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5 out of 5
Oporto Surf Camp is a very cosy and colorfull hostel on footsteps from everything you need for your surfing holiday. The beach, the bakery, supermarket, fruitmarket, shops, atm and restaurants.
We can accommodate up to 16 guests. There are 2 shared rooms with 4 beds each and 4 double bedrooms with double or twin beds, all sharing 2 comfortable bathrooms and 1 extra toilet and 2 showers outside. A fully equipped kitchen is available.
Outside you find lounge areas, a bar, bbq, outside kitchen, volleyball field, big trampoline and the Surf School where we store the boards and wetsuits.
Location
In Esmoriz, a traditional fishing village, just situated 20 km south of Oporto. It´s an ideal mix of surfing uncrowded waves, chilling out at the beach, enjoying Oporto´s city and night life.
By train you are in 25 minutes in the center of Oporto. Oporto Surf Camp is on 400m walk from already 3 different surf spots, 5 minutes drive from the famous right hander of Espinho and 5 minutes from the beautiful forest beach Cortegaça and Maceda.
The north of Portugal is famous for it´s consistent waves for all levels and has a comfortable climate with an average of 25 degrees in summer time.
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Summary
Additional Fees:
Oporto Surf Camp offers free WiFi.Extras:
Use of washing machine for €3,50.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
Our shared rooms have 2 bunk bed, so 4 beds in total. It has a color full decoration.
The use of bedlinen and a bath towel are included in the price.
here is a wardrobe in each room, mirror, reading lamp and place to stuff your little belongings like phone, book and wallet.
There is a clean shared bathroom on the same floor with a bath, shower, toilet and sink and place to put your toiletries.
The Surf house also has 2 fully equipped kitchens and you can use all the facilities of the surf camp.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 2
Our shared rooms have 2 bunk bed, so 4 beds in total. It has a color full decoration.
The use of bedlinen and a bath towel are included in the price.
There is a wardrobe in each room, mirror, reading lamp and place to stuff your little belongings like phone, book and wallet.
There is a clean shared bathroom with a bath, shower, toilet and sink and place to put your toiletries.
The Surf house also has two fully equipped kitchens and you can use all the facilities of the Surf Camp.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Our twin room has two single beds of 90cm by 200cm.
The rooms are color full decorated and all have a chair, little table next to the bed, reading lamp and wardrobe.
The use of bedlinen and bath towel are included.
There is a clean shared bathroom on the same floor with a bath, shower, toilet and sink and place to put your toiletries.
The Surf house also has two fully equipped kitchens and you can use all the facilities of the Surf Camp.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Our double room has a double bed of 140cm by 200cm or 160cm by 200cm.
The rooms are color full decorated and all have a chair, little table next to the bed, reading lamp and wardrobe.
The use of bedlinen and bath towel are included.
There is a clean shared bathroom on the same floor with a bath, shower, toilet and sink and place to put your toiletries.
The Surf house also has two fully equipped kitchens and you can use all the facilities of the Surf Camp.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Oporto Francisco Sa Carneiro and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: €60
- Price for more than 4: €75
- - Nearest Airport: Oporto Francisco Sa Carneiro
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 40
- - Time from Airport in a car: 40 minutes
- - There is a train from the airport
- - There is no bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Instructors
Sandro Oliveira
Pedro Belo
Katrijn Lont
Every time we go on surf holiday after our season, we realize that the waves in the surroundings of Esmoriz are really nice and that we are very blessed with so many great surf spots nearby. The best: there is almost no crowd and if one spot has, then you can always find another good spot without. You can catch as many waves as you want, focus on your surfing and not on others. Very peaceful.
Main Surf Beach: Praia de Esmoriz
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
Our surf lessons are about 4 hours. The surfboard, wetsuit and transport to the beaches are included. We leave every morning from the surf camp after the breakfast. In the beginner lessons we cover safety, how to asses the right beach for you, paddling and standing up in white water and when the conditions allow it so learn to catch your first green (unbroken waves).
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Our surf lessons are about 4 hours and include surfboard, wetsuit and transport to the best surf spot of the day. Since we know that every intermediate surfer develops on their own speed we try to give the best individual tips as possible to make you improve as much as possible. Some things we cover for sure: Learning to turn, choosing the right waves and priority rules,
Advanced Surf Lessons
Our surf lessons are about 4 hours and include surfboard, wetsuit and transport to the best surf spot of the day. In the advanced lessons you will learn more about reading the surf conditions, duckdiving, improving the paddle to catch the waves better, improving your bottom and top turn, making speed on the wave and some tricks.
