Holiday itinerary
Go learn to surf in Portugal’s surf capital and host of the World Surf Tour on stunning beaches with near perfect surf conditions. Situated on Baleal beach, this school is just 5km from Peniche on Portugal’s Atlantic coast.
This package includes accommodation just 100 meters from the beach, surf lessons and use of all surf equipment throughout the course so you can practice your new found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by highly qualified, experienced instructors who have been perfecting teaching techniques for over 15 years that will have you up on your board in no time.
On your first day, you will be kitted out with a surf board and wet suit suitable for your level of experience.
Once you have your gear, you'll hit the beach to start your lessons with a demonstration and training on the sand before hitting the water. This course is ideal for beginners looking to get up on the board for the first time.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels of surfing experience
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18
Surf Course Start Days
- Surf lessons run year round
- The surf camp programme can begin on any day of the week during high season (June-Sep) and Sun, Mon, Tues and Wed at all other times
- Please note the following check-in hours for your holiday - if you are late for check in a 10 Euro fee will apply upon arrival to the surf camp:
- 7 Feb-29 March, 3 Nov-31 Dec: 15:00 – 19:00
- 30 March-28 June & 15 Sept-2 Nov: 15:00 – 21:30
- 29 June-14 Sept: 15:00 – 23:45
Surf Lesson Schedule
- Each day you will have 2 hours of surfing lessons
- Lesson start times will depend on the weather and wave conditions, your instructor will keep you informed on a daily basis
What Will I Learn?
- Safety issues
- The geography and history of Peniche
- The history of surf
- How to handle the board in the water
- Where to position yourself at sea
- How to clear the breaking zone and deal with white water
- How to stand and lie on the board
- Line up positioning
- How to paddle to catch the waves
- Techniques to clear the break point and surge to the crest of the wave
- You’ll also visit a renowned surf board factory to see how surf boards are made
- If you are an intermediate surfer, you'll be taught skills suitable for your level and taken to spots to challenge and improve your surfing ability
Surf Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality Quiksilver wetsuits
- This school has over 70 surf boards to choose from in sizes varying between 5’6’’ and 9´2´´
- Surf board brands a plenty from BIC to NSP including reinforced plastic boards, epoxy boards and conventional fibre boards
- The school can make shortboards, malibus, and longboards in various sizes and thicknesses to match your skill level
- If you are a complete beginner, you can use a board with higher volume and float during the first few days, switching to a smaller, more manoeuvrable board as you improve
Surf Camp Accommodation
- The Surf House is a modern, clean building just 100m from the beach, ideal for young easy going surfers looking for a fun holiday
- You will bunk in with other surf students in a shared room
- The house has 5 rooms sleeping a maximum of 20 guests in total
- There are 3 bathrooms
- There is a large lounge with TV/DVD
- Kitchen facilities are available
- The house has a large patio overlooking the sea with BBQ facilities
- There is a reception area with free internet access for all guests
- Wi-fi is available
- Please note the following check-in hours for your holiday - if you are late for check in a 10 Euro fee will apply upon arrival to the surf camp:
- 7 Feb-29 March, 3 Nov-31 Dec: 15:00 – 19:00
- 30 March-28 June & 15 Sept-2 Nov: 15:00 – 21:30
- 29 June-14 Sept: 15:00 – 23:45
Surf Camp Accommodation Location
- The Surf House is located 100 metres from the beach and beach bar
- The surf school is just 200 metres away
- There is a supermarket, ATM machine across the street for provisions
- Two restaurants are close by if you don’t feel like cooking
- You’ll find a snack bar, shops 100m south of the Surf House
Free Time In Baleal, Peniche & Portugal
- Many people taking these surf courses do so independently as they make great singles holidays and there's always something going on in the area
- Hang out with your fellow surfers in the beach bar or visit the nearby club where you might find your surf instructor behind the turntables
- This includes surf equipment for the full duration of the course so you can practice in your free time
- Explore the towns of Baleal and Peniche and their surrounding areas by renting a bike from the surf school
- Day Trips to Lisbon are easy to take as they are just a short 1 ½ bus ride from the Surf Camp and give you the chance to explore this beautiful and cultural capital city
- You can visit the famous Mediaeval Village of Obidós, 30 minutes from Baleal, with its beautifully preserved streets and its huge castle Obidós offers one of the most popular attractions in Portugal. In high season the village is host to many festivals that will be included in your package if they take place on the week you are visiting.
- Just a short boat ride from the surf camp you will find the exquisite natural park Berlengas when you can take scuba diving lessons or enjoy a bit of snorkeling, your surf camp hosts will be more than happy to help advise you on these activities when you arrive.
- The Quinta dos Loridos is a perfect example of an 18th century manor house owned by a renowned wine producer. An incredible Oriental Garden has been built over an area of about 35 hectares and an artificial lake with around 6 thousand statues, combining a space of quietness and peace of mind.
- Trips can also be arranged to visit many of the prominent Portuguese wine producers in the area.
Surf Conditions
- Stunning Baleal beach, 5km north of Peniche, is uniquely positioned and offers ideal conditions and mild weather for both beginners and experienced surfers year round
Optional Extras
- Guests at the Surf House can rent bikes from the surf school
Get more from your holiday, have fun, hang ten, meet new people and take home a new sporting skill that will stay with you forever.