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Get an unforgettable surf holiday in a cosy and modern resort! Portugal On Water Surf Camp is based at Quinta D'Anta Hotel, in Maiorca (Figueira da Foz), its location is only ten minutes away from the region main surf spots. Exploring the area you will find one of the most glamorous coast cities in Portugal. Surrounded by long white sand beaches, stunning landscapes and different surf spots that offer less crowded environment and different wave options. At the hotel, you may enjoy an extended set of activities where surfing is the main attraction. You will have an experienced surf guide that is ready to give you a memorable holiday, surfing in a safe and fun way.
During this retreat, you will stay at Quinta D'Anta Hotel and Surf Lodge. This property, a boutique style hotel, was born from a project of friends who believe in hospitality. The venue combines the countryside tranquillity with the comfort of a modern hotel.
Besides the beautiful landscape, the great weather and the excellent surf conditions all year round, this amazing property still has a lot to offer, such as restaurant and bar service open every day, outdoor swimming pool, barbecue facilities and other activities such as yoga, fitness center with personal trainer service, snooker, table tennis, padel or mountain bikes.
All the rooms at the property have private bathroom and are equipped with air conditioning and flat-screen television with cable channels. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the property (rooms, bars, restaurant, living rooms, and outdoor areas) and, if you drive a car, they also have free private parking available.
Portugal On Water aims to be more than a surf camp. After you stay with them you will be a part of their 'family'. The surf camp works seven days a week and arrival is accepted on any day. Depending on the waves conditions and on your surf level, every day you can try to combine lessons and free surf sessions, so you can learn and practice.
The surf lessons are based on the participant’s skills: kids, beginner, intermediate or advanced. If you have surfed before and you are not sure which level you fit in, they will evaluate your surfing skills and they will adjust your program.
You will be always assisted by a qualified surf instructor that will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the best waves in the area.
Lessons for child aged between 6-12. Parents should be close specially on younger ages. Parents will be amazed with their kids riding a wave. Safety and fun are the main priorities.
The session goes through the basic theory and techniques of surfing, you will know everything, from how to carry your board, to how to take off and catch the first waves. At the end you will be able to surf white water waves by yourself and you will have the first approach on surfing unbroken waves. The main goal of the program is to start surfing safe and have a great time.
At this stage you will be able to catch green waves and ride the face of the wave on regular basis. Besides learning more advanced surfing techniques you must understand the priority rules and the correct position in the line-up to surf unbroken waves. The main goal of the program is you becoming a better surfer and to have fun.
It’s time to improve your spot analysis, developing technique and confidence on the waves. Besides going both right and left on a wave you should start to incorporate more challenging manoeuvres. The instructors will give you personal feedback on where you need to work on. The main goal of the program is to make you to be able to surf better by your own.
Waterman from Figueira Foz. Surfing and living the sea form more than 35 years, Marcos is a local surfer that knows all the spots and surf secrets in the area. Also passioned about surf coaching is responsible for an academy that coaches kids for competition.
The Surf Lodge is located in Figueira da Foz (Maiorca) one step from to Europe's best surf coast. The closest surf spots still hold their natural beauty, offering different wave options, point break, after point break, fast and hollow waves, both lefts and rights.
It's a great surf destination for long stays, for beginners that need time to learn and for more experienced surfers that want to surf and relax away from crowds. Also it's very convenient for short stays when traveling along Portugal, since it's between Lisbon and Porto and around one hour distance from other great surf breaks like Peniche or Espinho.
The most famous spot is Praia do Cabedelo, remarkable for its dunes and wild vegetation. Is a quiet and friendly beach with good facilities and an amazing view over the city. The surf break is close to a long pier which results in pretty consistent conditions working any time of the year.
If you’ve never surfed here, you've been missing out a memorable holiday, come you will easily fall in love with this little paradise.
Away from the crowd, close to the best waves, Figueira da Foz, has a centenary tradition in sea activities, like fishing and connected industries. It’s well known for its beautiful white sand beaches and for a strong “local surf culture”. Despite being close to many high class surf spots, here the “surf industry” is not massive and there are only a few surf camps working all year round.
Being very popular in the months of July and August, in the rest of the year the city turns in to a very quiet place, which makes it a great surf destination for beginners that want to focus on learning, and for more experienced surfers, that just want to spend time surfing and relaxing away from crowds. Here you will find tranquility in a welcoming and friendly community.
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During your stay in Portugal On Water Surf Camp, you can count on a delicious holiday. Portugal is well known for the gastronomy and you will keep that on mind.
For breakfast, you will have a big table waiting for you where you can choose between, fruits, cheeses, ham, scrambled eggs, bacon, fruit juices, cakes. If you feel hungry, you can just eat them all.
At lunchtime, the menu offers healthy but also very tasty options.
When the night comes, it’s time for comfort food. The hotel has a restaurant open every day for dinner where you can try the chef’s special which includes some Portuguese traditional dishes.
If the weather is good, you must ask for the barbecue, where you can cast fish and meat, drink and party. You can’t miss it!
PS: Portugal On Water Surf Camp also offers a vegetarian menu, which is available on request.
If in any day you don’t feel like surfing, you can just chill and have fun at the Hotel. If you wanna take some time off from the busy days, you can book a massage or just stay in the swimming pool, it’s an amazing place. Otherwise, they have plenty of activities at the hotel that you can explore like stand up paddleboarding, padel, free use of mountain bikes and snooker table. If the weather is good don’t forget to ask for a delicious and fun barbecue that you can’t miss!
If you miss people, want a night out or just want to know better the Portuguese city culture, there are three amazing cities around them where you can easily travel:
It is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the country. Figueira da Foz is also one best places to get seafood and fresh fish in Portugal. You can check the glamorous Casino in the city center, walk around on the seaside street or hiking on the mountain.
Coimbra is an old university town that is a part of UNESCO World Heritage since 2013. It’s a beautiful city where you can learn a lot about the history of Portugal. You can go to Quinta das Lágrimas and don’t forget to ask about the famous and tragic love story about the beautiful Inês.
It’s not Venice but it has its own charm. Aveiro is a city that is crossed by a river channel where you can book a trip on a colourful beautiful boat. Don’t miss the conventual pastry Ovos Moles that you will never forget!
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
118 km
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Lisbon Portela Airport
158 km
Transfer not provided
Please book your flight to arrive at Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) or Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS). Transfer from and to the airport is not included.
You may hire a direct transfer right from the airport to the hotel lobby for an extra cost. Please send an inquiry for more details about this option. You may also rent a car if you want to drive around and be more independent. The hotel offers free parking. For more than one person, this is the best deal.
Either from Oporto or Lisbon, is possible to come by train, choose as destination “Alfarelos Station". Upon your arrival at the train station we can organize taxi a pick up service (subject to extra fees), please make sure to announce your schedule.
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