“Find your inner peace”
7 Days Yoga and Surf in an Eco Surfcamp in Maceda, Portugal with Wine and Cheese tasting
Maceda Surf Camp, Rua da Charneca, 647, 3885-722 Maceda, Ovar, Aveiro District, Centro Region, Portugal
Amazing Yoga and Surf Retreat in Portugal
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
Feel the experience with Maceda Eco Surf Camp. The heartbeat of this camp is the profound belief that people need people. They put their hearts, minds, and souls into creating a setting where connections flourish and strangers become friends. The instructors will provide personalized coaching and guidance to help you to improve.
Meet the instructors
Loic & Rachel
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Highlights
- 3 surf lessons (12 hours)
- 5 yoga sessions and guided meditation (eight hours)
- Night and afternoon events
- Wine and cheese tasting
- Movie night, bonfire stokbrot, and ceramic workshop
- Free use of bikes
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 healthy breakfasts
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Portuguese, Spanish
Airport transfer available:
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 68 per person)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 68 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Table tennis
- Volleyball court
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Honesty bar
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free bicycle
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Outdoor shower
Wake up to the gentle rustle of leaves and the fresh scent of pine in the air, and start your day with a relaxing stroll through the forest in the relaxing eco-lodge.
At Maceda surf camp, they believe in sustainability and environmental responsibility, which is why they have made every effort to construct the rooms using materials of recuperation, including reclaimed wood, recycled metal, salvaged bricks, and even board and wetsuits for the isolation.
These materials not only reduce the need for new resources, but also give the rooms a unique and rustic look that blends seamlessly with the natural beauty of the surroundings.
You can choose between a premium shared bedroom (four beds), single suites, or romantic double rooms, with wooden elements providing harmony and coziness.
Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property, and if you drive a car, they also have free private parking available.
The kitchen is fully equipped and you will have at your disposal all its facilities so you can find everything you need to prepare your meals. You can also find several local restaurants nearby, typical Portuguese dishes.
In addition to the kitchen and common room, there are a few lovely outdoor places to dine and hang out in. Maceda Surf Camp has a small outdoor rustic breakfast table under a giant fig tree. The garden has a barbeque, outdoor shower, hammocks, slackline, and lots of space for ball games or even to enjoy the quiet while reading a book!
Reception desk
The reception is open from 15:00 to 20:00 for seamless check-ins. If your arrival is scheduled before 15:00 or after 20:00, kindly notify Maceda Surf Camp in advance. This ensures that they can make necessary arrangements to welcome you outside regular hours and make your arrival as smooth as possible.
Services at the camp
At the camp, Maceda Surf Camp proposes some extra activities such as yoga / meditation classes, surf lessons, Thai massages, special events, and excursions. Depending on the package you have chosen, some will already be included for you.
At the camp, complementary bikes and surf skateboards are also available, along with laundry services for your convenience.
Program
In addition to daily yoga sessions, you will have surf lessons and a variety of other activities to help you unwind and connect. Surf and yoga are the perfect combination for anyone seeking a fun, healthy, and rejuvenating getaway.
The yoga session will be in the morning or evening depending on the type of yoga proposed by the teacher and the schedule of the surf lesson. Every day, the surf lesson will be proposed. The yoga lesson will never be during the surf lesson, letting the possibility for all yogis to join the surf.
Surf package information
The arrival and departure times can affect the surf lesson time. Therefore, customers should coordinate with Maceda Surf Camp about this before arrival.
Please be advised that surf lesson schedules are intricately tied to the tide cycles. To optimize your surfing experience, these schedules vary daily based on low tides, ensuring the best possible conditions.
In light of this, Maceda Surf Camp kindly requests guests with surf packages to share their arrival times with them. Your proactive communication will greatly assist them in organizing surf lessons and coordinating with your surf instructors. They appreciate your cooperation in creating an unforgettable surf adventure!
