Alawa Surf Camp (Valdoviño, Spain)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

Our surf school is located 50 meters from the Playa de Pantin, one of the best in Europe to practice our sport, as the record of waves is high and its orientation is favorable prevailing winds (S, E, NE). In the area of Pantín have multiple options for surfing, is located just off the beach Baleo with similar conditions, beaches with smaller waves like Villarrube and beaches with different orientations, as Valdoviño (SW) or Doniños and Campelo (N , NE), and all this in an area of 15 km.

CAMP OPERATOR

The surf camp is run by David and Estitxu Estremo, after several years designing this project was conducted with the illusion of passing through his teachings everything positive that surfing has given throughout their lives.

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

ACCOMMODATION

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

SURF COURSE DETAILS

The surf lessons last for 2 hours and will be organized in the morning and evening in groups of a maximum of 5 students per instructor. The groups are separated by levels and languages, being possible languages Spanish, English and Portuguese.

MATERIALS

All surf equipment is included in the course. Surfboards used in initiation level foam are 7 or 8 feet. Advanced level boards are fiber adapted to the conditions of each. Equipment available for renting too.

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

JOURNEY

Pantín Beach, is located in the city of Valdoviño (Galicia). If you want to come by plane, the closest airport is in A Coruña. If you decide to travel in your own vehicle FERROL is the destination. Once you get there,  there are 15 km to the beach of Pantin. At the end of the line entrance to the beach you will see ACUALON BAR, the camp is located just 50 m behind.

On the beach of Pantín the waves are soft and break on a sandy, the water temperature is around 14-18 degrees between April and October.

INTERNAL RULES

In our school we seek the highest level of  learning and fun! Our teaching methodology is individualized for each student, grouping students by age and level, taking 5-6 people by monitor.

The minimum age to attend our school is 10 years and the minimum requirement is a basic management of aquatic skills, TO KNOW HOW TO SWIM! Each student is required to bring his ID or passport, social security card and if you have a private insurance, the insurance policy. It is mandatory to inform the direction of the surf camp of any medical or specialized diet to conduct the student (Celiac, Diabetic, asthmatic etc). All the students under 18 must fill in an application duly signed by their parents authorizing them to attend our camp. All our instructors are the best trained in both technical matters and security, all this certified by the FES and FGSURF. The director and principal instructor of the surf camp has a degree in Physical activity and Phisiotherapy and of course, more than 20 years experience teaching surf! Students will be monitored 24 hours a day. All activities will take place in our large enclosed garden. They won´t leave the area except for tours and surfing lessons. We have liability insurance and accident insurance. We have a room with a phisiotherapist for prevention of injury.

The school is open for children from the age of 10 to everybody who would wish to join us. The only requirement to come to our camp is to know how to swim!!!


How long are we going to be in the water?

Classes will be 2 hours a day in the morning and 2 hours in the afternoon depending on weather and sea conditions, and always there will be a monitor for every 5-7 students.


Can I bring my own equipment?

Of course!!! We recommend you to bring it! So we will advise you on your equipment ,and if it fits your level, weight and height. In ALAWA SURF CAMP we have boards, longboards and SUPs. Your monitor will guide you on the material you may need. You will always have the board that best suits your level, weight and height. The wetsuits are integral O´Neill and Alder 3/2 mm.

What should I bring?

Passport or ID Social security card Private medical insurance card, if you have

If you are under age please do not forget to fill the authorization that we send you via email, duly completed and signed by parents or guardians. It is mandatory to start the activity. If you have any medical treatment do not forget to bring the medication and notify the staff in advance. We handle bed linens and towels.

Clothing and personal items:

We recommend you to come with a mobile phone to be located. Beach towel, swimwear, flip flops, sunscreen and sunglasses will be needed.

What kind of payment do you accept?

The Payment of the reservation fee can do so via bank transfer or Paypal.

The second payment is due no later than the day of arrival at camp, this can be paid in cash upon arrival of the student.

You need to have paid the entire camp before starting the activity.

Spoiler title

Not at all, because the learning program of the surf school adapts to the level of each person. Whether you know nothing of surf as if you already have some experience or  your level  is of competition, the courses are tailored to your current level.

PACKAGES & PRICES

One group surf lesson (2 hours): 25 euros per person

1st class individual surf (2 hours): 35 euros per person

Course 5 days of surf: 100 euros per person