Matosinhos Surf Hostel - Oporto, Porto. Surf Camps in Portugal
INTRODUCTION
We are a Lifestyle Surf Camp in Porto – Portugal. Porto is a colourful city cherished as a World Heritage Site, a lively hub for all ages, sharing of culture, food and music which makes of Porto, a popular destination for tourists year upon year.
With open doors, we share unique features: beach, riverside, important historic landmark, great gastronomy and vibrating nightlife. With an excellent urban trendy atmosphere, you will find a population that is known for being welcoming, in a city that has the perfect size to walk by and a great transportation network.
Matosinhos, where we have the surf school, is one of the beaches in Portugal most suited for surfing lessons. It is ideal for beginners and intermediates. This beach is characterized by fine white sand and clean water, being a stone’s throw away from hundreds of bars and seafood restaurants for which Matosinhos is renowned for.
Highly visited during the summer, it is provided with very easy access and lifeguard protection.
THE ACCOMMODATION
Fish Tail Seahouse
Our hostel facilities meet the standards of the young travellers these days that look for a comfortable yet affordable experience in a cosy “homy” feel. It is just near 10-minute walk to the beach.
Facilities
√ Non-smoking rooms
√ Garden
√ Water sports facilities
√ Featuring family rooms
√ Terrace
√ Shared kitchen
√ Balcony
Rooms
√ Private bathroom equipped with hot shower and a hairdryer
√ Flat-screen TV with cable channels
√ Air conditioning
√ Closet
√ Electric teapot
√ Selected rooms will provide you with a seating area
Services
√ Free WiFi
√ Luggage storage
√ Offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf
Surf Lessons
Group Lessons
Private Lessons
We have professionally trained teachers, with certificates from FPS.
They speak Portuguese, English, French and German.
The minimum age for the surf classes is 8years old and there’s no need to know how to surf, just feel comfortable on water.
All material included – board and wetsuits
Pick-Up & Drop-Off
- Pick up from Porto Airport (OPO) to your accommodation or to our facilities
- Drop off from our accomodation or our facilities to aiport
- The pick up and drop off can be done in another location such as the train or bus station, as long as it is in the municipality of Porto or Matosinhos
Facilities
- Hot shower (+1€*)
- Free wifi
- Lounge area
- Changing Rooms
- Merchandising
Extra Activities
- Borrow the school‘s equipment (surf, skate, stand up paddle and kayak)
- Yoga Group Lessons ( +15€ – single lesson | +65€ – pack 5 )*
We have a partnership with omacademy who provide yoga services in the areas – Traditional Yoga, Fly Yoga, Hot Yoga, Hatha Yoga and more, and have a team of 12 specialists.
*extra fee, not included in the base package
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Privilegde location, only 10m walking from the Hostel. The nearest airport is Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport, 9.7 km. It is close to Leca da Palmeira Beach, Castelo do Queijo Beach and Transparent Building.
In the North of Portugal, you will be able to surf more than 20 surf spots during your surf holidays and we can plan the surf trip for you. Here are guaranteed unforgettable surf holidays where most of the guests return year after year!
With open doors, we share unique features: beach, river side, important historic landmark, great gastronomy and a vibrating night life. With a excellent urban trendy atmosphere you will find a population that is known for being welcoming, in a city that has the perfect size to walk by and a great transportation network.
Getting Here
By bus from the downtown, 500.
By metro, from the airport, purple line, direction Estádio do Dragão.
By Uber
PRICES & PACKAGES
Shared rooms ( Fish Tail Seahouse)
3 nights and 3 days surf lessons: 300.00€ per person
6 nights and 5 days surf lessons: 510.00€ per person
Extra day accommodation and surf lesson: 75.00€ per person
Double room (Guest House Casa Rietsch)
3 nights and 3 days surf lessons: 350.00€ per person
6 nights and 5 days surf lessons: 590.00€ per person
Extra day accommodation and surf lesson: 85.00€ per person
Single room (Guest House Casa Rietsch)
3 nights and 3 days surf lessons: 380.00€ per person
6 nights and 5 days surf lessons: 660.00€ per person
Extra day accommodation and surf lesson: 95.00€ per person
Inclusions
√ Non-smoking rooms
√ Garden
√ Water sports facilities
√ Shared kitchen
√ Private bathroom equipped with hot shower and a hairdryer
√ Air conditioning
√ Free WiFi
√ Luggage storage
√ Offers a continental or buffet breakfast.
Surf Lessons
Group Lessons
One: 30.00€
Pack of 4: 70.00€
Pack of 8: 120.00€
Pack of 12: 150.00€)
Private Lessons
50.00€
Yoga
15€ – single lesson
65€ – pack 5
Stand Up Paddle
Private Lesson – 50€
Group Lesson (+4px) – 30€
