Dreamsea Surf Camp Portugal is located in Ilha do Pessegueiro Camping, in the Natural Park “Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina”, with stunning views and meters away from some of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal. The camping offers great facilities such as a swimming pool, Wi-Fi area, barbecues, ping-pong, volleyball area, slack line, indoboard and as well as a few stores inside the camp like a restaurant and bar.
Features
Dreamsea is located next to one of the most charming fishing village in Portugal: Porto Covo, only a few meters from the beautiful beach of Ilha do Pessegueiro. The landscape, the cliffs, the sunsets, hidden beaches, and relaxed atmosphere embody all the beauty of the countryside of Portugal. Take some time to discover the authenticity of Portugal’s Alentejo, with its natural beauty, unspoiled beaches, and traditional fishing villages that reflect its rich cultural heritage. Enjoy horseback riding or hiking along coastal trails, explore hidden seaside coves, and, most importantly, don’t miss experiencing the authentic culinary traditions of the Alentejo region. It is a must!
In Alentejo, there are beautiful beaches a 10mn walk from our camp. For surfing, we provide daily shuttles to the beach. In Alentejo, we also collaborate with local surf schools, leveraging their expertise to enhance the quality of our lessons. It allows more personalized attention, reducing the number of participants at the surf spot and providing a more authentic experience. The surfing beach, where we offer surf lessons in Praia dos aivados, 10 minutes by car. We provide you with free shuttles for the surf lessons.
Lisboa Airport is 2 hours – depending on traffic – from our surf camp. We offer pick-up service for 45€ / person.
CAMP CHARACTER
Our camp is an international surf camp, a place where the young people from all around the world can have fun, do sport, learn how to surf and spent the best holidays ever. The average age is 25-30 years old.
Sweet dreams come from sleeping well. In Dreamsea we think that a good rest is an important part of having a great surf camp experience. We provide to our guests comfortable tents with quality mattresses. You won’t have to sleep on an air bed at our camp! We try to have the perfect place for everyone, that’s why we have two kinds of accommodation: our glamping tents are located in the quietest zone of the camp, perfect if you want more privacy and isolation and in the other side, are the regular surf camp tents: your place if you are looking for fun, party, people and a good mood.
Bungalows
A fantastic choice for enjoying the surf camp experience without compromising comfort and privacy. Cozy, boho decorated, and equipped with a private bathroom and kitchenware. We have two options available: a bungalow featuring a double bed and sofa or with 2 single beds and a sofa, ideal for friends and families.
Are decorated with pleasant taste and love Are perfect for couples, families and friends Can be suitable for 1 to 5 people Are equipped with kitchenware Includes bedding, blanket and towels Includes light and power Have private bathroom Have private terrace
Private Glamping tents
Our glamping tents and its cozy decor are perfect if you want more comfort, glamour and privacy. Located in the quiet area of the camp, they are perfect for couples and families looking for a great outdoor experience. Double bed All bedding included and shower towel. Are decorated with pleasant taste Are equipped with comfortable mattress Includes bedding, blanket and towels Includes light and power Includes a nice welcome pack: bottle of wine Are perfect for couples and families Are perfect if you are looking for more privacy and romantic escape Are located in the calm area of the camp
Shared Normal tents
If you are traveling with a group of friends or alone and you are looking to have an amazing time, get to know new people from all over the world, party, and have fun, this is the place to be for you.Tents with comfy mattress, electricity, and lighting. All bedding included. No need to bring a sleeping bag or duvet. Perfect choice for groups or solo travelers Be part of the surf camp life and don't miss a thing.
Are equipped with comfortable mattress Includes bedding and blanket Includes light and power Can be suitable for 1 to 6 people Can be privately paying an extra cost Are perfect for friends and solo travelers Are perfect if you want to know new people Are located in the vibrant area of the camp
CATERING
We take pride in serving tasty, and energizing meals that accommodate different dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options. Upon request, we also provide a gluten-free menu for those with intolerances (not suitable for allergies). Our daily menu includes breakfast, a convenient lunch box ideal for your surfing day, and dinner. Our cuisine is a fusion of international influences, and the social atmosphere during meals among guests enhances the overall experience.
LEVEL 0: THE BASICS
Get the feeling of ride small rolling and breaking waves on easy to follow steps. You will be losing your balance and falling off, enjoy the benefits of drinking salty water and stand up again. We guarantee you will stand-up having fun and a lot of laughs.
Prerequisite: None, suitable for first-time surfers or those who surf a few times before and wish to get the right technique from the beginning in order to progress faster.
What You Learn: Introduction to safety Beach awareness: understand the area & safe place to enter Surfing equipment Paddling How to deal with small waves How to select basic waves How to mount, position, catch and ride a wave in prone & standing position Techniques: efficient paddling, board control, standing up, correct balancing stance
What Includes: 10 hours lessons with a certified coach Surf equipment providing (not hardboard) 1 surf theory lesson Ratio: 1 instructor & 1 assistant / 8 students
LEVEL 1: THE PATTERNS
Leaving the Nest: Get excited, challenge yourself, understand the waves and how it works, timing & take off and perform front & back side turns.
