8 Day San Sebastian Surf Camp, Yoga and Party in Gipuzkoa, Basque Country, Spain
Exhilarating Surf Camp Spain
Where else in the world are your primary concerns the temperature of your beer, and trying not to get too much sun? Wake up surrounded by verdant hills and coastal views, to the sound of rustling leaves and twittering birds at the surf house. This slice of paradise, just outside of San Sebastian, located in the natural reserve Pagoeta, is a combination of breathtaking landscapes (mountains and beaches), intriguing Basque culture, award-winning food, insane waves, and beautiful weather! What’s better than getting the best of both worlds, experiencing the amazing landscapes of the Basque Country, and still heading to the beach every day?
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Highlights
- Introductory surf lesson
- Daily surfing with experienced surf guides
- Daily yoga class with a qualified instructor
- Daily wetsuit and board hire
- Daily pickups to and from Zarautz
- Free access to the open bar with unlimited beer, cider, and sangria
- 7 nights days dorm accommodation in the Stoke Surf House
- Healthy homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Types
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Horse riding
- Garden
- Lounge
- Yoga studio
- Board rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
The lively hostel is a converted, three-story farmhouse in the hills of the Basque Country. There is one large dorm room, which is divided internally by a separator, and three smaller rooms, each with five or six beds.
Please note that during high season, the hostel is very busy and accommodates up to 50 guests at a time. If you have any requests for sleeping arrangements, please get in touch before arrival, and the team will endeavor to accommodate your needs.
Program
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 lie on the beach, have a beer, or go on an adventure with your new campmates instead. Plans are always subject to change. They find the best time to surf during the day, depending on swell and tide, you can be surfing anytime. If the swell is not right, they can postpone it for another time or find a new activity to participate in.
Each person will receive one surf introduction surf lesson, and from thereon, surf guiding with certified surf instructors will be provided.
Morning
Wake up to a homely, cooked breakfast down in the chillout area and exchange stories from last night’s antics. Fuel up, read the surf report, and get excited to head out surfing. Jump on the 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 the surf instructors.
Afternoon
When you're all surfed out, you’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 the 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 (non-supervised), or just relax! In the afternoon, you will most likely find yourself hanging out at the house, watching the sun go down, 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 sunrise yoga and breathtaking views over the valley. If some more drinks, music, and exploring sound more like you, then either join them 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.
Surf
San Sebastian Surf Camp will explain the dynamics of the ocean and analyze the current conditions you will be surfing in. They will explain surf safety and the correct techniques used in entering the ocean, paddling, catching waves, and standing up. They will assist you in getting your first waves and give feedback on your surfing techniques.
The San Sebastian Surf Camp instructors are all fully certified and carry their first aid and ocean safety awards. Supervision from a certified surf instructor is only during the surf lessons included in the package. Please always reach out to your surf instructors to find out if the conditions are fitting for your level when you are surfing by yourself.
Yoga
One daily 1-hour yoga class is included in the price and is optional for guests. The instructors teach Hatha, Vinyasa, and Ashtanga yoga. The yoga sessions can be anytime during the day, depending on the surf conditions and tide. You will either perform yoga in the morning before the surf or after the surf lesson in the afternoon.
Instructors
Nicolas Delforge
Nicolas, the Viking surf instructor, always high energy and will make you have fun in the water, whether there are waves or not!!
Location
The camp is located in the town of Aia in the hills just behind the surf beach of Zarautz. The location provides the best of both worlds, with proximity to the beautiful San Sebastian town and the beach, with the freedom to retreat to the surf house in the hills for some peace and quiet. The home is tucked away from the hustle and bustle of San Sebastian city, whilst still being easily accessible by train, bus, or car.
Distances
- San Sebastian City - 30 minutes
- Zarautz - 10 minutes
Features
Activities
- Hiking
- Surfing
- Paragliding
General
- Beach
- Garden
- Lounge
- Terrace
- Yoga studio
Services
- Board rental
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Tour assistance
Food
You will get three meals per day during this retreat. San Sebastian Surf Camp can cater to vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, allergies, and other food preferences. By booking for 7 nights or more, you get additional free access to the open bar with unlimited beer, cider, and sangria.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Alcoholic beverages
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
There’s a bunch of activities on offer, from cliff-jumping and hiking, for the adrenaline junkies, to pintxo tours through the Michelin-starred streets of San Sebastian for the foodies.
- Bonfires
- Meditation
- Brewery tours
- Cliff jumping
- Hiking
- Optional trips to France and other locations in Spain
- Paragliding
- Party nights in San Sebastian
- Party nights in Zarautz
- Pintxos tours
- 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
- Trivia nights and theme parties at the house
What's included
- Introductory surf school lesson, after that, daily surfing with experienced surf guides
- Wetsuit and board hire included
- Experienced surf guides and transfers to the local beach break
- Local activities, Basque festivities, and party nights
- Daily yoga class with an instructor
- 7 nights dorm accommodation in the Stoke surf house, located in the Pagoeta nature reserve (bedding included)
- Healthy homemade breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day. All dietary requirements catered for on request!
- Daily pickups to and from Zarautz
- Free access to on-site equipment, including yoga mats, skimboards, slackline, beach games and poi balls
- Free Wifi
- Free booze
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Extra surf school lessons (25 EUR per lesson)
- Surfskates rental
- Personal expenses
- Other activities and excursions
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer not provided
Bilbao Airport
61 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
San Sebastián Airport
32 km away from your destination
Transfer not provided
Biarritz Pays Basque Airport
57 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
If you plan to travel by airplane, arriving at Bilbao Airport (BIO) is the easiest option. There is a Pesa Airport Bus Do50B that leaves every 30 minutes in front of the airport, directly to the pick up spot in San Pelaio Station, Zarautz. You may ask the driver to alight at the station. Moreover, San Sebastian Surf Camp offers free pick-ups from Zarautz (San Pelaio) at 09:00, 13:00, and 19:00 on request.
Arrival by bus
If you arrive by bus in San Sebastian, simply walk across the road from the bus station to the Euskotren and jump on a train in the direction of Bilbao to San Pelaio Train station in Zarautz for your pre-arranged pickup.
Please note that San Sebastian Surf Camp provides free transfers from San Pelaio station in Zarautz at 09:00, 13:00, and 19:00. 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 19.00 free transfer, please call or email San Sebastian Surf Camp to arrange to pick up.
Arrival by train
The train station in the center of San Sebastian offers connections to numerous Spanish cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, and to international destinations such as Paris and Lisbon. If you arrive by Renfe train, jump on the Euskotren to San Pelaio station.
There is also an underground railway, Metro Donostialdea, a train connection with Bilbao and cities along the Basque coast such as Zarautz. The service also links Hendaye (France) and the SNCF, French rail service, with Lasarte passing through Donostia. You can catch this train to San Pelaio station in Zarautz from Bilbao.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% 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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