7 Day Surf Coaching Program in Porto, Portugal
Small Group Surf Program Portugal
Have you never surfed before or only a few times? Then this is the experience you have been looking for. João, the head coach, is a local surfer with more than 30 years of experience. He will teach you in a fun, safe, and encouraging way to catch your first waves, or supporting to improve your skills giving you tips to become a much better surfer.
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Highlights
- Full half days of surf coaching sessions, with photos/videos
- Coaching with a local, experienced, and certified trainer
- Top-notch surfing equipment included
- Sessions suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers
- 6 night's cozy accommodations with daily breakfast
- Surfing the best surf spots, in small groups
- Airport transfers during check-in and check-out days
- Hazardous sport insurance
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Types
5 days with instruction in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Bicycle rental
- Free Wi-Fi
The guesthouse offers, in addition to the accommodation in a shared bunk system, individual rooms for two guests with their own bathroom, as well as small apartments with kitchens for groups, family, or friends. The kitchen is fully equipped and has at your disposal all the facilities, so you may find everything you need to prepare your meals. Provides experiences based on what best Matosinhos has to offer: the Atlantic coast; with its perfect condition for surfing, as well as the wonderful gastronomy linked to the sea.
The best of all worlds, no doubt, whereas the second city in Portugal, Porto, is at a small distance, where you can enjoy all the history and dynamics of a city that has, in recent years, consistently collected praise and awards as one of the most vibrant destinations in Europe. The Sea House is situated in the historical center of the beautiful fishing town of Matosinhos, only a minute's walk from both the surface metro station “Brito Capêlo,” as well as to the Matosinhos International Beach.
This station is linked with the airport Francisco Sá Carneiro, as well as the historic center of Oporto, twenty minutes away. At Oporto you can enjoy all the history and dynamics of a city that has, in recent years, consistently collected praise and awards as one of the most vibrant destinations in Europe.
Program
This experience is designed for adults in private or small groups from total beginners to intermediate surfers. Your instructor, Joao, will pick you up at 9:00 a.m. at the lodge to start the activities day. The group will head to the best spot of the day, depending on ocean conditions, crowds, and group skills. Surfing begins with a short warmup and an explanation about all surf techniques: paddling, wave positioning, catching waves, standing on the board, and riding waves properly.
You can expect a clear exemplification of every step you will need to take in order to get the most out of it. Before getting into the water, you will also be provided with instructions about safety procedures and surf etiquette. During your experience, you will probably be able to stand on the board or feel some improvement, but above all, you will enjoy the amazing great energy provided by the ocean and the sun, as well as feel inspired by the moment.
The group will be dropped by the lodge around 12:30 p.m. Afterwards, you may want to go eat, have some rest, sunbathe at the local beach (300 meters far from the lodge), or just grab the metro (50 meters far from the lodge) and head to Porto city center, for some sightseeing and shopping. On your arrival, you will be invited to join different experiences that mainly take place during the afternoon, and you can sign up to join.
Instructors
João Ferreira Gomes
João is a local surfer from Porto with 30 years of experience surfing. He is a traveled surfer, former international competitor, currently running his own surf coaching project. He is a professional certified Surf Coach (level II) by the Portuguese Surfing Federation with large teaching experience, since 1998. Been coaching local surfers and train foreigners how to start or improve their surf skills. He is also a “World Surf League” approved surf guide, and organize surf trips all over the world. Besides that, he surfs every day ;)
Location
The guesthouse is less than five minutes' walking distance from the beach and one minute from the metro station Brito Capelo to get to the Porto city center in 20 minutes. It is surrounded by the best fish restaurants, and perfect for solo travelers, couples, or groups. It is located within easy access from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), about six kilometers away by metro or car.
Distances
- Metro station - 1 minute
- Beach - 5 minutes
- Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (Porto Airport), 6 kilometers
- Porto city - 20 minutes by metro, bus, or Uber
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Porto District
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Daily breakfast is included in the price.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Coworking office or desk
- Douro Valley or day trip (visit the vineyards, lunch, and wine tasting)
- Francesinha tasting dinner
- Hiking in Gerês Natural Park or day trip
- Matosinhos grilled fish dinner
- Porto city tour
- Seafood-tasting dinner
- Surf-skate sessions
- Sunset surfing sessions
- Yoga in the city park
- Wine cellars visit and port tasting
What's included
- 5 half-day surf sessions with photo/video
- Coaching with a local, experienced, and certified surf coach
- 6 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast
- Beach transfers
- Airport transfers (during check-in and check-out days only)
- Best surf spot every day
- Top-notch equipment (warm Billabong wetsuits and surfboard)
- Sports insurance
What's not included
- Airfare
- Extra activities
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
6 km away from your destination
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Surf Coaching Porto will pick you up from the airport. Please note that each booking includes one only round-trip transfer to the airport. Additional transfers might be charged.
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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