Algarve Boutique Surf Lodge - Lagos, Near Faro Airport. Surf Camps in Portugal
INTRODUCTION
At our Algarve Boutique Surf Lodge we are excited to share the beautiful area of South West Portugal with you and provide carefully designed packages of the highest level surf coaching in Europe combined with restaurant-quality food and beautiful modern rooms in our high-end surf lodge with all commodities. We are lucky to have access to two incredibles coastlines boasting over 25 beaches, great waves and clean water in a well protected National Park.
Please note: All our packages run for full weeks (from Saturday to Saturday).
We also provide fantastic surf-oriented yoga classes in our lodge’s garden – as we know that surfing and yoga go hand in hand and allow your body to best deal with the physical demands.
All surf levels are welcome, whether you’re an absolute beginner or wish to take your surfing to the next level. We coach in small groups with a ratio of 4:1 students per instructor which guarantees maximum individual attention and allows you to advance on a fast pace.
Whether you’re a solo traveler, a couple, family, or with a group of friends we have plenty of options to suit your needs. Choose between a shared room (no more than 3 beds per shared room), a private room or a private ensuite room. Our attentive staff will be happy to spoil you and take care of every detail during your stay… from adjusting to your special food requirements to booking you an after-surf-massage or helping you with your airport transfers.
You will have the best surf holiday experience in Europe, enjoy a luxurious and modern boutique surf lodge and feel like at home away from home.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Algarve Boutique Surf Lodge
Our surf lodge is set in peaceful countryside. For all levels and age, our mission is to make you feel at home and as comfortable as possible during your stay. Depending on the time of year you may be able to pick your own lemons, avocados, oranges, clementines, pears, limes, even almonds!
Rooms
- Ceiling ventilators
- Fresh linen and towels
- Cosy blankets
- Extra cushions for that extra homely feel.
Facilities
- Large terraced garden
- Outdoor pool
- Jacuzzi
- Outdoor dining area with pizza oven, bar, coffee & tea station
- Outdoor lounge area with fire pit
- Yoga space
- Chicken shack (we serve our own eggs from happy chickens)
- Table tennis table
- Surfboard/wetsuit area
- Indoor dining area
- Lounge/seating area
- Reception area where you can request anything you need during your stay.
Meals
Delicious meals cover breakfast, surf lunches and two-course dinners in the evenings prepared by our professional in-house chef with locally sourced produce. We can cater for all diets through prior arrangement with our bookings team.
Menu
Breakfast
- Fresh seasonal fruits and juices
- Make your own (vegan) oat pancakes or waffles
- Homemade bircher muesli
- Yoghurts
- A variety of cereals
- Freshly baked bread with a selection of toppings
Lunch
A selection of simple plates are available at the lodge:
toasties, salads, fresh fruit, sandwiches, crisps, cookies.
Beach picnics are prepared and packed for surf days (including healthy salads, fruits, bread, wraps, musli bars, water)
Dinner
Our personal in-chef prepares delicious and healthy 2-course meals for you on a daily basis.
Our chef is passionate about sourcing quality ingredients locally and can accommodate any of your diet restrictions.
Let us know and we present you with healthy and delicious options.
Bar Menu
Drinks
- Selection of soft drinks
- Cocktails, spirits, local wines & beers
- Free water, teas & coffee available 24h per day
Snacks
A selection of savoury and sweet treats
*We also have two specialty evenings each week, make your own stone-baked pizza in our pizza oven and our famous BBQ nights!
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf
- Groups of maximum 12 people divided by level
- ISA (International Surfing Association) level 2 qualified, or hold equivalent experience and training.
- 1 instructor for max 3 people for a personal plan, carefully analyse your lessons, and track your surfing as you progress. This includes industry standard life guarding qualifications, so you’ll be as safe as possible in the water with us.
- Very constant waves, different options along the coast.
- We’re experts in taking advantage of pretty much any swell direction.
