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(No availability) 8 Day Surf Deluxe Holiday and Yoga Camp in Cantabria
Spain Surf and Yoga Camp
Would you like to live the surf camp lifestyle in harmony and contact with nature but still have everyday comforts? Star Surf Camp offers you an exciting week of surfing, yoga, stand-up paddling, and many other fun activities in the beautiful North of Spain with stunning beaches, perfect waves, and breathtaking landscapes of Cantabria. Spend your summer in this little paradise!
Highlights
- 5 surf lessons and 1 90-minute surf theory
- Use of equipment during lessons
- 5 75-minute yoga sessions
- Free use of all surf camp and campsite facilities
- Experience the famous Star Surf atmosphere and entertainment program
- Enjoy a wine and cheese evening
- 6 breakfast buffets, 6 picnic lunches, and 4 dinners will be provided
- 7 nights accommodation
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
6 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Bell tents for 3: Large 8-man bell tents shared for 3 surf camp guests
All surf camp packages in Oyambre include accommodation in one of the large bell tents. Designed to sleep up to 8 people, you will be sharing a bell tent with a maximum of 2 other surf camp guests. All bell tents have a center pole, and an interior mesh zip curtain behind the door curtains and come with mesh windows at the base for better ventilation. The bell tents are tall enough to stand a surfboard in and wide enough for some morning yoga stretches.
A good night’s sleep is key when spending your days outside in the sun and in the water. That’s why they provide all surf camp guests with a single, high-quality memory foam mattress, no need to bring an inflatable mattress or camping mat. All mattresses are allergy-free, high-density, and super comfy. All you need to bring along on your surf trip is a pillow, sleeping bag, or bedding.
Bell tents for 2: Ideal for couples or 2 friends traveling together
If you’re going on surf holidays with your partner or friend and would like a private tent for just the two of you, you can upgrade to one of the private bell tents for 2 surf holiday guests here in Oyambre Surf Camp during the booking process. The private bell tent 2 options are the same spacious 8-man bell tents and come with high-quality mattresses, either as two singles or one double.
Bell tent for 1: Ideal for solo travelers
If you’re joining on your own and you would like your own private tent, then that’s no problem with the private bell tent for 1 option. You are staying in one of the spacious 8-man bell tents on a high-quality double mattress.
- Add bedding: Travel light and stay warm
The North of Spain can get a little chilly at night. If you wish to travel light and still be nice and warm at night, you can add the bedding option and get yourself a pillow, duvet, sheet, and covers to stay nice and warm at night.
Spacious Tipi tents for 2 with electricity, mattress, and raised bed frames
New additions to the Oyambre surf camp are the new tipi tents. Each tipi and decking are custom-fitted with an overlap that wraps over and around the wooden flooring for a snug fit at the base to ensure rain stays out and you dry inside. There are power inlets at the back for all your electronic devices, plus mesh pocket pouches by the bed to store your valuables. With a 3-meter head height and heavy-duty netting, the tipis offer great style, bug protection, and a cool breeze.
The tipis can be set up as twins with two single beds for you and a friend or for couples with one double bed. For added privacy and comfort, each tent has a private porch decking area and plenty of space underneath it to store your surf equipment. And just as with bell tents, tipis come with the same high-quality memory foam mattress that is allergy-free, high in density, and super comfy. All you need to bring is a pillow, sleeping bag, or bedding.
Private Tipi tents for 1: Ideal for solo travelers
If you’re joining on your own on this surf holiday and don’t want to compromise on comfort, then you can book our tipi tent for 1 option to stay in one of the spacious tipi tents incl. a high-quality double mattress.
- Add bedding: Travel light and stay warm
If you wish to travel light and not carry any sleeping bag or bedding, they offer a weekly bedding rental which you can add during the booking process.
Can you rent bedding
Yes, if you're planning on traveling light, you can rent bedding for the duration of your surf holidays. You can add the bedding option during the booking process.
Program
Located along the coast of Oyambre Natural Park, they have pitched the surf camp among the rolling hills of Cantabria. With a stunning mountain backdrop to one side of the surf camp and the seaside to the other, here in the north of Spain, you are spending your surf holidays in a beautiful location. The beach they teach surfing on is ‘Playa de Oyambre’, located only a short walk from the surf camp’s campsite.
Besides learning to surf, you can practice yoga on the surf camp-own yoga platform, come along on a stand-up paddle tour, explore the nearby towns of San Vicente de la Barquera and Comillas, and join many other fun outdoor activities.
Surf deluxe holiday package
The "Surf Deluxe" surf holiday package is the same as the "Surf Chill" package with an addition of 5 yoga sessions (75 minutes per session) including the use of all yoga equipment. Available add-ons to the "Surf Deluxe" package are an upgrade to twin or private tent occupancy, an upgrade to tipi tent accommodation, a surf lesson upgrade, surf equipment hire, 3/5 yoga sessions, transfers, and bedding.
