive knowledge about Ericeira waves with more than 20 years experience and having traveled all over the world to surf. The main coach teaches at the Portuguese Surf Federation new coaches.
Surf lessons
The surf lessons for beginners take two and a half to three hours every day. To provide the best possible progress for you, you will be taught in small groups with excellent surf teachers. These small groups provide more personal attention for you and create a familiar atmosphere.
There will be different surf coaches and surf spots for different surfing levels. The surf spot and schedule for each level of surfing is defined according to the conditions and tides. They have qualified surf instructors for each level and you can also add on photo and video analysis as extras.
The surf lessons are always in small groups and have a maximum of eight students per teacher. Please note that in the first surf lesson, the coach is going to analyze your level and propose the surfing plan objectives for the next days.
During this surf camp, you are entitled to surf lessons, insurance, surfing equipment, and transportation to and from the beach.
Location
Ericeira is one of the most beautiful and coziest places in Portugal, just near the capital, Lisbon. Ericeira is a fishermen's village and a World Class Surfing Reserve that provides waves and surf spots for all levels within a very short distance, be ready to be amazed.
Ericeira was distinguished in 2011 as the first World Surfing Reserve in Europe.That distinction was given by the world organization, Save the Waves, responsible for a program created to protect waves all over the world.
The reserve stretches for four kilometers, from the Empa Beach to S. Lourenço. There are all in all seven world-class waves on that stretch: Pedra Branca, Reef, Ribeira d’Ilhas, Cave, Crazy Left, Coxos, and S. Lourenço.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Ericeira
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Food is not provided in this package but all guests are free to use the new and well-equipped kitchen.
What's included
- 6 2.5 or 3-hour surf lessons
- Surfing plan with different objectives to train
- Qualified surf instructors and surf team
- All-day surf equipment use
- 6 nights accommodation
- Beach transport for the lessons
- Free Wi-Fi
- Taxes
What's not included
- All meals, drinks, and snacks
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities
- Photo and video analysis
- Tourist tax
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
31 km away from your destination
Driving directions from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
- Go by E1 (750 meters or 1 minute)
- Go by A8 and A21 (42.6 kilometers or 26 minutes)
- Go by N116 and N247 to street Dr. Eduardo Burnay (1.7 kilometers or 3 minutes)
- On the roundabout, get out on the 4th exit to N116 (1 kilometer)
- Turn left to the street of Bombeiros Voluntários or N247
- Go straight ahead N247 (700 meters)
- Take a hard turn on the right to Dr. Eduardo Burnay street
- The hostel is on the right, a white, grey, and wine colored building
Arrival by car
By car, using the highway with tolls from the Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) key in the coordinates: 38º 57′ 30,96” - 9º 24′ 52,02” It's a 42-kilometer and 35-minute drive with tolls.
Arrival by bus
At the airport, catch the bus or subway to the Campo Grande station. In Campo Grande, get on the bus to Ericeira. Ericeira is the last stop. When you arrive to Ericeira's bus station, walk down in the direction of the village and turn on the left when you see a roundabout near "Continente" supermarket. You will pass by self service laundry and have to walk around 10 more minutes from then.
Hostel 55 (a white, grey, and wine colored building, with the quote "Live the artistic experience!" on the wall) is located next to a view point in front of Praia do Sul and at 5 minutes walking distance from the center of the village and just in front of the beach.
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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