The ElementFish surf camp is a truly unique place to surf and relax: far away from tourist crowds, our beach-side camp is situated right at the Atlantic ocean in the dunes of the Ofir nature park - about 30mins north of Porto.
Our home surf spot is right behind dune in front of our premises (less than 2mins walk). No crowds in the water, we usually have our spot to ourselves.
The northern part of Portugal offers perfect conditions for surfing all year round. The sandy beaches of our training beaches in Ofir and Viana do Castelo slowly brake the waves of the Atlantic and form them to clean, easy to start on waves on the sandy banks without dangerous currents.
Our surf instructors are all ISA licenced.
Our spacious premises invite you to relax and chill-out on our lovely bar, on one of the sofas and cushions on our huge terrace or on one of the sun chairs and hammocks in our huge garden.
Additionally we offer Yoga classes and physiotherapy massages.
Our kitchen crew prepares a rich, brunch-style breakfast, lunch packs and delicious two-course dinners every day; including our famous welcome BBQ and homemade stone-oven pizza.
We also cater for vegetarian needs on request.
Drinks and snacks are available at our bar.
If you wish to eat or go out , there are bars, restaurants and a club in 10min walking distance from the camp.
Shuttle service from/to Porto airport (OPO).
Free wifi, free bikes, table-tennis and more…
Features
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
Our beach-side camp is situated right at the Atlantic ocean in the dunes of the Ofir nature park - about 30mins north of Porto.
Our home beach, right in front of our camp, is a sand break with several left- & right-handers. It holds up to around 6 feet. Our alternative spots at the Ofir pier (10min walk) or in Viana do Castello (15min by car) can hold bigger swells (both mainly right hander).
CAMP CHARACTER
The ElementFish surf camp is a very relaxed place. Our guests are usually 25+ but everyone is welcome. Single travellers and families welcome. We speak German, English and Portuguese.
CAMP OPERATOR
The captain and founder of our camp is Mark. He's been an ISA approved surf instructor and life-guard for more than 10 years. Together with his brother Kay, his family and the rest of the team, they run the camp in a very familiar and relaxed atmosphere.
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
Our camp features 4x double rooms (two rooms share one shower / bath room), 1x 4-bed room and 1x 6-bed room (each with private shower / bath room), two familiy bungalows with private kitchen and shower / bath room and a bungalow for two people (with private shower / bath room). Bed linen, and blankets are provided.
Our spacious premises invite you to relax and chill-out on our lovely bar, on one of the sofas and cushions on our huge terrace or on one of the sun chairs and hammocks in our huge garden. Additionally we offer Yoga classes and physiotherapy massages on-site.
CATERING
Our kitchen crew prepares a rich, brunch-style breakfast, lunch packs and delicious two-course dinners every day; including our famous welcome BBQ and homemade stone-oven pizza.
We also cater for vegetarian needs on request. (Self-catering possible only in our BigFish bungalow.)
Drinks and snacks are available at our bar.
If you wish to eat or go out , there are bars, restaurants and a club in 10min walking distance from the camp.
SURF COURSE DETAILS
SURF MATERIALS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Our home beach, right in front of our camp, is a sand break with several left- & right-handers. It holds up to around 6 feet.
Alternative spots are at the Ofir pier (10min walk on the beach) or at the pier in Viana do Castello (15min by car); both can are also mainly right-handers beach-breaks and can hold bigger swells.
Varios other breaks are within in 15min by car.
Seasonal conditions
The northern part of Portugal offers perfect conditions for surfing all year round.
Swells in the pre-seasons from March until June can get pretty big, but are great to surf.
In the peak-season from June-August it's usualy very warm but can get a bit windy in the afternoons.
The late season (Sept-November) usually features warm water (up to 20 degree Celcius), few winds and consistent big swells.
Crowd factor and local people
Fortunately, our camp is far away from the crowds - we usually have our home spot to ourselves. Locals are nice.
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the camp
Flying to Porto airport (OPO) is the easiest way to get here. We'll pick you up from there (ca. 25min by car).
