4 Day All-Level Nature Surf Holiday in Carrapateira, Portugal
Unforgettable Surf Holiday in Portugal
Join Amado Surf Camp in Carrapateira, Algarve, for an unforgettable surf experience on Portugal’s wild west coast. Located just minutes from the famous Amado Beach, this surf camp offers perfect conditions to learn and improve surfing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. With experienced instructors, small groups, and consistent waves, it’s one of the best places in the Algarve to learn how to surf. Enjoy daily surf lessons, yoga sessions, and the laid-back surf lifestyle surrounded by nature and ocean views.
Highlights
- 2 days of surf lessons for all levels
- Two daily surf sessions (1.5 hours each)
- Small group coaching with experienced instructors
- Full surf equipment included all day (board, wetsuit, lycra)
- Surf at the famous Amado Beach, one of the best learning spots in the Algarve
- Certified surf school with an official license for Amado Beach
- 3 nights accommodation at the surf camp in Carrapateira
- 3 breakfasts and daily lunchboxes included
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
2 days with instruction in English
Average daily hours of activity: 6
Accommodation
Tents
Comfortable two-person tents with camping mattresses, perfect for guests who want to enjoy the authentic surf camp experience close to nature. Guests are also welcome to stay in their own campervans, which follow the same conditions and pricing as the tents. The camp offers 15 tents and 15 campervan spaces.
Bungalows
Private bungalows for two people with a bedroom and two single beds. A great option for guests who prefer more privacy while still enjoying the relaxed surf camp atmosphere. There are 3 bungalows available.
Woodhouses
Spacious wooden houses with two bedrooms: one with three beds and one with two beds. Each house includes a bathroom and a kitchen. This accommodation is ideal for families or small groups who would like to stay together in a private house. There are 2 woodhouses available at the camp.
Program
A day at the surf camp
A typical surf camp day starts at around nine with a filling breakfast - with a vegan option! With your “fuel tank” needle displaying full, you will be ready and excited to meet the challenges of yet another surfing day. You will have some time to get ready, and by ten or so, Amado Surf Camp will transfer you to your surfing beach for the day. Their default surfing beach is Amado, but they can take you to another beach if the conditions are not good.
Once on your surfing beach for the day, they will provide you with your surfing equipment during lesson time: a surfboard and a wetsuit. You will do the surf lesson with other clients of similar surfing ability: beginner, intermediate, or advanced. Trust your instructor’s judgment on this, and you will optimize your learning curve. After the morning surfing session, you’ll have a break of at least one hour. You will rest and have the opportunity to drink and eat some food that you brought with you or a snack in the bars. Recovered and refueled, you will be ready for the afternoon session. All in all, you will enjoy three hours of net surfing lesson time per day.
After the surf, the group can stay a little longer on the beach or on a bar terrace, having a drink while looking at the waves. It’ll be so nice to just chill out after surfing! At around 17:30 or 18:00, Amado Surf Camp will drive you back to the surf camp. Your evening dining options will include preparing your food in a fully equipped kitchen, having dinner in a restaurant, or once a week, Amado Surf Camp will have a barbecue night in one of their surf camps, then participants will go to hit the night bars. Sagres has a cool nightlife scene. About five bars are next to each other within walking distance from both of Amado's surf camps. On some days, there is a band with live music. Carrapateira is quieter, but has a couple of chill-out bars.
Sample of daily schedule
- 09:00 Breakfast
- 10:00 Bus to the beach (lunch box to take to the beach)
- 17:00 Bus returning from the beach
- Lesson times - depending on levels and weather
- 18:00 Yoga - Included on Tuesdays and Thursdays
- Sagres party night - Amado Surf Camp has a shuttle taking guests to and from the bars in Sagres every Friday at 21:00.
Retreat location
Amado Surf Camp is located just minutes from the famous Amado Beach in Carrapateira, in the beautiful West Algarve of Portugal. Surrounded by nature, the camp sits in a peaceful valley where green landscapes and ocean air create the perfect setting to relax after a day of surfing.
Carrapateira lies in the heart of the Costa Vicentina Natural Park, one of the most stunning and unspoiled coastlines in Europe. Protected from mass tourism, this area is known for its wild beaches, dramatic cliffs, and consistent waves.
With surf spots on both the west and south coast nearby, the region offers excellent surfing conditions throughout the year, making it one of the best places in Portugal to learn and practice surfing.
Food
A fulfilling breakfast is served every morning to start the day before heading to the beach. Guests also prepare daily lunchboxes during breakfast to take along for surf sessions. Carrapateira also offers several local restaurants and cafés where guests can enjoy fresh fish, Portuguese dishes, and relaxed dinners after a day in the water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
- Coffee
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
What's included
- 2 daily surf lessons of one hour and 30 minutes each
- Wetsuit and soft surfboard
- Surf lesson liability insurance
- 2 free yoga lessons a week
- Friday evening night out to visit Sagres' nightlife and live music night
- 3 nights accommodation
- Fulfilling breakfast
- Transfer to the beach and back to the camp
- Private house kitchen
- Private house shower
- Access to the surf camp facilities
- Barbecue for free use
- Lunch box
- Wi-Fi
What's not included
- Airfare
- Airport transfers
- Dinner
- Other meals and drinks
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer available for additional US$ 140 per person
Faro Airport
83 km away from your destination
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 15% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.
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