1 person currently interested
10% off
8 Day Surf Camp Week in Esmoriz, Portugal
Surfivor Esmoriz Surf Camp & Surf School, Travessa da Barrinha, Esmoriz, Ovar, Aveiro, Centro, Portugal
Surf Camp Portugal
Beginner difficulty
Instruction in English
Maximum 8 participants
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available
This surf camp package includes accommodation and a full and fresh continental breakfast daily. The surf course for beginners and intermediates starts for everyone on Monday with a surf course briefing. Each day, Surfivor Camp selects the best available surf spot to teach, depending on the tides and conditions. They aim to get you at least three hours of surfing per day, but your surf equipment is also available to you outside of lesson time.
Highlights
- 5 days of activities
- Daily surf lessons
- 7 days of surf equipment use
- Suitable for beginners and intermediates
- 2 yoga classes
- 7 nights accommodation
- Daily meals
- Transfer to the best surf spots from Monday to Friday
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
Styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Portuguese
Group size: Maximum of 8 participants
Airport transfer available:
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 62 per person)
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 62 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
20:00
Check-out Time:
12:00
Facilities
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
- Library
Guests staying at Surfivor in Esmoriz will not only be living directly by the sea but also encounter the best amenities to make their surf holiday a wonderful experience. There is a fully equipped kitchen available for self-catering and a dining area with TV, internet, a small library, a large sunny garden area with shaded seating, and hammocks perfect to chill and relax in the sun. Free Wi-Fi is available in the entire Surf Camp area.
Rooms
Mixed dorm
Shared room ideal for small groups, single beds, Wi-Fi, lockers, and breakfast included.
Brand new ocean-front en-suites
These rooms are perfect for couples and friends who want a little more privacy. Each room has an ocean view and a private bathroom and is just steps from the sand. The en-suites still have access to all the main camp facilities and activities. Available with queen or twin-bed options.
Luggage storage
Guests staying in the shared room accommodation are expected to use only their bed and shelve to store luggage, leaving all other beds and shelves free for newcomers.
Program
The camp progresses through the week, including a theory lesson and a paddle and pop-up workshop. The camp culminates on Friday with a supervised free surf. With this surf holiday, you also get a welcome dinner on Monday with all other guests and staff and two yoga or Pilates sessions designed specifically for surf training.
This is a great option for solo travelers who want to make new surf friends for life. It is also ideal for those who really want to learn to surf. Every year, hundreds of people from all over the world learn to surf at the Surfivor Surf School. The reason they are so popular is that their experience and professionalism guarantee quality service and a great surf holiday experience in Portugal.
Surf lessons for every level
1. Beginner
For people with zero experience or a few basic notions, this course gives you a step-by-step introduction to the theoretical and practical basics of surfing. Professional surf lessons taught by highly qualified surf instructors.
2. Intermediate
For people who already surf and want to develop their skills, in the intermediate surf clinic, you will have a local surf coach next to you, who knows all the best surf spots and who will give you professional assistance in the water. The goal of this course is to increase your wave count in some of the bigger waves and ride them in the green. This level requires a good amount of experience and physical preparation.
Surf theory
Besides the 15-hour weekly surf course taking place on the beach, they also organize two weekly theory sessions in the surf camp. Here you will learn about the main aspects of climatic conditions necessary to generate waves and which allow surfers to ride waves. Many people have discovered things they never really thought about and learned about how the oceans really work.
Yoga
Everyone at Surfivor can join their "Yoga for Surfers" program from April to October. It focuses on balancing your physical effort while surfing and the much-needed relaxation afterward. It has been very popular among their guests, even for those who never tried yoga before and special exercises will help you relax your muscles at the end of the day and keep your mindset for surfing.
Daily itinerary
Please respect the schedules of the surf lessons. Surfivor Camp policy states that surf lessons are always from Mondays to Fridays. The time of the day at which surf lessons take place depends on the weather, tide, and wave conditions and is decided by the responsible surfing instructor and written on the info board on a daily basis at 9:00 a.m. Weather and wave conditions are absolutely out of Surfivor Camp's control and therefore, Surfivor Camp can never guarantee for best surfing conditions.
