SoftWaterHostel is located in the centre of Ericeira, right in the World Surfing Reserve.
Anchored in the growing dynamics of Ericeira, well known for its natural beauty, gastronomy and people. This is a space designed to meet the growing needs of accommodation and activities that complement the tourist offer of the Villa. To this end, wanting to take on the market with a distinct offering on active tourism, providing a variety of packages and activities that expand throughout the county and surounding areas, whether at sea, on land or in the air. Our Mission, reflects the effort and ongoing commitment to promote an interactive and dy-namic way of knowledge and experience of the Village.
Features
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
There are many beaches that you can choose near the hostel if you want to seize the sunny days.
The town centre is also not far away and you can enjoy your ten minute ride to appreciate the beautiful cobblestone streets and the tipycal houses.please replace suggestions with your info** - exact location and description (directly at the beach, forests, beautiful landscape, etc.)- distances to surf spots, town centre, other important sites- description of spot; one spot or various spots?- surf conditions directly at the camp and at nearby spots
CAMP CHARACTER
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
The gym is also available to do some workout if you want and a sauna can be a perfect way to relax some more.
CATERING
SURF COURSE DETAILS
SURF MATERIALS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
PEDRA BRANCA
The first wave we find opposite the campsite of Ericeira, is the Pedra Branca, located at the southern tip of Empa beach. It is a very fast left bottom reef getting ripples from quadrant to quadrant SO W / NO. Due to the shallow bank of the reef being exposed to a very low tide, it is usually surfed from half the incoming tide to high tide. Regular and dangerous, this wave is characterized by an area of fast starts, followed by a tube to the inside.
Type of Wave: fast, powerful and tubular left
Fund type: reef
Tide conditions: half flood tide
Curling Conditions: SO to O/NO
Wind Conditions: From SE to NE
Consistency: + + +
Angle of surf: 40º
Surf line length: 50 to 100 meters
Wave height: 0,5 to 2.5 m
Type of surf: plunging
Level of practice: 6 - surfers with the ability to complete the 7 maneuvers and to be at ease underwater in powerful waves of at least 2 meters.
REEF
Continuing along the Empa beach, bordered by a small cliff, we find 300 meters north of the twin sister, Pedra Branca, a wave that is called Reef. This dangerous and regular wave has a very short and quick take-off zone followed by a cylindrical tube that ends exactly on the exposed surface inside the board. Only works with ripples of N to NO, with half tide.
Type of Wave: fast, powerful and tubular right
Fund type: reef
Tide conditions: half tide
Curling Conditions: NO/N
Wind Conditions: SE to NE
Consistency: + +
Angle of surf: 35º
Length of the line breakers: 30 to 70 meters
Wave height: 0,5 to 1.5 meters
Type of surf: plunging
Level of practice: 6 - surfers with the ability to complete the 7 maneuvers and to be at ease underwater in powerful waves of at least 2 meters.
RIBEIRA D’ILHAS
Walking 500 meters to the north, you will find the most mediatic wave of the Surf Reserve. Its geographical setting is a natural amphitheater, ideal for holding surfing events. Here toke place the first national and international championships held in Portugal. With ripples of W/NO, Ribeira d’Ilhas can provide rights up to 200 meters long. This valuable and competitive wave allows the most different levels of approach by surfers.
Type of wave: long right
Fund type: rocks and reef
Tide conditions: all tides
Curling Conditions: all waves - ideal conditions with O/NO
Wind Conditions: from any quarter - ideal conditions for SE to NE
Consistency: + + + + +
Angle of surf : 55º
Length of the surf line: 150 to 300 meters
Wave height : 0,5 to 3.5 meters
Type of surf: progressive/plunging
Level of practice: 4 - Surfers able to perform right side take- offs, in one movement to the right and left in waves not disrupted, and equally capable of withstanding powerful falls in waves up to one meter.
CAVE
On the south flank of the Bay of Two Brothers, with an angle of coastline still facing south, we find the Cave. This powerful right has only been recently ridden, having gained immense notoriety in recent years because of the spectacle and dangers that entails. It is extremely radical, tubular and risky.
Parts of a sudden reef plate that does not connect with the land are located at very little depth. The basement should be used only for very experienced surfers, and even to those it is advisable to use protection.
Wave Type: Quick, tubular, flat and very dangerous right
Fund type: reef
Conditions Tide: tide
Curling Conditions: NO/N
Wind Conditions: SE to NE
Consistency: +
Angle of surf : 27º
Length of the line breakers: 30 to 70 meters
Wave height: 1.0 to 2.5 m
Type of surf: ducking / background
Level of practice: 7 - Surfers able to complete with control and fluidity different combinations of 7 maneuvers on the same wavelength and be comfortable underwater in powerful waves of at least 4 meters.
