8 Days Magical Surf Camp Lisbon Area, Portugal

Facilities

You will be staying at Hostel Paradise. It is a nice and cozy well-decorated hostel with all the essential things for the basic needs and is only a three-minute walk to the beach. The accommodation has nice and clean areas with sturdy beds and comfortable mattresses that provide a perfect night rest for a comfortable stay, ideal for singles, couples, families, or groups of friends. Inside, you will find a reception and circulation areas with toilets. There are eleven bedrooms with different theme and typologies (double rooms, triple rooms, family rooms, and shared rooms). All rooms include a bathroom with a shower. There is a fully equipped kitchen with dining and living areas including a cable TV and free internet access (Wi-Fi) all around the house. Outside, you will find an open outdoor swimming pool with large terraces and leisure areas to enjoy the sun all year round. There are also parking areas nearby the hostel for free.

Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer, with Zambeachouse Portugal's help, you will easily improve your surfing. The surf camp will be situated on one of the best and most consistent surf spots of Portugal even in Europe within a close reach and Zambeachouse Portugal disposes of the best surf gear for all types of surfing levels. Each day will begin with a delicious breakfast at the Hostel Paradise and then the discussion of the surf conditions and options for the day. Afterward, Zambeachouse Portugal will search for the best spot considering always safety conditions for the participants and levels and you will make two sessions per day with approximately two hours each.

It can happen that because of the sea conditions, you may need to choose another spot and in that case, the lessons will take a total of five to six hours. After the lessons, you will certainly find plenty to do at the Hostel Paradise like relaxing at the open outdoor swimming pool with large terraces and leisure areas to enjoy the sun all year round or within walking distance, you can go to several beaches and also many cafes, bars, restaurants, shopping facilities, and a vivid nightlife.

Other information

• The surf equipment is only included on surf lessons, courses, and guiding. If you want to use it after the lessons or on the weekend, it is up to Zambeachouse Portugal's decision if the customer is able to use the equipment safely and with others.
• You have to respect the schedules of the lessons and always follow the instructions of your teacher. If you are expected for surf lessons and you do not show up, Zambeachouse Portugal will not provide any exceptions to the regular surf lesson schedule
• Zambeachouse Portugal is not responsible and they will not reimburse a student if surf activities cannot occur due to adverse weather conditions including the sea state or other natural conditions that are beyond Zambeachouse Portugal's reach. However, if that happens, they will try and create an alternative schedule or optional activities.
• Please be aware that you are personally and financially responsible for the rented material during the whole rental period from the moment of pick up until the return of the items
• The equipment must be returned washed and clean without damages. Penalties are applied for damages caused to equipment, partial, or total loss.

The surf camp will be located on one of the best coastlines of Portugal even in Europe within close reach of beautiful landscapes, extended beaches, Europe’s best surf, high-quality wine, a great gastronomic offer, and a lot of history and tradition. The region is full of undiscovered natural and cultural attractions in which the sea and the countryside are linked. It is situated on twelve kilometers of coastline with beautiful beaches and jagged cliffs combined with an interior still characterized by rurality and rich landscape where old mills are still operating.

There is a wide range of emblematic monument characteristics of the region that can be visited as well as a large paleontological estate at Lourinhã Museum. Zambeachouse Portugal is lucky to be situated in one of the best locations which are the west coast of Portugal. At 65 kilometers of North of Lisbon and easily accessible by the A8 Highway, there is located Lourinhã where you will find yourselves in a village called Praia da Areia Branca which is only 15 minutes from Peniche and a less distance to numerous beaches. Within a walking distance, you can find several beaches and also many cafes, restaurants, shopping facilities, and a vivid nightlife.

Nearby places

• Peniche - 15 minutes
• The beach - 3 minutes’ walk

During your stay, you will have a delicious breakfast every morning. Besides your personal belongings, you may bring food to eat between surf sessions.

• A day at the karting runway
• Biking by the west coast
• Hiking on amazing pedestrian pathways
• Leisure parks trip
• Lourinha skatepark visit
• Horse and carriage tour rides
• Mini-golf and golf courses in unique locations
• Scuba diving on Berlengas Islands
• Tennis
• Yoga personal focus classes

• 5-day surfing lessons with 2 surf sessions per day (2 hours each)
• Surf spots for all levels
• Qualified and certified surfing instructors
• Board and wetsuit for the whole day of the course
• Proper equipment for each stage of evolution
• Free equipment during weekends (depending on the surfer's level)
• Sports insurance (on course days)
• Transfer to and from the surf spot
• Daily breakfast
• Free use of bicycles
• 7 nights’ accommodation

• Airfare
• Car rentals and airport transfers
• Extra activities
• Lunch and dinner

Arrival by airplane

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

The easier way to get to Praia da Areia Branca from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) is by picking a bus. There are two bus companies that provide several bus rides every day from Lisbon to Lourinhã and Praia da Areia Branca with a final stop in Peniche. Rede-Expressos has journeys each way from Lisbon's Sete Rios bus terminal (Jardim Zoologico subway stop). Alternatively, the Rapida Azul of the Rodotejo bus company runs from Lisbon's Campo Grande bus / subway station to Peniche. You can buy a ticket to Praia da Areia Branca and Zambeachouse Portugal will pick you up for free or you can even walk to the accommodation because it is close to the bus station.

• 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 on arrival.