Levels
We’ve broken down the different stages of surfing into levels. Check through the levels below to find the best course for you. If you’re not sure which level you’re at, our bookings team is on hand to help you figure it out.
Find out here your surf level
LEVEL 1:
BEGINNER
If this will be your first time surfing, Level 1 is right for you. Our highly experienced team will guide you through the first stages, getting you standing on the board and teaching you vital information about handling yourself in the water. We aim to get you to beaches with small, manageable waves, gradually building your confidence through the week.
LEVEL 2:
BEGINNER TO INTERMEDIATE
So, you’ve surfed a few times before and definitely have the basics down. Now you want to improve your pop up and get into the green waves. Level 2 provides the coaching you need to get ‘out back’. You’ll learn essential surf etiquette and advice for safety in the water, all the while honing your skills towards an intermediate level.
LEVEL 3:
GREEN WAVE RIDERS
This is our intensive, intermediate course – ‘Green Wave Riders’. If you’ve already got your confidence up and are happy in green waves but you want to perfect your pop-ups, get to grips with a few turns and cut backs, and generally catch more waves on your sessions, this is the course for you. We will train you to choose safe places to surf, forecast the conditions and feel comfortable going out on your own as an independent surfer.
LEVEL 4:
ADVANCED COACHING WEEKS
You’re confident ‘out back’, have a great pop-up, and some basic cut backs and turns. Now you’re looking to advance your skills. This course trains you in improving turns, duck diving, positioning, speed, control, cutbacks and a variety of other techniques. Video coaching throughout the week from our advanced coaches means you can monitor your progress, seeing exactly how and where you need to improve. Getting to the best waves of the day is essential for this course. Whether that’s a 6am dawnie or a sunset session, our coaches will get you to the right beach at the right time to take advantage of the best waves.
Surf Spots
Most frequented South Coast surf spots:
- Meia Praia (Lagos)
- Porto do Mos (Lagos)
- Praia da Luz
- Zavial
- Tonel (Sagres)
- Beliche (Sagres)
Most frequented West Coast surf spots:
- Cordoama
- Castilejos
- Bordeira
- Arrifana
- Monte Clerigo
Typical day
Morning surf briefing right after delicious and nutritious breakfast. Lunch pack and surf equipment ready to head to the waves, the instructor will take you to the best location of the day according to your surf level. Theory and practice lessons on the beach, after all, get ready to check your performance and with the video coaching at the surf lodge and deserve your relaxation time. Enjoy an aperitif & local produce cooked up by our in house chef and discuss the success and adventures of the day around the fire whilst getting to know other people at the lodge.
Other Activities
- YOGA: This week is perfect if you’re either relatively new to yoga or have a current practice that you want to continue or evolve with a high-quality instructor. If you want a weeks holiday that takes you deeper into the practice of yoga in equal balance to surfing head over to our 50/50 surf & yoga retreat.
- MOUNTAIN BIKE: Descend over 2,000 meters on some of Europe’s longest downhill trails, discover empty tracks and a variety of runs with options for all levels. Combine this with the Algarve’s unbeatable weather across all seasons and it’s easy to see that this is a perfect choice for a mountain biking holiday in Europe.
- GOLF: With some of Europe’s finest golf courses, the Algarve is a popular choice for a golfing holiday. Avoid the characterless Golf Resorts and join us at our Lodge with its fantastic atmosphere. Combine golf with any of our activities for the ultimate escape.
- WAKE & CABLE: Just 5 minutes from our Lodge sits Portugal’s best Wakeboarding Cable Park. With a newly installed 2.0 system and a variety of obstacles, there’s plenty to keep even the most experienced riders happy. Mix your week up with a combination of boat trips and cable sessions.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Algarve Boutique Surf Lodge in Portugal’s south-western National Park boasts idyllic countryside, unspoiled beaches and some of the cleanest water in Europe. We’re a 5-minute drive from the nearest town, Lagos. Here you can find plenty of restaurants and lashings of culture amidst art-lined streets. Be sure to try the local dishes of sardines or cataplana (fish stew), and of course a pastel de nata with every coffee!
