Oceano Surf Camps (Conil de La Frontera, Spain)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURFCONDITIONS

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Oceano Surf Camps is located in the beautiful Costal Town of Conil de la Frontera. Here we have immense Atlantic beaches that are never more than five minutes walk from anywhere in the town.
All of the town beaches in Conil de la Frontera that work on different tides winds and swell conditions are a 5 minute walk from the accommodation.
There are several spots within walking distance of the Surf Camp accommodation in Conil. Other spots are a short drive
The surf conditions directly at the camp are ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers as the beaches are sandy bottoms without many currents and very few rocks.
surf conditions directly at the camp and at nearby spots

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CAMP CHARACTER

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The minimum age is 18 years old. Most of our surf camp clients are between 21 and 45 years old. The camp has a small family feel
The camp is a small family run camp with a maximum of 10 guests
Conil is an amazing party town however it is also a really amazing place to relax
the average age of participants is around 28 years old
English is the main language used in the camp
The camp is- family-/child-friendly
dogs are not permitted

 

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CAMP OPERATOR

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The owners of the camp is Rosalia Perez Sanchez from Conil and Andrew Bottomley from the UK
We are a small team of dedicated surfers and yogis that love to live the beach lifestyle on offer here in Conil
back in 2000 Andrew started up a small Surf Travel company called Winterwaves. He then joined forces with Rosalia to start up the Oceano Surf Camp Family

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION

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We have modern, brand new apartments in the town centre of Conil de la Frontera
You are just a 5 min walk from the beautiful beach of La Fontanilla
We have single rooms, double rooms and private rooms available. The max number of guests per room is 3.
We have a big free car park right next to the surf camp accommodation, T.V, Wi-Fi right next to the accommodation
provided is bed linen.
electrical adapter necessary? depending where you are comiung from
storing of valuables
the accommodation in non-smoking however you have a patio in the accommodation for smoking

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CATERING

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surf camp: self-catering
self-catering: there is a fully equipped kitchen provided
Fantastic local fresh produce available just 1 min walk from the accommodation. The price is inexpensive to eat out
there are many restaurants nearby from 5 euros per person
catering by surf camp: We offer Barbques and Mojitos during the week

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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The surf course is 5 days. Morning lessons, Monday to Friday
group size;  the ratio of participants: 1:8 surf instructors
5 days 2hour lessons. 2 hours of freesurfing in the afternoons
from beginner levels, also cater for intermediate surfers
course location is in and around Conil de la Frontera and El Palmar
from beginner level riding green waves. Intermediate level maneuvers on the wave face
we have a two hour morning lesson, break for lunch then free surfing sessions in the afternoon
course language. English, Spanish, German
We have 5 day courses available without accommodation

 

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SURF MATERIALS

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We have 3/2mm full wetsuits and surf school softboards and hardboards
we have some fiberglass boards for advanced surfers
the course participants have to bring a towel, water, lunch (or money for lunch) and sunscreen
durfing the surf camp period you have full use of all the materials

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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 Ashtanga Yoga Sessions 15euros 90 mins.
Photography courses 20 euros per person.
Hot Stone massage 60 euros 90mins.
Canoe trips around the old seawall in Cadiz around 20euros per person.
We have day trips to the cities. Depending on the time of year different trips are available

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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SURF CONDITIONS

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots

The spots in and around Conil are beachbreaks that pick up the most swell and work on all different tides and Winds. a 10 min drive to Barbate where you have points, reefs and rivermouths. Lots of secret spots that you need driving to.
no more than 30kms

Seasonal conditions

Winter 17 celcius Summer 21 celcius
air temperature winter 20 celcius summer 35celcius
wind
waves perfect for learning and consistent in the Summer. Winter gets good powerful swells for more intermediate surfers

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CROWD FACTOR AND LOCAL PEOPLE

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There are spots that are very crowded and spots that are empty
some spots are localized others not at all.

