Lisbon Surfcamp (Lisbon,Portugal) ★★★

SURF CULTURE IN PORTUGAL It all started in the 1950s on longboards. Today Portugal is known as a classic top European surfing region. Open to swells from the northwest to southwest, Portugal is super consistent year-round offering therefore plenty of surf.
Very little, if any, Continental shelf exists to slow down incoming swells, so it is in a prime position to pick up anything the Atlantic Ocean can send its way.
During the summer months Portugal creates fun waves from the smallest ripples, to surf in the 4- to 6-foot range (1.2m – 1.8m); this is where many of the south-facing beach breaks tend to flourish.
From fall through Spring bigger waves grace the Portuguese shores while Winter storms send in consistent sweet winter swells 6- to 8-foot (1.8m – 2.5m)surf.
Pedro Martins de Lima (photo above), a legendary waterman over 80 years old is considered the father of Surfing in Portugal. Apart from Surfing he has practiced, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving including with Jacques Cousteau. In an interview with surfer.com for the occasion of his 80th birthday he mentioned that despite all his sporting passions, de Lima has no doubts : “I’ve been next to sharks, but a 5?metre wave is a thrilling experience”, he said when asked about his favored sport. Pedro Martins de Lima started bodysurfing in 1946, with a couple of Churchill fins. In 1959, “I got up, for the first time, on a surfboard”. Today he is still hitting the waters.

INSTRUCTORS - Our instructors are fully certified by The Portuguese Surfing Federation to ensure you have the best support and surf at your best. Our instructors are in the water with you assisting every step of the way.

LOCATIONS – Since we are mobile surf school, we can select and customise the trip to get you the best surf. We only surf on the best beaches to suit your ability while taking into account the weather/surf conditions.

EQUIPMENT – Together with our partners, we keep a wide range of boards and wetsuits and continuously invest on having the best equipment to ensure you can get the most of your surfing adventure with us.

SAFETY - Surf safety and ocean awareness are our highest priorities, and part of your instruction so you become well trained in these.

XL FUN - We know from our own experience that we learn best and fastest when we are having fun, so that is our goal – having a good time all-round while developing and evolving the skills needed to have the time of your life in the water.

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Pedro Couto

Surf school Technical Director, Surf house and camp Manager

From surfer to competitor to teacher and coach.
Living my life passion for over 33 years.

Certified Lifeguard, Surf teacher/monitor by the Portuguese Surfing Federation (FPS – Federação Portuguesa de Surf)
Psychology Degree – ISPA – Instituto Superior de Psicologia Aplicada (Psychology Higher Institute), Sports specialization
Official Surf Guide for the Take Off travel agency.

Started swimming at the age of 4, snorkelling and fishing at 12.
Member of the Dolphins (Golfinhos) swimming team. Pedro aka “Pirujo” participated and gained recognition in various swimming competitions.
Began surfing in 1979 at “Praia da Poça” in S.João do Estoril and became part of the future generation of leading surfers.

1985 – at first competition experience “Aleeda Cocco Mar Guincho” won 3rd place.
1986/1989 – Brazil (Florianópolis) – Participated in the “Catarinense amateur and professional circuit”, with several good “Expression” results, and achieved 2nd place in the “Surf Open” category.
1989 – Member of the National Team in the “Aveiro European Circuit” leading to a 13th place in the “Open” category.
1989 – “Rip Curl Pro-Am”, European Professional circuit – 21st place, as well as highlights for being the 1st Portuguese ‘til then achieving the best tubes, under absolutely crazy conditions.

Participated in the World’s surfing circuit in the 90’s having had recognition many times.
Top16 in the 90’s.

2005/2006 – Official Monitor for National Surf.
Championship and the Portuguese Pro-Junior Circuit.
Member of the National Surf Team – “Masters” category

2003 and 2005 Pedro “Pirujo” won the Surf Masters European Champion title.
2005 – 24th in the National Ranking.
2007 – European Vice-Champion and Team Champion 2007.

Our Surf House and Camp

Lisbon Surf camp is dedicated to accommodating beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers.

Non surfers are also welcome to mingle and get an experience of our surf community and culture.

Nestled in a quaint small village called Murches, LX Surf house and camp, is located 30 minutes east from Lisbon’s International Airport and five minutes away from the town of Cascais.
Set in natural pine-tree woodlands, it enjoys great views over Cascais, Sintra and Malveira hills, and is a wildly beautiful spot for bargain holidays with on the beach package trip providers.

The main house’s outdoor terrace and barbecue areas are ideal for entertainment and sundowners or to simply chill.
The Camp provides T.V., D.V.D and wireless Internet in the main living room while a corner fireplace warms chilly nights.
In the summer months breakfast and dinner are served al fresco weather permitting.
We cater for vegetarians. When you book please advise us by selecting this on the booking form.

Lisbon surf camp offers accommodation for upto 12 persons, however alternative lodgings are available for larger groups.
We have a villa that can accommodate up to 32 people.
Plus an independent apartment that accommodates for upto 6 people in Aldeia de Juso near the surf house.
On hot starry nights for those wanting to sleep under the stars we have 4 man tents.

We provide top surf, bodyboard and SUP lessons.

GROUPS…BREAKS…LESSONS…GUIDE…B-DAY PARTY…COACHING…SURFARIS

We are passionate about anything and everything to do with surfing and are dedicated to making your surf experience an XL FUN one.
We pride ourselves in giving high quality lessons with skilled and experienced instructors whose focus is always on the safety of our pupils while developing your skills.
Lessons can be done 1 or 2 daily, depending on surf conditions however the idea is for you to enjoy all surf conditions because each offers its unique beauty, challenges and experience.

AN XL SURFING ADVENTURE.

Our Surf-camp-on-wheels dedicated to stoked surfers wanting to travel, explore the best hot spots and develop their skills further.
Recommended for intermediate and advanced surfers.
You let us know how many days you’ve got, which Portuguese coast you want to explore and we will select the hotspots and put together a surfing trip you won’t forget.
Minimum 4 persons.

After a day of surfing if you have any energy left Cascais town has lots to offer. You can enjoy anything from quiet bars and cafés to international lively bars on and off the beach, explore great local restaurants offering a vast choice of food. For more hard-core partying Lisbon is a 30 min train ride where you will be lost for choice.

Other activities on offer – massage therapy, yoga, BTT, hiking, mountain climbing.