Learn to surf in great beginner waves
The Oyambre area is a great place to learn to surf. In the summer months, the northern Spanish coast around Santander is hit by consistent swells that bring gentle rolling waves to our local, Oyambre Beach. With the most popular surf holiday packages here in Oyambre, the surf camp guests receive a 6-session surf course.
It includes 5 sessions of surfing (90 minutes each) the gentle waves of Playa de Oyambre, the beach just outside the surf camp, as well 1 session of surf theory (also 90 minutes) in the surf camp, teaching you about water safety, and rip currents. and the intricacies of Spanish beach breaks.
Surf course and surf instructors
During your week's surf course, the surf instructors teach you the essentials of surfing. These include a safety introduction to wave and beach awareness, how to paddle into waves, catch waves, and stand up and control your surfboard. They use soft surfboards, called ‘foamies’. Their soft foam construction means these surfboards are incredibly buoyant, enabling beginners to catch waves easily. Their dimensions ensure that they are very stable in the water, making it much easier for surf beginners to stand up.
All surf instructors are qualified, fully licensed in the country they teach surfing in, and also have a lifeguarding qualification. They have a good understanding of the wave conditions and local surf spots and are always ready to lend you a helping hand. The maximum group size for the surf lessons is eight surfers per instructor plus one surf assistant if required. All use of surf equipment, surfboard, leash, and wetsuit, is included during surf lessons time.
Your surf lessons start on Sundays. On your first day, all surfers meet at the surf tent in the morning for an introduction and wetsuit allocation. They divide all surfers into beginner and intermediate groups. Your surf lesson times are displayed on the notice board at reception.
3 surf course levels
- Beginner surf course
Perfect for those of you who have never surfed before or have only done a few surf lessons/a surf course, but have not surfed in a while and would benefit from starting with the basics. You will be learning the technique of paddling, standing up on a surfboard in white water, and how to get the timing right to catch a wave.
- Improver surf course
The right choice for those of you who have done several surf lessons or courses and have good confidence in the white water and an understanding of the basics: paddling, standing up on a surfboard, and catching a wave. The focus of the improver courses is on learning how to steer your surfboard with the right technique in both directions and on how to create speed.
- Intermediate surf course
Ideal for those of you who already have good confidence in the water, experience “outback” surfing green waves, and can perform maneuvers, such as bottom and top turns. You have a good level of fitness and an understanding of currents. You will focus on more advanced surfing techniques, and participants use the premium range of surfboards with the most experienced surf instructors
More surfing options
- Surf lesson upgrade
If you’d like to spend more time surfing when on surf holidays in Oyambre, you can add the surf lesson upgrade during the booking process. The surf lesson upgrade includes 2 90 minutes of additional surf lessons in the water with the surf team. If the conditions are right, they schedule at least one of these sessions at sunrise or sunset.
Suited to both beginner and intermediate surfers, the surf lesson upgrade allows for more time in the water with your surf instructor to further improve your surfing skills.
- Surf equipment hire
You have the option to rent your own surfboard, wetsuit, and leash while on surfing holidays in Oyambre. With Oyambre Beach only a short walk from the surf camp, you can go surfing in your own time whenever you please and make the most of your surfing holidays in northern Spain. They have a good range of beginner surfboards at the surf camp.
For safety reasons, all rental surfboards are soft ‘foamie’ surfboards, not hard surfboards. If you’re an intermediate to advanced surfer, they recommend you bring your own equipment.
Yoga in the surf camp: Revitalize your mind with yoga
Yoga has swept surfers off their feet with most professional surfers practicing yoga to help improve flexibility, core strength, and surfing performance. After a long day surfing, yoga is a fantastic way to improve your flexibility and strengthen your body.
They have built a large covered yoga platform above the surf camp with views over the mountains. They run a weekly yoga schedule with two yoga sessions per day (not Saturdays). The enthusiastic and professional yoga instructors make their sessions fun and accessible to ‘Yogis’ of all levels. Once a week, go down to the beach for an evening yoga session at sunset.
Join the yoga sessions in Oyambre and see the positive effects of yoga for yourself, your body, and your surfing. Choose from 3, 5, or 10 yoga sessions per surf camp week. They provide exercise equipment during the sessions free of charge.
Surf camp entertainment
- Relaxed and social entertainment for all ages
Start your surf camp week in Oyambre with a welcome evening. After dinner, the surf camp team staff will introduce themselves and give you a short introduction to the surf camp and your surf holiday week ahead. Afterward, they’ll serve you some well-deserved welcome Sangrias and you get to meet your fellow surf campers over games.
