Surfing West Portugal


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Widely recognised as the best and most consistent surf sport in Portugal, the peninsula of Peniche offers a north and south-facing coastline. The result is finest surfing conditions everyday regardless of the swell and wind direction.

The Peninsula of Peniche will always offer you a beach where the wind will be off shore, creating perfect waves. In 15 Km of cost line you will find more than 20 surf spot for all level of surfers, from beginner to advanced. Our surf camp is within walking distance from all the waves in the peninsula of Peniche.

Just one hour transfer from Lisbon’s airport you will find the Surf Camp. Around our surf base you can find a mix of long sandy bays and a couple of reef breaks. This Surf Camp Base has got ocean view and is located 100 meters from 3 excellent waves to surf. In a 15 Km radius you have more than 20 waves to choose from, being one of them described as the best left hander in Portugal, Super Tubes.

The concept, philosophy, and culture of any given Surf Camp has got to do with the proximity and socialization that the Surfers have with each other, so that the experiences and sensations related to surf can be maximized. Our accommodation tries to promote this contact, this sheerness in a comfortable and relaxed way! The accommodation is shared accommodation, like a youth hostel where it is cheaper and you will socialize with surfers from all over the world, this we feel makes it a raw surfing original feel for this particular strong surfing destination. Due to its location near the beach and several surf spots you will feel very comfortable and centrally located. On the outside you have a space with chairs and tables, some games, literature etc. where you can socialize with the other surfers.

Everyday you will be on the search. Peniche has so many waves that it is possible to surf several surf spots on the same day. We just have to be on the right spot at the right time. At the same time you are surfing you are visiting different beaches. You'll never get bored.

When you are not surfing and during your free time there are a lot of things to do. You can relax at the surf base or you can go for other activities. The natural conditions of Peniche make possible a great collection of gorgeous beaches, such as Baleal, Consolação and S. Bernadino all important seaside resorts attracting thousands of visitors.

The archipelago of Berlengas is located 6 miles west from the peninsula of Peniche and is constituted by the islands of Berlenga, Farilhões, Estelas e Forcados. The island of Berlenga is a naturally privileged place to visit. Its clean and transparent waters afford unforgettable contact with nature in its unspoiled state. This is a privileged location for bird nidification such as the airo, the dark – wing – seagull, the yellow- beak sea- sparrow and the crested- sea- crow, amongst others. Its flora compounds over 80 specimens of which 4 are not found anywhere else in the world.

Peniche holds many opportunities for the practice of sports such as golf, tennis, fishing, surfing and all water sports. Pools and water parks round out the great opportunities for the latter. Great discos and clubs, as well as numerous pubs and bars for different age groups, assure many opportunities for excellent night entertainment.

We have agreements with other companies where with little money you can go for:

* Site seeing by boat to Berlenga Island ;
* Snorkelling;
* Yoga at the surf base;
* Boat fishing.

Details

Price Includes

(SF-20197-P)

Return Airport Transfer from Lisbon Airport

Shared Accommodation in the camp, less than 50 meters from the beach

Surfboard and wetsuit suited to your needs

Special price if you want a board shaped just for you

Obtain discounts at local Surf Shop

A wide variety of DVD movies to select from

Internet access (ours or your computer via wireless)

All the local information you may need

Suitability / Level

All Levels

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Itinerary & Highlights

Peniche
The quaint fishing port of Peniche lies in the shelter of a great headland on Portugal 's rugged Atlantic coast. As late as the mid-16th century, the town was part of an 8-kilometre-wide island, although an accumulation of sand gradually joined it to the mainland to form the present peninsula.

A small area of 74.6 Km2, Peniche combines a large modern fishing harbour with a 17th century military complex that symbolizes its ancient strategic value.

Today the town is most famous for its lace-making and fishing, and of course the abundance of gorgeous beaches and surf spots. With it numerous fish restaurants, which during the summer serve up some of the tastiest sardines in Portugal .

What to see
At the water's edge on the south side of town stands the 16th-century Fortaleza , used as a prison during the repressive Salazar regime. It now contains a museum of local archaeology and crafts, incorporating former cells, solitary chambers and the visitors' grilles.

