8 Day All-Level windsurf Camp in Lagos, Algarve, Portugal
Fun Windsurf Camp in Portugal
In this windsurfing 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
- 15 hours of windsurfing 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$ 81 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.
he 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
The essence of windsurfing
Windsurf is a spectacular sport, perhaps one of the most fascinating in the world. The indescribable feeling of gliding through the water in tune with the wind is impressive.
Nowadays, it is easy to learn windsurfing due to the enormous stability of the learning boards. Returning to the starting point will be your first challenge, but after overcoming this obstacle, you will be ready to evolve in the sport and go to the limit.
From the Algarve to Boa Vista, you will always find a place that offers you the best wind conditions and rent the latest premium quality material. You can also take Wind Sports Center Algarve's group classes, semi-private, or private with their clear accredited instructors who teach all levels: beginners, intermediate, and advanced.
Normally, beginner wingfoil or windsurfing classes are done in the small lagoon of Alvor, which will give you a great sense of security to learn your favorite sport. Intermediate and advanced level classes, including foil windsurfing, are held in Meia Praia, always with the support of a boat due to the offshore wind.
Beginner windsurf courses
Windsurf Level 1 - Initiation
- Introduction to windsurfing
- Knowledge about windsurf equipment and safety
- Balance and safe movement on the board
- Main knots
- Rigging: can arm / disarm /transport gear without damage
- Launch a windsurf
- Self-rescue
- Hold the rig clear of the waterboard at right angles to mast
- Turn the board 360 degrees in both directions
- Change the sailing direction: Tack and gybe
- Sail upwind
- Return to the starting point
- Sail downwind
- Windsurf in light wind conditions
- Respecting the collision regulations / right of way on windsurf
- Know about weather forecasts and tides
Windsurf Level 2 - Intermediate
- Windsurf in moderate wind conditions (up to 10 knots)
- Stop, reverse, and restart with the sail out of the water
- Beach start
- Flare gybe
- While sailing, adjust direction and fore-and-aft trim to maintain optimal speed
- Use of the foot straps
- Use of the harness
- Understand weather forecasts and assess wind and waves
Windsurf Level 3 - Advanced
- Windsurf in strong wind conditions (up to 20 knots)
- Use trim and balance to reach optimal speed
- Tack and gybe maintaining speed
- Start from the water
- Detect and use wind shifts
- Determine local weather conditions and wind
- Know sailing instructions and the racing rules
Intermediate and advanced windsurf courses
Windsurfing maneuvers
Wind Sports Center Algarve will teach everything you want to learn: beach start, water start, gliding, driving foot straps, trapeze driving, tack, jibe, power jibe; and the maneuvers that everyone dreams of: front loop, goiter; and of course, freestyle maneuvers.
Windsurfing foiling
This new riding technique works perfectly in light winds. Now, you can ride and fly with the help of a wing that lifts the board out of the water and lets you ride over the sea.
Communication headphones included
In order to give their students even more security and even better training with the best possible learning success, Wind Sports Center Algarve's certified instructors will train you with Bb Talkin.
As a student, you will get your own Bluetooth headset that is integrated into the helmet, so you cannot only understand the teacher better and more clearly, but also communicate directly with him. And due to the Bluetooth technology, the transmission will be clear.
Schedule
On the first day, Wind Sports Center Algarve 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 lagoon.
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 will continue 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:
- Coffee
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 windsurf course (15 hours)
- Board, sail, harness, and wetsuit during lesson hours
- Communication headphones
- 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$ 81 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.
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