CRAZY LEFT
Along the southern shore of the bay, you will find Crazy Left, a pointbreak that just breaks well with ripples of N and NO. Being too exposed to the north wind, is not a very consistent wave in terms of quality, but when the ideal conditions take place, its walls are quick and tubular, with several sections that provide great speed. Because it is situated in a flow of water from the bay area, it only gets perfect waves above 2 meters.
Type of Wave: fast, long and tubular left
Fund type: reef
Tide conditions: half flood tide
Curling Conditions: N/NO
Wind Conditions: SE to NE
Consistency: + +
Angle of surf: 40º
Length of the surf line: 80 to 120 meters
Wave height: from 0.5 to 2.5 m
Type of surf: plunging
Level of practice: 6 - surfers with the ability to complete the 7 maneuvers and to be at ease underwater in powerful waves of at least 2 meters.
COXOS
Inserted in a landscape that remains unspoiled since it began to be attended in the early 70s, the wave of Coxos is the one that best symbolizes the spirit of the local surfers and the values by which the World Surfing Reserve is governed: protection, preservation , sustainability. A classic pointbreak setting, with its line of surf along the contour of the coast from start to finish. It is always a strong wave that has different sections and works with different waving directions. When the conditions are ideal, provides tubes with a duration of several seconds.
Type of wave: long and powerful right, with several tubular sections
Fund type: reef
Tide conditions: low tide at half flood or ebb tide
Waving conditions: all waves - ideal conditions with O/NO
Wind Conditions : SE to NE
Consistency: + + + + ?
Angle of surf : 40º
Length of the surf line: 150 to 300 meters
Wave height: from 0.5 to 3,0 meters
Type of surf: plunging
Level of practice: 6 - surfers with the ability to complete the 7 maneuvers and to be at ease underwater in powerful waves of at least 2 meters.
São Lourenço
Leaving the Bay of Two Brothers, and walking a few minutes heading north, you will arrive at São Lourenço beach, located in a wide bay, with near 1.2 km wide. At its center, about 300 meters from the beach, is the wave of São Lourenço, the last that integrates the Reserve. These rights depart on a rocky plateau, forming fast and very embodied water waves due to its peaks being located at a considerable distance from the beach. It is usually ridden on half tide and needs ripples of N/NO, associated with wind from east.
Type of Wave: Right potent with many sections that gets bigger ripples
Fund type: rocks, sand and reef
Tide conditions: half tide
Curling Conditions: N/NO
Wind Conditions: From SE to NE
Consistency: + + + +
Angle of surf : 50º
Length of the surf line : 50 to 150 meters
Wave height: from 0.5 to 4.5 meters
Type of surf: progressive/plunging
Level of Practice: 5 - Surfers able to execute S turns and junction floaters and withstand falls in powerful waves up to five feet.
Crowd factor and local people
In the summer the spots are a little crowded but local people are kind to the ones who are visiting Ericeira and share the waves with them.
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Characterization of surroundings/region
Ericeira is situated 50 km from Lisbon and 30 km from Sintra and Cabo da Roca.
The people are very friendly and take great pride in the fact that foreigners want to spend their vacation in their town.English is fluent
Activities and facilities
Surf is the main sport but skateboarding is also growing in interest because of the Quiksilver Skate Park.There are various bars and restaurants that provide delicious grilled fish and meat and also seafood.Ouriço is the disco that you will want to go for a funny dance night.
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the camp
You can travel by plane to Lisboa. Shuttle services are provided to pick you up.If you preffer you can travel by bus or táxi to Ericeira.
Important details
We do not take credit cards. The travelling time is about 40 minutes
Only Accommodation A - from 25€ per Night / Person
Price per person |
Jan/Fev/Nov/Dez |
Mar/Abri/Mai/Out |
Jun/Jul/Ago/Set |
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Shared Room |
25€ |
29€ |
33€ |
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Double Room |
29€ |
33€ |
37€ |
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Twin Room |
29€ |
33€ |
37€ |
ONLY SURF COURSE - from 25€ one lesson
One lesson |
25€ |
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Seven lessons |
150€ |
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Fourteen lessons |
300€ |
Each lesson include Surf board, wetsuit and insurance.
PACKAGE A - SURF PACK - from 500 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
7 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01) * March/April/May/October June/September/July/August |
14 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01) * March/April/May/October June/September/July/August - |
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Breakfast |
Breakfast |
PACKAGE B - ADVENTURE PACK - from 500 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
7 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01)* March/April/May/October June/September/July/August |
14 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01) * March/April/May/October June/September/July/August |
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Breakfast |
Breakfast |
PACKAGE C - WATER PACK - from 600 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
7 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01)* March/April/May/October June/September/July/August
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14 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01)* March/April/May/October June/September/July/August
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Breakfast |
Breakfast |
PACKAGE D - NATURE PACK - from 630 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
7 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01)* March/April/May/October June/September/July/August
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14 days Jan./Feb./Nov./Dec.(Except 28/12 a 01/01)* March/April/May/October June/September/July/August
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Breakfast |
Breakfast |
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