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Have you never surfed before, or only few times? Then this is the experience you have been looking for. Joao, a local surfer with 30 years of experience will teach you in a fun, safe and encouraging way to catch your first waves by supporting and giving you tips to become a surfer. This experience is designed for adults in private or small groups from total beginners to intermediate surfers.
The Sea House offers, in addition to the accommodation in a shared bunk system, individual rooms for two guests with its own bathroom, as well as small apartments with kitchen 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 in 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 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.
Your instructor, Joao, will pick you 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 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 fell some improve, but above all, you will enjoy an amazing great energy provided from 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, sunbathing at 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.
At your arrival, you will be invited to join different experiences that mainly take place during the afternoon, that you can sign up to join.
Joao is a local surfer from Porto with 30 years of experience surfing. More than a passion, surfing is his lifestyle. He is a traveled surfer, former international competitor, currently running is own surf coaching project. He is a certified surf trainer by the Portuguese Surfing Federation and has been teaching since 1998. He trains local surfers and teaches foreigners how to start and improve their surf skills. He is also a “World Surf League” approved surf guide, organizing surf trips in Portugal and worldwide. Besides that, he surfs every day ;)
The Sea House is less than 5 minutes' walking distance from the beach and one minute from the metro station Brito Capelo to get 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 an easy access from Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO), about six kilometers away by metro or car.
Porto District
Best months for beginner surfers
Best months for intermediate surfers
Best months for advanced surfers
Monthly recommended wetsuit
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
6 km
Transfer included
Please book your flight to arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO). Transfer from and to this airport is included in every package (under availability)
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