Alternatively you can catch a bus from Porto into the direction of Viana do Castello and hop off in Esposende, where we'll pick you off.
PACKAGE A - SURFCAMP PACKAGE - from 329€ per person / week
This package includes:
5 days course + 7 days accommodation in a 4 or 6-bed room.
Early season (until 25.5.) : 329€
Peak season (29.06 - 05.10.) : 449€
Mid season (25.5.-29.6 and after 5.10.) : 359€
PACKAGE B - YOGA SURFCAMP PACKAGE 399€ per person / week
This package includes:
5 days course + 7 days accommodation in a 4 or 6-bed room.
Early season (until 25.5.) : 399€
Peak season (29.06 - 05.10.) : 549€
Mid season (25.5.-29.6. and after 05.10.) : 459€
PACKAGE C - KITESURFCAMP PACKAGE - from 499€ per person / week
This package includes:
5 days course + 7 days accomodation in a 4 or 6-bed room.
Early season (until 25.5.) : 499€
Peak season (29.06 - 05.10.) : 649€
Mid season (25.5.-29.6. and after 05.10.) : 589€
PACKAGE D - SUP CAMP PACKAGE - from 469€ per person / week
This package includes:
5 days course + 7 days accomodation in a 4 or 6-bed room.
Early season (until 25.5.) : 469€
Peak season (29.06 - 05.10.) : 619€
Mid season (25.5.-29.6. and after 05.10.) : 559€
PACKAGE E - TRY'EM ALL PACKAGE - from 499€ per person / week
This package includes:
5 days course + 7 days accomodation in a 4 or 6-bed room.
Early season (until 25.5.) : 499€
Peak season (29.06 - 05.10.) : 649€
Mid season (25.5.-29.6. and after 05.10.) : 589€
EXTRAS - (EXTRA SERVICES ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CAMP PACKAGES)
Price | |
Airport transfer Porto2 (per person)² | 45€ |
Extra charge for double room (per person/week) | +80€ |
Massage (20min) | 20€ |
Yoga session (per session) | 10€ |
Breakfast (per person/day)³ | 8€ |
Lunch (per person/day)³ | 3€ |
Dinner at the camp (per person/day)³ | 12€ |
²Arrival and departure per Person.
³Per day and per person; drinks not included
ACCOMMODATION ONLY A - DORM BEDROOM BEACHHOUSE from 245€ per person / week
ADDITIONAL COST FOR DOUBLE BEDROOM
Early season (until 28.5.) : 80€
Peak season (28.05 - 08.10.) : 80€
After season (after 08.10.) : 80€
Prices for accomodation only / per 7 nights and Person. Of course your're welcome to book additional surf/kite/SUP classes.ONLY SURF COURSE - KITESURFING PACKAGE - from 60€ per person / week
Price | |
1 day kite class (4 hours) |
99€ |
2 days kite class (8 hours) |
189€ |
3 days kite class (12 hours) |
250€ |
5 days kite class (20 hours) |
399€ |
Single lessons (per hour - you must book at least 2 hours) |
50€ |
Supervised kiting(3 hours - offer depending on our capacities -please ask ) |
60€ |
VDWS Level 1-7 includes theory exam (per level; including study material) |
35€ |
Renewal VDWS level |
10€ |
VDWS kitesurfing study manual | 15€ |
ONLY SURF COURSE - SURF LESSONS - from 69€ per person
Price | |
1 day surf class (4 hours) |
69€ |
3 days surf class (12 hours) |
149€ |
5 days surf class (20 hours) |
225€ |
Surf lessons including complete equipment but no accomodation (pls. refer to our surf camp packages).
ONLY SURF COURSE - SUP LESSONS - from 89€ per person
Price | |
1 day SUP class (4 hours) |
89€ |
2 days SUP class (8 hours) |
169€ |
3 days SUP class (12 hours) |
239€ |
5 days SUP class (20 hours) | 349€ |
SUP lessons including complete equipment but no accomodation (pls. refer to our surf camp packages).
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