Oporto Excentric Surfcamp (Porto, Portugal)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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Oporto Excentric offers Surf Holidays and Surf Vacations for those who seek a awsome surfing experience and for those who want to learn to surf. Oporto is one of the best Spots for a Surf Camp in Europe and for a Surf Camp in Portugal. The Surfing Package includes Surfing Course, Surf House B&B, Tranfers, Transportation, Insurance, Surf Gear and Activities in Oporto City. Beginners can start to learn how to surf at Matosinhos beach, more experienced surfers can go on surfaris to beaches around Oporto.

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CAMP CHARACTER

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Here in Oporto Excentric Design / Surf, you can buy surf lessons for all ages, all levels and nationalities. From people who have never seen a surfboard or the sea, to those that in spite of having had a previous contact with the surf still do not feel completely safe and want to learn more by those who are surfing for many years and want toimprove their technique.

The Surf School is open all year round. We give Surf or Bodyboard classes to individual students ou school groups, university students or corporate companies.

Group classes occur every weekend and holiday at 10h30, other classes like this and private ones are given in other days and other schedules upon advanced booking. In the summer we give classes every day during multiple schedules.

Our prices include the use of our facilities, gear - wetsuit, surf board or boyboard and insurance. 

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION TYPES

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Unique Concept

Rooms that are customized about the City. The hostel is themed about Oporto City, and you can find rooms with different designs. The interior of the room is decorated about the main points of interest, such as: Serralves Foundation, the Music House, City Park, House of Animation, São Bento Train Station, Cafe Majestic, Ardina and others, transforming each room into a work of art individually.

Rooms with private toilet / Studio are equipped with:

Wood Floor // Private bathroom // Heating // Mini Refrigerator // Internet facilities // Cable TV

Rooms with shared bathrooms are equipped with:

Wood Floor // Shared bathroom // Heating // Internet facilities

 

Other Amenities

Information of sightseeing. Provision of a map about the city of Porto and Matosinhos.    
Languages spoken: English, Portuguese, Spanish.    
Breakfast in Self-service at any time in the morning.   
24 hour available equipped Kitchen with: microwave, toaster, kettle, stove, exaust, fridge, expresso coffee machine, utensils and some products.    
Rent-a-car, city-tour, cruises on the Douro River.    
We take care of your mail. Cable TV. Living room. Outside Patio.

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CATERING

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Enjoy a delicious and varied breakfast in our 24 hour opean kitchen, where the tea is free.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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Our surf and bodyboard classes are very practical, so on your very first class you will use a wetsuit and learn to catch waves and balance yourself in the board trying to look like a true surfer! At all times an instructor is there to support and help you.  

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SURF MATERIALS

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Our prices include the use of our facilities, gear - wetsuit, surf board or boyboard and insurance. For each class the advise that your bring a backpack, towel and a confortable bathing suit to use inside the wetsuit.

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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SURF CONDITIONS

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots

Matosinhos is located north west of Oporto looking out onto the Atlantica Ocean. It houses the biggest artifical port in Portugal and has long been associated both with fishing and sea tranport industries. Today, Matosinhos is geared towards tourism and its beach is regularly used throughout the year by surfers of all types and abilities. The beach is medium sized and sandy with lots of space. The beach can be found easily on foot by leaving the metro station and following the avenue west until you come to the beach. By car you simply follow the IC24 via Rapida to Matosinhos. This beach is a sand bar with frequent sloppy waves. The swell size starts working at 1 meter and holds up to 2.5 meters. The waves come from right and left with a normal power. The summers are pleasant here with water temperatures ranging from 12 degrees to about 19 degrees in the summer and air temperatures ranging from 10 degrees in the winter to 30 degrees in the summer. You can get by with just a pair of shorts or a shorty through the summer, in the winter months you need to suit up accordingly.

Situated on Portugal's north western coast in the region of Oporto lies the beach at Aterro. It is a popular spot for surfers of expert ability only. You really have to know what you are doing here because there are numerous hazards, such as large rocks in the water, strong currents and some pretty large waves. Aterro is a medium to large sized beach that is made up of sand and small pebbles. To get here you will need to drive north from Porto on the coast road, until you see signs for Aterro and the beach. There is plenty of parking close by. The water quality is clean and conditions are choppy to wavy most of the time. However you can pick up some of the largest waves around (well over 3 meters) at this spot. The water temperature remains between 12-20 degrees depending upon the time of year. You will need a long suit during the winter months. This spot has a lot of hazards, so do not surf here unless you are competent in your abilities. Watch out for strong tides and really large waves. Also look out for large rocks in the water that are exposed during low tide. Keep an eye out for other surfers in and around your area.

