“Surf holidays done differently”
8 Day Surf Clinic for Intermediate to Advanced Surfers in Bensafrim, Lagos, Portugal
Tiny Whale Surf Lodge, Lot 276 and 279, Colinas Verdes, Bensafrim, Lagos, Portugal
High Level Surf Camp in Portugal
Intermediate difficulty
Maximum 24 participants
Breakfast included
We believe the majority of surf holidays are broken with too many students and/or too many different levels mixed in one group. It’s not our thing to chase the ‘surfer lifestyle’. We believe surfing can feed the mind, body, and soul, and we make that rare holiday count with a personalized and holistic approach to surf coaching.
This is a course designed to make you a more complete all round surfer, this is a week where surfing comes first. Strategically placed in April, May, and October, the Green Wave weeks take place right when Portugal's best waves hit. If you can pop up and ride unbroken waves without being guided, you are definitely ready for this course!
Highlights
- 5 carefully structured surfing days
- ISA Level Two coaching based on your individual surfing goals
- Daily video coaching, surf and ocean theory, and pool technique lessons
- Transport to the best beaches each day and all the surf equipment you'll need
- 7 healthy breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 delicious two-course dinners
- 7 nights accommodation
- Surf-inspired yoga session
Skill level
- Intermediate
Styles
5 days with instruction
Group size: Maximum of 24 participants
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
16:00
Check-out Time:
10:00
Facilities
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Table tennis
- Barbeque facilities
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Honesty bar
- Lounge
- Multilingual staff
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Ironing / ironing board
- Parking lot
- Tour assistance
Our lodge is the perfect place to relax and forget all about work and deadlines. This is not your regular surf camp. Our cozy shared rooms, large spacious private ensuite rooms, glamping safari tents and tiny Bird Cabins have all the facilities you'd need. Let us serve you tea and cakes after your surf, and then a pre-dinner cocktail or aperitif around our fire pit before replenishing your energy with a delicious home-cooked 2-course meal from our in-house chef.
Check-in
You can arrive at the lodge any time on your check-in day and make use of the communal facilities. Your room will be ready around 4pm. First activity is at 6pm, when we have a welcome drink and a brief welcome meeting followed by your Family Dinner night, a great way to meet your fellow campmates and get a healthy start for the week ahead.
Check Out
Check-out on Saturday will be 10 am - this is the time we need your rooms to be empty so we can prepare for our arrivals on the same day. You are welcome to hang out at the Lodge until 5 pm and make use of the communal areas.
Program
Who's the week for
If you can pop up and ride unbroken waves without being guided, you’re ready for this course. Build your water confidence, read surf forecasts well, understand trimming, and learn your first proper turns and cutbacks. Surf Clinic weeks are all about progressing and learning new skills to help you get the most out of surfing.
High level coaching
Coaching is broken down into easy to digest detailed chunks. Learning and progression are the goals, and you can expect a variety of teaching methods, including theory lessons, carving skate sessions, muscle memory exercises, in water instruction, and a large chunk of video coaching.
Teaching methods
- 1:4 coach to student ratio
- A personalized program for each surfer’s requirements
- Surf theory classes
- In-water coaching
- Video coaching
- I-Pads for direct beach feedback
- Muscle memory training
- On land carving skate sessions
- Surf-inspired yoga sessions
Week objectives
- Get out back: How to spot and use channels and rips
- Paddling: Technique, posture, speed, and control
- Ride down the line: Angled take offs, going left and right
- Turns: Top and bottom turns, cutbacks
- Video coaching: Every day where possible
- Ocean knowledge: Reading conditions, catch more waves
- Surf forecasts: Reading surf reports
- Boards: Design, try a range of different hard boards
- Independence: Feel confident surfing on your own
Conditions and waves
Spring and autumn bring better swell, less wind, and quiet beaches in the Algarve, meaning great wave conditions. Tiny Whale Surf Lodge is located close to a large range of beaches on both the South Coast - with swell from the Gulf of Cádiz - and the South-West coast - with swell from the North Atlantic Ocean.
Important note:
This surf camp is only for guests 18 years old and above.
