Portugal
Canary Islands
France
England
Morocco
South Africa
Indonesia
Philippines
South Pacific Islands
Australia
New Zealand
Barbados
Dominican Republic
Sri Lanka
India
Maldives
Hawaii
Fiji
USA
Costa Rica
Mexico
Nicaragua
Panama
El Salvador
Brazil
Peru
Ecuador
Uruguay
Colombia
Chile
- Gallery
The Good Feeling Hostel
The Place
Private & Shared room options
Couples
Families
Groups
Solo travellers
4.5 out of 5
The Good Feeling is a hostel and guesthouse in Sagres, in the Algarve region of Portugal.
It’s a comfortable, friendly home away from home where you can meet new friends, learn to surf, do all kinds of fun activities and have an awesome time!
It was created by two Portuguese surfers and is now managed by two of their friends, who also live and surf in the area. We’ll make sure you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay in this beautiful part of Portugal.
Every day we take our guests to the Algarve’s best beaches—for free! Depending on the conditions and where you want to go, we’ll find the ideal spot and drive you there for the day. This allows you to not only surf awesome waves, but also discover different parts of our incredible surroundings.
We also offer other services, including stand to up paddle (SUP) trips, surf equipment rental, surfing lessons, yoga and outdoor activities, so there’s always something to do!
Our accommodation is top to notch: clean and comfortable, with a fully equipped kitchen, a living room with a Smart TV and, of course, high to speed WiFi.
Location
We’re located right in the middle of the beautiful southwestern area of the Algarve. Our central location makes it easy to reach all the nearby towns, beaches and other natural wonders of this region.
The Costa Vicentina Natural Park stretches all the way from here up to Sines on Portugal’s western coast, which means we’re surrounded by beautiful, pristine nature. It’s a great area to go for walks and hikes, watch birds and other animals, explore incredible beaches, surf some of the world’s best waves and have an altogether unforgettable experience.
What’s around here?
The village of Raposeira has three restaurants, one local bar and a small supermarket.
In the nearby town of Vila do Bispo you'll find a local market with fresh produce and seafood, as well as a Lidl supermarket.
If you’re looking for something specific, we’ll be happy to give you directions or show you around once you arrive.
- Reviews
- Facilities
- Room types
- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
- Waves
- Terms
6 REVIEWS
Summary
Extras:
Extra Bed - 15€Pet - 15€
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Our double bungalow offers extra privacy, featuring a big bed with an orthopedic mattress. It’s located below the main house, overlooking our lovely garden and swimming pool. You’ll have a mini fridge to store your food, and your own key to lock the room. Bathrooms are shared. Linens and towels are included, and the room has super fast WiFi.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4
Our ensuite studios are perfect for couples or groups of friends, located in a separate building to give you as much privacy as possible (you’ll also have full access to the main house). Each studio has 2–4 individual beds with orthopedic mattresses and reading lights, plus a private bathroom, a mini fridge, and a small terrace with a hammock! You’ll get your own key to lock the room, and linens and towels are included.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 3
Our ensuite studios are perfect for couples or groups of friends, located in a separate building to give you as much privacy as possible (you’ll also have full access to the main house). Each studio has 2–4 individual beds with orthopedic mattresses and reading lights, plus a private bathroom, a mini fridge, and a small terrace with a hammock! You’ll get your own key to lock the room, and linens and towels are included.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Our ensuite studios are perfect for couples or groups of friends, located in a separate building to give you as much privacy as possible (you’ll also have full access to the main house). Each studio has 2–4 individual beds with orthopedic mattresses and reading lights, plus a private bathroom, a mini fridge, and a small terrace with a hammock! You’ll get your own key to lock the room, and linens and towels are included.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Each of these private bungalows has two twin beds with orthopedic mattresses. They’re located below the main house, overlooking our lovely garden and swimming pool. You’ll have a mini fridge to store your food, and your own key to lock the room. Bathrooms are shared. Linens and towels are included, and all rooms have super fast WiFi.
Room Type: Shared - Female
Sleeps: 6
This room offers shared accommodation for female guests only, in sturdy wooden bunk beds with orthopedic mattresses. Each bed has a personal reading light and a big locker with your own key, where you can safely store all your belongings. Linens and towels are included, and all rooms have super fast WiFi.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 6
Our colorful dorms offer shared accommodation in sturdy wooden bunk beds with orthopedic mattresses. Each bed has a personal reading light and a big locker with your own key, where you can safely store all your belongings. Linens and towels are included, and all rooms have super fast WiFi.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4
This small dorm gives guests a bit more peace and quiet, offering shared accommodation in sturdy wooden bunk beds with orthopedic mattresses. Each bed has a personal reading light and a big locker with your own key, where you can safely store all your belongings. Linens and towels are included, and all rooms have super fast WiFi.