With strong waves breaking onto vast expanses of gorgeous white sand, Leça De Palmeira is a popular venue for experienced surfers of all types, especially towards its northern part where it merges with Aterro beach. There are rocks to the north and a big harbor mole to the south which is why this spot is not suited to beginners. The beach lays just to the north of Porto and is well signposted. The water quality is clean with good, medium sized waves for most of the time. You need to have your wits about you and keep any eye out for the rocks to the north as well as the mole to the south. The water temperature ranges from 12 degrees in the winter to 19 degrees in the summer with air temperatures ranging from 10 degrees in the winter to 30 degrees n the summer. You can get by with just a pair of shorts for the summer months but come winter and you will need to suit up accordingly.

Seasonal conditions

We can say that Portugal offers a all year round Surf season. However, the best months with greater consistency and swells are during the winter and fall months. During spring there is also a good consistency with little wind and great weather. No doubt a great time to visit Oporto and enjoy our Surfcamps.

 

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JOURNEY

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Our service includes the Airport Shuttle to pick you up at the Oporto Airport (OPO - Francisco Sá Carneiro) on Arrival to Oporto and to drop you off on Departure from Oporto (10 Km Trip Airport - Oporto Excentric Hostel takes between 10 to 15 minutes). You can plan your vacation at any time, because we operate all year round and this service is available everyday from 4:30h till 19:30h. Taxi service is available for other schedules with extra supplement.

Airlines

Ryan Air | Easyjet | Germanwings | HLX | Volotea

From the Airport in Lisbon you can take a taxi to the bus or train station "Estação Oriente". It takes about 5 minutes and cost around 8 €. You can also take the bus number 5 to get there.

Bus connection 

From the main station "Estação Oriente" in Lisbon busses are available to go to the north of Portugal via Porto several times a day. On request we can pick you up from the bus station in Oporto. bus timetable / price Lisbon – Porto 19 €

Train connection

From "Estação Oriente" to Porto "Campanhã" / train timetable / price 24 € (3h normal train) or 30 € (2:30h Fast train). On request we can pick you up from the train station in Oporto. 
Lisbon "Estação Oriente" – Porto "Campanha": 2,5 h – 3,5 h by train/ bus

PACKAGES & PRICES

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PACKAGE A - 1 Week Surf Camp

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This package includes:

7 nights accommodation in double room or group room 5 surf classes (Aprox. 7:30h) or 5 surfaris with guide All the gear needed Transportation to beach and accommodation Breakfast Insurance Airport Transfers (Airport Shuttle)

Prices:

Low Season (October - April):

One Week - 299€
Extra Week - 285€
Extra Day - 42€

High Season (May - September):

One Week - 349€
Extra Week - 330€
Extra Day - 52€

Optional:

5 Surflessons + Transportation - 80€
Yellow Bus, Tram Tour & Boat Tour - 30€
Wakesurf - 35€

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PACKAGE B - 4 Days Camp

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This package includes:

3 nights accommodation in double room or group room 3 surf classes (Aprox. 4:30h) or 3 surfaris with guide All the gear needed Transportation to beach and accommodation Breakfast Insurance Airport Transfers (Airport Shuttle)

Prices:

Low Season (October - April):

4 Days - 170€
Extra Day - 42€

High Season (May - September):

4 Days - 199€
Extra Day - 52€

Optional:

3 Surflessons + Transportation - 51€
Yellow Bus, Tram Tour & Boat Tour - 30€
Wakesurf - 35€

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PACKAGE C - 2 Days Camp

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This package includes:

2 nights accommodation in double room or group room 2 surf classes (Aprox. 3:00h) or 2 surfaris with guide All the gear needed Transportation to beach and accommodation Breakfast Insurance Airport Transfers (Airport Shuttle)

Prices:

Low Season (October - April):

2 Days - 115€
Extra Day - 42€

High Season (May - September):

2 Days - 139€
Extra Day - 52€

Optional:

2 Surflessons + Transportation - 34€
Yellow Bus, Tram Tour & Boat Tour - 30€
1/2 Day of Wakesurf - 35€