In Largo 5 de Outubro, the Church of the Misericórdia has 17th-century painted ceiling panels depicting the life of Jesus Christ and patterned azulejo glazed tiles from the same period. There are also frequent festivals and markets offering the opportunity to buy goods from around the world.

Nearby
A 3-km walk eastwards lies the breezy Cape Carvoeiro and the Chapel of Our Lady of Remédios, which contains 18th-century blue and white azulejo glazed tiles.

About 12 Km from Cape Carvoeiro is a small group of islands called the Berlengas. Berlenga Island itself, filled with mystery and beauty, is a nature reserve for the nesting of various species of birds and the preservation of various reptiles and other animals. You will also find there typical plants and flowers unique to Portugal . Laced with grottoes and coves, the Berlenga Islands are an hour's journey by boat from Peniche. It also has a 17th-century fort.

Accommodation & Centre Details

Where is the nearest surf beach from accommodation?
Lagido is less than 50 meters

How far is it from the airport?
100 Km to Lisbon airport
The Surfing in the area (detailed below):

Peniche is surrounded by ocean and by waves. Either on the south and north coast there are a lot of surf spots.

Supertubos: Considered the best wave in Portugal and one of the best in Europe . It is a fast and tubular wave which breaks on a hollow sand bank. It works best with SW swells and N, NE or NW winds. If you are an expert and like to be barrelled then this is the spot.

Molhe Leste: This is a fast, tubular right hand breaking next to a pier on a sand bottom. It needs a lot of swell to work but once it's on it is considered one of the best waves around. Works best with N or NW winds and SW swells.

Lagido: This is a famous reef break. It is a long left hand breaking on a coral reef. It is a very manoeuvrable wave with several fast and slow sessions. Works best with S, SW and SE wind and north swells. It is ideal for intermediate and advance surfers.

Cantinho: This is an outstanding wave for beginners and intermediate surfers. It is just in front of our surf base and it is the most consistent wave during the summer time. It's a left and right peak, starting slow but as it gets to the inside becomes faster. Works best with NW winds and NW swells

Meio da baia: This is a long extension of 2.5 Km of beach that starts in Peniche and ends in Baleal. It has got several surf spots breaking on neat sand banks. According to the wave size we can choose the Middle of the Bay (where the waves are higher) or Cantinho of the Bay (where the waves are smaller than The Middle of the Bay). These waves are excellent for beginners and intermediate surfers. They are soft and slow breaking ideal to improve your surfing. They work best with S, SW or SE winds and N or NW swells.

Almagreira: This is a famous spot for surfing. The foreign surfer gave it another name: “ Red Rock”. This is a long extension of beach to the north of Lagido. It has got many surf spots and it functions when the waves are smaller in Baleal area. It is a left and a right peak idea in a sand button for all levels of surfers. Functions best with S or SE winds and northern swells.

Belgas: It’s located 10 minutes walking to the north of our surf base, next to almagreira. This is one of the favourite surf spot for the school because there are many waves spread along it. You can always find a lonely wave for you. It is best with S and SE winds and N swells. The waves here are beach break type and are ideal for every type of surfers.
Surfboards:

One thing that the Surf Camp is very proud of, it's our wide variety of surfboards. We have more than 150 boards to choose from. This means that you'll not only get a surfboard appropriate for your level, but also that you'll have the opportunity to try other types of surfboards. For those still learning to surf, you'll be able to try a shortboard as you grow more confident with your surf. Those who already have confidence enough will be able to try different types of shortboards to see what is better for your kind of surfing.
Wetsuits:

The wetsuits that the Surf Camp use are Rip Curl Raptors.The Raptor series is one of the most successful line of wetsuits from Rip Curl, which is by far the best company in the world, when it comes to wetsuits. The Raptor series includes Elastomax in the upper body part to give you maximum liberty of movements. You won't feel like being trapped by your wetsuit. Also we have the full variety of sizes, so you won't be using anything that is not appropriate for you.