6 Days The Balanced Surfer. Surf Camp in Cascais, Portugal
Guincho Wayra House, Rua do Passo Mau 33, 2750-541 Cascais, Lisbon District, Grande Lisboa, Lisbon Region, Portugal
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Yoga and Surf Camp Portugal
Come and learn the coolest water sport in the challenging Atlantic Ocean. Your instructors are well known for their motivation and desire to teach you everything about surfing, the waves, dangers, tides, attitude and the perfect take off, in order to have the best waves during your holidays. Kitesurf Adventures believes that surfing combines perfectly with yoga, where postures are practiced to align, strengthen, and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation are also integrated.
Meet the instructors
Bernardo & Catia
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Highlights
- 4 surf lessons
- Certified surf instructors
- All gear, wetsuit, and insurance
- 4 yoga classes (Vinyasa and Hatha)
- Yoga mat, towels, and bed linen
- Shuttle service to the spots
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Yoga styles
5 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
The maximum participants in the group is 14
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$45 per person)
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$45 per person)
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Hot spring
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Barbeque facilities
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Fireplace
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Meditation garden
- Multilingual staff
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga shala
- Board rental
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Internet access
- Laundry
- Library
- Tour assistance
- Wireless internet
- Outdoor shower
During the surf camp, you will stay in Guincho Wayra House. It is set in a picturesque valley, overlooking the breathtaking Guincho Beach and the magic Sintra-Cascais Natural Park. Wayra in Quechua, the language of the Incas, means wind, energy flowing, and raising. The place offers a perfect balance between relaxation, tranquility, and energy. It is being their greatest inspiration to combine yoga sessions with outdoor activities like kitesurfing, surfing, and SUP boarding.
You will enjoy a privileged location and view, only a 15-minute walk to Guincho. It has two dorms with four and six beds and double rooms with large balconies. Hot showers are available for 24 hours. Guincho Wayra House also has a bright and comfortable shala for yoga practices, a spacious modern kitchen, laundry service, and central heating. Bed sheets and towels will be provided as well as daily cleaning. There is also a garden with an area to relax and barbecue facilities.
The common areas are comfortable and surrounded by nature. The living room includes cable television, DVD player, and Wi-Fi connection for the exclusive use of the guests. From here, you will see the most stunning sunsets over the sea. You can also prepare your own meals in a fully equipped kitchen available in the house. A healthy and energizing breakfast is included as part of your stay, setting you up to make the most of your day!
Program
With this program, you will start your journey in Kitesurf Adventures' shala with an early yoga practice, following your day with healthy breakfast prepared with love and a smile. Kitesurf Adventures believes that surfing combines perfectly with yoga. The postures will be practiced to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. Breathing techniques (pranayama) and meditation will also be integrated on
this package.
While here, you will learn the coolest water sport in the challenging Atlantic Ocean. The surf instructors are well known for their motivation and desire to teach all about surfing, the waves and its dangers, tides, attitude and the perfect take off, in order to catch the best waves during your holidays. Kitesurf Adventures wants to share the tools so that when you go to other destinations, you will be able to ride the ocean on your own.
Instructors
Bernardo Ruivo
Bernardo Ruivo, Surf Instructor. Started surfing aged 11 at Guincho beach. He possesses a great experience in the ‘surf world’, not only as an experienced surfer and instructor but also in the tourism area. Born and raised in this incredible town, he knows everyday where the best surfing conditions are going to be. He is licensed in Leisure and Tourist Animation Management in the ‘Escola Superior de Hotelaria e Turismo do Estoril’ and he has a post-graduation license in Surf and Performance in the ‘Universidade Lusófona de Humanidades e Tecnologias de Lisboa.
Catia Pereira
Cátia was born in Lisbon. She teaches yoga since 2011 with a focus on breathing techniques and mindfulness. She was certified in Sivananda ashram in India having traveled to Thailand and Australia where she took wellness training courses, including massage therapies such as Thai, Ayurvedic, therapeutic massage and reflexology. Cátia believes that cultivating yoga is a profound body, mind and soul expression. She teaches Hatha, Vinyasa flow, Yoga Nidra, and Meditation, also leads meditative walks. "Wealth is health, peace of mind is happiness, yoga shows the way.." Swami Sivananda
Retreat location
The yoga and surf camp will take place in Guincho Wayra House, located only a three-minute drive or 5 minutes walking distance from Guincho beach, where the surf lessons are taught since there is the best spot with waves in Cascais. Wayra House has a spacious Yoga Shala for our sessions and it is located in Sintra National Park where you'll participate in activities such mindfulness walks through amazing trails on the forest and mountains.
The Surf School is located on the south side of beautiful Guincho beach, near Cascais. Guincho Beach is one of Portugal’s premier beaches for water sports.
-Distances
- Cascais - 8 kilometers
- Guincho Beach - 3 minutes
- Lisbon Portela
- Airport (LIS) - 45 minutes
Unique features
Activities
- Hiking
- Kitesurfing
- Mountain biking
- Rock climbing
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Surfing
- Swimming
General
- Balcony
- Beach
- Dining area
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lounge
- Yoga shala
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Room cleaning
Food
You will be served daily breakfast during this camp. There is also fully equipped kitchen available in the house, which you can use to store the food and prepare your own meals only once per day.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Ayurvedic
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Explore surrounding areas
- Go swimming at the beach
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Kitesurf
- Rock climbing
- Mountain bike
- Hiking
- Rent surf equipment
What's included
- 4 surf lessons
- Certified surf instructors
- All gear, wetsuit, and insurance
- Shuttle service to the spots
- 4 Vinyasa and Hatha yoga classes
- Portugal's best surf spots Guincho and Carcavelos Beach
- 5 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfasts
- Yoga Mat
- Towels and bed linen
What's not included
- Airfare
- Optional activities
- Optional treatments
- Personal expenses
How to get there
Recommended Airports
LIS
Lisbon Portela Airport
28 km
Transfer available for additional US$45 per person
Arrival by airplane
Please book your flight to arrive at Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS).
Airport: Lisbon Portela Airport
Airport transfer available:
Lisbon Portela Airport (US$45 per person)
Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% 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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