Location
The lodge is situated in a unique peaceful countryside setting near Lagos town, Portugal. The Algarve is slowly being recognized as one of the world's top five surf destinations. Boasting two unbeatable coastlines, plus a variety of lakes, rivers, and lagoons, there's something to please everyone. Jaw dropping beach locations, perfect teaching conditions, and world-class surf make this an unforgettable spot.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Algarve
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Features
Activities
- Diving
- Horse riding
- Hot tub / Jacuzzi
- Kayaking
- Kitesurfing
- Massage
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Sailing
- Sauna
- Surfing
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Wine tasting
- Windsurfing
General
- Concierge desk
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Hammock
- Lounge
- Poolside bar
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
Food
During your stay, you will be provided with seven healthy breakfasts, five beach or lodge lunches, and five delicious two-course evening meals at the lodge, cooked by the in-house chef utilizing fresh, local produce.
All diets can be catered for with prior arrangements, including vegetarian and vegan. When you need to unwind, they also have their outdoor bar open in the evening with snacks and drinks available to purchase at the bar for a small cost.
Not included:
- Tuesday night dinner in Lagos. Our team will take the group into the city for a reservation at a local restaurant. This evening is at your expense and totally optional.
- Wednesday is your free day, we provide breakfast in the morning and after this we encourage guests to go out for the day and explore the local area. There is no lunch and evening meal provided.
Breakdown of meals
- Saturday - Family dinner night at 7 pm. As people arrive at various times we do not provide lunch. If you arrive early we suggest heading into Lagos to enjoy one of the many cafes and restaurants
- Sunday - Breakfast, Lunch, (at the Lodge or Beach) Dinner
- Monday - Breakfast, Lunch, (at the Lodge or Beach) Dinner
- Tuesday - Breakfast, Lunch, (at the Lodge or Beach) Dinner in Lagos! Please note This evening is at your expense and totally optional.
- Wednesday - Breakfast - As this is your resting day we encourage our guests to go and explore the local area and try many of the restaurants and cafes Lagos and surrounding areas offer! Let us know if you would like any recommendations. Please note there is no dinner included this evening.
- Thursday - Breakfast, Lunch (at the Lodge or Beach) Dinner
- Friday - Breakfast, Lunch (at the Lodge or Beach) BBQ night
- Saturday - Breakfast - we do not provide lunch. If you stay late we suggest heading into Lagos to enjoy one of the many cafes and restaurants.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Snacks
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Gluten Free
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Pescatarian
- Lactose Free
- Other dietary requirements on request
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
What's included
- 6 carefully planned surf focused yoga sessions guaranteed to restore, refresh, and energise
- 5 carefully structured days of surf coaching with our qualified coaches based on your individual surfing goals
- Your own surf coach for the week, teaching in a 1 to 4 coach to student ratio or less
- All the surf equipment you'll need along with transport to the best beaches
- Daily video coaching or surf theory sessions with your surfing footage and images to keep at the end
- 2 surf skate session(s)
- 7 nights accommodation of your choice - forget surf camps and think luxury ski chalet!
- 7 healthy breakfasts and 5 beach picnics for your surf days at the beach
- 5 delicious 2-course evening meals at our lodge from our in-house chef
- Wi-Fi available in all rooms
- Daily tea, coffee, and cakes back at the lodge after your surf sessions
- Use of all surf lodge facilities including pool, jacuzzi, garden and the Tiny Whale hosts on hand
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Tuesday evening in Lagos, dinner at a local restaurant at your own expense
- Lunch and dinner on Wednesday
- Deep tissue massage
- Physiotherapy session
- Wine tasting
- Extra surf lesson
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Wakeboarding
How to get there
Recommended Airports
FAO
Faro Airport
65 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). Transfer from and to this airport is not included in the package, but can be arranged for an extra cost.
Transportation from and to this airport has the following options:
- Private taxi (up to a group of four people): 109 EUR each way
- Private mini bus (up to a group of eight people): 129 EUR each way
Please take notice that if you bring your own board, you will be required to book a spot for the private mini bus.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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