ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
Location and surf conditions
Country house in perfectly calm rural surroundings; 12km south of Peniche, 65km north of Lisbon, resort „Praia there Areia Branca with cafés, restaurants and nightlife only 2km away, sand beach with several excellent beach breaks 2km away, ideal for beginners, district town Lourinhã (post office, bank, pharmacy, hospital) in a distance of 4km, bus stop 2km away (express bus Lisbon-Peniche).
Camp character
In the meantime, we have specialized more and more in families with children. Most of the parents are in their mid-thirties to late forties. All ages are represented among the children. Some of the children come to us for the first time with their parents and when they are teenagers, they come to visit us again and bring friends of the same age with them. We welcome all ages, but we are definitely not a party camp, although we do have a dance floor or two in our bar at the weekend :-)
Camp operator
The surf camp is owned by Daniel Wohlang da Silva, born in Hamburg in 1967, grown up in Berlin with his parents (his mother being a native from Hamburg and his father being a Portuguese from Lisbon). All his life Daniel spent each summer holiday in Praia da Areia where he discovered a passion for surfing only at the age of 20. Him and his wife Ana Lucia founded the camp in 2011.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
Accommodation
Da Silva Surfcamp Portugal has double rooms, triple rooms, four-bed rooms and a seven-bed room. The double rooms share a bathroom with shower. Each of the dormitories has its own bathroom. The latest addition to the camp are two super cozy tiny homes with a double bed, bunk bed, small kitchen and en-suite bathroom. So ideal for couples and small families with 1-2 kids. The communal kitchen, where breakfast is served every morning, is located on the ground floor next to the large covered outdoor area, where barbecue evenings take place. In total we have room for 32 guests. But this is spread out quite well, because there are many corners and niches where you can retreat to if you want to read a good book in peace and quiet.
– located in a quiet countryside with ocean view, beach in a distance of 2 km
– double rooms, multi-bed rooms, apartments, bungalows, holiday homes, caravans, tents
– parking space available, internet (WiFi), football tables, skate park in a distance of 3 km
– incl. linen and towels
– no electrical adapter needed
– non-smoking accommodation (smoking only permitted outside)!
Room types
– Cozy Tiny Houses with a double and a bunk bed, small bathroom and kitchen
– Surf hostel (Bed + breakfast)
– camping also possible
Catering
– daily breakfast included
– twice a week barbecue party with campfire: included in the price
– kitchen for self-catering available
– low-priced restaurant and café only 300m away
– all meals are suitable for vegetarians/food intolerances can be catered for
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
Surf course details
Every morning our guests are picked up from our surf camp to be taken to the beach which offers the best waves in the area. The surf course comprises of 20 hours per week with 2 sessions each day. Our surf instructors only speak Portuguese and English. But that’s not a problem at all, as mainly practical lessons are given in which most of the things are either demonstrated or explained by using gestures. Until now we have never faced any communication problems between instructors and students. It also possible to book our surf courses without staying in our surf camp.
Surf material
Our Surf school is equipped with high quality NSP Surf Boards. Surfboards and wet suits are included in the price. We recommend you to bring your own Lycra-shirt with you. Advanced surfers can use our Fiberglass-boards.
Other activities
After the surf course you are always offered the opportunity of joint activities. There are almost unlimited possibilities as for example: bike tours – skateboard sessions in our new mini ramp or in the skate park of Lourinhã – trips to nearby interesting places (Peniche, Óbidos, Lisbon, etc...) – visit of a surfboard-shaper – boat trip to Berlengas Islands (all-day) – dinner in typical restaurants – campfire with guitar music and singing – spontaneous barbecue parties – visit of popular bars, clubs and discos in the neighbourhood – night hikes – and many things more…..
Other than going on little trips and adventures to explore the nearby area of the camp there is also plenty of things to do at the camp ground such as table tennis, our balance board and kicker. You can relax and lounge by our pool and have a few drinks with your fellow camp guests and our local friends in our own charming little bar. Our latest addition to the camp is our mini skate ramp. Skating imitates the movements of surfing and is such a fun and helpful way to improve your surfing. If you are a skater already this will let your heart beat faster for sure. If you are a newbie we happily assist you in your first tries.
