Praia de Esmoriz Surf Camp - Oporto, Porto. Surf Camps in Portugal
INTRODUCTION
Surf in Porto whilst enjoying the tranquility of the traditional fishing village of Esmoriz, surrounded by the wild and well-preserved beaches or Maceda Natural Park. With 20 km of long beach stretches right next to our door, our Surf Camp has the right conditions for all levels of surfing! Our certified instructors will make sure you have fun while learning in a safe environment.
Our Surcamp is a multicultural place, where people from all over the world can enjoy the Surf, make new friends and exchange experiences in a very chilled out and informal ambience. Our cozy guest house offers shared and double rooms for groups or those who prefer a little more privacy. The Surfhouse has also a fully equipped kitchen and a homelike living room.
Esmoriz, known as the best Surfspot triangle in the North of Portugal, offers you a great Surf with a peaceful and friendly crowd in a place where traditions are still alive. Lots of Party too !! Besides Surfing and Party you can enjoy yoga classes, go for a skate, rent a tennis court, try out wake surfing or paddle boarding…or just relax and enjoy a nice massage.
Once you are our guest all you are supposed to do is really enjoy your holiday, no cooking, no dishes, only surfing & relaxing.
THE ACCOMMODATION
The Surfhouse
Surfcamp’s Surfhouse is a short 3 minute walk from the beach. It has two shared bedrooms with a capacity of 4 persons in each one, and a private bedroom with a double bed. The Surfhouse has a fully equipped kitchen and a homelike living room with TV, DVD, Internet and Playstation.
AMENITIES:
- 2 Shared bedrooms (max. 4 people)
- 4 double bedrooms (with double as well as single beds)
- 3 showers, 2 toilets
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Cosy living room with TV with usb, DVD, Playstation, boardgames and table football
- Big garden with different lounge areas, bbq, volleyball field, trampoline & halfpipe
- Surf school /rental
- Rent-a-bike
- Free WiFi
The Lodge
If you are looking for more comfort with own bathroom, our Surf Lodge is a perfect option, situated just a few footsteps from the beach. You surf as much as you desire, take yoga classes, participate at film nights, enjoy great dining and wine tasting, bbq’s and sunset drinks together with the other guests.
AMENITIES:
- 2 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
- 1 Chalet/lodge, perfect for friends or family and fits max 6 pax. (2 double rooms and a couch)
- 1 studio with kitchen, bathroom and terrace, fits max 2 pax
- Free wifi
- Surf school& rental
- Rent-a- bike
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Outside bbq area
- Outside relaxing and sunbathing area with sea view
THE ACTIVITIES
Surf school & Surfaris
The Oporto Surfschool is for all levels; Youngsters, Adults, beginners wanting to learn and intermediate surfers wanting to gain new skills and improve their techniques as a sport, culture and lifestyle.
All the Surfschools instructors are fully liscenced by the Portuguese Surfing Federation and all have an extensive knowledge and experience on educational and competition level Surfing.
With over 20 years of experience the Oporto Surfcamps Surf Instructors will advise and teach each student according to their Surfing level (beginner – advanced).
SURF SPOTS:
With a 15km coastline, Porto offers you more than 20 beach breaks with consistent swell all year long with waves for all Surf levels. The most famous and cosistent spot is Espinho, known for its long and barreling right-hander.
For intermediate Surfers the best spot is Cagalhotos, a long and easy right perfect for developing surf maneuvers. Infront of the Surfcamp there is a speedy and fun left-hander, and to the south of the Surfcamp you can find multiple peaks from the beaches of the Natural Park of Maceda, where the Surf combines with the pure touch of nature. The north is full of beach breaks suited for beginners, with many uncrowded spots, so you can really focus on the Surf.
A DAY AT THE CAMP
Our breakfast starts around 9:00h.
At 10:00h we are ready to choose the best surf spot for the day, taking the conditions into account.
Then we surf.
Until the lunch break, we love to take our guests to typical Portuguese lunch places. The prices are good, for 6 euro you can enjoy soup, meal, drink and a coffee. If the day is too nice we would order food to the beach and have a picnic.
After a little break, if you want and have energy, we go surf again.
In the evening we do several things, having a bbq or going out for diner, sometimes guests decide to cook a specialty of their country for everyone. Sometimes we watch movies or play games together.
And of course a drink and a dance at one of the bars once in a while.
Other Activities
There are other activities in the area that you can enjoy, such as a great Skatepark in the middle of the forest just a 10 minute walk from the camp. You can also do Yoga lessons, rent a tennis court, try wake surfing or SUP or just relax and enjoy a massage, not forgetting cultural visits.
