8 Days San Sebastian Surf, Party and Yoga House in Basque Country, Spain

What was once an active traditional farmhouse is now transformed into a surfer's haven. The Surf House is uniquely situated in one of Europe's most stunning nature reserves - Pagoeta, with panoramic views overlooking the North Atlantic ocean and basque countryside. The new surf house offers a hub for like-minded travelers from all around the world to surf the picture-perfect summer waves of Playa Zarautz.

Your accommodation will be in a dorm room of San Sebastian Surf Camp Surf House.

This is a guide itinerary, but not like a school camp itinerary - quite the contrary. This will give you an idea of what a day might look like for you at San Sebastian Surf Camp. There’s always something for you to do, but it's your holiday so feel free to lay on the beach, have a beer or go on an adventure with your new campmates instead.

Morning

Wake up to a homely cooked breakfast down in our chillout area and exchange stories from last night’s antics, read the surf report and get excited to head out surfing.

Jump in our surf bus and enjoy the ride down through the national park to the beach, grab your board and either scout out the best banks on the beach or head into your lesson with one of our surf instructors.

Afternoon

When your all surfed out, we’ll either have lunch in the sunshine at the beach together or head back up to the house for a hot lunch and a cold sangria.

If you’re feeling bendy, join a yoga class on our yoga deck, you could head out hiking, go into town and explore, join in on a Spanish Class, head back down to the beach for another surf or just relax!

In the afternoon you will most likely find yourself hanging out at the house watching the sun go down over a few drinks and sharing stories or becoming lord of the ping pong table.

Evening

If you’re the sensible type you can get in a good night’s sleep and be up bright and early for sunset yoga and breathtaking views out over the valley. If some more drinks, music and exploring sound more like you, then either join us on a pintxos tour in zarautz or San Sebastian, a trip to a traditional basque cider house or maybe even one of the many festivals that may be on during your stay.

The camp is located in Pagoeta nature reserve in the town of Aia, in the hills behind Zarautz Surf beach. The location provides the best of both worlds with close proximity to beautiful San Sebastian town and the beach with the freedom to retreat to our surf house in the hills for some peace and quiet as well. The home is just a short deviation from the beaten track, only 20 minutes from the hustle and bustle of San Sebastian city and easily accessible by train or San Sebastian Surf Camp’s private daily shuttle.

Nearby places

• San Sebastian City - 20 minutes

You will get 3 hearty chef-prepared meals every day and dietary requirements are catered for. Moreover, you can have your lunch on the beach or in the house, and eat in the sunshine after your surf.

• Bonfires
• Brewery tours
• Cliff jumping
• Hiking
• Horse riding
• Massage
• Optional trips to France and other locations in Spain
• Paragliding
• Party nights in San Sebastian
• Party nights in Zarautz
• Pintxos tours
• Skateboarding downhill and halfpipe
• Spanish lessons
• Spanish festivals e.g San Vino, San Fermin, Semana Grande in San Sebastian, Fete de Aia, Jazz Festival San Sebastian, Fete de Bayonne and more
• Sunset barbecues
• Traditional Basque Sidra House
• Winery tours

• 7 nights dorm accommodation in beautiful Pagoeta national park near Zarautz beach
• 2 professional photos of you shredding Zarautz beach
• Daily 3 chef prepared wholesome meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
• Free yoga class daily
• Surf theory lesson
• Transfers to and from San Pelaio station in Zarautz to the Surf House
• Use of all sports equipment even out of lesson times inc surf and skim boards, skateboards, beach games, slack line and more
• Unlimited beer sangria and traditional Basque Sidra

• Airfare

San Sebastian Surf Camp provides free transfers from San Pelaio station in Zarautz at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m. It is important to inform them which one you would like to jump on ahead of time, make sure to send San Sebastian Surf Camp an inquiry when booking. If you are unable to make it for the last 7 p.m. free transfer, please call or email San Sebastian Surf Camp to arrange to pick up.

Arrival by airplane

If you plan to travel by airplane, arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the easiest option. There is a bus straight from the airport to San Pelaio station. Moreover, there is Pesa Airport Bus that leaves every 30 minutes out front of the airport direct to San Pelaio Station Zarautz as well. You may ask the driver to alight at the station. Moreover, San Sebastian Surf Camp offers free pick up from Zarautz (San Pelaio) at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

If you arrive at Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ), you can take the train changing at Hendaye or bus directly to San Sebastian central station.

If you arrive at San Sebastián Airport (EAS), there are buses from the airport to San Sebastian town. Although this is the closest airport but not the easiest to get from.

Arrival by train

The Regional and International trains will arrive at Donostia Station in San Sebastian. You will need to head over to Amara Station (Euskotren), then jump on any train headed towards Bilbao and get off at San Pelaio Station in Zarautz. The journey is approximately 20 minutes.

In order to get from San Sebastion and Bilbao to the surf house, you can board the local train called Euskotren, it is a good way to get there. The trains run from San Sebastian (Amara) to Zarautz (San Pelaio) from the early morning until about 10 p.m, the trip costs 2 EUR and takes 20 minutes. Moreover, there is a free pick up from Zarautz (San Pelaio) at 9 a.m., 1 p.m., and 7 p.m.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
• The deposit is fully refundable if the booking is cancelled up to 14 days before the arrival date.
• The rest of the payment should be paid 14 days before arrival.