8 Days Yoga and Surf Camp in Cascais, Portugal

Facilities

You will be staying in Nice Way Cascais Hostel. Located in the historical center of Cascais, the camp is located around eight-minute walking distance to the beaches, restaurants, and nightlife. The surf camp accommodation is divided into 16 bedrooms, all designed and furnished to provide maximum comfort and convenience. There are 11 comfortable shared rooms with 4, 6, 10, or 12 beds. This surf camp has four double en-suite rooms and one double room.

The place has a beautiful and comfortable garden with a swimming pool, shower, space to store board, and areas to chill and relax. Other facilities include free Wi-Fi, fully equipped kitchen, bar, 24-hour hot water, electronic door locks, reading lights, plugs, curtains on the bunks, barbecue facilities, garden with shower, water to wash your wetsuit, board and space to store your board, as well as living room with cable TV and DVDs.

During this eight days of Nice Way Cascais yoga and surf camp, you will receive daily two-hour surf lesson and daily one-hour yoga lesson. You will be provided with surfboards and wetsuits, and transfers to the beach spots are also included. A video will also be created for your surf experience. For guests coming in the high season, there will be a photo or video coaching every Wednesday.

Please note that the equipment is included only during the time of the lesson. If you want to practice more after the lesson, you can rent the equipment for 15 EUR per three hours. Please also note that in the classes, there are people who have never surfed before and also intermediate surfers. The students are divided into groups by their level, so each instructor works with a specific group. The lessons are programmed every week according to the tide and conditions. Nice Way Cascais & Surf Camp also has the weekly schedule available every Sunday.

You will have a sunset trip to "Cabo da Roca", the westernmost point of mainland Europe. The place is believed to be at the edge of the world up until the late 14th century. From there, you get a stunning view of the Atlantic Ocean over a windswept cliff. It is a must see sunset point.

This surf camp is located in Cascais, Portugal. Cascais is a former fishing village which gained fame as a resort for Portugal's royal family in the late 19th century and early 20th century. Today, Cascais is one of the most appreciated tourist destinations in Portugal, surrounded by wonderful beaches, gardens, and historic villas like palaces.

Cascais is also a natural paradise for surfers, with world-class waves all year round. Cascais, known as the Portuguese surf capital, is a stage of many national and international surf events. A sublime cuisine, friendly and hospitable people, world class-waves, and a fantastic weather make Cascais a privileged destination.

Nearby places

• Beaches - 8 minutes on foot
• Carcavelos beach - 15 minutes by car - 25 minutes by train
• Guincho beach - 5 minutes by car -10 minutes by bus
• Lisbon - 30 minutes
• Praia Grande - 20 minutes by car - 30 minutes by bus
• Restaurants - 8 minutes on foot
• Sao Pedro beach - 15 minutes by car - 25 minutes by train
• Sintra, UNESCO world heritage - 20 minutes

This surf camp includes daily breakfast. For other meals, you can choose to have them either at the many seafood restaurants spread across the village or Nice Way Cascais has a fully-equipped kitchen where you can prepare your meals. Also, Nice Way Cascais has a fridge where you can keep your food. There are restaurants and two mini markets one-minute away from the hostel. The city center is only a three-minute walking from your hostel.

Explore Lisbon

Just 30 minutes from Cascais, Lisbon will steal your heart! Lisbon is one of the main capitals of the Old World and almost 900 years after its foundation, the origins, the people, and the light are still there, growing together with all the buzz, music, and fashion. Famous for Fado, its historical buildings and monuments, gastronomy, nightlife, and concerts, Lisbon offers a unique experience filled with charm, history, and fun.

Relax in the hostel

When not surfing, you can chill out in the living room, where there is a TV and several DVDs. Or you may have some fun in the bar, where there are plenty of games and good drinks are guaranteed. If you prefer to relax outdoors, there is nothing better than to relax by the pool in the surf camp's cozy garden, having one of their delicious meals prepared by their chef and enjoying a drink with your friends.

Travel to Sintra

Bodyboard and surfing on the beautiful beaches of Sintra is also an option. In fact, Sintra is known as the capital of romanticism, as it is one of those magical places where man and nature come together, in perfect harmony. Being included in the World Heritage Site by UNESCO, it has an unrivaled heritage with unique palaces and castles surrounded by lush nature. The cultural landscape of the Serra and the town of Sintra represents a pioneering approach to romantic landscaping that had an outstanding influence on developments elsewhere in Europe.

• Daily two-hour surf lesson (5 classes)
• one-hour yoga lesson a day
• Sunset trip to "Cabo da Roca"
• Board and wetsuit rental
• Transfer to the beach
• Video / photo coaching every Wednesday (minimum of 4 pax)
• Surf poncho
• Video of your surf experience
• Free Wi-Fi
• Use of fully equipped kitchen
• Living room with cable TV and DVDs
• Access to the garden, swimming pool, and various areas to relax
• 24-hour hot water
• Daily buffet breakfast
• 7 nights' accommodation

• Airfare
• Airport transfers
• Lunches and dinners

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS). Nice Way Cascais & Surf Camp provides transfers from and to the airport. It costs 45 EUR one way. To book the transfer, it requires the flight number, arrival hour at the airport, and a phone number to contact you in case of delays. Please request your transfer with them at least 48 hours in advance.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 31 days before the arrival date.