ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
The location of Surf Lodge Santa Cruz, as well as the highly trained, experienced, professional and friendly surf crew mean that the courses offered are some of the best in the world.
CAMP CHARACTER
We are a small relaxed surf camp with a family-like atmosphere.
CAMP OPERATOR
Sonny and Bernardo run and own Surf Lodge Santa Cruz with their friendly staff! There are 3 surf instructors on-site and a team of staff who work at the Lodge making sure everything runs smoothly. There is also an on-site yoga instructor and private chef.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
We offer a range of comfortable and clean accommodation options from private cozy double rooms, to 4-bed spacious dorms, as well as rooms that are perfectly situated for families and small groups.
The entire building has been freshly renovated & furnished, meaning all the furniture, beds & mattresses are new. The rooms also come with a sound system, Wi-Fi and fresh towels & linen.
CATERING
The team at Surf Lodge Santa Cruz provide a stunning daily breakfast buffet that will greet you every morning when you wake up. The buffet utilises the large variety of locally grown ingredients available to provide you with the energy you need to sustain you through the rigorous daily surf sessions.
Breakfast consists of fresh bread, locally sourced fruit & muesli as well as freshly brewed coffee, tea & juice.
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
Surf Course Basic 15h - 5 Day 2-3 bonus free surf sessions per week accompanied by the surf crew All coaches hold ISA Level 2 & beach lifeguard certification Video Coaching available Transfers to the waves, surfboard & wetsuit included Extra surf time as an alternative, or on top of course times.
SURF MATERIALS
We provide surfboards and wetsuits suitable and personalized for each person.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
We offer daily yoga (either in the morning or evening depending on the surf conditions that day), weekly BBQs, optional day trips, free bikes, and optionall evening activities.
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
The beach breaks surrounding Santa Cruz offer a variety of small to moderate swells, making for perfect conditions for learners as well as advanced. We also take our guests to nearby spots such as Peniche and Ericeira, depending on Santa Cruz's conditions that day.
Crowd factor and local people
The town peaks can get a little crowded in the summer but a walk to the north of town will reveal plenty of empty waves working throughout the tide. Wind exposed.
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Characterization of surroundings/region
In Santa Cruz there are over eleven different beaches with extensive sand areas and rocky cliffs. Formed by clay sediments and covered by a green blanket of vegetation. The Portuguese west region is synonymous with beaches of natural beauty. Searched by surfers, the Portuguese West Coast offers exclusive surfing conditions. That is also why it was chosen to be one of the World Surf League’s competitions stages.
Activities and facilities
Weekly BBQs, free bikes, yoga, special day trips.
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the camp
We offer transfer from Lisbon Airport or Ericeiras/Torres Vedras bus station available. Surfboards go for free! There is also a public bus from Lisbon to Torres Vedras. A bus then goes from Torres Vedras to a stop nearby Santa Cruz.
PACKAGES & PRICES
PACKAGE A - from 199 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
1 bed in a 6 Bed shared bath
Accommodation in the chosen room Breakfast with tea and coffee included First dinner included (on arrival day) Free use of garden & pool Bedding (bed linen) & towels Free Wifi Free use of bikes
Optional Surf Course Package at 249 € per Week / Person Includes:
15 hours of surf lessons in the water 2 – 3 supervised free surf sessions 1 video-coaching session for beginners & 2 video-coaching for intermediate/advanced surfers Surf theory for different levels Surf equipment included (surfboard & wetsuit) transfers to different surrounding surf spots
Optional Yoga Package at 30€: Four yoga classes at a special rate of 7.5€ instead of the daily drop-in rate of 10€.
Optional Dinner Package at 59€:
3x times delicious dinner cooked in our kitchen 1x awesome BBQ Aperitif/ water + one drink (soda or one glass of wine or beer) for each meal
PACKAGE B - from 279 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
1 bed in a 4 Bed shared bath
Accommodation in the chosen room Breakfast with tea and coffee included First dinner included (on arrival day) Free use of garden & pool Bedding (bed linen) & towels Free Wifi Free use of bikes
Optional Surf Course Package at 249 € per Week / Person Includes:
15 hours of surf lessons in the water 2 – 3 supervised free surf sessions 1 video-coaching session for beginners & 2 video-coaching for intermediate/advanced surfers Surf theory for different levels Surf equipment included (surfboard & wetsuit) transfers to different surrounding surf spots
Optional Yoga Package at 30€:
Four yoga classes at a special rate of 7.5€ instead of the daily drop-in rate of 10€.
Optional Dinner Package at 59€:
3x times delicious dinner cooked in our kitchen 1x awesome BBQ Aperitif/ water + one drink (soda or one glass of wine or beer) for each meal
PACKAGE C - from 299 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
1 bed in a 4 Bed with private bathroom
Accommodation in the chosen room Breakfast with tea and coffee included First dinner included (on arrival day) Free use of garden & pool Bedding (bed linen) & towels Free Wifi Free use of bikes
Optional Surf Course Package at 249 € per Week / Person Includes:
15 hours of surf lessons in the water 2 – 3 supervised free surf sessions 1 video-coaching session for beginners & 2 video-coaching for intermediate/advanced surfers Surf theory for different levels Surf equipment included (surfboard & wetsuit) transfers to different surrounding surf spots
Optional Yoga Package at 30€:
Four yoga classes at a special rate of 7.5€ instead of the daily drop-in rate of 10€.
Optional Dinner Package at 59€:
3x times delicious dinner cooked in our kitchen 1x awesome BBQ Aperitif/ water + one drink (soda or one glass of wine or beer) for each meal
PACKAGE D - from 329 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
1 bed in a private double shared bath
Accommodation in the chosen room Breakfast with tea and coffee included First dinner included (on arrival day) Free use of garden & pool Bedding (bed linen) & towels Free Wifi Free use of bikes
Optional Surf Course Package at 249 € per Week / Person Includes:
15 hours of surf lessons in the water 2 – 3 supervised free surf sessions 1 video-coaching session for beginners & 2 video-coaching for intermediate/advanced surfers Surf theory for different levels Surf equipment included (surfboard & wetsuit) transfers to different surrounding surf spots
Optional Yoga Package at 30€:
Four yoga classes at a special rate of 7.5€ instead of the daily drop-in rate of 10€.
Optional Dinner Package at 59€:
3x times delicious dinner cooked in our kitchen 1x awesome BBQ Aperitif/ water + one drink (soda or one glass of wine or beer) for each meal
PACKAGE E - from 349 € per Week / Person
This package includes:
1 bed in a private suite with private bath
Accommodation in the chosen room Breakfast with tea and coffee included First dinner included (on arrival day) Free use of garden & pool Bedding (bed linen) & towels Free Wifi Free use of bikes
Optional Surf Course Package at 249 € per Week / Person Includes:15 hours of surf lessons in the water 2 – 3 supervised free surf sessions 1 video-coaching session for beginners & 2 video-coaching for intermediate/advanced surfers Surf theory for different levels Surf equipment included (surfboard & wetsuit) transfers to different surrounding surf spots
Optional Yoga Package at 30€:
Four yoga classes at a special rate of 7.5€ instead of the daily drop-in rate of 10€.
Optional Dinner Package at 59€:
3x times delicious dinner cooked in our kitchen 1x awesome BBQ Aperitif/ water + one drink (soda or one glass of wine or beer) for each meal