ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
Location and surf conditions
We are located in small village on the beach call Praia da Areia Branca, on west coast just 10 minutes from Peniche, the Portuguese capital of waves and only 30 minutes from Lisbon Airport. Here we have the most beautiful and un-crowded beaches with the perfect conditions from beginners to expert surfers. The most known beach is Super Tubos, but we have more as good as it, like Lagido, Molhe Leste, Cerro, Peralta and many more. You can also enjoy the beautiful landscape that our region have to offer.
Camp character
Our surf house it's available to > 25 people. Positioned directly opposite the beach, (just 25 meters) you can have a nice relax time in the camp, after a surfing day in one of our beautiful beaches, whatever it may be, watching the beautiful sunset.
The main languages spoken at the camp are English, German, Spanish and Portuguese.
Camp operator
Global Surf school & camp as been founded in 2007 and is run by a local and expert surfer named João. He is qualified by Portuguese Surf Federation (FPS) and certified beach lifeguards. As a locals he and our team known perfectly all the region beaches and we are very keen to show to all the guests our culture and ensuring that you have the best surf and holidays in Portugal. We do not only want you to learn how to surf, but also want that you get involved with the culture and nature that surf represents.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
Accommodition
Located just 25 meter in front of the beach, the surf camp is a large traditional beach house with two floors, and we can accommodate over 25 people. All the rooms are furnished and have bed linen. Plus have a common covered balcony, that permits a perfect view for some great surf spots, or if you prefer you can stay in the garden were you can watch the sea in the same, as you can see by the photos. In the room you can watch tv, or simply put any film (from surf per example) in dvd player and enjoy. Also can use the wifi internet access.
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
Surf course details
Being locals from west coast Portugal, our instructors knows the perfect beachs to teach with the best conditions, once we have many beachs in different geographic positions which permit very type of waves according to the weather conditions. All of our instructors are fully qualified by Portuguese Surf Federation (FPS) and certified beach lifeguards, assured you have a professional and quality surf lesson. Lessons are held in the mornin or afternoon, or even both you will chose and it will depend on your level and requirements. Usually the lessons are 2 hours long and are taught in English or Portuguese with a limit of 6 surfers per each instructor so you can get de most out of the lesson.
If you are more experienced surfer and if you prefer, we can just guide you to the best surf spots, were you can socialize with other local surfers and obtain a depper knowledge of our type of waves, region or culture.
Surf materials
All lesson costs includes the wetsuit and surfboard, the instructor, sport insurance and transport to and from other surf spots when necessary. We have all boards sizes, from foamie boards to beginners to fiberglass boards for advanced surfers. if you don't want have lessons, you could just rent the necessary material and have a free surf.
Other activities
If you come with friends, or family and some of them do not want to surf, or if you just want to make something different we can organise a trip to other of many more activities in our area that you can enjoy, like: Paintball; Bike Rental; Skating; Yoga; Horse Riding; Karting; Visit Monuments; Mini-golf; Wine Tasting; Sport Fishing; Snorkeling; Kayaking; Boat Rides; Paddle- Boarding;
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Twenty-kilometre coastline from sandy beaches to reef break, our region offers more then 30 surf spots with perfect conditions to learn or just for free surf with no crowd.
Seasonal conditions
Due to it's geographical position, Portugal is blessed with some seriously sweet swells throughout most of the year, You can drive up the coast along 600km + of open beach breake and concealed bays. The best swells come in late winter early spring. The water temperature is more warm in spring and summer period, between March / April - October and we'll use a short or 3/2mm wetsuit, in winter and autumn, between November - February the weather will be a little cooler and the wetsuit will be a 4/3mm.
Crowd factor and local people
You don't even have to go very far from famous beaches to find yourself alone with possibly an even better wave than 10-15 people are fighting for five minutes down the road. Here, everybody has a place to surf.
Characterization of surroundings/ region
Located on the heart of west coast in Portugal, the Lourinhã region is situated in one of the most beautiful and consistent surf spots in Europe. We are situated in Praia da Areia Branca just at 5 minutes from Peniche and 25 minutes from Ericeira! The local currency is Euro.