Program of activities on site:
- Monday: Surf / yoga / wine and cheese tasting
- Tuesday: Surf / yoga / board games night
- Wednesday: Surf / yoga / Maceda games / bonfire with stokbrot (stick bread)
- Thurday: Surf / yoga / volleyball tournament or creative workshop
- Friday: Surf / yoga / pizza night
- Saturday: Surf / yoga
- Sunday: Surf / yoga / ceramic workshop / grilled fish
All activities listed in the program are included. Please note that the activities listed above are available throughout the week. If you will arrive on Monday and leave on Friday, you may not be able to participate in all activities.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions. If there will be any adjustments to your personal schedule during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out to Maceda Surf Camp. They’ll be happy to assist you!
Instructors
Loic Fromentin
Loic has surfed for many years now and loves the sport and the way of living that comes with it. He loves teaching and will show you how to enjoy surfing while staying safe and learning to be autonomous in the water. Let’s not forget, it’s all about having fun! See you soon at the beach.
Rachel Ceyba
Rachel Ceyba will be the instructor for this program.
Location
Nestled in the heart of the pine forest, Maceda Surf Camp offers a unique experience to connect with the beauty of nature. It has become a popular surf destination for North Portuguese surfers, but is still relatively uncrowded by tourists.
Maceda Surf Camp is located in a small village, in the middle of a protected coastal Pine Forest Reserve. It is the only accommodation with such good access to surf and nature. The forest road has a bike path that's great for cycling or skating and offers access to remote beaches.
30 minutes south of Porto, Maceda perfectly blends the Portuguese lifestyle with the tranquillity of the countryside with its 10 kilometers of wild and uncrowded beaches.
Your future home has a special connection with the ocean, nature, and real Portuguese lifestyle. Porto historical center is 30 minutes away by taxi, or 40 minutes by train. The train station is just five minutes' walk from the surf camp, so you will be easily connected with Porto airport, and enjoy the urban lifestyle if you wish to.
The place is the perfect destination for anyone seeking a balance between adventure and relaxation, and looking to deepen their yoga practice and / or surfing skills in a beautiful and natural setting. So, go and experience the serenity and beauty of this little corner of paradise.
Food
Daily breakfasts are included in the cost of the surf camp. The house has a fully equipped kitchen, where it is possible for visitors to prepare meals, as well as a fridge to store food.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
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)
- Tour to waterfalls and lagoons (1/2 day): 50 EUR
- Massage
- Sound healing
- Horse riding in Espinho
- Cultural city tour / Douro Valley world heritage / wine tasting
- Aveiro city tours / typical boat experience/natural saltwater swimming pools
- Mountain walks / waterfalls / lagoons
Spa treatments
- Oil Thai massage (75 minutes) - extra 60 EUR
- Sound healing treatment (45 minutes) - 30 EUR
What's included
- Mini surf course with insurance and equipment (during surf lessons) - 3 lessons - 12 hours
- Yoga lessons
- Wine and cheese tasting
- Boardgame night
- Maceda games
- Bonfire with stokbrot (stickbread)
- Volleyball tournament or creative workshop
- Pizza night
- Ceramic workshop
- Grilled fish
- Free use of bikes and surf skate
- 6 nights accommodation
- 6 healthy breakfasts
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Additional surf lessons
- Yoga lessons
- Massages
- Happy meals - meals on site
- Excursion to the highest waterfall in Portugal (Península ibérica)
How to get there
Recommended Airports
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
34 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 68 per person
Arrival by plane
Arrival in the region is easily done by air. The regional capital, Porto, has airline links with all major European cities. You can usually find a cheap flight with Ryanair or with some other regular companies.
Arrival by train
Take the train from Porto city center.
- Train stations: Sao Bento or Campanha
- Line: Aveiro
- Direction (stop): Carvalheira-Maceda
Take the train at the airport (direction: Campanha). Then, take the train from Campanha.
- Line: Aveiro
- Direction (stop): Carvalheira-Maceda.
If you are in Lisbon, catch the Alfa train at Oriente or Santa Apolonia Train Station.
- Direction: Porto
- Stop: Aveiro or Espinho
- Line: Aveiro
- Direction (stop): Carvalheira-Maceda
For detailed prices and schedules for trains, check online. When you arrive at the station, call Maceda Surf Camp to pick you up or you can walk there. It's only eight minutes away.
Airport: Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Airport transfer available:
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 68 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
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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