Manawa Camp (Almada, Portugal) ★★★

Manawa Camp is located in Charneca da Caparica, only 15 minutes south of Lisbon. Costa da Caparica is a beautiful place and offers some of Europe’s best conditions all year around for practising water sports. Whether you’re a beginner or more experienced, there’s definitely something here for you. If you haven’t Surfed, Kite or paddle surf before you will be instructed by some of the best instructors. If you’re experienced you’ll have the possibility to explore the area and its world conditions within walking distance of the camp. We have different accommodation alternatives, so whether you are a couple, a family or a group we have something that will suit your needs. Don’t hesitate to ask if there is something we can help, let us know.

The area receives consistent Atlantic swells and provides great opportunity all year round for both beginners and more experienced levels either for Kitesurf, Paddle board or Surf. Costa da Caparica is a long stretch of uninterrupted sandy beach border by dunes and an extensive pine grove

There are numerous beach breaks along these miles of long beach, fully exposed to the western swell and regularly shifting with the sandbars. No other place in Europe allows regularly surfing great waves in the morning and Kiting with steady winds in the afternoon. Both the air and water temperatures are nice and consistent year round. In the summer (May to September) you can expect air temperatures around 30 degrees and for the winter, no less than 15 degrees.

If you have any energy left after a great day of water sports or sightseeing, the town has lot to offer. You can enjoy anything from quiet bars and cafés to the most amazing sunsets and explore fantastic local restaurants offering a vast choice of great Portuguese gastronomy. There are a few bars in the area and there is always the possibility to catch the transfer to Lisbon for some party!

Manawa Camp as the most comfortable option for every type of customer. It’s ideal for couples, families, and groups of friends that appreciate comfort and privacy. In these apartments or double ensuites, you sleep in a double or twin room, ask us how! Twin room accommodation includes: shared twin room, bathroom, bed linen and blankets included, equipped kitchen, small living room, free internet access. Cleaning of the accommodation once a week. Besides all of these you will find a football court, a beautiful garden, game room with snooker, ping-pong and swimming pool to relax at the end of the day

Manawa Camp as the most comfortable option for every type of customer. It’s ideal for couples, families, and groups of friends that appreciate comfort and privacy. In these apartments or double ensuites, you sleep in a double or twin room, ask us how! Twin room accommodation includes: shared twin room, bathroom, bed linen and blankets included, equipped kitchen, small living room, free internet access. Cleaning of the accommodation once a week. Besides all of these you will find a football court, a beautiful garden, game room with snooker, ping-pong and swimming pool to relax at the end of the day

Double rooms are cozy and comfortable they offer natural sunlight throughout the day. You can find a twin or king sized bed,kitchen, bathroom and broadband internet connection. There is also the possibility to add extra beds if you come with children.

Triple room offer´s the perfect solution if you are travelling with friends. Confortable and well equipped with bath/ or shower facilities, available with three separate single beds or with double bed and sofa bed, private kitchen, refrigerator and broadband internet connection.

If you are adrenaline junkie and you believe that you’ve tried all the sports, then this experience is tailor made for you! The Manawa’s Kite board programs are designed to help you learn in a safe way and reach your goals as safely and quickly as possible. Your International Kite boarding Organization (IKO) certified instructor will respect your learning rate and take you through all the steps to reach your goals

SURF:
Surfing has something good for everybody, time to grab a board.
At the Manawa Camp surf School our objective it’s exclusively teach and promote the sport of Surfing.
We develop new courses for your abilities and level:
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
The School lesson offers a complete method of training with theoretical and warm up exercises. Our Beginner Course includes 5 lessons (1h20 each lesson).
A surf lesson includes all the required material, surfboard leash and wetsuit. Lessons are given with a maximum of 6 students per Instructor. All our instructors are F.P.S. qualified.

Paddlesurf:
Stand up paddle boarding is one of the fastest growing water sports in the Word. Costa da Caparica is one of the best locations to discover this new exhilarating experience. Stand up paddle surfing is a traditional Hawaiian sport which promotes balance, strength and general fitness. It is excellent for surfers and non-surfers alike, as it provides an isometric workout that strengthens your core muscle groups, while giving you a fun and exciting way to view the natural surroundings.

In fact, we are so convinced that you will take to stand up paddle boarding at Manawa’s School that we guarantee you will be paddling by the end of your very first lesson! We would love to introduce you to this amazing new way of enjoying the stunning Costa da Caparica beaches. It’s not all about surf, Costa da Caparica is set to become world famous for stand up paddle boarding too – so get down here and take part in this incredible experience!.

The Manawa’s Surf Shop has everything you might need while doing your favorite water sports activity! Book surf, paddle or kitesurfing lessons, rent surfboards, kite boards or paddle board, pick up some swimwear like board shorts and cute bikinis, sunglasses, hats, t-shirts and more. Sign up for some of the activities we have to offer!

Our surf shop is located inside Manawa Camp. We are literally the closest surf shop to the waves so you can’t miss us.