ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
Lisbon is the only European capital that affords white sand beaches and several surf spots at about 10-minute drive from the city center. This surf city break offers the chance to experience true Lisbon and its magnificent surroundings. Revel in the wide coastline area that offers excellent conditions for surfing, varied delicious gastronomy, and fantastic cultural heritage experiences. Explore a rich coastline with varied elements such as tradition, gastronomy, cultural heritage, desert beaches, and uncrowded classy waves, in a very calm and relaxed way.
The surf lessons will take place south of Lisbon, Portugal, at the point where the Tejo River flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Costa da Caparica is a place of a unique natural heritage, inserted in the Protected Landscape of the Fossil Cliff of Caparica. This coastline receives swells of all kinds. It is a consistent surf area, offering a variety of waves for all levels of surfing experience, from beginners to advanced surfers in search of perfect waves.
CAMP CHARACTER
Get Stoked Portugal is a guesthouse which combines accommodation at central Lisbon as well as travel seekers guided tours of evasion, adrenaline, contact with nature, tradition, food, and physical activity, integrating the guests into the traditional Portuguese day life.
CAMP OPERATOR
Filipe Ferreira is a waterman, videographer, a professional tour guide, and surf and bodyboard trainer with more than 20 years of experience. Sports like bodyboarding, skate, and surfing have completely consumed his life ever since he hit his teenage years in 1990. Graduated in Tourism from the Polytechnic Institute of Leiria, he attended the School of Technology of the Sea in Peniche, federated by the Portuguese Surfing Federation with the level 1. He also concluded a Post Graduation in Surfing and Performance from the Lusófona University of Humanities and Technologies.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
Get Stoked Portugal is placed in a traditional building with a cozy atmosphere and different room types that make you feel at home, always spotless. The house can accommodate up to four guests in two splendid private rooms with a balcony, all sharing a comfortable bathroom. There is a full communal kitchen with a washing machine and a microwave.
Guests have access to all the common areas such as the fully equipped kitchen where breakfast is served daily, free wireless internet, cable TV, and many others. Stay at the city house with all the facilities you can imagine and Get Stoked's experienced team will take you to the best spots around Lisbon. This is the ideal place to relax after a day of surfing and sightseeing.
CATERING
There is a full communal kitchen with coffe machine and a microwave. Local restaurants are available at a 1 minute walking.
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
Get Stoked’s surfing and bodyboard training process is based on the technical development of the sport with the main objective to a rapid evolution of the student. Through the use of our plan, methods and exercises, each student will develop new skills and a better understanding of the sport.
Each student will receive an initial assessment, where the trainer according to the main parameters of the training process, shall define his or her level. The trainer will then be able to pay more attention to the technical details of student´s performance. This adaptive training process focuses on individual skills that need to be improved, optimizing the time to bring a student to the next level.
SURF MATERIALS
Find your magic board with us! Take the opportunity to surf with different sized boards, try different shapes and discover the most suitable board for your level. Wetsuits are also included.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
No waves? Stand Up Paddle at the magical lagoon, skateboarding by the sunset, snorkeling in the bluest waters, mountain bike rides, climbing, sightseeing, trekking, yoga, wine tasting or even donkey rides can be excellent alternatives.
Surf sessions are subject to favorable weather/sea conditions. If canceled, each session will be replaced with a sightseeing and/or a walking excursions (Lisbon, Cascais, and Caparica region included).
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Lisbon is the only European Capital that affords white sand beaches and several surf spots at about 10 minute drive from the city center. It is a consistent surf area, offering a variety of waves for all levels of surfing experience, from beginners to advanced surfers in search of perfect waves.
Seasonal conditions
Lisbon is a city of an everlasting summer. Due to its privileged Mediterranean climate, there are only a few days of rain every year. During the summer the air temperature stays around 30 degrees Celsius and during the winter not less than 15 degrees. In the winter, the sea water tends to be warmer than in the summer.
