Foz do Arelho beach Surf House - Caldas da Rainha, Silver Coast. Surf Camps in Portugal
INTRODUCTION
The surf camp has amazing surroundings making it a great opportunity to escape the busy city life and go for surf vacations in Portugal within a relaxing and cool atmosphere plenty of good vibes.
Back in the days, this place was a wine cellar that was converted and refurbished into a Surf House and Surf Camp.
Nowadays, the surf house offers 4 double en-suite rooms. At the surf house you will also find a lounge, adining room and a fully equipped kitchen.
The refurbishment of the Surf House brought together a blend between tradition and modern design features; a perfect combination that recreates the origins of the cellar and its new concept of surf house.
The rooms are located on the first floor offering twin beds and private bathrooms with colorful decoration.
On the ground floor, surfers can chill out at the bar and terrace where breakfast is served daily.
At the surf camp you will be able to listen to music, watch TV and surf movies, enjoying time with other surfers and friends.
It is fully equipped with cable TV, DVD player, stereo, kitchen, wood oven and a 400 sqm garden.
You’ll find a cozy atmosphere granted by Martim and Catarina. The couple will make sure that you’ll enjoy the most of your surf holidays in Portugal.
The surf school has certified and professional monitors teaching surf lessons of at least 1.5 hours, who will give you all the instructions to start surfing or to improve your skills.
You can learn how to surf with our introductory course, or take your surfing to the next level and book one of our multi-day courses.
We also cater for children surf holidays giving lessons from 4 years old to adults of all ages.
THE ACCOMMODATION
You’ll find a cozy atmosphere granted by Martim and Catarina. The couple will make sure that you’ll enjoy the most of your surf holidays in Portugal.
- Colorful decoration rooms on the first floor with twin beds and private bathrooms
- Traditional and moderns design features
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Wood oven
- Breakfast included
- Bar
- Terrace
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo
- Surf movies
- 400 sqm garden
- Wireless internet
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf
Teacher are accredited by the Portuguese Surf Federation, wetsuits, boards and a van that will take you to the best surf spots.
The lessons are, at least, one and a half hour long, tutored by a professional monitor, who will give you all the instructions you need to start surfing.You can learn how to surf with our introductory course or take your surfing to the next level and book one of our multi-day courses.
We teach children from 4 years old and older, and adults of all ages the art of surfing through safe and easy techniques that are proven to work. You will get the personalized attention you deserve, that’s the only way we teach – one on one, or in small and focused groups. It is the right way of teaching.
Kitesurf
The beach near our surfcamp is a perfect place for practice kite surfing, we have waves and the biggest salty lagoon of Europe, the Lagoon of Óbidos. It´s a vast area of clean water and gust winds.
Other Activities
- Windsurf
- SUP
- Canoa
- Catamaram
- Yoga
- Cycling
- Horse Riding
- Snorkeling
- Diving
Tours
Tour in Obidos: A perfectly preserved medieval town surrounded by walls. Get lost in its narrow cobblestone streets and small squares plenty of beautiful white washed houses and old monuments on each corner one of the best surf spots in Portugal.
Tour in Peniche and São Martinho do Porto: Well worth seeing. This is a great choice of sceneries and activities on this area assures you exciting surf holidays in Portugal.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
We are located in Foz do Arelho, a quiet little town between the beach (a few minutes from the beach of Foz do Arelho and our favourite surf spots) and Obidos Lagoon.
The location makes it very flexible for both surfers and kite surfers.
The village of Foz do Arelho offers a laid back atmosphere flowing all year round, making this an ideal place for family vacations in Portugal.
Foz do Arelho is 30 kms far from the surf town of Peniche, famous for hosting a stage of the ASP World Tour of Surfing every year, usually in October at Supertubes.
The Surf Camp is also around 30 kms far from Nazare, another famous surf destination, due to its huge swells and for recording the biggest waves ever surfed in the world. Professional big wave riders such as Garret McNamara, Carlos Brule and Maya Gabeira have been challenging themselves in the waves of Nazare and claiming to surf waves of up to 30 meters!
Foz do Arelho is part of the Silver Coast of Portugal comprising the coastline from Peniche to Aveiro and it is considered one of the best surf destinations in the world.
Getting Here
Lisbon airport is 60 minutes away from Foz do Arelho. Good public buses or train to Caldas da Rainha. We can also provide transfers with the local taxi driver from.
Airport transfers are 120€ per way up to 5 people
PRICES & PACKAGES
Just accommodation, Surf House
Private room: ( Prices per room )
Accommodation/Season | 1 Night | 3 Nights | 1 Week |
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Low | €50 | €150 | €350 |
Mid | €55 | €165 | €385 |
High | €60 | €180 | €420 |
Included:
- Breakfast
- Accommodation at private room, linen and blankets included
- Shared Fully equipped kitchen
- Tv and Dvd at a shared area
- All the local information you may need
- wifi
Just Surf Lessons
Group surf Lessons
Lessons | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
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Price | €35 | €65 | €95 | €120 | €145 | €170 | €195 | €220 | €240 | €250 |
Private surf Lessons
1 Person | 2 Persons | |
---|---|---|
Price | €80 | €150 |
Accommodation and Surf lessons
Surf House & Surf Lessons
Accommodation | LOW SEASON | MEDIUM SEASON | HIGH SEASON | |
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Twin Room Double Room |
One week | €425 per person | €440 per person | €460 per person |
Extra Night | €50 per person | €55 per person | €60 per person | |
Single Room | One week | €600 per person | €635 per person | €670 per person |
Extra Night | €50 per person | €55 per person | €60 per person |
Included:
- Breakfast
- 7 nights accommodation, linen and blankets included
- Free Wifi
- Shared Fully equipped kitchen
- TV and DVD at a shared area
- 5 days surf lessons
- 2 lessons a day
- surf equipment included
- professional and friendly coaching
- transport to beach
Accommodation + kitesurf
Accommodation | LOW SEASON | MEDIUM SEASON | HIGH SEASON | |
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Twin Room Double Room |
One week | €410 per person | €470 per person | €520 per person |
Extra Night | €50 per person | €55 per person | €60 per person | |
Single Room | One week | €680 per person | €740 per person | €790 per person |
Extra Night | €50 per person | €55 per person | €60 per person |
Included:
- 7 nights accommodation, linen and blankets included
- Breakfast
- Shared Fully equipped kitchen
- TV and DVD at a shared area
- Free Wifi
- 3 packs of kite surfing (each pack takes 3h)
- certified instructors
- professional and friendly coaching
- all equipment
- transport to the sailing school
- spoken languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese
Transfer
Airport transfers are 120€ per way up to 5 people
LOW SEASON | MID SEASON | HIGH SEASON |
November until February | March- June, 6th of September until October | July until 5th of September |