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 Faro and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: €27
- Price for more than 4: €27
- - Nearest Airport: Faro
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 107
- - Time from Airport in a car: 1h 30min
- - 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
Hugo
Tuition for all levels of surfing is available.
Main Surf Beach: Zavial
Surf Lessons we offer:
Beginner Surf Lessons
You want to learn surf or are you fancy brushing up on your surf skills? Why not get some lessons from a qualified teacher? You'll improve your surfing way faster than you ever could otherwise!
The Surf lesson includes:
* 2x Surf Lesson (1,5h) with a qualified teacher
* Surfboard
* Wetsuit
* Sports insurance
* Transfer
Intermediate Surf Lessons
You want to learn surf or are you fancy brushing up on your surf skills? Why not get some lessons from a qualified teacher? You'll improve your surfing way faster than you ever could otherwise!
The Surf lesson includes:
* 2x Surf Lesson (1,5h) with a qualified teacher * Surfboard
* Wetsuit
* Sports insurance
* Transfer
Advanced Surf Lessons
You want to learn surf or are you fancy brushing up on your surf skills? Why not get some lessons from a qualified teacher? You'll improve your surfing way faster than you ever could otherwise!
The Surf lesson includes:
* 2x Surf Lesson (1,5h) with a qualified teacher * Surfboard
* Wetsuit
* Sports insurance
* Transfer
Surf conditions in Sagres & Vicentina Coast:
Beginners:
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Intermediates:
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Advanced:
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Rain
Wetsuits
JAN/FEB
MAR/APR
MAY/JUN
JUL/AUG
SEP/OCT
NOV/DEC
Air Temp (°C)
JAN/FEB
MAR/APR
MAY/JUN
JUL/AUG
SEP/OCT
NOV/DEC
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 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.
The Surfholidays Advantage
Easy messaging with a local surf host & expert to plan & book your dream surf holiday
-
1
Customize your surf trip with the help of a local surf host
Surfholidays has handpicked the world’s top surf camps, accommodation & surf schools so you will have peace of mind and an unforgettable trip that meets your exact requirements. -
2
Secure & easy booking
You can book instantly or message a host directly & request a custom option. Once you are happy with the trip, you can easily book via Surfholidays’ secure payment platform. -
3
Support before and after your trip
Our team at Surfholidays and your local host onsite are available before and during your trip to ensure things run smoothly. -
4
Authentic travel experiences
Surfholidays hosts ensure that you will have the best experience based on up-to-date local insights. On top of that, the vast majority of your money will go straight to support and grow local surf towns. -
Surfholidays offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee
If you are not fully satisfied, we’ll work with you to make it right.
- Host: Álvaro & Carlos
October 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
The hostel was in a great location, close to a bus stop, closet to a little Spar.
Carlos cooks every night (for 7Euro's) and the food is fantastic, he's off on Thursday nights, however if you come out the hostel and walk to the right, about 150m there is a fantastic restaurant there.
How were the surf lessons?
Surf lessons were great! so easy that the boards and wetsuits were down by the beach already so we could jut arrive and go surf (beginner lessons)
September 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
Great time, Good Feelings!!!!
Two of us stayed here for 10 days in August in a Studio Room. The entire place was clean and well maintained. We cooked our own breakfast each morning or you can buy it for €3. We either cooked or checked out the restaurants in the area in the evening. You can put your name down for an evening meal in the hostel for €7. Board and wetsuit rental is available. There is a free transfer to the beach at 11am each day if you do not have a car. A car is really recommended though as you will see so much more. There is a onsite bar at night. Free wifi in the main house. Hugo & Miguel were awsome always helpful.
Thanks for an awesome holiday Good Feeling.
July 2019
Travelled as a couple
How did you like the accommodation?
The Hostel is very nice and atmosphere is friendly. There are very few rules and everything is based on respect with each other. The room we had was a studio, which for a couple is the best choice. The hostel offer plenty of things to do, surf class, Sup and shuttle to Sagres.
How were the surf lessons?
The lessons have been a pleasure for us. The instructor looked after us giving suggestions and tips. The beach ideal for beginners
Thank you very much for your review. We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and surf lessons.
April 2019
Travelled with friends
How did you like the accommodation?
Higly recommend the hostel! Beautiful place, good feeling ; ) and relaxing atmosphere. Rooms all new and cosy. Best: Lisette is all around: Reception, if you have a question she will be there for an answer or solution and she is a tour guide, too! :) she has an excellent knowledge all around the Algarve and all hidden places next to Vila do Bispo. Love it!!
January 2019
How did you like the accommodation?
Best hostel ever!
We had a week here and it was perfect. Great base for your surf trip! We were really sad to leave x the atmosphere every evening was hilarious. We also enjoying spending time riding around looking for waves with lisette. The free transfer to the beach was awesome!
December 2018
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
Very cosy accommodation,
Nice people,
Good xmas party.
Beautiful beaches