Crowd factor and local people
Portugal is popular and owes it to itself. The Portuguese hospitality is know due to the warmth of its people and generosity of its beaches and waves. Long sand beaches with multiple breaks spread all this coastline, offering daily sessions with no one around.
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Characterization of surroundings/region
Located in the most accessible and central part of Lisbon, São Domingos de Benfica neighborhood was once filled with farms. Now is a traditional neighborhood, where the hustle of the bustling streets blends smoothly into the calm and simplicity of the residential zones.
We invite you to walk around and feel like a local, absorbing the intense cultural life this neighborhood has to offer. You will find many small typical cafés and local restaurants that unite people from all ages.
From São Domingos de Benfica neighborhood is in fact quite favorable to move around. From the Benfica Train Station, it only takes nine minutes to reach Rossio (Lisbon city centre) and half an hour to Sintra village.
Ten minutes walking from the Lisbon Backpackers is the main transport station of Sete Rios/Jardim Zoológico with easy accessibility to anywhere in the city, beaches and cultural points of touristic interest.
The Lisbon Zoo can be found also in Sete Rios and is one of the major zoological gardens of Europe. The Monsanto Forest Park which lives door to door with the neighborhood, is the ideal place to run, bike and picnic, or just to take a nap by the sun. From here, you can have a short hike and enjoy the Lisbon view from the Aqueduct of the Free Waters, one of the most remarkable examples of 18th century Portuguese engineering. The Fronteira Palace also here located, is still one of the most charming residences of Lisbon with 17th and 18th century decorative tiles.
Activities and facilities
Besides surfing we facilitate various activities such as stand up paddle, yoga workshops, snorkeling adventures, cultural sightseeings, food & wine tours, hiking and trekking the most stunning landscapes.
Our specialty is to provide expertly researched local experiences, Portuguese traditions and cultural tours along the Lisbon area. Our experienced team will be ensured to pull all the stops of all possible expectations of our guests.
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the camp
From the airport by subway. The metro station is located next to the arrivals area at the Airport, which makes it very easy to use. Take the subway on the red line in the direction of "São Sebastião", change at São Sebastião station and take the subway on the blue line towards “Jardim Zoológico”. Get out at Jardim Zoológico and walk 800m.
From the airport by private transfer - 30€
Important details
Check-in from 14h; check-out until 12h
Arriving slightly earlier, or want that extra hour to sleep? We are very flexible when it comes to check-in and check-out times and whenever possible, we make it easier for you to check in earlyer or check out later. Contact us in case you need a different time.
PACKAGES & PRICES
PACKAGE A - from 120€ per Person
This package includes:
. 2 surf lessons (2 hours including equipment)
. Small group sessions
. Local guide
. Sightseeing/Trekking in case of non-surfing conditions (Lisbon, Cascais and Caparica region included)
. High-definition water video footage of the session
. Transfer Airport - Surf House - Airport
. Beach transfers
. 2 nights private double bed room
. Daily housekeeping
. Daily breakfast
PACKAGE B - from 240€ per Person
This package includes:
. 4 surf lessons (2 hours including equipment)
. Small group sessions
. Local guide
. Sightseeing/Trekking in case of non-surfing conditions (Lisbon, Cascais and Caparica region included)
. High-definition water video footage of the session
. Transfer Airport - Surf House - Airport
. Beach transfers
. 4 nights private double bed room
. Daily housekeeping
. Daily breakfast
PACKAGE C - from 420€ per Person
This package includes:
. 7 surf lessons (2 hours including equipment)
. Small group sessions
. Local guide
. Sightseeing/Trekking in case of non-surfing conditions (Lisbon, Cascais and Caparica region included)
. High-definition water video footage of the session
. Transfer Airport - Surf House - Airport
. Beach transfers
. 7 nights double bed room
. Daily housekeeping
. Daily breakfast