Special Surf 78 (Peniche, Portugal) ★★★

Peniche is the best location for surfing in Portugal and one of the best locations in Europe, the waves are constant and its countless beaches are versatile, perfectly suited to surfers of every level of ability.

We are a surf school for all and we try to be the most inclusive possible, so consider us suitable for family atmosphere, relax or party environment, all ages, (suggested age to start surfing 5/6 years), any physical or mental condition. Main language is Portuguese, Spanish, English, French. Dogs Permitted.

Brothers Nuno and Edgar, born in the fishing town of Peniche and surfers from a very early age, opened Special Surf 78 in 2011.

They returned to Peniche after pursuing academic training in Sports and Physical Education in Leiria, committed to laying down roots in their birth town, and opened an innovative surf school, Special Surf 78, an inclusive school for everyone with professional instructors who can cater for a wide variety of needs and any learner.

Nuno and Edgar specialized in Special Education with the specific aim of being more inclusive. This allows them to welcome people with all sorts of special needs at their surf school. They are committed to their activity and to using didactic and educational knowledge while teaching surf, along with values of companionship, solidarity, and sustainability, so Special Surf 78 remains a landmark school in Peniche.

Hotel Accommodation with indoor swimming pool with a maximum occupancy of 30 people, open all year, from 9:00 am to 8:30 pm, with mandatory use of a swimming cap and slippers; Outdoor pool that is only open seasonally; Health Club with massage service, gym and Jacuzzi (upon reservation and availability); WIFI network and free private outdoor car parking.

Type of rooms (ocean/dune/pool/standard view):
Single, double, triple and Suite

102 rooms; Non-smoking rooms; Air conditioning with individual control in the rooms; Balcony; Free Wi-Fi: Flat-screen TV with satellite channels; Bathtub; Hairdryer; Safe; Telephone; Wake-up call service; Wardrobe; Beauty products free toiletries; Frigobar; Safe; Laundry service; We accept pets up to 7 kg (only in standard rooms and always on request); Telephone with direct access to the outside; Restaurant; Bar; Billiards / Games room; Room service; Elevators; Meeting and congress rooms; Indoor and outdoor pools; Wellness Center (treatment rooms, jacuzzi, gym); Surfboard locker; Changing rooms with lockers and showers; Outdoor shower; Space for bicycles; Free parking; Green Key

- Buffet breakfast is included daily;
- Half-board or full board must be booked in advance, as the restaurant now has a limited number of tables for meals.

- 20% discount for Special Surf 78 guests in food and beverage in the bar service (half and full board not included).

Special Surf 78 has surf lessons every day in the morning and in the afternoon; you can start your lessons any day of the week. To meet us, go to the hotel reception, where we have our Special surf 78 help desk. Someone will always be there to welcome our clients/customers, and help to do the surf plan together.

Once you are ready, we just need to cross the road to be in the best beach to learn and improve your surf..

All the equipment in included in the price of the lessons, but you also can rent before or after the lesson, or bettween the days of lessons. Special Surf 78 have all sorts of surf boards, soft, epoxy, fiberglass in all kinds of shapes and sizes for beginners, intermediate, advanced and performance level. About the wetsuits, they are made in a local company, high quality and all sizes and different thickness´s. We also have paddle boards or Body boards and flips for rental or beginner lesson.

Ina case you have lessons or you rent equipment with us, you can use the changing room, bathrooms, lockers and showers with warm shower.

What can participants bring?
- Swimsuit;
- Towel;
- Water;
- Sun cream (also available in our shop).

- Massage
- Yoga
- Bike trip around Peniche Peninsula (high recomended)
- Trip to Berlenga island (high recomended)
- Trip to Obidos castel vilage
- Trip to Nazaré vilage