Prerequisite: Comfortable with the basics of surfing Able to catch, balance and stand regularly and comfortably on broken waves without assistance Able to catch the occasional green small waves if the conditions let us do it.
What You Learn: Determine the best time to surf. Understand wave mechanics: how the wind, tide, swell, currents interact and how they affect the waves. How to read tide charts and swell forecast. Understand what waves to avoid and what to catch First steps on timing and take off with small green waves (if the conditions let us). Basic front and back side turn as the first step to trimming the waves face
LEVEL 2: THE STYLISH
I want to be independent! Join the line-up and surf other waves. It takes courage, it’s exhausting and exhilarating at the same time. An adrenaline shot.
Prerequisite:
Good board control and balancing skills
Can perform front & back side turns
Timing & take off not consistent
Good fitness & swimming skills
Acquire the knowledge & ability to surf beach breaks with confidence
What You Learn:
Tricks to paddle out, overcome waves, navigate the surf & join line up
Perform front/back side trims along the waves face
Learn the importance of positioning to catch a waveUnderstand priority rules and surf etiquette
Accelerate your surf performance on: Timing & take off Wave reading & selection
Through in-depth photo and video analysis review and feedback, the real deal
Booking our basic lessons you will receive 5 lessons per week, all of them in the water. All with the best qualified and experienced instructors you can imagine, all our instructors will teach you not just how to surf, but how to enjoy the ride, and the most important of all, how to enjoy the learning process, in a lifetime experience.
With Dreamsea Surf Camp you can be assured of safety and comfort in the water, this is down to the fact that we provide one instructor per eight students. Our instructors will be in the water helping you out, so you will be able to take advantage of the personal attendance our instructors will give you. Your instructor will also be the same all week long, meaning you will be able to forge a relationship that will help get the best out of your lessons!
The surf camp instructors at our Surf Camp are the reason why Dreamsea surf camp stands out from all the rest, all our instructors have the surf instructor license, and most importantly surfing is their biggest passion – they love surfing, and crucially, they love teaching surf, so they will make a big effort to make sure you appreciate the surf as they do, all the while being safe. We guarantee you are going to love your surf instructor, the surfing experience, all the Dreamsea surf camp team and every second you will be with us.
Each surf lesson lasts 120 minutes, and you will receive 10 hours per week, this makes Dreamsea surf camp the best option if you are really interested in learning how to surf. Of course in our surf camp in Portugal we have the best equipment, which you can use even after the surfing lessons, all for free.
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OTHER ACTIVITIES
Our goal is to give you a lifetime experience, that's why we organize a lot of different activities during the week.
- Yoga
- Movie Night
- Farewell Party
By car: Parque do Campismo da Ilha do Pessegueiro
Estrada da Ilha, 7520-421 Porto Covo Sines, Portugal
Coodenates: N 37º 50’30.4| W 8º 47.05.0
Starting Week | Per person | 1 pax | 2 pax | Studio (1-2 pax) | 2 rooms (1-3 pax) 350€/week each extra person (max. 5) |
11/05/2024 | 322€ | 455€ | 630€ | 791€ | 1141€ |
18/05/2024 | 378€ | 623€ | 854€ | 1015€ | 1365€ |
25/05/2024 | 378€ | 623€ | 854€ | 1015€ | 1365€ |
01/06/2024 | 399€ | 686€ | 938€ | 1099€ | 1449€ |
08/06/2024 | 399€ | 686€ | 938€ | 1099€ | 1449€ |
15/06/2024 | 399€ | 686€ | 938€ | 1099€ | 1449€ |
22/06/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
29/06/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
06/07/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
13/07/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
20/07/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
27/07/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
03/08/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
10/08/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
17/08/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
24/08/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
31/08/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
07/09/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
14/09/2024 | 434€ | 756€ | 1043€ | 1204€ | 1554€ |
21/09/2024 | 399€ | 686€ | 938€ | 1099€ | 1449€ |
28/09/2024 | 399€ | 686€ | 938€ | 1099€ | 1449€ |
05/10/2024 | 399€ | 686€ | 938€ | 1099€ | 1449€ |
Normal | Intensive | ||
Surf Course: Level 0 | 170€/5x surf lessons (2h) | - | |
Surf Course: Level 1 | 190€/5x surf lessons (2h) | - | |
Surf Course: Level 2 | 230€/5x surf lessons (2h) | - | |
Yoga | 40€/3x lessons (1h) | 60€/5x lessons (1h) |
Porto Covo bus station | 5€ | Anytime between 8:30 and 20:30 | Anytime between 8:30 and 20:30 | |
Lisbon airport | 45€ | 10:30 | 14:30 | 19:00 | 23:00 | Early transfer* | 7:15 | 11:15 | 15:45 |
Note: All the transfers need to be booked at least 7 days before arrival
*Early transfer: the time depends on the first guest departure
**Late transfer: the time depends on the last guest arrival
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