4 Day Eco Surf and Yoga Camp in Maceda by the Beach near Porto, Portugal
Learn to surf, practice yoga daily, reconnect with nature, sleep in a sustainable accommodation, and be welcomed by a community surrounded by forest and the coast.
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Hidden between the forest and the ocean, Maceda Surf Camp is an eco-friendly community designed for all surf levels. In Maceda you will enjoy uncrowded and secret surf locations whether it's to catch your first wave or to refine your surfing style. Maceda Surf Camp is located just a quick train ride away from Porto City Center, which makes it perfect to visit for an afternoon stroll. At the camp, the daily life evolves around bringing travelers from all over the world together in a small community and share the local knowledge with you. Maceda Surf Camp can ensure you, here you'll create memories that will last!
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 3 nights accommodation (30 minutes from Porto)
- Daily breakfast with local products
- 2 4-hour surf lessons for all levels
- Surf equipment is provided for all levels
- Finding the best surf spot every day
- Extra Yoga lessons possible everyday with their experienced instructor
- Extra activities such as wine and cheese tasting, games, barbecue, bonfires, pizza nights, and more
- Sunset community dinners at the camp
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
2 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 4
Accommodation
Facilities
- Volleyball court
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Honesty bar
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Board rental
- Free bicycle
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Ironing / ironing board
- Laundry
- Parking lot
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
You will be accommodated in Maceda Surf Camp's surf house or their eco-lodge private rooms with garden. The living room has a king size sofa and a long dining table!
You can choose between mixed shared bedroom (4 beds), a girls-only shared bedroom (4 beds), single suites, or romantic double rooms.
The kitchen is fully equipped and has all the facilities at your disposal, so you may 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's a big lovely outdoor place to dine and hang out. There is a small outdoor rustic breakfast table under a giant fig tree, a huge bonfire and hammocks to chill. On hot days, you can cool down in the natural pool and rest in the greenery with shade.
New!: The Camp just renewed all blankets, pillows, and mattresses for more comfort! What makes Maceda Surf Camp Eco is the dedication to sustainability in every detail. To mention a few, for the building, used materials were reused and local products were chosen. The electricity is powered by solar panels on the roof and the natural pool is cleaned by a newly developed natural flow circuit.
Free and fast Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property and if you drive a car, they also have free private parking available in front of the camp.
Program
Your vacation will be focused not only on growing your surf skills and improving your performance on the water, but afterall it`s also about having fun and discovering the Portuguese way of life.
Let Maceda Surf Camp paint the picture of a day with them:
After enjoying a full breakfast all together, your local surf teacher will pick you up for a wave check, to find the best surf spot for the day. Surf equipment is included in your package. After the 4-hour surf experience, they will offer to have lunch either at the camp or in a local restaurant together. Back at the surf camp there are many activities to do, such as playing volleyball, cooling-down in our natural pool, playing games, or just chilling while sunbathing.
In the afternoon, they offer a daily yoga class with our experienced local instructor. The class will take place in their outdoor yoga space under the relaxing sounds of the trees above you. They have organized activities that you can join almost every evening: bonfire nights, barbecue and pizza dinners, wine and cheese tasting, art workshops, and more!
During your stay in the camp, you will be able to stand on the board or feel an improvement, but above all, you will enjoy the activating and inspiring energy provided by the ocean and people around you.
Included excursions
Usually, you are going surfing as the main activity but on rest-days you can do trips to visit the close-by waterfall or you can take the 30 minute train ride to Porto City Center and enjoy the liveliness of this beautiful vibrant city. %Additionally, Yoga lessons are offered daily.
Instructors
Kate Mesquita
People-first. Always! I love surfing and the beach life that comes with it. I also grew up near Maceda, and I love travelling and bringing that energy into every guest experience.
Filipe Cruz
Filipe Cruz lives and breathes surfing - a lifelong passion that drives his every day. With nearly two decades in the water and 10 years of competitive experience, he has turned his deep connection to the ocean into a mission to help others. Having guided some of Portugal’s top national athletes to success, he finds his greatest fulfillment in sharing his expertise and witnessing the technical evolution of every surfer he coaches.
Mariana Bazenga
Deeply connected to the ocean and nature, I love creating meaningful experiences through surf, wellness and community. Born and raised in the Porto area, I grew up surrounded by the ocean, nature and the strong surf culture of Portugal’s north coast.
Location
Located in one of Portugal’s most unique coastal areas, Maceda Surf Camp offers a balance between forest and ocean which is still relatively uncrowded by tourists. %The peaceful pine forest creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere, while the variety of beaches and consistent waves make it perfect for surfing at every level. %Far from crowded tourist spots, Maceda keeps an authentic and untouched feeling, ideal for people looking to disconnect, slow down, and experience the true surf lifestyle.
What's more, Maceda has great access to better-known destinations Cortegaça, Esmoriz, Espinho and of course Porto is only a 30-minute train ride away.
Features
Activities
- Surfing
Food
The daily included breakfast offers a simple and convenient selection of breads, pastries, butter, cereals, yogurt, seasonal fruit, ham, cheese, eggs, oats, different milks, and hot beverages such as coffee or tea.
For any dietary restrictions, please let the team know when you make your reservation, and they will make sure to provide options accordingly.
After surfing, an optional lunch is offered that is paid separately.
Most evenings, the team organizes social events that are also optional, such as wine and cheese tastings, barbecues, grilled fish, pizza nights, and more!
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
Exclusive Gifts
Maceda Surf Camp has prepared a few special surprises for you, including unique experiences and thoughtful extras to make your journey even more memorable.
Free surf equipment rental during all days
Things to do (optional)
- Extra daily yoga class with our experienced instructor
- Extra daily events (barbecues, wine and cheese tastings, pizza nights...)
- Surf skate lessons
- Day-trip to Porto
- Day-trip to Aveiro
- Day-trip and hike to a close by waterfall
Spa treatments
- Thai Massage
What's included
- 3 surf lessons (equipment + transport to included)
- 3 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Wi-Fi
- Surf skates
- Bicycles
- Board games
Included Exclusive Gifts
Free surf equipment rental during all days
We offer you, in addition to the surf class, the possibility to use our surf equipment (wetsuit and board) for free during your stay.
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Daily yoga class
- Lunch and dinner: Maceda Surf Camp will always give options such as going to a restaurant all together or doing groceries so that you can cook your own food
- Events and other activities: Maceda Surf Camp will organize barbecues and other activities that you can choose to join, but are not included in the price
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 76 per person
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
34 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).
From Francisco Sá Carneiro airport, take the Metro Line E (Campanhã) - Campanhã Train Station - Line Aveiro - ride to Carvalheira - Maceda.
Arrival by train
From Porto: Take the train from Porto city center, São Bento or Campanhã Train Station - Line Aveiro - ride to Carvalheira - Maceda.
From Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport: Metro Line E (Campanhã) - Campanhã Train Station - Line Aveiro - ride to Carvalheira - Maceda
When you arrive at the station, you can walk there. The Maceda Surf Camp is only 5 minutes away. Start walking in the opposite direction of the supermarket and turn left at the first intersection that says Praia de Maceda. Turn on the next left, and the Surf House is on the right side. If you need, you can also arrange a pick-up from the station.
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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