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Fun Surf Camp in Algarve
In this surfing holiday in the Algarve in Portugal, you will have all the time in the world to experience and enjoy all the good things in life. What makes this place a paradise is the lifestyle, the beaches close to nature, and especially the friendliness of the people. This holiday is ideal for those seeking an adventure in water sports and for those who want to relax and eat good food.
Highlights
- 12.5 hours of surfing for five days
- Step-by-step learning and improving your skills
- Certified instructors
- Guidance to exceptional surfing spots
- Rescue service and surveillance
- 7 nights accommodation
- Tasty breakfasts
- Dinners in typical restaurants of the region
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
Faro Airport (US$ 82 per person)
Accommodation
Welcome to Wind Sports Center Algarve's camp, which is different from everything else.
Located in the city of Lagos, Wind Sports Center Algarve's accommodation is located close to the historic center, providing a wide range of commercial or cultural places, restaurants, bars, and marina, as well as everything you need to enjoy a magnificent holiday in the Algarve. Guest house are located approximately two kilometers from our center.
The 3 Marias Guest House is a great option for travelers who want comfortable accommodation with good location and quality / price.
You will find everything you need for a pleasant stay in the beautiful city of Lagos, Algarve, Portugal!
In addition to spacious, air-conditioned rooms, you can enjoy a terrace with a fabulous sea view where you can soak up the sun and admire the beauty of the city of Lagos. The 3 Marias Guest House offers on its terrace a daily nice and fresh breakfast.
3 Marias Garden House offers accommodation in Lagos with a lovely garden, where breakfast is served each morning. Featuring free WiFi throughout.
Rooms with a private bathroom, with free toiletries and a hair dryer. The common living room has a TV, DVD player, books, video games and a shared kitchen.
Program
Catch the chill wave
Surfing is one of the sports that has been attracting more practitioners in recent years. Undoubtedly the most popular water sport, the waves located right in front of Wind Sports Center Algarve's station is perfect for learning to surf quickly, easily, and safely.
You can surf in any of their destinations with multi-level lessons and surf equipment rental. Surf or standup paddleboard classes on the waves can be taken in Meia Praia, with southeast swell (normally open three or four days of each month) or on the west coast (Costa Vicentina), with waves for all levels.
At Wind Sports Center Algarve, you can learn the sport or improve your skills in a short space of time.
Surf - Beginners course:
Learning the fundamentals of surfing, the focus will be on catching waves and standing up.
Beginner level 1
- A total beginner to the sport
In the white-water catching waves, earn how to position yourself on a surfboard, learning how to catch waves, and attempt to stand.
Beginner level 2
- A beginner with limited experience
In the white-water catching waves, know where to position yourself on a surfboard, learn how to stand or stand inconsistently, and practice paddle technique.
Beginner level 3
- A beginner with some experience and consistency in their ability to stand
Regularly catching white-water waves through paddling, know where to position yourself on a surfboard, start to increase the length of time standing on the board, and speed up getting to your feet / pop-up.
Surf course - Improver:
At this level, the focus will shift from getting to your feet to board control, the length of ride, and to starting to introduce maneuvers.
Improver level 1
- Standing consistently and starting to use weight distribution
Comfortable at consistently standing on a surfboard, use weight distribution correctly to slow down and speed up, begin to look to turn the board left and right, and be aware of and apply surfing etiquette.
Improver level 2
- Paddling into white-water waves without assistance
Introducing rail-to-rail surfing and speed generation, learn how to paddle through the white-water, start turtle roll / duck dive / punch through waves, adjust your stance to enable turning, and have confidence in your paddling.
Improver level 3
- Can paddle out the back on smaller days and catch waves consistently
On smaller days, know how to paddle through the white-water, have some knowledge on surf conditions / forecasts, be introduced to bottom turns, and be able to duck dive / turtle turn consistently.
Surf course - Intermediate:
Surfing out the back, paddle into the waves unassisted, have knowledge of trimming, and turn both left and right.
Intermediate level 1
- Can paddle out the back using duck dives / turtle turns, trim left and right along the wave, and bottom turn
Know where to position yourself outback, paddle out the back consistently, be able to read the waves and decide whether to go left or right, and be able to bottom turn.
Intermediate level 2
- Progressing on from having a successful bottom turn to working on cut-back and introducing other maneuvres
Confidently surfing top-to-bottom of the wave, be able to generate speed rail to rail, understand changes in body position such as compression and extension, and understand the fundamentals of reading surf forecasts and conditions.
Surf course - Advanced:
Advanced surfers are able to select the best waves when in the line-up and can make the most of the wave through a variety of maneuvers, optimizing on speed, power, and flow. They are confident in a variety of conditions, know how to read conditions, and position themselves in the line-up, successfully completing maneuvres such as cutbacks.
