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Cliff Surf House

Rua Barbosa do Bocage 14, Vale de Janelas / Santa Cruz - Praia da Areia Branca & Santa Cruz, Portugal
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Cliff Surf House
Reviews (3)
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Cliff Surf House is the perfect place for those who love nature, surfing and authentic Portuguese culture. Our Surfcamp was born of the desire to share the passion for surfing, the ocean and the amazing country of Portugal with every open to minded person.

We have space for 27 guests per week, in 7 double rooms and 2 shared rooms with bunk beds – all with a private and new renovated bathroom.
All of our rooms are kept in a unique and stylish surf atmosphere. Most of our furniture is handmade by our team. All bedding and bath towels are provided. We want you to feel at home while staying with us! We are not one of those mass to tourist places – at our house, everyone will know your name and you will be part of the Cliff family in no time. Cliff is the perfect Surfhouse in Portugal.

Location

Cliff Surf House is located in Santa Cruz (Torres Vedras), 60min north of Lisbon and far away from any kind of mass tourism. This lovely town has kept its local charm and protected the local culture.

During the summer there is always something going on in Santa Cruz: Events, shows, night markets, festivals, sunset long boarding sessions and of course parties. Oh, and you shouldn’t miss the Festa da Póvoa, the yearly village fair with dinner, games, live music and „bailarico“ (dances).

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3 REVIEWS

Review from Emilia
Emilia
Berlin
September 2019
Travelled with friends

How did you like the accommodation?

Dear Cliff Team,
Thank you for this great week where we tried to catch many waves, made great friends, smoked a lot, slept veeeeery little, partied a lot and made the best memories that I won’t forget! [...]
I will miss you <3

Review from Nastya and Tonya
Nastya and Tonya
Russia
August 2019
Travelled with friends

How did you like the accommodation?

Dear Cliff Team,
Thanks a lot for your hospitality and care. You’re really like a family and we felt like warm-welcomed guests in your home. We must highlight the delicious food and chill vibes in the air. Surf lessons were mind blowing and we’ve never experienced anything like that before!

Review from Jonas
Jonas
Hamburg
July 2019
Travelled with friends

How did you like the accommodation?

Meké my friends,
Even after the 5th visit I’m still in love with this place. You guys are awesome, I already said that to you personally. You should name the Vigia room “Poncho Suite”.  Love,

Number of people: 28
Air Conditioning
Bath Towels
Beach Towels
Heating
Parking (free)
TV
WIFI (free)
Daily housekeeping
Massage
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Surfboard Storage Area
Westuit storage area
Breakfast (included)
Dinner (additional)
Snack bar
Bicycle rental
Hiking
Skateboard hire
Surf school

Extras:

Beach and Pool towels 5€ / week
Double room with bathroom
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2

Cosy, modern double rooms, completely renovated in 2021, with individual surf style and a private bathroom.

Bed in Dorm (6 - 8 beds)
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 14

Modern shared rooms, 6 to 8 people per room, mixed genders, completely renovated in 2021, with individual surf style and a private lockers.
Two dorms, one with capacity for 6 persons and another with capacity for 8 persons. Both with ensuite bathroom.

Single Room
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 1

Cosy, modern double room used for one person only, completely renovated in 2021, with individual surf style and a private bathroom.

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 Lisbon and they can be booked in the booking steps.

  • Price for 1-4 people: €90
  • Price for more than 4: €100
  • - Nearest Airport: Lisbon
  • - Distance from Airport in kms: 60
  • - Time from Airport in a car: 60 minutes
  • - There is no train from the airport
  • - There is a 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

Gonçalo

Miguel

Bruno

We love surfing, and our goal is to share this love with you, our guest! Whether it's your first rendezvous with the magic surf lifestyle, or you're already a "hooked" one. Surf lessons take place Monday to Friday.

Main Surf Beach: Praia da Vigia

Surf Lessons we offer:

Beginner Surf Lessons

Our surf lessons are 2 hours long. Included is wetsuit and surfboard, as well as a snack. Meeting point is at the camp and then we go all together at the same time to the spot. Our ratio is 5 students per instructor.

Intermediate Surf Lessons

Intermediate surf lessons are 2 hours long and include surf equipment. The ratio instructor/students is 1:4. Meeting point is at the camp and then we go all together at the same time to the spot. The first lesson is for the coaches to evaluate your skills.

Private Surf Lessons

Private lessons need to be booked in advance. We offer lessons for 1 or 2 persons.


Surf conditions in Praia da Areia Branca & Santa Cruz:

Beginners:

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Rain

Wetsuits

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Air Temp (°C)

JAN/FEB

16°

MAR/APR

20°

MAY/JUN

25°

JUL/AUG

30°

SEP/OCT

25°

NOV/DEC

18°

This amazing uncrowded coastline between Santa Cruz to Praia da Areia Branca offers many beach breaks and reefs. With beach breaks in each town suitable for learning and many off the beaten track waves along the coastline it is a great place to explore without the concern for large crowds.

Santa Cruz beach break gets good swell and waves are great on small to medium west swells. It can get crowded in the summer months but you only have to walk five minutes to find a peak that is quieter.

Praia da Areia Branca gets consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds and best around low tide when the tide is falling. Even when there are waves, it's not likely to be crowded. Take care of urchins and rocks.

Don't forget to explore the towns of Peniche and Ericeira

Come Surf Praia da Areia Branca & Santa Cruz with us…

PAYMENT

  • A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
  • Your balance is due to the property 3 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 3 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.
  • (Non refundable): This is a non refundable rate. If you cancel you will not be refunded.

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