7 Day Affordable Surf Safari, 5 In-Water Coaching Sessions, Daily Rental with Guidance in Portugal
Best Surf Camp in Peniche Portugal
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Peniche Surf Lodge is more than a surf camp – it’s a home from home for like-minded travelers who love surfing, meeting new people, and enjoying sun-filled beach days. Relax in a comfortable beach camp with parasols, cushions, and windbreaks, play games, ride bicycles, and explore the best waves around Peniche. The friendly team provides guidance and support to help you get the most out of every surf session. With a fun, social atmosphere and personalized attention, this surf retreat is the perfect way to connect, unwind, and ride the waves together.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 5 x in water coaching lessons
- 1 surf lesson and an afternoon free surf for 5 days, free surfs the other days
- Surf equipment and transport will be provided each day all day
- Peniche is the best place in Europe for all levels of surfing all year round
- Daily morning in water coaching surf lessons for 5 days with personal guidance
- Complimentary breakfast, filter coffee; a selection of herbal teas
- Essential surf snack bag at the beach
- 6 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 5
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Car rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Medical assistance
- Wireless internet
For a discounted fee arrive the day before to gurantee a spot in the lessons the next day
Female dorms on request
Everyone will instantly feel at home in Peniche Surf Lodge's relaxed, comfortable, friendly lodge. It is situated a stone’s throw from the spectacular Atlantic on Portugal's Silver Coast. They are a surfing family working together to make your stay as clean and safe, relaxed and easy as possible.
Peniche Surf Lodge 1 and 2 is very unique and versatile properties. There are 2 self-contained lodges close to each other and both across from the ocean in Peniche town and close to 4 large supermarkets, cafes/bars, and restaurants. Both lodges are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily in all shared and common areas and on request for private rooms. They have a professional cleaning plan in order to use the regulated cleaning products, to make your stay clean and safe!
Lodge 1
Across from the beautiful Papoa beach, amazing sunsets panoramic views and cliff walks. It is rented rooms, sharing the whole lodge's facilities. Suitable for solo travelers, couples, and friends up to 4. The upper floor has:
- A shared dorm/family room
- A private twin or double sharing 2 bathrooms
- Comfortable living room
- Large sunny kitchen with balcony
- The upper floor can be a private apartment (please enquire)
- All rooms have free Wi-Fi, cable tv, dehumidifiers, all linen is provided as well as beach towels on request.
- With the use of the fully equipped kitchen on the lower floor, the upper living room with a computer free to use, the larger fully equipped kitchen, sea view balconies and rear furnished patio with BBQ.
For more privacy, there are 3 rooms with private bathrooms on the ground floor:
- Solo/double
- Double bed
- Twin beds
- A small kitchen and access to the rear patio
- This floor can also be a private apartment
Lodge 2
- Situated just 3 minutes walk from Lodge 1, opposite the 3-kilometer beautiful bay of Peniche
- Family room with 3 beds, sea view balcony and beds can be a double
- Twin room with a private balcony
- Private double
- 2 shared bathrooms
- Ensuite double with sea views
- Rooftop lounge and terrace with panoramic views of the bay
- Large kitchen with BBQ balcony
- This can also be a private house (please enquire)
Peniche is the Jewel in the crown of Europe ,
- Peniche offers the best waves for beginners all year round .
- Peniche offers the best waves for intermediate surfers all year round .
- Peniche offers the best waves for advanced surfers all year round .
Program
Surf lessons
- On arrival day, you are not expected to join the lessons that day; the numbers for lessons are accounted for by the overnight stays booked in who have priority.
- The surf lessons will start at 09:00 daily
- If you already know how to surf you may be able to have a free surf in the afternoon
- If you choose to miss a lesson one day you may forfeit it, as they have to plan numbers to instructors on all day, so you must ask if its possible to take a lesson another day as it might not be!
- You MUST take extra dry clothes, underwear to wear after the surf. Peniche Surf Lodge does not allow any wet clothing in their vehicles. If you do this and wet the seats, there will be a penalty
- You must wear 50 factor sun screen and zinc, you can buy here at a local shop.
- There will be a total of 5 top quality in water surf lessons in this surfari package with the surf equipment for 6 days
- 5 surfing lessons with in-water coaching
- 2 surfing sessions (1 lesson + 1 free surf) per day
- There will be 1 morning surf lesson per day for 5 days and the equipment for the whole day to free surf
- You are not permitted to choose your surf lessons days,if you do not join a class that you are booked into you will forfeit the lesson .
