8 Days Surf Camp in Sagres, Vila do Bispo, Portugal

Facilities

Jump on the Glamping bandwagon. Wavy Surf Camp Portugal guarantees you relaxation; they will lead you to nature. Wavy Surf Camp Portugal’s objective is to offer you maximum comfort and a perfect break in lodgings totally integrated into the natural surroundings. Accommodation is in high quality, spacious Bell tents with room for up to eight people. To ensure your comfort, they will only allow two or three people in each tent.

Wavy Surf Camp Portugal offers spacious glamping tents and luxury glamping tents. The tents are decked out with an entrance carpet, a mattress base, visco-elastic mattresses, fresh bottom bed sheets and bedside table. As well as you’ll have electric light and a plug to charge your devices. On top of that, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal provides luxury glamping tents that all you need is to enjoy the best luxury and comfort.

At Wavy Surf Camp, they organize the week for you. Every day, there are fun activities to enjoy every moment with them. The surf lessons in Wavy Surf School Portugal last for two hours 30 minutes. The first lesson is one hour 30 minutes. Then, there is a break and finally, the second lesson for one hour. There is a free day which usually is used to enjoy other activities like kayaking, paddle surfing trips, etc., and on one evening, the entire group goes out to have dinner and party time in Sagres or Lagos pubs.

Personalized treatment

Wavy Surf School sets itself apart from the rest by the way they tailor themselves to their learners both in and out of the water. Their instructors know how important it is to communicate with each learner individually in order to assure the best possible learning environment. They won’t hesitate to get in the water with the group and correct any mistakes after each wave.

Safety

Learners’ safety is of fundamental importance to Wavy Surf Camp, that’s why groups are always small - eight people maximum. Each teacher is accompanied by an assistant to maximize safety and to guarantee as much individual attention as possible.

Surf equipment

Wavy Surf Camp Portugal believes that offering you quality surfing equipment is fundamental, so all their boards and wetsuits are sourced from major European brands. They renew the equipment on a regular basis because at Wavy Surf School they think that’s what’s needed to guarantee the best conditions for your learning in the water.

Surf lessons

The surf lessons in Wavy Surf School Portugal last two hours 30 minutes. The first lesson is 1 hour 30 minutes. Then, there is a break and finally, the second lesson for one hour. The first lesson will be spent studying the theoretical side of surfing - from where you put your feet to the different components that make up a board. This theoretical section will include the warm-up you need before getting in the water - this is a foundation part of surfing to avoid injury and also to help you do your best later. The remaining hour will be spent exclusively on practical matters, in the water; the second lesson will be spent warming up and theory about mistakes to conclude on the water.

Wavy Surf Camp is located in a plot in the Campsite of Sagres Orbitur, situated in a marvelous natural environment inside of the Natural Park of the southwest Alentejano and Costa Vicentina of the Algarve, south of Portugal. Sagres is the epicenter of surfing in the Algarve. Its location offers countless beaches where you can enjoy surfing 365 days of the year. Its old city has prestigious surf shops, restaurants where you can taste the best Portuguese food and if you want to drink a cold beer or cocktail, you should not miss the nightlife in its pubs and disco, full of surf and Portuguese flavor. You’ll never regret this unique experience!

The southern region of Portugal, the Algarve, has the best conditions for surfing in Europe given its location between two coasts - southern and western. Wavy Surf Camp can choose between them according to the swell and the wind. What’s more, the number of waves and the excellent climate make the Algarve the perfect place for the best surfing experience.

Wavy Surf School chose Sagres to establish their Portuguese surf camp because it offers the possibility of surfing a range of different beaches all within 15 kilometers. This is an advantage given that it guarantees waves every day and offers a unique, rich experience of the environment. You’ll get to know different coastal landscapes, surf their beaches and connect with the incredible surrounding scenery.

Nearby places

• Faro Airport (FAO) - 1 hour from camp
• Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) - 3 hours from camp

Wavy Surf Camp Portugal offers a full board package which includes buffet breakfast full of energy to go surfing the whole day: cereals, bread, butter, milk, coffee, biscuits, croissants, pancakes, fruit, cheese, ham, lettuce, onion, etc. Pack lunch on the beach and a dinner with a starter delicious salad and the main course is typical Portuguese food. Finally, you can enjoy their big desserts.