They however make the most effort to be updated on recent forecasts to be able to decide on the best surfing times and locations. Should by decision of the responsible surfing instructor the surf lessons be canceled, due to dangerous or insufficient weather and wave conditions, SSC will organize alternative activities to replace surfing.
What is the best time to surf in Portugal?
If you are looking for bigger waves and a more challenging surf experience, they recommend late winter to early spring, with waves typically measuring two to four and a half meters or six to 15 feet but that does not mean summer does not provide its fair share of great waves either. This time of year is more appropriate for beginners because the waves tend to be gentler measuring around one to one and a half meters or three to five feet.
Should you bring your own board?
When attending the surf camp pack all the equipment needed is included but you can bring your own equipment if preferred.
Location
Surfivor Camp is located in the small fishing village of Esmoriz, just 25 kilometers south of Porto. Esmoriz is an amazing surfing community with beautiful sandy beaches and quality waves for every level, surrounded by friendly people with a true passion for surfing. Here you can enjoy the quietness and the perfect beachfront location of the Surf Camp, only a stone's throw away. The town of Esmoriz has a variety of typical Portuguese restaurants that serve delicious fish and seafood and there are several beach bars, cafes, and little markets within walking range of the surf camp.
Distances
- Porto, 25 kilometers
Food
You will be served seven breakfasts and one welcome dinner on Monday included in the price. For such a small town, Esmoriz has a surprising number of restaurants with various types of cuisine. You can easily eat out every day without spending a fortune. Or, take advantage of their full-service kitchen or barbecue space. Guests will often organize to cook together or make group reservations.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
Surfivor keeps your holiday active and you are free to join the many extra activities like a game of beach volleyball or just cruising through the nearby forest park with the long boards or bicycle. Surfivor staff has the best tips on local restaurants to suit various preferences and dietary requirements. Every week they make an awesome welcome barbecue (vegetarian and vegan friendly). You can finish the week off with a visit to Porto. Here you can taste the world-famous Port Wine, walk through the city, and enjoy a dinner by the river. You can also do the following activities:
- Cruise through a nearby forest park with long boards or bicycles
- Enjoy beach volleyball with friends
- Explore the coastline and surf the best breaks in the region
- Game of beach volleyball
- Savor excellent seafood delights and fresh Portuguese cuisine with a stunning ocean view
What's included
- 5-day surf course
- 2 yoga classes
- 7 nights accommodation
- Full fresh continental breakfast daily
- Welcome barbecue
- 7 days of surf equipment (surfboard and wetsuit rental)
- Transfer to the best surf spots from Monday to Friday
- Insurance
- VAT
What's not included
- Airfare
- Lunches and other dinners
- Airport transfers
How to get there
Recommended Airports
OPO
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
30 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 62 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO). Airport shuttle to or from Esmoriz is 60 EUR for four people and 80 EUR for five to eight people. For more information, please send an inquiry.
Arrival by train
Please take the subway from beneath the airport to Campanha Train Station. From there, walk over to the main building of the train station and buy a ticket to Esmoriz at the counter. Take the yellow train in the direction of Aveiro or Ovar. Your stop is Esmoriz. The Surfivor Camp will pick you up from the station in Esmoriz. To better organize the transfers, the team has prearranged pick-up times (12:30 to 12:45 p.m., 3:30 to 3:45 p.m., 5:30 to 5:45 p.m., and 7:30 to 7:45 p.m.). Should you need a transfer at a different time, please let them know about your estimated arrival time.
Airport: Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport
Airport transfer available:
Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (US$ 62 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
10
Early bird Discount
This listing has a early bird discount of 10%. You must pay the deposit before 2025-Jan-31 to qualify for this discount.
For this organizer you can guarantee your booking through BookSurfCamps.com. All major credit cards supported.
8117
Similar Surf Camps you might like
Why choose BookSurfCamps.com
Largest Selection
Friendly Customer Service
Offers for every budget
Best Price