- Wine and cheese eve
On your second evening after dinner away from the surf camp, you all come together for the traditional wine and cheese night. Sample some local wines and cheeses in good company with music, it doesn’t get better than this.
- Sunset walk and jam sessions
On Monday evenings after dinner in the surf camp, head out to one of the favorite spots, a restaurant/bar on the cliff tops overlooking the sea – the perfect place to enjoy some drinks and watch the sunset. If it’s a cloudy evening, get your guitars and instruments out for a jam session in the surf camp. A shout-out to all musicians and singers among the surf camp guests: bring your instruments, they’d love to hear you play and jam with everyone!
- Bilbao trip and surf movie night
Every Tuesday, they organize a trip to Bilbao. You can find more information on this day trip away from the surf camp in the “Activity”-section. All guests staying behind can join in the outdoor cinema for a surf movie night with popcorn.
- Quiz night and "Fiesta Fiesta"
After dinner on Wednesdays, get together for some drinks in the surf camp and you get to test your trivia knowledge during the Pub Quiz which is always great fun. Everyone who fancies a boogie and night out afterward can come along to ‘Fiesta Fiesta’, Comillas’ liveliest bar.
- Ping Pong tournament and sunset beach games
On Thursday evenings, challenge the surf camp guests to take on the team: show your ping pong skills in the surf camp tournament or games at the beach.
- Award ceremony and goodbye drinks
Celebrate your last night in the surf camp with the surf award ceremony. After dinner, the surf team gives out the week’s highly desired “Best Wave” and “Best Wipeout” awards. See out the night with music and drinks.
- Time for yourself and new friends
Although there’s plenty going on in the surf camp, they want to make sure you’ll also get time to yourself to relax and unwind. They’ve got hammocks dotted around the surf camp and a shaded chill area with cushions to relax in. Water, tea, and coffee are available on the main deck throughout the day.
Do you need to have surfed before coming to the surf camp?
No, not at all! They teach you everything you need to know. No prior surf knowledge is necessary.
Do you need to bring your own surf equipment?
No. The most popular holiday packages here in Oyambre, the Surf Chill and Surf Deluxe include the use of all surf equipment (wetsuit, leash, and surfboard) during your surf lessons. Outside of lesson time, they offer surf equipment rental (wetsuit, leash, and surfboard) for the duration of your surf holiday week. They have a good range of beginner foam surfboards in the surf camp. If you’re an intermediate to an advanced surfer and are used to surfing hard boards, they recommend you bring your own equipment.
Is the Oyambre surf camp the right one for you?
The surf camp is right for you if you want to have an active surf holiday, spend lots of time outdoors and on the beach, and try yoga and SUP during the day, and in the evening in peaceful surroundings. The surf camp generally has a very cozy and relaxed atmosphere with guests of all ages and from all corners of Europe.
Do you need to have yoga experience to participate in your yoga sessions?
Prior knowledge of yoga is not required to participate in the yoga sessions. The qualified instructors make their yoga sessions accessible to beginners as well as to experienced yogis. They provide all yoga equipment free for you to use during lessons.
Is the surf camp suitable for solo travelers?
It absolutely is! The mix of multicultural and multilingual guests and staff combined with a laid-back atmosphere makes the surf camp the ideal place to feel at home and get to know people. They get lots of comments about the positive surf camp vibes and they have seen many guests make friends for life at the surf camps. So, if you can't convince your friends to join, don't worry, you’ll make plenty of new ones at surf camp!
Is the camp family-friendly?
Yes, it is. The Oyambre area is a great place to visit with a family. There are lots to do outdoors and keep the little ones busy. The surf camp activities are suited to all ages of travelers. Children 8 years and older can take part in the surf lessons.
What sets Star Surf Camps apart from other surf holiday providers?
At Star Surf Camps, they are renowned for the fun and enthusiastic approach to teaching surfing. They only use quality equipment and work with professional surf instructors. Outside the water, they provide age-appropriate entertainment in a safe environment. They provide high-quality accommodation and facilities as well as a varied and healthy diet.
Note
- Participants should be 18 years old
- When they travel with their parents and want surf lessons, they will have to be 12 years old to join group surf lessons
- If they are between 8-12 years old, traveling with their parents, they will need to have private surf lessons.
- Anything under 8, will not be able to have surf lessons but can still join the camp.
Location
This surf camp will take place in Oyambre National Park, close to Santander. The waves can be considered among the best in the world and are suitable for all levels of surfing and SUP experiences.
Surfing holidays in the beautiful North of Spain
Where the water’s a little bluer, the sun shines a little brighter and the clocks go that little bit slower than elsewhere in the world, you’re in Cantabria, the beautiful North of Spain. They opened the surf camp doors here in Oyambre in the summer of 2016 and have since hosted more than 2000 surf holiday guests.
