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Summary
Daily surfing at breathtaking surfspots, relaxing at our villas and enjoing the Portugese hospitality- with us you can enjoy surfing in all its aspects! Our fantastic location offers us the possibility to surf at the South and at the West coast of Portugal. This wide range of surf spots provides best conditions for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers. To relax body and soul our Vila Maravista welcomes you with individually designed rooms, our Vila Catarina with an unique garden and the fantastic food of our widely traveled chef.
Packages & prices
43 packages
One-week stay at the Surf Mansion in Lagos with daily surf coaching of around 2.5 hours water time for all levels from beginner to advanced. Includes board and wetsuit, video analysis and theory twice a week, one weekly yoga session and one mobility session, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a restaurant outing into town replacing dinner on two evenings per week. Also includes access to pool, sauna, hot tub and free WiFi throughout the property. Minimum stay 4 nights, arrival possible any day of the week.
One-week stay at the Surf Mansion in Lagos combining daily surf lessons with around 2.5 hours water time with six one-hour yoga sessions blending Vinyasa Flow and Yin Yoga. Includes board and wetsuit, video analysis and theory twice a week, breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a restaurant outing into town replacing dinner on two evenings per week, plus sauna and hot tub twice a week and a daily cold plunge.
Self-catering apartment with two bedrooms and a private terrace about five minutes from Porto de Mos beach and close to Lagos town centre. Fully equipped kitchen-living area, private bathroom, WiFi. Shared use of pool, BBQ area, garden with children's playground and parking, plus sauna and hot tub twice a week and a daily cold plunge. Baby bed, high chair, toys and beach equipment available on request. Surf lessons and other services can be added separately. Minimum stay 4 nights.
Self-catering one-bedroom apartment with private en-suite bathroom and a sofa bed in the living area, sleeping up to four, in a renovated farmhouse about a ten-minute walk from Praia da Luz beach and surf spot. Fully equipped kitchen, private terrace or balcony. Shared use of a large pool, gardens, BBQ area, children's playground and parking; supermarkets and restaurants nearby. Kids surf lessons (ages 6-11), family surf classes for all levels, plus yoga, SUP tours and rock climbing can be added.
Self-catering apartment in Lagos (Canavial), fully equipped with its own kitchen. Minimum stay of 4 nights.
One-bedroom self-catering apartment in Luz, suitable for up to 4 guests.
Larger self-catering apartment with two bedrooms, open-plan kitchen-living area and a large balcony overlooking the pool and garden, about five minutes from Porto de Mos beach and close to Lagos town centre. Private bathroom, WiFi. Shared use of pool, BBQ area, garden with children's playground and parking, plus sauna and hot tub twice a week and a daily cold plunge. Baby bed, high chair, toys and beach equipment available on request. Minimum stay 4 nights.
Spacious two-bedroom apartment in Lagos (Mos), self-catering.
Self-catering two-bedroom apartment, each with its own en-suite bathroom, and a sofa bed in the living area, sleeping up to six, in a renovated farmhouse about a ten-minute walk from Praia da Luz beach and surf spot. Fully equipped kitchen, private terrace or balcony. Shared use of a large pool, gardens, BBQ area, children's playground and parking; supermarkets and restaurants nearby. Kids surf lessons (ages 6-11), family surf classes for all levels, plus yoga, SUP tours and rock climbing can be added.
Two-bedroom self-catering apartment in Luz, suitable for up to 6 guests.
Accommodation at the Surf Mansion in a cottage room with a twin or double bed option and a shared bathroom.
Accommodation at the Surf Mansion in a triple room with three single beds and a private bathroom.
Accommodation in Sagres in a private double room, combined with on-site co-working facilities. Self-catering.
Themed week combining mandatory medical training for doctors with a stay by the ocean. The offer is aimed at German-speaking guests and runs exclusively in German.
One-week stay at the Surf Mansion in Lagos for experienced, independent surfers without lessons. Includes daily beach-taxi transport to the best waves on the west coast and around Lagos with spot briefing from the team, plus breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a restaurant outing into town replacing dinner on two evenings per week. Also includes sauna and hot tub twice a week, daily cold plunge, access to pool and recreation area, and one weekly yoga and mobility session. Surf equipment is not included but can be rented on site.
One-week stay with surf guiding and beach-taxi transport to the surf spots. Shared-room accommodation with full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner) is included. Surf equipment is not included but can be rented on site.
Combined package of kids surf lessons and accommodation in one of the family apartments in Luz or Lagos. Children aged 6 to 11 learn to surf in a small, kid-friendly group, with board, wetsuit and playful beach theory sessions. Accommodation is in one of the self-catering family apartments with kitchen, private bathroom and access to pool and garden.
Accommodation in Sagres in a twin or double room (shared or private), combined with on-site co-working facilities. Self-catering.
Accommodation at the Surf Mansion in a twin or double room with a private bathroom.
One-week surf stay at the Surf Mansion with shared-room accommodation and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Daily surf course of about 2.5 hours; board and wetsuit are included during the course.
Independent private studio with kitchenette in Sagres, combined with on-site co-working facilities. Self-catering.
One-week surf and yoga stay with shared-room accommodation and full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner). Includes a daily surf course of about 2.5 hours with board and wetsuit, plus six yoga sessions.
Themed week combining surfing with fitness activities by the ocean, including beach sunrises and sunsets.
