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– Check in from 16:00, although some choose to arrive earlier
– There is a luggage storage room just in case your room is not ready and you would like to relax until check in
– On your arrival day, you can meet the others, and learn about your schedules, house rules, and nearby shops, beaches, and restaurants
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This excellent Portuguese surf camp is located just a mere 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport in the lively town of Ericeira, wher...Read All
Susie and her team of local instructors love their home of Ericeira, often dubbed Europe’s surf Mecca, and will ensure you come away not only with great memories of surfing, but also make the most of your free time and see what’s on offer.
Each member of the team comes with their own certifications and unique experiences, so they can be on hand to help you master surf, get more out of yoga, or get up on your SUP board in no time.
About your instructors
– Steve is English and the owner of the surf camp, and has the Level 2 of ISA (International Surf Association) and the SLSGB Surf Lifeguard
– Andre is Portuguese, and has the Level 1 of the Portuguese Surf Federation, in addition to a degre...
Read All
Susie and her team of local instructors love their home of Ericeira, often dubbed Europe’s surf Mecca, and will ensure you come away not only with great memories of surfing, but also make the most of your free time and see what’s on offer.
Each member of the team comes with their own certifications and unique experiences, so they can be on hand to help you master surf, get more out of yoga, or get up on your SUP board in no time.
About your instructors
– Steve is English and the owner of the surf camp, and has the Level 2 of ISA (International Surf Association) and the SLSGB Surf Lifeguard
– Andre is Portuguese, and has the Level 1 of the Portuguese Surf Federation, in addition to a degree in Sports Science and Physical Education
– Miguel is also Portuguese, with a Level 1 of ISA (International Surf Association), a degree in Sports Science with Exercise and Health as a specialty, and a post-graduation in Strength and Conditioning and a Masters in High Performance Sports
– Giorgio, who hails from Italy, has the Level 1 of ISA (International Surf Association) and the SLSGB Surf Lifeguard
– Each instructor puts an emphasis on both safety and fun, and is devoted to giving you the best tuition while making you feel completely at ease while falling in love with surfing
Ericeira is a great place to learn to surf or build on the skills you already have. A recognised World Surfing Reserve, it was the first destination to hold such an honour in Europe. And just under a 10 minute stroll from the town and beaches of Ericeira, you’ll find this fun and sociable surf school which makes for the perfect holiday; with laid back communal areas, tons of new friends to make and instructors who can’t wait to see you master the waves.
Nearest airports: Lisbon – 44 km (approx. 30 minutes by car)
Airport transfers:
Transfers are available from Lisbon airport; prices are per person/one way
– 1 person €35
– 2 people for €25
– 3 people or more €20
Had an awesome week! I stayed there with my boyfriend from Sep 12-19 2020 and could not recommend it more. We met the most amazing group of people there and just had a fantastic time and Susie and Steve, the owners, were great. We signed up for the surf and yoga package and thoroughly enjoyed both. Never felt concerned in terms of health and safety standards as they had COVID-19 safety protocols and processes in place (e.g. sanitiser everywhere,
Awesome surfing and Yoga vacation It was my first time surfing. The teachers were perfect, the hostel was lovely and just what we expected. I have been practicing yoga on a regular basis for 4 years and really loved the sessions here. I would recommend visiting anytime ❤
Great vibes, Brilliant team! We took five teenagers here last week as they're at the age where they prefer activities to sightseeing. Most of us hadn't surfed before. But the surfing instruction was excellent and we did yoga every day, which is very complementary to surfing. I think what Steve and Susie have achieved in seven years is really impressive. The location of the surf school is great too, you can walk into the town centre in 10 minutes
- Suitable for complete beginner to intermediate surfing levels and all yoga levels are welcome
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18
- Surfing is great fun for everyone but it’s best to bear in mind that it can be physically demanding sometimes
- Lessons available in English, Portuguese and Italian
- Holidays run from June to October with arrivals on Saturdays
- Surfing holidays are for 7 nights/8 days
The following activities are available to guests to book for an extra cost if they wish:
- Additional use of surf rentals, transfers, and insurance for the afternoon - €20.00
- Bubbly Wednesdays: join in a communal BBQ with plenty of sangria, meat & veggie options, then head out for a night out in town - €15.00
- Outdoor movie night: outdoor movie nights with blankets & popcorn for the perfect summer eve - free
- Tours: visit castle-enclosed villages, giant Buddha gardens and world heritage sites - €25.00 per person (doesn’t include entry fees, includes transfers, a traditional cake and drink, and a guide to the relevant places)
- Wine tastings: stroll through the local vineyards and taste delicious wines in century-old cellars - from €45
- Massages: after surfing, treat yourself with a full-body Ayurvedic massage - from €40
- SUP: get on a longboard and cruise around the beach - from €35
- Horse riding: book a try out, or venture through the valleys onto the beach - from €45
- On this holiday, you will be kitted out with the surfboard that’s right for you and your level, along with a wet suit and insurance so you don’t have to worry about bringing much
- As your level improves, you may try different boards to see which works best for you
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