LOCATION & GETTING HERE
Location
Oporto Surfcamp is situated 30km South of Porto, taking a 35 minute train ride from Esmoriz to get to its historical centre.
The City of Porto is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the famous Douro River, creating the ideal place to chill out by the beach, or party in the historical parts of town by the riverside where you can enjoy the city social life and the breathtaking views.
You will be also near Aveiro which is situated 40 km south of the Surf camp; to get there you can take a train (40 minutes). This area has unique geographical characteristics with both the sea and the land connected in a strange way and that create Inner City Rivers.
The Portuguese call it “Venetia” recognize as a Romantic place to be. Aveiro is a popular for the universities which give a young and animated atmosphere with daily parties and concert.
Santa Maria da feira which host the well knows “Medieval fest” is situated at only 8 km of the camp, you can be there in 10 minutes by car to reach the city center. During this “Medieval fest” you will be taken 400 years ago in a historical city, with a large number of visitors during the day and animated and well decorated parties at night.
Getting Here
Esmoriz: Seaside resort 30 km. south of Oporto
By Plane: Aero Porto Sá Carneiro (35 km from the Surfcamp). Ryan Air, Easy Jet, Air Berlin, Lufthansa, Tap Air, Brussels Airlines, Tuifly and Air France.
By Metro: The Airport has a metro Station from where you can catch a train to Porto Campanha. From there you can catch a train to Esmoriz.
By Train: You can catch a train from Sao Bento train station (Oporto) to Esmoriz, or from Campanha (Porto) to Esmoriz.
PRICES & PACKAGES
SURFCAMP & SURFARIS
INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast (bedlinen and towel provided)
- 5 days surf course(morning + afternoon), 4 hrs daily
- 3 times cleaning per week, bathrooms daily
- … or 5 surfaris with guide
- All the surf material, all day!
- Transferts beach – surfcamp
- 1 or 2 videos analyses a week with surf theory
- One visit to Porto’s Historical Centre
- Transfers to and from Esmoriz train station
- WiFi
- Free use of skateboards and other failities
EXTRA:
Holiday pictures 7.50 EUR
|
Surfcamps/Surfaris |
Accommodation |
Week |
Extra Week |
Extra Day |
|
Low Season |
Shared |
325 EUR |
275 EUR |
50 EUR |
|
Mar, Apr & Oct |
Double |
350 EUR |
300 EUR |
55 EUR |
|
Mid Season |
Shared |
350 EUR |
300 EUR |
55 EUR |
|
May, Jun & Sep |
Double |
400 EUR |
350 EUR |
60 EUR |
|
High Season |
Shared |
425 EUR |
375 EUR |
65 EUR |
|
Jul & August |
Double |
475 EUR |
425 EUR |
70 EUR |
RENTALS
Surf Board: 20 EUR/day, 120 EUR/week
Wetsuit: 10 EUR/day, 50 EUR/week
Surf Board and Wetsuit: 25 EUR/day, 150 EUR/week
Surf Lessons (Mid-High Season): 35 EUR/lesson, 150 EUR/week
Surf Lessons (Low Season): 30 EUR/lesson, 125 EUR/week
BED AND BREAKFAST
INCLUDED:
- 7 nights accommodation with breakfast (bedlinen and towel provided)
- 3 times cleaning per week, bathrooms daily
- Free WiFi
- Transfers to and from Esmoriz train station
|
Surfcamps/Surfaris |
Accommodation |
Week
|
Extra Week |
Extra Day |
|
Low Season |
Shared |
125 EUR |
75 EUR |
20 EUR |
|
Mar, Apr & Oct |
Double |
175 EUR |
125 EUR |
30 EUR |
|
Mid Season |
Shared |
150 EUR |
100 EUR |
25 EUR |
|
May, Jun & Sep |
Double |
200 EUR |
150 EUR |
35 EUR |
|
High Season |
Shared |
200 EUR |
150 EUR |
30 EUR |
|
Jul & August |
Double |
250 EUR |
200 EUR |
40 EUR |
OTHER ACTIVITIES:
Bicycle rental 5 EUR/day
Wake surf experience 30 EUR/day
1/2 day SUP Tour 30 EUR/trip
1hr Massage 30 EUR
1hr Yoga class 7 EUR
TRANSFER
Oporto Airport one way (max 5 pax) 50 EUR (extra Person 10 EUR)
Oporto Airport one way (max 8 pax) 70 EUR
Transfer from Esmoriz station free from 8am-10pm, otherwise 5 EUR
All above rates are per person