Activities and facilities
There are always a plenty of things to do and to see in Praia da Areia Branca / Peniche. We have a lots of restaurants, cafes, discos, surfboard repair shops, grocery shops, pharmacys, banks and every services that you will need to have a great hollidays. In the evening Praia da Areia Branca have to offer a lot of bars, and nightlife that you can enjoy only 50 meter from the surf house. Not to far from Lisbon (only 30 minutes), we can guide you to the capital so you can know the city's nightlife.
PACKAGES & PRICES
GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE I (ACCOMMODATION & SURFCOURSE) - from 309 Euros per Person / Week
PACKAGE A - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE I (Shared Room - prices stated per person)
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 Week |
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€ 309 |
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€ 343 |
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€ 409 |
2 Weeks |
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€ 575 |
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€ 638 |
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€ 760 |
PACKAGE B - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE I (Double Room - prices stated per person)Weeks |
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 Week |
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€ 343 |
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€ 376 |
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€ 443 |
2 Weeks |
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€ 638 |
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€ 699 |
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€ 824 |
This package includes:
- 7 nights accommodation;
- Breakfast;
- Levels: totally beginners, intermediate and advanced;
- 5 day course (20h per week - 2 classes per day - 4 hours daily);
- All the necessary equipment (surfboard + indeed throughout stay);
- Transportation to other surf spots if necessary;
- Lunch wheel *;
- Video and photo analysis;
- 1 visit to Fatum surfboards and surf some of the best known spots;
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Insurance sports.
* NOTE: Refer us to enjoy buffet lunch (sandwiches, fruit, water, juice, chocolate / cake).
GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE II (ACCOMMODATION & SURFMATERIAL) - from 219 Euros per Person / Week
PACKAGE C - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE II (Shared Room - prices stated per person)
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 Week |
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€ 219 |
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€ 253 |
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€ 319 |
2 Weeks |
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€ 407 |
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€ 470 |
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€ 593 |
PACKAGE D - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE II (Double Room - prices stated per person)
Weeks |
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 Week |
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€ 253 |
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€ 286 |
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€ 353 |
2 Weeks |
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€ 470 |
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€ 452 |
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€ 656 |
This package includes:- Breakfast;
- Surfboards and Apparel;
- Internet Access (wireless)
- Discounts at local surf shops;
- Free access to all services in the surf camp.
NOTE: Single room + € 10 extra per night.
GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE III (ACCOMMODATION & SURFGUIDE) - from 219 Euros per Person / Week
PACKAGE E - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE III (Shared Room - prices stated per person)
Weeks |
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 Week |
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€ 278 |
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€ 309 |
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€ 368 |
2 Weeks |
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€ 518 |
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€ 575 |
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€ 684 |
PACKAGE F - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE III (Double Room - prices stated per person)
Weeks |
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 Week |
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€ 309 |
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€ 338 |
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€ 399 |
2 Weeks |
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€ 575 |
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€ 628 |
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€ 742 |
If you want to know the area and catch good waves, accompanied by local surfers
experienced can only opt for accommodation + surf guide.
This package is only for experienced surfers.
This package includes:
- 7 nights accommodation;
- Breakfast;
- Transportation to the best surf spots every day;
- Discounts at local surf shops.
GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE IV (ACCOMMODATION ONLY) - from 15 Euros per Person / Night
PACKAGE: ACCOMMODATION ONLY A - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE IV (Shared Room - prices stated per person)
Nights |
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 night |
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€ 15 |
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€ 20 |
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€ 30 |
3 nights |
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€ 44 |
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€ 59 |
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€ 88 |
7 nights |
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€ 99 |
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€ 133 |
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€ 199 |
PACKAGE: ACCOMMODATION ONLY B - GLOBAL SURFPACKAGE IV (Double Room - prices stated per person)
Nights |
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Low Season
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Medium Season
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High Season
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1 night |
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€ 20 |
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€ 25 |
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€ 35 |
3 nights |
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€ 59 |
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€ 73 |
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€ 103 |
7 nights |
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€ 133 |
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€ 166 |
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€ 233 |
** Low Season (November - April), Medium Season (May, June, October), High Season (July, August, September)