In the surf camp here in Oyambre, they host small and larger groups of friends, solo travelers as well and families. In true Star Surf Camp fashion, the surf camp team lives onsite together with the surf holiday guests.
Camping Rodero, your campsite
Your surf camp is part of a larger campsite that also hosts other surf camps and holidaymakers. The campsite facilities include a restaurant and Café with Wi-Fi, a kiosk, a swimming pool, a basketball/multisport court, and several shower blocks. Facilities in the surf camp include a shaded eating and entertainment area, a raised, covered chill area with cushions that turn into an outdoor cinema, hammocks, a surfboard, and a wetsuit storage area as well as a large yoga deck that overlooks the mountains.
The beach - Playa de Oyambre
The local surf beach is a short, 10-minute walk from your surf camp. During the summer months, the northern Spanish coastline offers great wave conditions for surf beginners and intermediate surfers alike. Hit by consistent summer swells that carry gentle rolling waves, Oyambre Beach is ideal for first-time surfers and everyone wanting to improve their existing surf skills.
Food
Breakfast and packed lunches
Every morning between 9 and 11 a.m., start the day with a breakfast buffet that includes teas, coffee, juices, milk and cereals, fresh bread, cakes, a variety of spreads and jams, cheese, and cold meats as well as fresh fruit. At breakfast, the surf camp guests can also prepare their packed lunches, sandwiches, and salads, for the day at the beach.
If government guidelines do not allow for a buffet-style service, they will provide a preorder breakfast and lunch service. Please bring a Tupperware box and cutlery and help reduce plastic and wrapping waste.
Hearty surf camp dinners
On 4 nights of your surf holiday week at around 7 p.m.19:00, the on-site chef prepares a fresh dinner for you that guests and team enjoy together. They have vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. If you have any allergies or other dietary requirements, please let them know during the booking process.
Every Sunday, they invite you to join our traditional wine and cheese night where they sample some local wines and cheeses, one of the surf camp week highlights.
Eat out nights
They have 3 ‘eat out’ nights per week where they encourage you to visit one of the local restaurants and try some traditional Spanish tapas and other local delicacies. There is a restaurant/bar on the campsite as well as a restaurant in the neighboring caravan park. There are more bars and restaurants by the beach and in the nearby towns of Comillas and San Vicente de la Barquera.
The campsite also has a little kiosk to stock up on sweet and savory treats – opening times are ‘Spanish’ and vary from day to day. Please note that they do not serve breakfasts on Saturdays due to early departures and late arrivals of many guests on change-over days.
You have a food allergy
They have vegetarian and vegan options available upon request. If you have any allergies or other dietary requirements, please let them know during the booking process.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
More to see and do outside the surf camp
- Stand-up paddleboarding
- Visit historic Comillas
- Visit Bilbao
- Peaks of Europe
- More to see and do
- The golfers among you might fancy a chip on the nine-hole golf course right outside the surf camp overlooking Cantabria’s coastline. The coastal town of San Vicente de la Barquera is 6 kilometers from the surf camp and has lots of shops, restaurants, and a lovely little harbor for you to explore.
What's included
- 6-session surf course (5 surf lessons + 1 surf theory, 90 minutes)
- Use of equipment during surf lessons
- 5 75-minute yoga sessions
- 7 nights accommodation
- 6 breakfast buffets, 6 picnic lunches, and 4 dinners
- Wine and cheese evening
- Use of all surf camp and campsite facilities
What's not included
- Transfers from and to the airport
- Cutlery, plate, and cup
- Bedding
- Towels
- Airfare
- Personal expenses
- Additional activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 52 per person
Bilbao Airport
114 km away from your destination
Transfer available for additional US$ 29 per person
Santander Airport
41 km away from your destination
Arrival by shuttle
Arrival and departure days in the surf camp are Saturdays. The surf camp is a 50-minute drive from Santander Airport and a 1.45-hour drive from Bilbao Airport. They offer three shuttle services on Saturdays. If you’re traveling from the UK, there’s a ferry service both from Plymouth and Portsmouth to Santander ferry port.
Every Saturday, they run three shuttle transfers from the Oyambre surf camp via Santander Airport (SDR) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) and back. This service is carried out by an external partner. There are many ways to get to the surf camp in Oyambre. For more information, please send an inquiry.
The reception is open for check-ins from 4 p.m. on Saturdays. At check-in, you receive a warm welcome, a Star Surf Camps wristband, and a tour of the surf camp and campsite. One of the team will show you to your tent. On arrival, they also collect a 30 EUR tent deposit in cash which you’ll get back at checkout. If you’re arriving before 4 p.m., you can leave your luggage with them in the surf camp and explore the area.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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