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The Surf Experience is the original European surf tour and surf school company all wrapped in one offering quality surf holiday with yoga and other activities.
Millie grew up landlocked but Cornwall has been home for the last few years. She stopped off at Surf Ex during a road trip and by the time she made it home, she was pretty much booking her flight back out for the season. She learned to surf in St Agnes when she was 15 years old. Millie has been working as an instructor in Portugal for a year and a half.
Mark Windsor was from Cornwall and he came to Lagos on a surf holiday and came again a few times and decided the sun and heat are better than the clouds and cold.
Sarah Hardie was from Swansea, South Wales. She had a surf holiday here in Lagos back in 2012, and she thought ten days just was not enough. Sarah learned to surf at Llangennith beach when she was 18 years old. She has been working as an instructor in Portugal for three years.
Sophie Everard is a fitness instructor, lifestyle expert, Roxy ambassador, free-surfer, and adventure-nut. She is the host for The Surf Experience.
Rui is a surf instructor for The Surf Experience.
Igor has always been fascinated by big words, freedom, and goodness especially. What does it mean to be free and be a good person? He now knows that while the answer to those two questions cannot be known but must be felt, the questioning itself is a powerful force that gives his life meaning and direction. Being able to question life without anxiety opens him to meet the experience with a child’s curiosity and keeps him present.
Jenny did her first meditation retreat when she was 22 and she understood that she was not alone in her pain, that she was ultimately responsible for her own happiness. Many years later, she has chewed, swallowed, and occasionally spit out many teachings and ideas but she is still fascinated by what, why, and how she does it and what happens next.
Aaron is a surf coach.
Tilgher Valentina
from Italy, August 2020
"Everything was better than expected, really open people"
I Really liked the surfing and the frequency of the sessions, also the people were really great and very disponibile.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, January 2020
"Excellent instruction and great surfing vibe"
Instructors were really good and friendly. They provided constant feedback during sessions. I felt like I learnt so much.
Bed was really comfy. Loved the duvet!!! Also terrace was a great area to socialise.
Food was healthy and there were good quantities.
Irene Matlingere
from Latvia, October 2019
"short get away"
the weather, beac hes, Lagos as city in general
Lukas Mickiewicz
from Poland, September 2019
"Time of my life!"
I had a feeling that this 4 days surf camp is going to be great and it was just how I wished for. Friendly people, cool atmosphere, a true surf experience with packing up the van, going to the beach, unpacking, dressing in swimsuits, work-out, surfing for 1,5 hour, having a break, lunch on the beach, chilling, going for 2nd surfing round, chilling, packing the van and going back to Lagos.
What I liked the most: great beach we were surfing at Atlantic Ocean (1 day was on a beach in Lagos, for a change), tasty lunches (breakfasts were nothing fancy, but were ok), great spot right next to old town market (easy access to bars/restaurants etc).
It's also good value for money, yet the money is really reasonable, so don't expect a 4 star hotel rooms:-)
One remark I want to share about surf experiences as a guy who did it fot the first time: surfing is tough and phisically demanding. So if you expect to really surt after a 4 or 7 days, you need to be really fit to maximaze the stay. Otherwise you can just have a nice time, surf a bit, catch white waves, relax on a beach a bit, take a day off etc. That's my advice to manage expectations: either prepare well (swimming, running, etc.) or just go for the course as for a nice holiday with surf-elements.
And when you decide to do that in Algavre, The Surf Experience is definately the place to go! :-D
Samantha Claire
from Denmark, July 2019
"Honeymoon surf experience"
Best 4 days of my life. We loved every moment.
We cant wait to come again with the kids
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Jo Horsnell
from Jersey, May 2019
"3 days of fun and learning "
The organisation, banter in the group, food and options were all excellent. Transport efficient and guidance great.
Gary Waters
from Great Britain, October 2018
"Can't wait to go back and do it all again"
I loved everything to be honest. Every single member of staff were always happy and helpful. I stayed in the main house and would do this again. The house was filled with laughter and fun from morning to night. I met so many awesome people there. The surf lessons were great, especially as I was a total beginner. Even other guest, with more experience, were happy to help and encourage you. I only arrived back yesterday and I'm already planning my next trip out to see everyone again. I would highly recommend this camp to everyone.
Wolfgang Sowitsch
from Austria, September 2018
"Great experience"
The beach was amazing
The overall mood of the people
Anonymous
from Netherlands, November 2020
"Great place for party-surfers"
Super food
Long surfing sessions
Enthusiasm of Abbey and Kim during the surf lessons!
Arnaud Charpentier
from Netherlands, October 2020
"Couldn't recommend them highly enough!"
Serious about surf (and food :)), relaxed and fun about everything else. The perfect combination for enjoying a great holidays while taking your surfing skills to the next level. I'll definitely go back if I ever have the opportunity to.
Anonymous
September 2020
"Not worth the money"
Joachim Niederberger
from Germany, August 2020
Excellent trainers, nice people, Well located near city center, good place to stay longer
Imane El Rhomri El Fatmi
from Spain, August 2020
"3 Diferents instructors"
The staff is great and friendly.The beginnig of the class was good, with clear and interesant instructions from each of the three instructor.