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SURROUNDINGS/REGION

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Conil de la Frontera is a beautiful Whitewashed Costal Town on the Costa de la Luz. It is in the province of Cadiz. The main cities nearby are, Cadiz, Seviile, Jerez, Malaga, Granada
The local cultures are very strong. It is a fishing village that now lives from Tourism. The tourism is sustanably developed and the tourists are integrated into the local culture and lifestyles- helpful language skills
euros is the currency. Cost of leaving is relatively inexpensive
Very good medical care on hand, free social medical care and private care also exists

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ACTIVITIES AND FACILITIES

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Bikeriding,surfing,SUP,Yoga,swimming,Padel Tennis and much more
many excursions to the nearby sights such as day trips to Morocco, Gibraltar and Seville
lots of local shops in Conil de la Frontera and big commercial centres a short distance
in Conil there are many bard, restaraunts and a few discos
special events such as Ferias are seasonal events

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JOURNEY

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Ways to get to the camp
- the four main airports to fly into are (in order of closest to Camp. Jerez de la Frontera, Seville, Gibraltar, Malaga. Each airport has good transport infrastructure
- shuttle service from airport/train station to camp. Please ask before booking
- 45mins by car to Jerez
- public transport. Very good transport links
- taxi costs airport-camp. Jerez to Camp 110euros

Important details:
- visa required. Not for EU citizens. Check with your embassy before travel

PACKAGES & PRICES

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3 DAY SURFCAMP - from 285€ per person

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Day 1

Arrive in Conil de la Frontera. We meet you at the town centre bus station where you will be taken back to check into your accommodation. The check in time is between 15.00 and 23.00.

Day 2

After your breakfast make your way down to the beach for your morning surfing lessons. Here you will given your wetsuit and surfboard, taken through a theory lesson and then Yoga for surfing. Time to hit the water and learn to catch waves in prone position. Once you have got prone position down we go into the second part of the lesson which is learning to Stand up!

We finish the lesson practicing everything that you learnt during the theory section with feedback from your instructor.

Afternoon

After your lunch is back to the beach to take the equipment and practice what you learnt during the morning lessons. Practice takes place without your surfing instructor.

Evening you can opt to chill out in your accommodation or take a guided Tapas Route Tour with your guide followed by a few beers in one of Conils many and trendy bars.

Day 3

After breakfast make your way down to the beach. Here we go through a re-cap of the previous days lessons and practice sessions.

After Yoga for Surfing we go into paddling and stance refinement. We hit the water with clear goals and objectives in mind.

During your lesson you will get constant and professional feedback from your surfing instructor.

Afternoon

After your lunch is back to the beach to take the equipment and practice what you learnt during the morning lessons. Practice takes place without your surfing instructor.

Day 4

After breakfast make your way down to the beach. Here we go through a re-cap of the previous days lessons and practice sessions.

Here we look at catching waves out of depth (surf conditions permitting). We also go through some core balance exercises, Yoga for Surfing then hit the water.

Check out is after your lessons.

included:

-3 Nights Accommodation Conil de la Frontera
-3 Surfing Lessons
-Surfboards and Wetsuits for the duration of your stay
-Yoga For Surfing
-Tapas Route Guide In Conil de la Frontera
-Local Area Guides

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7 night SURFCAMP - from 455€ per person/week

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Day 1
On Arrival in Conil de la Frontera you will be meet at either the town centre bus stop or the Cruce de Conil bus
stop (which is 2km ?s outside the town centre.) From here you will be taken back to your accommodation to check in.
Once you have checked in you will be briefed on the timings and locations of the weeks surfing lessons, and all other
available activities during the week. Locations of all important landmarks and all questions answered.

Day 2
After a typical Andalusian breakfast at one of the many bars surrounding the accommodation make your way down to the designated Surf beach where the morning surfing lessons will be held.
After signing the booking form, size up for a wetsuit and then Yoga for surfing.

• Once down the beach you will have a detailed introduction into safety and your equipment
• Learn prone position and how to catch waves in prone position. Wade out into waist depth water (where you feet can touch the ground at all times) Catch waves into the beach lying down (prone position).
• Once you can do this then come out of the water and learn three different techniques for how to stand up. • Finish the lesson off catching waves in prone then trying to stand up in the white water. Break for lunch. Back in the afternoon for free surf practice sessions without your surfing instructor.

Day 3
• Breakfast then down to the beach. • Yoga for Surfing. • Learn how to paddle. • Learn your pop-up choice and practice on beach with feedback from instructor. • Stance refinement.
• How to dismount from the surf board.

Day 4
• Breakfast then down to the beach.
• Yoga for Surfing. • Catching waves out of depth (depending on the surf conditions).
• Techniques to get you out through the whitewater paddling for and catching green waves. • Taking the drop

Day 5
Breakfast then down to the beach. Yoga For Surfing.
• Theory on surf etiquette, rules and regulations. Play out realistic scenarios on the beach.

• Take off frontside backside.

• Introduction to trimming the board in green waves • -Introduction to the bottom turn.

