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Affordable France Surf Camp

All difficulty levels
Instruction in English

Learn surfing, a sport that is dating back over 1000 years ago and remains a source of pleasure and excitement for many people until now. Supervised by the experts, you will progress at your own pace while having fun! The passionate surf instructors will adapt the lesson to your level and share their knowledge and the values ​​of this sport such as respect, friendliness, and solidarity. Whether you are alone, with your partner, or with your family, Nature Surf Camp is the perfect place to stay with its original concept derived from Australian backpackers welcoming travelers in a friendly atmosphere with comfort.

Highlights

  • 5 surfing lessons
  • Eco-friendly environment
  • Pedagogical teaching methods
  • Free use of surf gear and wetsuits during lesson hours
  • 6 nights accommodation
  • Welcome drink upon arrival

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Styles


5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: French, Spanish
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
15:30
Check-out Time:
11:00

The accommodations are composed of various brand-new buildings, thought and designed in the “surf camp” style. Built on 2500 square meters of wooded land, a stone’s throw away from Messanges town (between Vieux-Boucau and Moliets) and very nearby the ocean. Several spaces connected with walkways and wooden patios will be permitting you to enjoy the best way this place is dedicated to the respect of nature, self-wellness, and surfing of course.

Sanitary facilities

Common sanitary, light and spacious, 3 showers, 3 WCs, 3 bathrooms sinks.

Kitchen

A 45-square-meter place entirely dedicated to your culinary inspirations, dinners, and evening meals. To enjoy all of this, a family table inside as well as a 25-square meter covered terrace.

Technical

A local entirely dedicated to surf material maintenance.

Chill-out

An Indonesian Faré to enjoy nature in a very peaceful way. A jacuzzi to relax your muscles after your daily surf session. And much more to entertain (pool, ping-pong, molki, etc).

The bedrooms are organized as follows:

  • Two dormitories perfectly suitable for those who travel, by their selves or with friends, who would like to meet other people.
  • 2 double rooms are perfect for couples who like to keep their intimacy enjoying the good atmosphere of the surf camp.
  • The “suite” room for families and friends
  • An independent 4-people flat perfect for a family with its own kitchen, bathroom, car park, and terrace. With family or friends, it will help to keep your privacy enjoying all the surf camp facilities.

There is a common sanitary block made of three showers, three toilets, and 2 big bathroom sinks with mirrors. At the camp, all the sheets are included so you do not need to bring anything but your shower towel.

Amenities

  • Jacuzzi
  • Kitchen
  • Ping-pong table
  • Pool table
  • Bikes
  • Wi-Fi
  • Large garden
  • Plancha (Spanish style BBQ)

Program

Surf lessons

The surf lessons work in two different ways: The off-season and the high-season

  • The off-season

The surf lessons are planned on Messanges Beach located nearby the surf camp, you will join the surf instructors with your own means of transport (car, electric fat bike, or bike). Schedules are set according to the tides, which can be changed depending on the weather. The ocean is more capricious in this period, all the team will be ready to make you surf on the best days of conditions, and they won't hesitate to bring you into Basq Country if the forecast is too difficult on or home spot.

Though, the sessions will be set following the ocean humor. The Nature Surf Camp team might propose activities such as Stand Up Paddle, in a way to replace a lesson that could not be done.

Surf lessons according to your level

The schedules are planned according to the tides, and modifiable according to the weather. You can continue to surf alone and keep the equipment after lessons. The surf lessons will take place on the main beach or in the forest depending on the season or the formula chosen. For surf lessons, whatever the formula, they form 3-level groups with a maximum of 8 people:

  • Beginner group

You will learn to stand up at low tide for the utmost security. Then you will discover the ocean, they'll teach you how to improve in this background with pedagogy and explanations of “baines”, currents, and sand benches with notions of the weather forecast. The main goal is to reach a certain kind of autonomy take pleasure, respecting each other rhythm.

  • Intermediate group

For those who already have surf experience who have notions of standing up and who like to give up foam and take place on the blue waves, performing achieved skills and becoming a confirmed surfer. The video analysis and pedagogy according to the surf conditions and each other wishes.

  • Confirmed group

At half tide, they will find a wave really adapted to a very good kind of improvement. For those who like to perform their technical and their autonomy in the ocean. An individual pedagogic follow-up is organized with for instance video analyses, and muscular backup, adapted to each other level.

Organization of your arrival

  • They welcome you on Sunday at 3 p.m. and they will present you with your personal accommodation.
  • Welcome drink at 7 p.m.
  • Participant meeting
  • Information on the camp’s way of life
  • Surf group makeup
  • Surf schedule presentation
  • Surfboards and wetsuits handed out

Location

The surf camp is located in the peaceful neighborhood of Camentron, 3 kilometers away from the ocean. Situated just next to the bicycle path, Messanges beach can be reached in 15 minutes by bicycle or 5 minutes by car. The charming town of Messanges is right in the middle of the trip! You will stay at Nature Surf Camp, which is situated near the ocean in one of the largest forests in Europe, with a framework that respects the environment. Nature Surf Camp is located on the Atlantic Coast, close to Hossegor and Biarritz, Messanges.

Things to do (optional)

Possibility of extra all year around

  • Fatbikes or classic bikes (day-time or full stay)
  • Surf material rental (outside pack option)
  • Yoga lessons

Nature Surf Camp is located in Messanges (Les Landes), which is about a five-minute drive from the beach and two minutes from town. Messanges is a small typical village with many beach breaks similar to Hossegor without the crowd! Surf lessons and surf rentals are available at the camp. Extra surf lessons will be available for 38 EUR per person.

What's included

  • 5 surfing lessons
  • 6 nights' accommodation
  • Eco-friendly environment
  • Use of surf gear and wetsuits during lesson hours
  • Welcome drink
  • Daily breakfast except on Sunday (Only in mid and high seasons)

What's not included

  • Food (You will have a big kitchen at your disposal to prepare your meal)
  • Flights
  • Airport transfers
  • Vacation tax

How to get there

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Arrival by care

Messanges is in South West France on Les Landes coast, 20 kilometers north of Hossegor. The closest station is Dax and Biarritz airport is 45 minutes away. Highway A63 exit 11 for carsharing. A return trip can be organized by our staff from the Dax station or the Biarritz airport, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Please contact Nature Surf Camp to set up your arrival and departure.

Transport beach/camp are different following the option chosen: in the middle and low season, either you have your own vehicle, or they also have a partnership for electrical vehicles at a really good price, or simply normal bikes (in extra). In the high season, with your own vehicle or electrical bike which is included in the price.

Arrival by airplane

You can book your flight to Biarritz Airport (BIQ). Nature Surf Camp can arrange a transfer from the airport at an extra cost.

Arrival by bus

You can take RDTL which will stop in Messanges and Vieux-Boucau, close to the surf camp.

Arrival by train

You can get a train to arrive at Dax Railway Station. There is a transfer available at an extra cost.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 16.94% 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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