All the activities below are optional and some of them cost a bit more, so if one day you’re tired or you just feel like chilling and enjoying the surf camp atmosphere - that’s cool, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal will work around you!

Flunkyball

If you’ve never played - now is your time. Play flunkyball, a surf camp classic that demands precision, accuracy, and speed.

Kayaking

There’s nothing better than to relax those tired muscles on your rest-day than a trip in a kayak past the delights on offer along the coast of Lagos in the Algarve. Sign up for this adventure in the sea and don’t miss the experience of knowing hidden beaches, caves and tunnels which are formed in the cliffs of the Lagos Coast. Moreover, at the halfway point, you will have a break to go snorkeling and discover the deep sea.

Live music

Do you like the live music? Wavy Surf Camp in Sagres loves it! That’s why they organize open-air concerts for you. Best musicians from the Algarve are looking forward to share their music with you!

Nightlife

Make the most of your time here and enjoy the nightlife, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal will do the organisation! Discover the charms and nooks of this beautiful city in the Algarve. Don't miss the opportunity to be in some of the beaches named as the most beautiful in the world, walk around the center, visit monuments, soak in the life breath in streets, and try the truly typical Portuguese food. Immerse yourself in the exciting nightlife and enjoy meeting young people of all part of the world.

Paddle surfing

Staying on a board and the closeness it offers to the sea below you, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal suggests a quiet rest-day paddle surfing to unwind and experience stand up paddle-boarding (SUP). This three-hour trip along the coast of Sagres, the Algarve is a great introduction to paddle surfing - enjoying secret courses, hidden beaches, and fantastic cliffs.

Your safety is Wavy Surf Camp Portugal's priority, so this activity will only go ahead if the weather permits. If not, you can enjoy another route, the still waters of beautiful lakes and see the other, lesser-known side of Portugal - the interior. Don’t worry if you’re totally new to this sport, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal's team members will show you the techniques you need to get you on your way in no time at all.

Painting workshops

Wavy Surf Camp Portugal will draw out your inner creative artist by painting the recycled materials on offer at surf camp. You don’t need to be an artist, the only requirement is being able to unplug, let your imagination roam free, and appreciate the small details. Will you be inspired to try it?

Ping pong

Get yourself a good doubles partner and show your skill in this sport. Every summer competition, there is stiff competition, so smash some records and get the prizes that await you if you win the tournament.

Summer cinema

At surf camp, there’s nothing better than enjoying a film in Wavy Surf Camp Portugal's fantastic summer cinema after a few days surfing and doing activities.

Volleyball

After a few days training at surf camp, sign up for the volleyball tournament that Wavy Surf Camp Portugal puts on and win fantastic prizes. Guaranteed fun.

Yoga

Yoga, for those of you who might now know, originated in India and has a distant connection to surfing. It benefits you in three areas fundamental to the sport: physical, mental and emotional. In physical terms, you will work on strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination. It develops your mental concentration and on an emotional level, it will help you to maintain your inner tranquility - to be relaxed, focused and free - even in the most demanding situations! That’s why, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal thinks it’s vital to offer this option so that you can benefit from these important aspects that help you, not only your surfing but in day-to-day life.

• 5 days two-hour surf lessons
• Access to all the materials in the camp
• Daily fun activities
• Free surfing after lessons
• Liability and sports accident insurance
• Free Wi-Fi
• Transfer to the beach
• 7 nights' accommodation
• Daily breakfast, lunch on the beach, and dinner with dessert

• Airport transfer
• Dinner on a free day
• Equipment rental
• Flight
• Trip to Lagos
• Yoga lessons

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).

It is three hours from the surf camp while Faro Airport (FAO) is one hour from the surf camp.

Arrival by bus

From Lisbon airport or Faro’s airport to Wavy Surf Camp, you can take a bus (eva-bus) which is the cheapest way to go to the camp. If you want, Wavy Surf Camp Portugal can pick you up in Faro's airport or in Lagos. Shuttles from Lisbon's airport are not possible.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 100% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.