They are also looking for coaching to improve specific elements of their surfing.
Wind Sports Center Algarve's advanced-level classes are held privately, semi-privately, or in small groups with a maximum of three students to ensure maximum learning success.
Schedule
On the first day, they will do a small questionnaire to understand the level of the student and what he or she wants to learn or improve, then they choose the right equipment and start the adventure.
At the end of the class, the student will be evaluated to understand what was his or her progress and prepare for the next days of class, which will be scheduled immediately. The process continues for the following days until the end of the course.
Location
Discover the best destination of adventure sports in Europe for adrenaline junkies, the region is considered to be one of the best summer destinations for water sports, with direct flights from major European capitals, benefiting from the Mediterranean climate and being one of the sunniest destinations in Europe.
Don’t miss out on the fresh fish and seafood and the traditional Algarve sweets.
Algarve, Portugal: Peaceful, unique, pure, and wild
The Algarve is known for its warm climate and its beaches. The region is considered to be one of the best summer destinations in Europe for water sports, located in the extreme south of Portugal, 280 km from the capital Lisbon and about two to three hours from the major European capitals.
The natural conditions and the beauty of this region, with its magnificent beaches that have extensive sands or cliffs with small beaches cut into the interior and where the color of the water is transparent, make the place paradisiacal.
The Algarve are friendly and hospitable people. Dealing with different cultures for many years, the inhabitants of the Algarve have a tolerant and relaxed attitude towards visitors.
This location is ideal for those looking for a sports holiday in a warm place and wanting to enjoy good food, especially fresh fish and seafood or regional fig and almond sweets - typical fruits of the region - without leaving Europe.
Wind Sports Center Algarve's headquarters
The headquarters is located in Meia Praia, next to the hotels and in a quiet area with several restaurants just 10 to 15 minutes' walk from the center of Lagos. The beach is a paradise of calm, crystal clear waters surrounded by low sand dunes and an extensive stretch of sand of approximately five kilometers, which extends to Lagoa de Alvor.
Surf conditions
Surf spot:
Algarve
Monthly wave size
Monthly water temperature
Food
Daily breakfast and dinner are included. The menu is updated daily and you can enjoy the fresh and seasonal products. The natural juices of the day, fresh fish, or typical Portuguese food will be some of the options.
Typical food
At Wind Sports Center Algarve's surf camp, the concept is different from the others. They want you to get to know their gastronomy and customs to experience the Algarve in a more genuine way. For this reason, their breakfasts and dinners are held at the best pastry shops and restaurants in the city of Lagos.
The Algarve breakfast uses toasted bread cut into three strips and spread with salted butter. A sandwich or croissant mixed with ham and cheese is also very common, accompanied by a gallon (coffee with milk) or an orange juice. To finish off, a coffee espresso and pastel de nata or rice cake will give you the energy and calories needed for the day’s sporting activity.
Portugal is known for its magnificent gastronomy. For seven nights, participants will have dinner at several restaurants in the city, and taste traditional Algarve food with Mediterranean flavors - from fresh fish and seafood to delicious sweets and fruits. Discover both the main dishes and typical Algarve sweets with Wind Sports Center Algarve's camp.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Other dietary requirements on request
Things to do (optional)
Other activities are not included in the camp price, but during your stay in Algarve, you should not miss a kayak or standup paddle tour to the caves at sunrise with Wind Sports Center Algarve's experienced guides and a day of nightlife in the city with a good atmosphere.
Lagos nightlife
In the evening, after a day full of water activities, you can enjoy the atmosphere welcoming you to the city of Lagos. Try the various restaurants serving typical Algarve food. Enjoy the nightlife of this city known for its bars full of surfers and tourists from all over the world in an aura of tranquility and happiness that lasts well into the night.
It will be extremely fun to go out at night because you never know who you’re going to meet.
What's included
- 5 days of surf course (12.5 hours)
- Board, leash, and wetsuit during lesson hours
- Certified instructors
- 7 nights accommodation
- Tasty breakfasts
- Best dinners
- Bed, sheets, and towels
- Daily cleaning
- Transport to the beach
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfer
- Lunches
- Equipment rental outside lesson hours
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Faro Airport
63 km
Transfer available for additional US$ 82 per person
Lisbon Portela Airport
190 km
Transfer not provided
Arrival by plane
Please book your flight to arrive at Faro Airport (FAO). Transfer from this airport is available for an additional cost of 70 EUR, one way. The airport is about three hours from any European capital. You can also book your flight to Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Arrival by car
Travel from Faro to Lagos is easy along the highway “Via do Infante.” A trip by road from the airport is about 60 minutes to Wind Sports Center Algarve.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 14% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
