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Kanalu Surfhouse
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The surf house is located in a beautiful villa right in the Natural Park of the São Vicentino coast, just 5 to 10 minutes walk from Arrifana beach. The max. number of guests is 12. We cultivate a relaxed approach, that everyone feels good and comfortable in our surfhouse.
There are several single and double bed rooms, bathrooms, a living room and a large communal kitchen with all kitchen appliances. There is also a second covered outdoor kitchen in the garden which is also fully equipped. The house is divided into two floors, which can be rented completely for groups or families.
Location
The Kanalu Surfhouse in the Algarve is located in a villa in the beautiful natural park of the São Vicentino coast, just a few minutes walk from the sea. In our well to tended garden with view into the nature park you can relax after surfing and enjoy a drink at sunset with sea view. Perfect conditions and location for the surf vacation.
In addition to surfing and beaches, there are various typical Portuguese villages with good restaurants and bars. Those who want to experience something in the evening can stay in various bars with live music or in the nearby town of Aljezur. Lagos with its beautiful old town is just 25 minutes away. In the area there are various cultural festivals and attractions.
The surfhouse management is happy to give you tips on the area and events of the region or can help you translate Portuguese. It also offers a variety of other activities such as surf, yoga, massages, deep sea fishing, boat tours and horseback riding.
Your surfing holiday will be unforgettable...Surfing everyday!
- Reviews
- Facilities
- Room types
- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
- Waves
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3 REVIEWS
Summary
Extras:
We also offer surf lessons for all levels.Beginners, Intermediates and Advanced: €60/1day, €165/3days, €250/5days
Surfguiding: €130/day for 1 or 2 persons, €60/day from 3 persons or more
Surfboard rental: €15/day, €40/3days, €65/5days, €90/1week
Wetsuits rental: €10/day, €25/3days, €40/5days, €50/1week
Yoga lessons: €15/1h
Also other activities as horse riding, SUP, boat tours, can be booked.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The dream room double is ensuite and equipped with a large double bed, lamps with lights, a shelf, a table with two chairs and a private bathroom. It also has a private balcony with sea views.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The Twin room is equipped with two single beds, a dessert with a lamp, a large closet, a shelf and a private balcony with a beautiful view of the natural park. The bathroom is at the floor.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The Jimmy room is equipped with double bed, shelf with lamps, a cupboard, a table and chairs and a lunch chair. It is a very spacious room overlooking the nature park. The bathroom is next door.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The Beach Studio Amo is equipped with a large double bed, a dessert with lamp, a wardrobe, a table with two chairs, lunch chair with side table and a private bathroom. It also has its own access via the garden. There is a large fully equipped covered outdoor kitchen.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The studio twin is equipped with two single beds, a dessert with a lamp, a clothes rack, a large shelf, a table with two chairs, a lunch chairs with side table and a private bathroom. It also has its own access via the garden. There is a large fully equipped covered outdoor kitchen.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
The beach studio Arrifana is equipped with a big double bed, a dessert with a lamp, a clothes rack, a large shelf, a table with two chairs, a lunch chairs with side table and big mirrow and a private bathroom. It also has its own access via the garden. There is a large fully equipped covered outdoor kitchen.
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 don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: Faro
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 110
- - Time from Airport in a car: 1h 10m
- - There is a 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
Nuno
Pedro
The south-west coast of Portugal is one of the most consistent surfing area. You can find waves for every Level. The warm temperatures make it possible to surf all year around.
Main Surf Beach: Monte Clerico, Arrifana
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2x 1.5h per day. There are max. 8 Persons to one instructor. The surf lessons includes the surf equipment and wetsuit. There is a little lunch break between the two lessons.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2x 1.5h per day. There are max. 8 Persons to one instructor. The surf lessons includes the surf equipment and wetsuit. There is a little lunch break between the two lessons.
Advanced Surf Lessons
Our lessons are 2x 1.5h per day. There are max. 8 Persons to one instructor. The surf lessons includes the surf equipment and wetsuit. There is a little lunch break between the two lessons.
Surf Guide
We offer surf guiding for people they already know how to surf. It's a tour of 3 hours and has max. 5 people to one instructor.
Arrifana
Level: All Levels
Nice big bay with differentes sand breaks for all Level.
Monte Clerico
Level: All Levels
Differentes beach breaks along the beach. There is one point, there are some stones and reef where it's more for advanced surfers.
Amoreira
Level: All Levels
A good beach break in the middle of the beach and on both sides nearly perfect point breaks, if it works.
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This area of Portugal is a year round surf destination and has the warmest sea water in the country. In the summer months you can surf in just shorts or a shortie and it doesn't get dark until 10pm so you can surf all day long! The coastline is part of the protected natural park with 50 kilometres of protected beaches with no large towns or high rise tourist accommodations. Instead you will discover beautiful pristine beaches and small traditional towns a far cry from the main overrun Algarve tourist spots.
Amado beach is the areas best beginner/intermediate surf beach and a great starting point. Amado is surrounded by many other great surf breaks with options for all standards. Praia da Cordoama is one of the most picturesque beaches in Portugal, a long stretch of sand protected by cliffs, a great intermediate spot. Praia do Castelejo beside it is even more consistent.
There's a dozen beaches further north all worth exploring including Arrifana & Amoreira, two very consistent beginner/intermediate beach breaks.
Furthest south is the laid back surf town of Sagres. The beaches East of Sagres such as Zavial & Martinhal are usually calm and require a big swell to work, they are a great alternative if the surf on the beaches on the West coast are too big. There are many hidden spots around Sagres some of which will require an SUV to get too but are well worth it especially for the more experienced.
Come Surf Sagres with us…
PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due to the property 14 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 14 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 cancel anytime up to 30 days before travelling and you will be refunded the balance.
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- Host: Kevin
July 2020
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
Really nice and clean place with a great garden with several chill-areas. It's just about 5 min. to walk to the beach. There are some Bars and Restaurants in walking distance. Great place for your surf holidays
How were the surf lessons?
We booked some beginner lessons straight with the owner at the house. We were in a small group with a very good instructor.
August 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
Super bad communication with the guest 2/3 days for an answer to an email/ whatsapp message . No Wi-Fi , no room cleaning , no new linen in 10 days stay. The guest is not friendly at all especially in the morning. The house is not 500 meters from the beach . At least is almost 1500 meters far.
A cock will wake you up every morning at 6 am.
Overpriced . Not recommended.
Alberto was a very anti social person. We had many barbecue nights and surf sessions with all the guests in the house, but he never joined for nothing. I think Alberto is not a person for a surf house or surf camp. We have Wifi, we clean rooms and our house is 500 m from the beach. Please leave you anger to somewhere else if you are unhappy! We had a great week! Thanks