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8 Day Pack 5 Waves for Beginners in an Eco Surf Camp in Porto, Maceda, Portugal
Maceda Surf Camp, Rua da Charneca, 647, 3885-722 Maceda, Ovar, Aveiro District, Centro Region, Portugal
Idyllic Eco Surf Camp in Portugal
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Maximum 12 participants
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
Feel the experience with Maceda Eco Surf Camp. Nestled in the heart of the pine forest, Maceda Surf Camp offers also a unique experience to connect with the beauty of nature. 30 minutes south of Porto, Maceda perfectly blends the Portuguese lifestyle with the tranquillity of the countryside, with its 10 kilometres of wild and uncrowded beaches. The heartbeat of Maceda surf camp is the profound belief that people need people. Maceda Eco Surf Camp puts their hearts, minds, and souls into creating a setting where connections flourish, and where strangers become friends. The instructors are fully qualified with surfing experience to ensure you surf at your best. You will learn to understand the ocean, surf the waves, and collect forever travel memories in a fun and safe way. Surfing can change the perspective of your life, so be prepared.
Meet the instructors
Loic
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Highlights
- 5 surf days with instructions
- Activities to connect together, such as wine and cheese tasting, board games
- Qualified and professional instructors, transfers to the beach
- Equipment, insurance, and free use of bikes and surf skates
- Daily energetic breakfast will be provided
- Access to fully equipped kitchen
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Portuguese, Spanish
Group size: Maximum of 12 participants
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 this relaxed 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, and salvaged bricks, 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 (4 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 has at your disposal all the facilities, so you may find everything you need to prepare your meals.
In addition to the kitchen and common room, there are a few lovely outdoor places to dine and hang out. They have 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 15h or after 20h, kindly notify them in advance. This ensures they 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 are already included for you.
At the camp, complimentary bikes and surf skateboards are available, along with laundry services for your convenience.
Program
These vacations will be focused on you: on your well being, on practicing your surf skills and improving your performance on the water, but also to connect with others and discover the Portuguese way of life.
Every day, the surf teacher will pick you up to go and find the best surf spot to enjoy this experience. The surf lesson consists of a great warmup and an explanation about all surf techniques: paddling, wave positioning, catching waves, standing on the board, and riding waves properly. You can expect a clear instruction of every step you will need to take in order to get the most of it. Before getting into the water, you will also be provided with instructions about safety procedures and surf etiquette.
During your experience, you will probably be able to stand on the board or feel some improvement, but above all, you will enjoy an amazing great energy from the ocean.
Afterwards, you may want to have some rest or go to the family supermarket in the neighborhood, buy some local vegetables and try to chat with the dean of the family, discover the surroundings by bike, or participate in one of their social activities.
The surf lessons will be during the low time. Therefore the course hours are able to change every day.
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)
- Thursday: 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, but participation in yoga and surf sessions depends on the package chosen.
The activities listed above are available throughout the week. If you arrive on Monday and leave on Friday, you may not be able to participate in all activities. To find out which activities are available during your stay, please check the weekly program.
Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on weather conditions. If there are any adjustments to your personal schedule during your stay, don’t hesitate to reach out to them—they’ll be happy to assist you!
Important note
The arrival and departure time can affect the surf lesson time, therefore customer should coordinate with Maceda Surf Camp about this before arrival.
Surf package information
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!
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.
Location
Maceda 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.
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 a 5-minute walk from the surf camp, so you will be easily connected with Porto airport, and enjoy the urban lifestyle if you wish.
Features
Activities
- Surfing
Food
Daily breakfast is included in the cost of the surf camp. The house has a fully equipped kitchen where it is possible for visitors to prepare the meals and a fridge to store food.
You can also find several local restaurants nearby with typical Portuguese dishes.
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
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
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)
- SUP lesson / guiding lagoon (1 day)
- Horse riding in Espinho
- Cultural city tour / Douro valley world heritage / wine tasting
- Aveiro city tours / typical boat experience / natural saltwater
- Mountain walks / waterfalls / lagoons
- Yoga lessons (75 min): 15 EUR
Spa treatments
- Thai massage (75 min): 60 EUR
What's included
- Complete surf course: 5 lessons - 20 hours
- Insurance and equipments during the lesson
- Wine and cheese tasting, board games night, Maceda games, bonfire with Stokbrot (stickbread), volleyball tournament or creative workshop, pizza night, ceramic workshop, and grilled fish or all kinds of surprise activities Maceda Surf Camp could propose onsite
- Free use of bikes and surf skates
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 healthy breakfasts
What's not included
- Airport transfers
- Additional surf lessons
- Yoga lessons
- Massages
- 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 airplane
From Francisco Sá Carneiro airport: 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, call Maceda Surf Camp to pick you up or you can walk there. The Porto Surf Camp is only five minutes away. Start walking in the opposite direction of the supermarket and turn left from the first intersection that says Praia de Maceda, turn on the next left, and the surf house is on the right side.
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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Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 10%. You must pay the deposit before 2025-Feb-15 to qualify for this discount.
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