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More than Learn to Surf. We aim to share not just the technical knowledge and fun of surfing, but also to share the broader surfing lifestyle with our guests. Like searching for waves, visiting new spots, fires on the beach, the little backyard bakeries, flat to day adventures and experiencing local culture.
Surfers Camp is based in the sunny village of Esmoriz in Porto Portugal, and run by local surf coach Rui Guimarães and his team / Surf Camp Porto. We are determined to create the best holiday surf environment for all guests independent of their age or surf level.
The surf spots surrounding the surf camp give all the conditions needed for you to learn or develop your surf techniques. The surf lessons last 2 hours and have a maximum of 25 students per lesson. All surf instructors are experienced and traveled surfers, and have all the credentials and knowledge needed to teach/guide according to each student’s needs, and that they have safety as a priority, inside and outside of the water. Esmoriz is 20 min. away from Porto city, making the surf camp a great surf holiday location.
Location
The Surfers Camp & Guesthouse is situated 30Km south from the city of Oporto, in a traditional fishing village called Esmoriz. The surf camp Esmoriz is multicultural place where you can still learn to surf with small groups and have the feeling that you are part of the camp´s family. The surf spots surrounding the village are some of the most consistent and diverse of North Portugal, having a variety of beach and point breaks where you can still surf uncrowded beaches surrounded by the wild (Maceda Natural Park).
Esmoriz is an ideal place to relax, surf and enjoy the sun, where the Portuguese traditional lifestyle is still preserved. You can enjoy the local cuisine and pastry at reasonable prices as well as partying in the many beach bars. If you are looking for a relaxed and informal atmosphere where you can make a cheap learn to surf vacation in uncrowded beaches and search for the best condition suiting your level of surfing, then join us! We make sure that you will have a great time.
The city of Oporto is a 20 minute drive away, it’s considered on of the best destinations for 2012 according to the New York Times and European Consumers Choice, a multicultural adventure full of history, good food, great wine and a variety of night life activities.Known for it’s hospitality and genuine character, Oporto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996, it’s home of the famous Port wine as well as some of Europe’s leading architects.
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Summary
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
Shared room with closet and bunkbeds , 4 people maximum.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Private room with double bed room or twin beds ( as requested ).
2 persons max.
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 Porto airport ( OPO) and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: €50
- Price for more than 4: €50
- - Nearest Airport: Porto airport ( OPO)
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 28km
- - Time from Airport in a car: 30 min
- - 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.
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
The surf lessons last 2 hours and include all equipment.
Every day the surf instructors search for the best waves according to the level of the students, choosing one of the 20 surf spots located around the camp.
More than Learn to Surf. We aim to share not just the technical knowledge and fun of surfing, but also to share the broader surfing lifestyle with our guests.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
The surf lessons last 2 hours and include all equipment.
Every day the surf instructors search for the best waves according to the level of the students, choosing one of the 20 surf spots located around the camp.
Advanced Surf Lessons
Advanced surf guide is the best option for surfers that know how to surf and want to surf the best waves possible. Making sure that you avoid the beginners surf groups and share with us your knowledge and ideas about surfing.
We take you to more than 10 surf spots surrounding the surf house - it´s possible to surf all types of waves, from barrelling off shore conditions to small and fun waves.
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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 to the property 10 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 10 days then the property will contact you shortly after you book to collect the balance.
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 be refunded the balance.
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- Host: rui
July 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
The accommodation overall was great. The town is very relaxed, there are a few good restaurants with nice food and the Beach is cozy and clean.
How were the surf lessons with Surfaventura?
Yeah the surf lessons were top notch, good instructions and feedback. All the beaches they took us to were pretty neat.
June 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Beautiful endless clean beaches of white sand, only few people there. Several surfspots in the vicinity with different waves at the same time so you can decide where to go. Clean rooms, friendly staff, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere in the camp. The food in the village cheap and tasty, we liked restaurant /pizzeria "Malibu". Very windy on the beach! With the right clothes enjoyable nevertheless! :)
How were the surf lessons?
We were in June there, small group (2-4 students :)), different spots with different waves, Rui checkes them all every morning so the group goes to the best one considering the weather and the level of the students. My son has learned and enjoyed a lot!