6 Day Surf Camp in Peniche, Portugal with a Local Surf School
All-Levels Surf Camp in Portugal
Join Special Surf 78's surf holiday in Peniche and surprise yourself with what you can do! Combining technical and scientific knowledge with over 20 years' experience in teaching how to surf, their service stands out because of its quality and safety and because they are located at Baleal Beach, the best beach for surfing at Peniche. Their new facilities are just meters from the beach and have changing rooms, showers, and lockers, so your surf experience is as accessible and comfortable as possible. Here you will find the perfect conditions to learn and develop your surfing skills.
Meet the instructors
Highlights
- 4 days of 2-hour surf lessons
- Surf school for all levels and physical and cognitive abilities, with surf therapy
- Surfboard, wetsuit, insurance and transportation are provided and included
- -5 nights stay by the ocean close to the beach with view for the iconic Papôa Peninsula
- Explore surroundings of the house full of nature by the sea
- Use of the fully equipped kitchen, living room with sea view and smart TVs
- Access to the balcony and backyard with sea view, as well as the barbecue area
- Free Wi-Fi and parking
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
4 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 2
Accommodation
Facilities
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Terrace
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
Edgar and Nuno are the hosts of this special surf house. They grew up surfing on the beach in front of the house and spent their entire childhood in this beautiful environment. The house is 20 meters from a cliff and offers stunning views of the ocean and sunset, as well as the small Papôa peninsula.
The house has a fully equipped kitchen and a living/dining room with stunning views of the sea and the Papôa peninsula. The living room includes a fireplace, comfortable sofas, a TV, and a dining area with access to a terrace overlooking the sea.
The house offers a total of three bedrooms:
- Room with sea view, double bed and private bathroom.
- Double room with private bathroom.
- Shared room with bunk beds (for two people) and private bathroom.
Program
Daily Schedule
Special Surf 78 team will pick you up from your home 30 minutes before the start of your lesson. Upon arrival at the school, they will show you the changing rooms, which include changing booths and the equipment room. Then, they will hand out the equipment (board and wetsuit) appropriate to your skill level and size and inform you who your instructor will be. They will explain how to put on the wetsuit and answer any other questions you may have.
After you have put on your wetsuit and stored your belongings, and when all students in the group are equipped with their wetsuits (maximum of six students per instructor), the instructor will hand out the boards, which you will need to carry to the beach (50-100 meters from the school). Upon arriving at the beach, you can leave your flip-flops or water near the school flag, and then the surf lesson will begin.
- A brief introduction and a ten-minute warm-up to prepare your body and mind for the activity you will be performing (light/medium intensity).
- Lessons adapted to your level and physical condition, with high pedagogical and didactic quality, where success and fun are fundamental - 15 minutes.
- Exercise on the sand (beginners and advanced) - Five minutes.
- Practice in the water with appropriate feedback and direct help in the water, if necessary, with a pedagogical and didactic approach to observe and explain progress and difficulties.
- Final reflection and summary of the lesson to set new goals for the next day and increase your self-confidence.
After your surf lesson, the instructor will help you transport your equipment back to the school, where you can take a hot or cold shower and chat with the staff and other students. Once everyone is ready, Surf 78 team will take you back home.
Surf Lessons
Have the best experience possible in surf lessons, with the right pedagogical and didactical approach by experienced surf coaches with 20+ years of experience and training in physical education, special needs, and Portuguese Surf Federation Coach Level 2.
The Surf School
The surf school is located in the bay of Peniche and Baleal, just a few meters from the water and perfectly equipped so you can fully concentrate on your lessons. They offer daily lessons in the morning and afternoon, always in small groups and adapted to your goals. If you wish, they can pick you up from your accommodation and take you back after surfing.
Whether you are a beginner in whitewater waves or an experienced surfer in calmer waves, their instructors will support you every step of the way. For advanced surfers, they offer video analysis and private lessons to help you make the most of every wave. Surfing should be fun, build confidence, and help you improve.
Instructors
Edgar Batalha Jesus
Edgar is the owner, head coach and manager of Special Surf 78.
Nuno Batalha Jesus
Nuno is also the owner, head coach and manager of Special Surf 78.
Location
Peniche, Portugal
Peniche is considered the best surfing destination in Portugal and one of the top destinations in Europe. Numerous, beautiful and extensive beaches, consistent waves and a vibrant atmosphere await you here, captivating you from day one.