- Surf lesson will last for a period of up to 2 hours
- Break for lunch then a free surf (without instructor)but with guidance depending on our schedule.
Surfing in Peniche
Peniche is a hidden jewel in the crown of surfing in Portugal Europe. So being for its many different surf breaks within close proximity to each other that work on different winds and swells. Peniche is one of the most westerly points of Europe, because it has no continental shelf it acts as a swell magnet towards any movement generated from the beautiful Atlantic coast, so it accommodates all levels of surfing ability from beginners, intermediates up to advanced and pros.
Peniche is perfect for all levels of surf ability
With its variety of waves including the gentle clean beginner wave up to powerful perfect tubing barrels at Supertubos home now for many years hosting the RipCurl Pro, a fantastic event in which all the family can be entertained by watching the world’s most famous pro surfers battle against each other to obtain the glory of the world title.
As Peniche is a peninsula, hence the name means this, was once an island due to this, it has many sheltered beaches facing different directions to catch all swell conditions suitable for all levels and offers beach reef and point breaks. Not only is Peniche the place to go surfing the variety of waves, but so too are the surrounding towns and villages, for example, Nazaré has now become famous for its record-breaking 100ft monster waves, a great family day out you may even see some tow surfing in action with the right swell forecast it’s only 30 mins drive from the Lodge and is a very beautiful town to visit and buy some souvenirs.
Please note:
- You can arrive any day before your course begins for an extra discounted charge
- The surf lessons begin from 9am
- Peniche is the best place for beginners who want to get to intermediate level quickly!
- Peniche offers gentle beginner beach break waves all year round as well as all other levels, any doubts please enquire
Important information
This surf pack offers 1 day of surf free of charge. Peniche Surf Lodge hold lessons daily, so they allow enough days for your arrival and departure days 5 lessons and 6 days surfing.
- Between March and November, Peniche Surf Lodge makes comfortable sheltered beach camps by a cafe with internet, also have beach games.
- Peniche is the most consistent place in Europe and offers all wave types to suit all levels especially beginners because they are all beach breaks, with km of golden sand each side of the Peninsula.
Instructors
Duncan Hall
Duncan from Cornwall UK has 40 years surf experience. He lived in many exotic countries as a child. He has been living in Portugal for 14 years and has run the surf camp for 10 years. He had his first surfed Portugal experience when he was 17 years old. Afterward, he always came to Portugal on holiday for 5 months every year for 11 years 2 times a year. He really knows the best waves in Peniche and surrounding areas and he has excellent surf and board knowledge. He has worked with shapers for many years
Dane Hall
Dane was born in Cornwall UK and had family surf holidays for 11 years in Peniche and surrounding areas. He first surfed Portugal at 6 years old. He also surfed and competed in France Spain, and Portugal for 10 years. He surfed for the UK juniors team from 13 years old and joined WQS competitions up to 25 years old. He competed and trained all over the world. He now lives in Portugal and has been surfing Peniche for 20 years. He offers advanced coaching with video analysis as he has excellent wave and board knowledge.
Rico
Greetings everyone, I am Rico, originally from Germany I've been surfing in Peniche for over 20 years now. Being a landlocked surfer, I had to find a way to stay close to the ocean and pursue my passion. This led me to start working as a surf instructor in one of the major surf camps in the region back in 2007. In 2010, I decided to make Peniche my permanent home and have been working as a freelance surf instructor for numerous surf camps before starting my own venture called Surf Taxi Peniche. I am delighted to announce that I am now collaborating with the Hall Family, who share the same pa
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Surfing in Peniche
- Peniche is the Jewel in the crown of Europe
- Peniche offers the best waves for beginners all year round
- Peniche offers the best waves for intermediate surfers all year round
- Peniche offers the best waves for advanced surfers all year round
Peniche is a hidden jewel in the crown of surfing in Portugal Europe. So being for its many different surf breaks within close proximity to each other that work on different winds and swells. Peniche is one of the most westerly points of Europe, because it has no continental shelf it acts as a swell magnet towards any movement generated from the beautiful Atlantic coast, so it accommodates all levels of surfing ability from beginners, intermediates up to advanced and Pros.
With its variety of waves including the gentle clean beginner wave up to powerful perfect tubing barrels at Supertubos home now for many years hosting the RipCurl Pro, a fantastic event in which all the family can be entertained by watching the world’s most famous Pro surfers battle against each other to obtain the glory of the world title.