ABOUT THE SURF CAMP
LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS
Our All Inclusive Vila Catarina and the big garden offer pure relaxation! It is a 5-10 minute drive to Lagos centre and seems like a small oasis in a quiet and beautiful location. The highly comfortable rooms are equipped with two or three beds and ensuite bathrooms (except for one). A large and cosy living room offers entertainment for all who exhausted themselves during surf sessions: TV, DVD, stereo, PC – and even a pool table. Moreover, you can surf the whole villa on our convenient and indispensable wireless LAN.
On colder winter days, you might as well hop into our private sauna. If you still wish for more action after your beach or surf trip, you are welcome to stretch out in the sun inside our idyllic garden, play ping pong or refresh yourself in the swimming pool.
As we are situated close to the South- and the West coast of Portugal, there is a hughe selction of surfspots close to our camp. And we can find great conditions for beginner, intermediate and advanced surfers!CAMP CHARACTER
Relaxing is the priority in our villas- but there is also spontaneous pool parties and the many different bars in Lagos which get the active people tired. The average age is between late 20ies and early 30ies- but we are happy to get people of every age on the surfboard!
CAMP OPERATOR
TSE is one of the oldest surf camps in the Algarve and was founded by Dago and Connie Lipke. Dago's love for surfing and the ocean is strong and he can often be seen walking up and down his longboard catching long rides wherever we go. Marlon, the older son, already took advantage of the passion for surfing – he has become a world-class surf pro! Melvin, his younger brother, is a highly gifted surfer as well and an excellent surf coach! Connie's world famous skills in the kitchen have to be sampled to be believed, her truly first-class cooking will blow you away. A couple of years ago, Iris and Urs started to manage the camp. After long years of traveling and working in different surfcamps they finally settled down in Portugal. They are now showing beginners as well as pro surfers the most beautiful spots of the Algarve.
ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING
ACCOMMODATION TYPES
Our All Inclusive Vila Catarina and the big garden offer pure relaxation! It is a 5-10 minute drive to Lagos centre and seems like a small oasis in a quiet and beautiful location. The highly comfortable rooms are equipped with two or three beds and ensuite bathrooms (except for one). A large and cosy living room offers entertainment for all who exhausted themselves during surf sessions: TV, DVD, stereo, PC – and even a pool table. Moreover, you can surf the whole villa on our convenient and indispensable wireless LAN.
On colder winter days, you might as well hop into our private sauna. If you still wish for more action after your beach or surf trip, you are welcome to stretch out in the sun inside our idyllic garden, play ping pong or refresh yourself in the swimming pool.
CATERING
Vila Catarina
Connie's world famous skills in the kitchen have to be sampled to be believed, her truly first-class cooking will blow you away. Vegetarian, vegan, any allergies? No Problem! On 2 nights a week, we will drive you into town and you will be able to choose one of the numerous great restaurants. Most people usually stay in town for one or two drinks as well as to get to know the famous Lagos nightlife...
SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES
SURF COURSE DETAILS
We offer surf lessons for all surf levels, surfguiding for advanced surfers and private coaching.
The surf lessons are for beginners and intermediate surfers who don't want to arrange and worry about anything. From your first contact with a surfboard to the perfect maneuver. Your surf lessons will be based on your personal level of surfing. You will have transfer to different spots and around 3 hours of surf lessons every day. Video analysis and theory lessons complete your surf experience.
The surf guiding is for advanced and experienced surfers who don't want to waste time with searching waves. Our guide is not necessarily a surf instructor or life guard, but he knows the coast and the spots perfectly and brings you to the best waves between Ariffana and Lagos every day of the week. With our guiding you surf on your own risk, even with the spot introduction by our guide you need to know the surfer's etiquette and being able to surf controlled on busy spots.
For everyone who wants the maximum push for his surfing, we recommend our private coaching. The surf teacher finds the best waves of the day and will coach you individually.
SURF MATERIALS
OTHER ACTIVITIES
You are very welcome to book some yoga sessions and massages in Vila Catarina to relax body and soul.
MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ
SURF CONDITIONS
Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots
Our fantastic location offers us the possibility to surf at the South and at the West coast of Portugal. This wide range of surf spots provides best conditions for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers.
Seasonal conditions
It is possible to surf all year round in the Algarve. The many different bays offer best conditons for all surf levels all year round.
Crowd factor and local people
Portugese people are very relaxed- who would not be if he had sun and waves all year round? Even if it gets a bit more crowded during the summer months you will be welcomed if you respect the surfers etiquette.
SURROUNDINGS / REGION
Characterization of surroundings/region
The breathtaking nature makes Lagos starting point of grotto trips, dolphin tours, fishing and kayaking. Also SUP trips are possible! For everyone who needs a little break from the water once in a while there is bike trips, horse riding and quad tours.
Activities and facilities
Warm summer nights, cheap drinks and good people.... The nightlife of Lagos is famous with its bars and clubs everywhere in town. But you will soon see for yourself!
JOURNEY
JOURNEY
Ways to get to the camp
You can arrive and depart every day of the week! The closest airport is Faro. From Faro you can take a bus (www.eva-bus.com) or train (www.cp.pt) to Lagos and we will pick you up at the train station if a car is available. But anyway a taxi to the villas is only 10€.
We also offer a private transfer that picks you up at the arrival terminal and takes you directly to the villas.
It is easy to come to Lagos by car. You will get a description with your information sheet. Free parking is possible directly in front of the villas.
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