The surf camp works the same as the surfing safari. Every morning starts with a great breakfast with fresh coffee (no instant!), fresh rolls, fruit, cereal, etc. Then we're off to the beach. Surf classes will be given to those who need surf lessons. The surf breaks we visit are again suitable for all levels. Surf classes are always kept close to the beach in maximum waist-deep water, just to make sure that you are safe and that you feel safe. Experienced surfers paddle out to the line up and surf reefs, point breaks or the many beach breaks.

The Algarve Surf

The advantage of surfing in the south western corner of the Algarve is that it offers similar characteristics to a peninsula. For instance with on-shore winds and heavy swells on the west coast we have good opportunities to find an off shore beach on the south coast. When waves get too big or unsurfable on the one coast we simply drive to the other coast.

The Atlantic swells hit the European mainland first in Portugal and offer a huge variety of waves in the south western Algarve. This makes this corner of Portugal a unique place in Europe.

Bigger swells hit from October until April. Water temperature year round is pretty consistent, above 16 degrees in the winter months. Summer sees 18 to 21 degrees water temperature and surfing in board shorts is common.

On a flat day the surrounding places offer loads of different entertainment, like hiking, mountain biking and exploring the local coastline.

The comfortable and private apartments overlook the lush surf camp valley, with many walking tracks right on your doorstep. It’s a 250 meter walk down to the surf camp, where you can socialise and have a drink with the surf camp crew.

Days start with a continental breakfast, while the surf guide stacks the truck with boards and a well packed lunchbox. Lunch is pic-nic style on the beach with fresh rolls, salad, fruit, meats, cheese, snacks and unlimited bottled drinking water.

Our chef prepares scrumptious daily changing dishes, with desert and a glass of wine included.

Think of roasts, lasagne, curries, burritos, hamburgers and barbecue parties. Twice a week we eat out, down town or beachfront restaurants for a sunset dinner.

The one week price includes:

• Seven nights stay, Saturday afternoon until to the following Saturday morning
• Saturday is airport transfer day. No surf on Saturday
• Daily surf instructions from certified experienced staff
• Lessons in 2 sessions a day plus supervised free surf all day
• Accommodation of your choice, see above
• Unlimited bottled drinking water
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily starting with dinner on day of arrival until breakfast of the last day. All meals are of high standard. Read our testimonials
• Tuesday and Thursday we dine out in a local restaurant. Charges are at your own expense. Usually 10 to 15 euro per person including drinks
• A wide variety of NSP and BIC-sport surfboards
• O'Neill wetsuits in all sizes for ladies and men
• Daily transport to the beach
• Free Saturday transfers to Lagos train station.

The surf camp

• located in National Park, remote forest location, hills, valleys, cliffs, deserted beaches
• 3 km walk to the nearest beach
• Cabins are in the Valley, the apartments on the top, a 200 meter walk between the two.
• Superb sunsets, stunning stars at night, completely surrounded by nature
• 10 excellent surf beaches/reefs in 15 km radius
• 7 km to nearest town Aljezur, 20 km to Lagos
• Apartments: shared bathroom and kitchen with max 6 people or private option
• Apartments: fireplace, barbecue area and onsite parking, free firewood
• close to local bus route: www.eva-bus.com

Faro Airport Transfers:

• Free pick ups from Lagos train station
• Atlantic Riders RETURN transfers: 1 pax 100 €, 2 -4 pax 60 €, 5 - 8 pax 50 €.
• Atlantic Riders transfers available from 10am to 8pm.
• Taxi service for arrivals or departures between 8pm and 10am, 100 € single fare.

Bring:

• Sleeping bag, Sunglasses, Sun cream minimum SPF 15
• Some warm clothes for the nights, e.g. jacket and jeans.
• A flashlight or a torch and your music.
• Drinking bottle, eg Sigg or Nalgene, to save the environment
• Music! Guitars, iPods, etc.

 

Our Surf Camp features four accommodation options. All four are on our 15 hectare private property in the National Park.

All inclusive Surf Camp is:

• surf classes Sunday till Friday
• all equipment included
• breakfast, lunch, diner. Two diners at own expense in local restaurants at approx 10-15 EUR
• beach transfers leave 9:30, return at camp approx 17:00

Not included:

• Highly recommended travel insurance, see our disclaimer
• Your return ticket to Faro (FAO)
• Alcoholic beverages, juices, softdrinks
• Faro Airport transfers, 95 kilometers approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes.
• Private surf classes, one on one, available on request