As Peniche is a peninsula, hence the name means this, was once an island due to this, it has many sheltered beaches facing different directions to catch all swell conditions suitable for all levels and offers beach reef and point breaks. Peniche is not only the place to go surfing the variety of waves, but also are the surrounding towns and villages, for example, but Nazaré, which has now become famous for its record-breaking 100ft monster waves, a great family day out you may also even see some tow surfing in action with the right swell forecast it’s only 30 minutes drive from the lodge and is a very beautiful town to visit and buy some souvenirs.
Peniche Surf Lodge often visits Nazaré and other surf spots and towns on their surf safari days with the lodge, these include a variety up the North Coast, Foz de Arelho, Ericeira and many more.
Surf spots
Papoa Reef
Situated just outside the Peniche Surf Lodge front doorstep. A mellow left and right-hand reef break is for most levels of surfing, channel paddle out with minimal rip currents makes for a safe and easy spot to practice your basic surfing. Works best with E wind and W swell. Perfect for intermediate level.
Supertubos
The infamous and highly dangerous wave of Supertubos comes from deep waters to break on shallow sandbanks with a huge tubing wave, left and right peeling, this wave is for advanced surfers only. Works best with NW swell and NE wind.
Lagido
Located in Baleal, the long left-hand reef break of Lagido is user-friendly for most levels of surf, unless it's low tide which can be dangerous because of the sea urchins. Works best with S wind N swell.
Middle of the Bay
This long stretch of beach starting from Peniche all the way to Baleal has many peaks on offer all the way along, with the minimal crowd the further to the middle you go, long soft waves mainly for beginners to intermediate. Works best with SE wind and N swell.
Pico de Mota
A high-performance beach break to the north of Baleal, offers up tubes and fun peaky waves for all types of surfing levels. Works best wind is E with N swell.
Molhe Leste
A hollow wedgy right-hand-breaking wave on the north side of Supertubos next to the harbor wall. Works best with a N wind W swell and is suitable for intermediate to advanced surfers, beware of the local bodyboarders as crowds get this there.
These are just a few of the many spots on offer!
- Peniche offers the best waves for beginners all year round .
- Peniche offers the best waves for intermediate surfers all year round .
- Peniche offers the best waves for advanced surfers all year round .
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Peniche
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Complimentary daily breakfast
- Cereals
- Bread for toast, peanut butter, milk, and jam
- Yoghurt / fresh fruits
- A selection of herbal teas and filter coffee
- Essential surf snack bag for the beach: water, fruit and cereal bar
- Peniche Surf Lodge can provide other meals at an extra cost, please enquire.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Whole food
Things to do (optional)
- Photography, videography and drone footage (subject to availability)
- Visit the beautiful Berlingas Islands
- Visit Óbidos the medieval village with castle walls
- Visit Nazare a beautiful quaint fishing village , home of the giant waves
What's included
- 6 nights accommodation
- 5 x surf lessons (in-water coaching)
- Daily surf lesson and an afternoon free surf for 5 days, the equipment for your entire stay
- Essential surf snack bag for the beach!
- Complimentary help yourself breakfast (cereals, toast, fruit / yoghurt, herbal teas, and filter coffee)
- Equipment for your whole stay
- Transport to and from the beach
- Bicycles depending on availability
- Daily sun protected beach camps with beach games and volleyball (the sun is very strong even when it is overcast, so you must bring 50 factor sunscreen and zinc)
- Daily housekeeping
- Towels provided
What's not included
- Airport transfer (from 90 EUR one way, 170 EUR return, hour depending)
- Photography (only when Peniche Surf Lodge have availability)
- Drone footage (from 15 EUR)
- Other meals
- Extra nights and extra days surfing at a discounted price
- 50 factor sunscreen and Zinc
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 105 per person
Lisbon Portela Airport
69 km away from your destination
Driving direction
- As you come from the IP6 from the A8, you pass straight ahead over 3 roundabouts.
- At the third roundabout, you see the Rip Curl shop with a tower on your right.
- Go straight ahead until the town entrance gateway within the castle walls.
- Go straight ahead and up the road, until you see a yellow water tower on the right overlooking the ocean.
- Peniche Surf Lodge is at the opposite, behind a kitecamp on the corner, the very next driveway from the main road.
Arrival by bus
From the airport, take a cab or a metro to Sete Rios or Campo Grande bus stations both have buses to Peniche and are 10 minutes from the airport.
GPS
- Latitude 39.367634
- Longitude -9.377944
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 14 days before arrival.
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