Quick Facts
Overview
Discover Europe’s magical city with its 7 hills, full of history with beautiful monasteries, museums and churches. This is where the world’s famous explorers such as Vasco da Gama, Magellan and Prince Henry the Navigator sat. Nowadays, Lisboa offers everything you would expect from a trendy capital. Take the time to get to know the many different bars and cafés in the narrow streets of Bairro Alto and stroll through the districts of Belem and Alfama, one of Lisbon’s oldest neighbourhoods with colourful alleys, historic buildings and fado music. Another highlight are the many beautiful viewpoints that are spread over the entire city. From here you can comfortably enjoy the sunset with a beer or cocktail.
Surfcamp Villas in Caparica
The Surfcamp Villas are located in Caparica, where you will find the perfect balance between the urbanity of the capital and the tranquility of unspoiled nature and beautiful beaches. From Caparica to the south you can find a stretch of 30 km with beautiful white sandy beaches. The road takes you to unspoiled nature, authentic fishing villages, breathtaking cliffs and nature parks. If you drive north from Caparica, you will be in the heart of Lisbon in 15 minutes by car.
In Caparica there is a promenade almost 3 km long, a real sports mecca: you can start jogging, skating, cycling, walking or a workout at the free outdoor equipment next to the surf school, of course always with a view of the sea! In the centre of Caparica you will find supermarkets, small shops, restaurants, bars and small cafés.
Discover and enjoy the Portuguese surfing lifestyle. Learn to surf or improve your technique with professional and experienced surf instructors. We offer first-class packages for a perfect surf holiday where you don’t have to worry about anything. Since numerous activities are organized, you will never get bored!
HIGHLIGHTS
- Local team, who will bring you closer to their home & culture with a lot of fun
- International guests, lots of fun with new friends is guaranteed!
- Lively beach, perfect for surfing, fitness or sunbathing
- Many excursion possibilities and exciting nightlife in Lisbon
Accommodation
The Surf Villa is located in Caparica in a beautiful and quiet neighborhood. Here you greet each other on the street and meet in the main café around the corner. With an 8 minute walk you can reach the sandy beach of Sao Joao, where you find the base of the Gota d’Agua Surf School.
A rich sportsman’s breakfast is served daily at the property, and in the evening you can enjoy traditional Portuguese dinners or go to a local seafood restaurant together. A BBQ evening, often with live music, also takes place weekly. Vegetarian meals are also possible.
The two surf villas (next to each other) offer:
Surf Villa 1:
- 4 rooms with 4 single beds each
- 1 double room
- 1 shared room with 8 beds
- Shared bathrooms with shower and toilet
- Bed linen /towels / hair dryer available
Surf Villa 2:
- 4 double rooms
- 1 double room with private bathroom
- 1 triple room
- 1 studio for 6 people with private bathroom
- Shared bathrooms with shower and toilet
Available for all guests:
- Living room with TV, seating area and dining table
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Long dining table in the garden
- Cosy garden with chill lounge
- Cocktail Bar
- Terrace
Other facilities: Surf Storage, Free Parking, Flatscreen TV & Projector for Movie Nights, Bicycles & Skateboards, Free Wifi, Slackline & Balance Board, Beach Volleyball Net & Ball, Snorkel Equipment, Kicker & Table Tennis
Surf
The surf school offers surf lessons for all ages and levels, whether you are a bloody beginner or want to improve your skills with professional help. The goal is always to give all students moments of pure joy. The surf beach is perfect for learning to surf thanks to a sandy surface (no rocks or other sources of danger). Summer offers gentle beginner waves, in autumn, winter and spring the big swells reach the coast.
Surf course for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers
In the beginner courses you will learn the basics of surfing. The surf school has developed a perfect program for beginners, based on many years of teaching experience. The surf course consists of practical and theoretical parts and the groups are kept small with a maximum of 5 people per coach. The experienced and certified surf coaches are always in the water with you.
Intermediate surfers are analyzed individually by the surf instructors in order to improve their performance and to make further progress. Among other things: Perfect positioning in the lineup, improvement of timing and paddle technology, wave reading, generating speed, bottom turn and other maneuvers.