Hester Pellegrino
from Ireland, November 2019
"Have fun, improve your surf and enjoy Portugal"
The surf house is a very nice, cozy and clean place, where you can always have lovely chats with the staff and meet always new people from all the world, the beaches they drove us where amazing spots and I had great tips to improve in surfing. Instructors are professional and very nice too, the location is in the centre of the old town and you can have lovely relaxing strolls around or explore the algarve after your surf. Looking forward to do it again!!!
Darragh O'keeffe
from Ireland, November 2019
"Amazing experience "
Loved the freindliness of the staff, the camo is very welcoming, the lunches are amazing and the travel time to the beaches is perfect
Robert Kose
from Germany, November 2019
"Mixed Experiences"
- The hostel was really worth the money. Good rooms, clean and friendly.
- We had a lot of time on the beach and in the waves
- Nice mix of guests, from 30-50 years, so a pretty qiet an relaxed stay, no party kiddies
Anonymous
from Great Britain, October 2019
Great food, great lessons and great people
Steve Murray
from Great Britain, October 2019
"Great Surf Experience"
A fantastic week in Lagos, organised and run by a friendly crew. Everyone from the instructors to the staff where amazingly friendly and made you feel welcome from the moment you arrived.
The lessons where great and tailored to my needs and each day my skills improved. A great variety of surf experiences throughout the week and a variety of wave sizes.
The food through out the camp is of the highest quality and tasty! Recommend the dinners at the surf-house.
I would highly recommend this to anyone and will be returning as soon as I can.
Anonymous
from Republic of Lithuania, September 2019
"I have enjoyed camp :) "
Crew.
Accommodation.
Weather:)
Anonymous
from Great Britain, September 2019
"5 days of great surf"
Great location, lovely hosts, welcoming and helpful staff. My surfing improved through fantastic lessons.
Kristina Altengof
from Russia, August 2019
"Great experience "
I liked absolutely everything!!
Accommodation, food, training, surfing, team, parties, atmosphere
This camp experience made my summer!!
I would definitely recommend it to everyone and would love to come back soon again!
Nicole Jones
from Great Britain, August 2019
I was an amazing experience, And we hope to come again.
Joana Isabel Abrantes
from Great Britain, August 2019
Óptima experiência para pessoas a viajar sozinhas que procuram alguma diversão e descontração! Apesar da falta de experiência e jeito para o surf toda a gente foi muito motivadora tornando a experiência agradável (mesmo quando as quedas na água pareciam o modo centrifugação da máquina de lavar). Todos os dias conheci pessoas novas e acabei por me divertir imenso nos jantares e convívios proporcionados pelos voluntários! Experiência a repetir :)
Jamiel Sultan
from United States, July 2019
"REVIEW"
Very friendly and fun. Great diversity in surf house. Made new mates from around the world.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, July 2019
"100%"
Amazing experience, lovely food, great people!
Stefani Maricic
from Norway, June 2019
"how one hater suddenly loved it all"
Very chill atmosphere but still very productive days.perfect balance of hard work, fun and relaxation. Staff was very approachable and positive. They managed to stay cool despite my relentless questioning! thanks! thanks to Louis for very good tips! Relaxation yoga with Igor was amazing. Great memories of Rachel's food and Rachel per se. But most of all i enjoyed the big sea, nature and atmosphere of the place. And all the instructors so good lookin ;)
Anonymous
from Ireland, June 2019
The experience
Esmeralda Lundén
from Sweden, April 2019
"Wonderful days with so much progression "
I got so impressed by the alertness of the instructors, their wonderful feedback made me really grow as a surfer. And I enjoyed the super nice and laidback feeling of the whole camp.
Anonymous
from Great Britain, October 2018
Overall atmosphere in the surfcamp, relation between participants, hostel staff and instructors - you could feel really comfortable and relaxed
Lisanne Hoen
from Portugal, September 2018
"Thank you"
I had a great time, during the day surf lessons with delicious lunch and a nice group and enthusiastic motivated instructors. in the evening there was often a dinner on the roof terrace, such as paella or BBQ, other days we went to the city to eat something with the group. I am very grateful for this week
Zoë Inderwisch
from Netherlands, August 2018
"The real deal"
The people were natural. They could be understanding or just frank, silly or serious, but at any time I felt part of something real.
Jörg Trautmann
from Germany, October 2019
Die meisten des Personals waren sehr nett u. offen.
Lässige Atmosphäre.
Katja Caspers
from Germany, June 2019
"Great surf experience"
Lovely people, great staff, nice atmosphere!
I will come back for sure. :)
Christian Türk
from Germany, March 2019
Das ganze Team ist super nett und die Unterkunft ist echt klasse eingerichtet. Mit dem Van wird jeden Tag der Strand mit den besten Bedingungen angefahren. Nach der ersten surfeinheit gibt es jeden Mittag am Strand ein lunch. Das Essen ist wirklich richtig gut und alles ist einfach top organisiert. Ich kann dieses surfcamp jedem empfehlen. Ich habe dort sehr nette und hilfsbereite Menschen getroffen
Enes Karatas
from Switzerland, September 2018
""The Experience""
As soon as I arrived I felt rather welcome. The instructors, the people were just great! And I absolutely loved the food from Rachel and I am going to cook it at home 😝 If you need to just shut down and have a great time, go for it 👌🏼
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