Surf Guide
With the surf guiding we will take you to the best surf spot of the day. Tell you about the currents and the rips and inform you about the best tides for the different beaches.
Barrinha
Level: All Levels
At this beach you will find three spots. In the middle of the beach mainly working with high tide and on the left side a nice hollow right hander between low and mid tide. At the left working around mid tide. It´s just a short walk from the surf camp. So get your board and wetsuit and enjoy the waves at our home beach.
Silvalde
Level: Intermediate
When there is a big swell coming from the north west you know for sure that you will catch long right handers here or a softer left on the inside. Can be crowded when it´s good. Not so crowded when it´s a pro size. For the advanced surfers, you will enjoy a lot. There is a bit of localism but if you take it easy for sure you will catch some nice ones.
Maceda, forest beach
Level: All Levels
This beach is perfect, especially when the swell is not too big and start to get flat at other spots. It´s in the middle of a forests, there is a long wild and empty beach. Some different peaks to choose from and works mostly between mid and high tide.
Cortegaça
Level: All Levels
A nice and popular beach also for sunbathing because there is a beach bar on the side. Can work really well with a long right in the back of the pier or a left on the inside. Works mostly with low till mid but with a bigger swell also with hightide.
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The best time to surf Porto is between Spring through to Autumn. It's main surf beach is Matosinhos beach, the best surf spot in Porto for beginner and intermediates. Its a long 1km sandy beach with a few different points on it. The set up is a mix of beach break and reef break and parts of it are sheltered so it handles larger swell. Easy to get to and consistent.
Next to Matosinhos is International Beach. A lovely spot that begins where the city park ends. Its also a great learner spot, and a great place to hang out both during day and at night. Further north is Leca, a very consistent beach break protected by the harbour.
In and around the city there are small little beaches all worth exploring, particularly for the more advanced surfers wanting to discover the best Porto surf breaks.
There are more surf breaks further south including Barra do Porto and Miramar and then 20km south of Porto are the towns of Esphino and Esmoriz. Its arguably the North's most famous surf area and the beaches have a real nice surf culture. The area's 3 main beaches are Silvade, beach, Blue beach and Baia beach. A mix of sandy beach breaks and reef spots that suit beginner and advanced. Hang around and score some long barreling right & left handers all to yourself.
Come Surf Porto with us...
PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due at check in.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancels anytime up to 7 days before travelling and you will not be charged the balance.
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- Host: Pedro
July 2024
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
I have been coming here for almost 8 years now and every year it’s a party again! The waves are good, the atmosphere is great, and the people are super nice. Love you Oporto Surfcamp! ❤️
How did you like the accommodation?
My friends and I just came back from Oporto Surf Camp. I have been to surf camps before, but this one is special! The team is really great and they have a passion for what they do! Paula, João and Aaron were always there for us. Paula’s magic push always works so you can easily find the right moment to catch the wave ;) The camp in general is also very nice. It’s clean and comfy, there are skateboards you can use, a small library, hammocks, beach volley and grill area...and of course a loooot of surf equipment. Actually at Oporto there is everything you might need to have an amazing vacation! Thanks for your hospitality and extremely good vibes! We definitely will be back next year! :)
How were the surf lessons?
Great surfclasses and lots of fun with the teachers and beautiful surf spots!
How did you like the accommodation?
Hi all, the surf camp is nice, close to the sea. Equipment is up to date (bring boots if you have cold feet).
People there are very welcoming, good atmosphere, Sandro, the surf coach, is very chill and nice. He will guide you through the best spots of Esmoriz depending on the conditions but also the best restaurants!! :)
Antonio, the king of the night will tell you where to have fun!
Breakfast is good and you have plenty of food to manage up to the lunch time, no worries.
If you are looking for some chill and good surfing=> go there!
How did you like the accommodation?
We had an amazing stay at Oporto surf camp. The location of the camp is also great and there are good options for day trips.
There are many good restaurants in the city and good bars. The sunsets are spectacular!
How were the surf lessons?
The surf lessons are great and the vibe welcoming and warm.
How did you like the accommodation?
I had a wonderful time at the surfcamp! Breakfast was nice and the hostel is a cozy house! Esmoriz is not very crowded and the beach is wonderful!
How were the surf lessons?
Great teachers, nice people and lots of good vibes! Would love to come back someday eventhough surfing is hard (especially in the beginning :D )