Experienced surfers can improve their skills and work on their bottom turns and maneuvers.
Classes are usually held in the morning and in the afternoon (depending on the tide, wave and wind conditions). A maximum of 5 Surfers per coach and a variety of beaches for the different surf levels.
Surf equipment
The surf equipment is included in the package and can also be used freely before/after lessons. The surf school offers wetsuits (4/3) in all sizes, also for children. There is also a wide selection of surfboards: for beginners there are softboards in sizes 6.0-9.0 and for more experienced surfers Epoxy Torque Boards from 5’11” Fish to 9’00” Malibu Surfboard.
Prices
Seasons
Low season: 08 March to 29 May + 03 October to 28 November
High season: 30 May to 2 October
Arrival
In high season, arrivals need to be on Saturdays, in the low season other arrival days are also possible on request.
SURF COURSE PACKAGE (10h course)
Package includes:
- 7 nights accommodation in a dorm or double room
- 7x healthy breakfast & 4x dinner
- 1x BBQ with live music
- 10 hours surf lessons (Sun-Fri) & 1x surf theory
- Surfboard & Wetsuit (also before/after lessons)
- Bicycles & Skateboards
- 1x Surf Movie Evening
- 1x Yoga
SURF COURSE PACKAGE INTENSIVE (16h course)
Package includes:
- 7 nights accommodation in a dorm or double room
- 7x healthy breakfast & 4x dinner
- 1x BBQ with live music
- 16 hours surf lessons (Sun-Fri) & 1x surf theory
- Surfboard & Wetsuit (also before/after lessons)
- Bicycles & Skateboards
- 1x Surf Movie Evening
- 1x Yoga
SURF & YOGA PACKAGE
Retreats 2020:
- May 9-16
- October 10-17
- November 14-21
Package includes:
- 7 nights accommodation in a dorm or double room
- 7x healthy breakfast & 4x dinner
- 1x BBQ with live music
- 10 hours surf lessons & 1x surf theory
- Surfboard & Wetsuit (also before/after lessons)
- Bicycles & Skateboards
- 1x Surf Movie Evening
- 10x Yoga
INDIVIDUAL GROUP TRAVEL AND INCENTIVES
Come and surf with colleagues from work, with your class from school or with your sports club. We promise you a unique and unforgettable experience that can be used perfectly as a team building event. Individual surf packages can be put together for 3, 5 or 7 days, with additional activities such as wine tasting, visiting the Unesco landmark Sintra or a Lisbon city trip. Packages and prices on request.
Arrival
Lisbon Airport is just a 20-minute drive away. Many different airlines offer cheap flights to Lisbon. A shuttle service can be booked for airport pick-up. Another option is self-sharing with a rental car (parking available) or public transport.
Check-in time is from 2 pm to 8 pm.
Check-out on the day of departure by 11 a.m. at the latest.
Airport Transfer Shuttle
Airport transfers must be booked in advance and can be booked for arrival & departure. Payment directly on site.
Prices:
1 person: 30€ one way, 50€ back
2 people: 35€ one way, 55€ back
3 people: 40€ one way, 60€ back
4-8 people: 50€ one way, 75€ back
You can also arrive by metro and ferry. The metro departs directly from the airport. Drive to Cais do Sodré. Here you can take a small ferry to Cacilhas. The TST-Buss (line 125) takes you to Trafaria. From here it is a 20 minute walk to our surf villa.
Further information
Average age: This is where guests from all over the world meet. It is a great place to meet people from different cultural backgrounds and to make new friends. The average age ranges from 25 to 35. However, as always, there are exceptions to the rule and everyone is welcome!
Surf season: For beginners and intermediates, the period from June to September is ideal, advanced surfers will find suitable waves all year round, especially in spring and autumn.
Yoga: 2 yoga lessons are included in all packages, in the Surf & Yoga Package even 5 hours. Yoga is the perfect complement for your body after a surf session. Additional hours can be booked on site.