The Surf House
The surf house boasts a spectacular beachfront location, overlooking the Papôa Peninsula and the raw power of the ocean. As soon as the sun sets on the horizon, you'll experience the tranquil yet wild atmosphere of Peniche's true north face. You can stroll or run along the beach right in front of your door, or simply enjoy the view. Peniche's historic center is just a short walk away, inviting you to explore it after a day of surfing.
Surroundings
Just steps from the surf house lies the Papoa Peninsula, an extraordinary location that preserves the remains of an ancient meteorite, active approximately 72 million years ago. The sea has sculpted the rocks into a wild and romantic landscape where history is palpable. Along the coast lies the wreckage of the Spanish warship San Pedro de Alcántara, founded in 1786, carrying valuable treasures from Peru. Today, Papoa is a favorite spot for fishermen and a haven for seabirds and offers breathtaking views of the sea and coastline. On the other side of the peninsula is Quebrado Beach, where fishermen with their small boats still find shelter from the wind and waves.
Just a few steps away, the wild beauty of Ponta do Trovão is revealed. It is internationally known for the so-called Golden Nail, which marks the boundary between two geological eras and reveals more than 20 million years of Earth's history. At the top of the rocks are the ruins of the 16th-century chapel of Nossa Senhora do Abalo, which once housed a precious sculpture of Christ crucified, brought to shore by the waves after a shipwreck. From here, the view extends along Abalo Beach to the imposing rock formation of Nau dos Corvos, inviting you to discover the stories hidden among the layers of rock.
A little further to the right of the house, the perfect beaches for days in the water begin: Cova de Alfarroba, where our surf school is located, ideal for catching your first waves and progressing daily, and right next to it, the legendary Supertubos, venue for an annual stage of the WSL World Surf League. At sunset, cozy restaurants, fresh fish, and the warm hospitality of Peniche await you in the narrow streets of the old town.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Peniche
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
No food or drinks included, but there are restaurants nearby, such as Tasca do Joel, Sol é Vida, Marginal, Profresco, O Rocha, Abrigo do Pescador, Sardinha, Taskareia, Oficina do Hambúrguer, Ambassador, and O Outro. Grocery shops include Continente, Mercado Municipal de Peniche, Profresco, Intermarché, and PenicheCan Store.
Things to do (optional)
In the house, you'll find a cozy and personal space, run by two local surfers who grew up here and want to share their passion with you. You can cook in the kitchen overlooking the sea, relax in the living room, or read a book on the terrace while the Atlantic Ocean roars in the background. Every day ends with the feeling of being exactly where you should be.
You can also enjoy the fresh fish at the restaurants in Peniche city and the nights out at Baleal Island beach bars with a great surf environment or visit places out of Peniche city, like Óbidos or Nazaré, less than 50 minutes driving, and understand why they are so special and well known.
What's included
- 5 nights accommodation in a beachfront house
- Two hours of surf lessons per day (except on arrival and departure days)
- Surfboard and wetsuit for surf lessons
- Insurance during surf lessons
- Round-trip transportation, if needed, to surf lessons
- Use of the fully equipped kitchen, living room with sea view and smart TVs
- Access to the balcony and backyard with sea view, as well as the barbecue area
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free parking
What's not included
- Food
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Lisbon Portela Airport
69 km away from your destination
Driving directions from Lisbon Airport
- Start from Lisbon Airport, Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas, 1700-111 Lisbon.
- Take the E1 from Av. Berlim for 2 minutes (750 meters)
- Follow the A8 to the IP6 in Óbidos. Take exit 14 on the A8 for 44 minutes (75.4 kilometers)
- Continue on the IP6. Go to the Salva Vidas crossing in Peniche for 15 minutes (20.0 kilometers)
- Special Surf 78 School is at Hotel Star inn Peniche, Avenida da Praia, Baleal, 2520-206 Peniche
Arrival by bus
You can reach Peniche in an hour and a half from Lisbon, using two different bus companies. One departs from Campo Grande Terminal (Campo Grande station) and the other from Sete Rios (Jardim Zoológico metro station).
Both terminals are located a 10-minute taxi ride from the airport, but you can also go by metro. A small airport bus connects to the Sete Rios station approximately every 40 minutes. After arriving at the Peniche bus station, you can drive or take a taxi to the Special Surf 78 surf school located in the Hotel Star Inn Peniche in just 5 minutes.
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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