Day 6
Breakfast. Then down to the beach. Yoga for surfing
• Introduction to Ocean Safety and beach life guarding techniques.

• Explanation of beach environment, surfboard rescues etc.

• Understanding surf and weather conditions and how they affect your surf experience.

• Free surfing with Instructor feedback during the lesson.

Day 7
On Day 7 this is your last day and time to explore the local area. We can arrange a number of activities, or we can arrange a guided tour of Cadiz with Tapas route etc. (Not available during the last week of June, July, August and the first week in September)

Day 8
This is your last day and check out from the surf camp accommodation is at 12.00pm.

included:

-7 nights shared accommodation Conil de la Frontera
-5 morning surfing lessons
-5 afternoons board and wetsuit hire for practice sessions
-yoga for surfing
-beach lifeguard and ocean safety
-local area guides

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7 night YOGA & SURFCAMP - from 485€ per person/week

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Every morning starts with a two hour surfing lesson on the beaches of Conil de la Frontera. After your surfing lessons you can lie out and relax on the beaches during the afternoons.

Your morning surfing lessons include Yoga for surfing combined with the surfing lessons.

The afternoon evening it is time to go to the Yoga Studio where we hold our Ashatnga / Mysore Yoga lessons. The Lessons are available for all levels and fitness abilites as the Yoga teacher will adpat the Yoga sessions to you.

Day 1
On Arrival in Conil de la Frontera you will be meet at either the town centre bus stop or the Cruce de Conil bus stop (which is 2km´s outside the town centre.) From here you will be taken back to your accommodation to check in. Check in time to your accomodation from the hours of 15.00 until 23.00. Once you have checked in you will be briefed on the timings and locations of the weeks surfing lessons, and all other available activities during the week. Locations of all important landmarks and all questions answered.

Day 2
After a typical Andalusian breakfast at one of the many bars surrounding the accommodation make your way down to the designated Surf beach where the morning surfing lessons will be held.

After signing the booking form, size up for a wetsuit and then Yoga for surfing. Once down the beach you will have a detailed introduction into safety and your equipment Learn prone position and how to catch waves in prone position. Wade out into waist depth water (where you feet can touch the ground at all times) Catch waves into the beach lying down (prone position). Once you can do this then come out of the water and learn three different techniques for how to stand up. Finish the lesson off catching waves in prone then trying to stand up in the white water.

Break for lunch. Back in the afternoon for free surf practice sessions without your surfing instructor.

Evening you can choose a Ashtanga Mysore Yoga Session or a Hatha Yoga Session.

Day 3
Breakfast then down to the beach.

Yoga for Surfing. Learn how to paddle. Learn your pop-up choice and practice on beach with feedback from instructor. Stance refinement. How to dismount from the surf board.

Day 4
Breakfast then down to the beach.

Yoga for Surfing. Catching waves out of depth (depending on the surf conditions). Techniques to get you out through the whitewater paddling for and catching green waves. Taking the drop

After the Surfing lessons we go for a guided route for a tapas lunch. The third surfing day in the afternoon we take off and go for a Guided Bike ride around the Coastal paths of Conil de la Frontera. Depending on the weather conditions and on the group this can be moved around and fitted in on other days.

Day 5
Breakfast then down to the beach.

Yoga For Surfing. Theory on surf etiquette, rules and regulations. Play out realistic scenarios on the beach. Take off frontside backside. Introduction to trimming the board in green waves Introduction to the bottom turn.

Day 5 Afternoon
After a afternoon free surf practice session we head to our Yoga Studio in Conil de la Frontera for a 90 min long evening lesson of Ashtanga / Mysore Yoga.

Day 6
Breakfast. Then down to the beach.

Yoga for surfing Introduction to Ocean Safety and beach life guarding techniques. Explanation of beach environment, surfboard rescues etc. Understanding surf and weather conditions and how they affect your surf experience. Free surfing with Instructor feedback during the lesson.

 
Day 7
On Day 7 this is your last day and time to explore the local area. We can arrange a number of activities, or we can arrange a guided tour of Cadiz with Tapas route etc.  (Not available during the last week of June, July, August and the first week in September)

Day 8
This is your last day and check out from the surf camp accommodation is at 12.00pm.

included:

-Evening Ashtanga / Mysore Yoga Sessions / Hatha Yoga Sessions
-Morning Surfing Lessons
-Beautiful settings to practice surfing
-Amazing beaches to practice beach yoga
-Guided Tapas routes
-Many Other Activities available