Getting Here
You can get here by public transportation, but a rental car is a great option to explore the area.
- 20 minutes from Lagos
- 1 hour from Faro Airport
- 3 hours from Lisbon Airport
- 3 hour from Sevilla Airport
PRICES & PACKAGES
All our packages run for full weeks starting Saturdays, we cannot accept any other check-in days because our weeks are structured like this.
Surf Package
Surf Europe’s most consistent waves with our friendly and experienced instructors. Explore the Algarve’s unspoilt beaches whilst soaking up Portugal’s great weather all in the peaceful setting of a stunning national park.
More info
|
SEASON |
SHARED ROOM |
PRIVATE ROOM* |
EN SUITE ROOM* |
COMPLETE LODGE |
|
LOW: Mar, Apr, Nov |
€685 |
€785 |
€935 |
€11.000 |
|
MID: May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
€785 |
€885 |
€1035 |
€12.500 |
|
HIGH: Jul, Aug |
€885 |
€985 |
€1135 |
€14.000 |
*All private and en suite rooms are priced per person based on double occupancy. All private and en suite rooms can be shared by up to three people. Extra 175€ for a private or en suite room for 1 traveler (sole occupancy).
Reserve two of our weeks in a row and receive a 10% discount on your second week.
INCLUDED
- 7 nights accommodation
- 5 carefully structured days surfing with our ISA level 2 coaches based on your individual surfing goals
- Your own surf coach for the week, teaching in a 1 : 4 coach to student ratio
- Daily video coaching or surf theory sessions
- All the surf equipment you’ll need
- Transport to the best beaches each day
- 5 beach picnics for your surf days at the beach
- 5 delicious 2-course evening meals at our lodge from our in-house chef
- 7 healthy breakfasts
- Accommodation of your choice – forget surf camps and think luxury ski chalet!
- 1 surf inspired yoga sessions
- WIFI available in all bedrooms
- Daily tea, coffee & cakes back at the lodge after your surf sessions
- Use of all surflodge facilities including pool, jacuzzi, garden etc
- Optional deep tissue massage to relax and restore
- The experienced team on hand
Surf Plus Yoga Package
You’ll get exactly the same high-quality surf coaching but with a healthy dose of daily surf-inspired yoga with our resident yoga guru Miri. Physically it’s a packed week but yoga sessions are designed to stretch, relax and restore your body before the next days surfing so you feel energized each day.
More info
| SEASON |
SHARED ROOM |
PRIVATE ROOM* |
EN SUITE ROOM* |
COMPLETE LODGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOW: Mar, Apr, Nov | €735 | €835 | €985 | €12.000 |
|
MID: May, Jun, Sep, Oct |
€835 | €935 | €1085 | €13.500 |
|
HIGH: Jul, Aug |
€935 | €1035 | €1185 | €15.000 |
*All private and en suite rooms are priced per person based on double occupancy. All private and en suite rooms can be shared by up to three people. Extra 175€ for a private or en suite room for 1 traveler (sole occupancy)
Reserve two of our weeks in a row and receive a 10% discount from your second week
INCLUDED
- 5 carefully structured days surfing with our ISA level 2 coaches based around your individual surfing goals
- 6 carefully planned surf focused yoga sessions guaranteed to restore, refresh and energise
- Your own surf coach for the week, teaching in a 1 : 4 coach to student teaching ratio
- Daily video coaching or surf theory sessions
- All the surf equipment you’ll need
- Transport to the best beaches each day
- 5 beach picnics on your days at the beach
- 5 delicious 2 course evening meals at our lodge from our in house chef
- 7 healthy breakfasts
- Accommodation of your choice – forget surf camps and think luxury ski chalet!
- Wifi available in all bedrooms
- Daily tea, coffee & cakes back at the lodge after your surf sessions
- Use of all surf lodge facilities including the pool, jacuzzi and garden
- Optional deep tissue massage to relax and restore
- Experienced team on hand