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spotsThe sand beach of Praia da Areia Branca is 2km away from the surf camp. The beach extending to more than 5-6 km offers numerous beach breaks. In the north you will find 2-3 bays with excellent reef breaks for advanced surfers.
The water is rather cold (approx. 18°C) – very pleasing at the high temperatures outside. A light breeze – preferably offshore - is often blowing. There are waves at all times. Be sure that we will always take you to that beach which offers the most suitable waves in the whole area.
Our surf spots are not nearly as well known as the surf spots of Peniche (although only 12km south of it). Every day we look for the spot with the best waves in our area for you. We are locals ourselves and know everyone who is in the water. Advanced surfers who go surfing with us at the appropriate spots are accepted as our friends and respected by the other locals.
SURROUNDINGS/REGION
Activities and facilities65km north of Lisbon, 12 km south of Peniche, culturally very interesting, many castles, palaces, churches and cathedrals, many old towns with town walls etc. Accepted currency is Euro. The living costs are substantially lower than in Germany, particularly with regard to catering. A hospital and several pharmacies are located in the district town which is 3km far away. There is no need of particular vaccinations.
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the campArrival: flying to Lisbon (65km), then taking the express bus to Praia Areia Branca where we happily pick you up from the bus station. We offer a shuttle service at the price of 80 EUR (price per car NOT per person), a cab ride is just as expensive.
Important details:
No visa is required for members of the EU-states. The costs for going by express bus will be approx. 12 EUR/person.
PACKAGES & PRICES
Surfpackage - from 415 € per week
This package includes:
+ 7 nights Bed & Breakfast at Da Silva Surf Camp
+ 2 x 10 hours surf course incl. surf equipment
+ shuttle bus to the best waves
+ 2x BBQ party
+ Beach Cruiser rental
Multiple/Dorm from 415 EUR
Double from 450 EUR
En-Suite from 485 EUR
Tiny House from 520 EUR
Single from 625 EUR
The surf camp is opened at least from April to the end of October. Bookings at earlier or later dates can only be made on request. It is ideal to arrive and leave on Sundays as the surf courses always start on Mondays. Though, you may arrive at any time. It is also possible to extend your stay – even without surfing course – if sufficient accommodations are available.
Surf & Yoga Package- from 515 € per week
Yoga is the perfect addition to surfing. It tunes you in harmonic balance with your self, body and nature. Relaxation after a good surf is our priority here!
This package includes:
+ 7 nights Bed & Breakfast at Da Silva Surf Camp
+ 10 x 2 hrs intensive surf classes (2 sessions per day / 2 hours per session)
+ complete surf equipment (surfboard, leash, wetsuit) during the classes
+ Shuttle bus to the beaches with the best waves in our area
+ 5 x 1 hr yoga class after the surf sessions
Multiple/Dorm from 515 EUR
Double from 550 EUR
En-Suite from 585 EUR
Tiny House 620 EUR
Single from 725 EUR
Surf & MTB Package - from 475 € per week
The near surroundings of our surf camp offers a huge playground with countless beautiful mountain bike trails. There are tours through the rustic hinterland past vineyards and olive groves, where you rarely meet other people. Other tours take you over narrow single trails directly along the cliffs and offer breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean. Some Secret Surf Spot has already been discovered in this way. There you will also find developed downhill tracks and a bunch of challenging single trails for every taste. In any case, you get to know Portugal in a special way on all tours. We would like to bring the country, the people and their culture closer to you. The athletic demands are not neglected and for sure there is always some adventure and adrenaline as well.
This package includes:
+ 7 days bed & breakfast at Da Silva Camp
+ 2x barbecue (also vegetarian) with campfire
+ 5 days of action with surfboard or mountainbike
+ 2 or 3 days of surf lessons (2 hours per session / 2 sessions per day) complete surf equipment (surfboard, leash, wetsuit)
+ Shuttle bus to the beaches with the best waves in our area
+ 2 or 3 mountain bike tours (4-6 hours / 40-60 km per day)
+ High-level CUBE fully mountain bike (29 inches) with helmet
+ Shuttle bus to the best MTB trails in our area
Multiple/Dorm from 475 EUR
Double from 510 EUR
En-Suite from 545 EUR
Tiny House 580 EUR
Single from 685 EUR