4 Day Surf Camp

The surf camp near Lisbon is located in the coastal town of Costa da Caparica, just 15 minutes away from the Portuguese capital, Lisbon, across the Tagus River. You will find the authentic and charming fishing village of Costa da Caparica. This beach break is one of the most consistent surf spots in Portugal, offering the perfect waves for surfers of all levels.

Costa da Caparica and the surrounding area boasts many stunning white sand beaches and untouched nature, surrounded by the breathtaking cliffs. The woodland that you will find here is dominated by stone pines and mastic-trees and is part of the Arriba Fossil botanical reserve. There are lots of pleasant walks near the surf camp villa to be found here which are outlined with trail signs.

In Caparica town centre you'll find plenty of local surf shops and markets to buy all your surf holiday essentials. After surfing you can chill in one of the beach bars or try a local Portuguese dish in one of the nearby restaurants.

Situated in one of the best surf spots in Portugal, Costa da Caparica with sandy beach breaks, boasts the perfect waves to suit surfers of all levels, from total beginners to experienced advanced surfers. Due to its unique location we are blessed by great swells all year around. Most of the local surf beaches are divided by piers which help you grab the best waves and provide shelter on the windier days.

Here you will find the perfect balance between surfing holiday experience and local culture of the Lisbon region. You can enjoy the fully immersive Portugal surf camp atmosphere!

Level 1 - Surfing for Beginners
Maybe it's your first time surfing or you have tried a few times before. Perhaps you need some extra support perfecting your technique and would like to increase your surfing knowledge? If so, this level is perfect for you!

Join our beginner surf lessons in Portugal! You will learn all the beginner surf basics in a safe and supportive environment. You will also learn about the surf equipment and how to take care of it properly, as well as safety information and surf etiquette. You will gain an understanding of how the wind, tide, swell and currents interact with each other and how it affects the waves you surf.

When you complete this level you will be able catch a nice selection of waves and understand surf hazards and currents. You will have sufficient practice of paddling, board control, standing up on the board, correcting your balancing stance and even starting to make small manoeuvres.

Level 2 - Surfing for Intermediates
You have surfed many times, have a good paddling technique and have already mastered the basic surfing knowledge (waves, winds, swell, currents etc.) If you are ready to bring your surfing skills to the next level then this is the one for you.

Our at surf school in Portugal, you will be more focused on catching unbroken green waves while continuing to make you comfortable on the waves you choose to surf. The intermediate surfing lessons will dive deeper into your surfing knowledge. You will learn how to read tide charts alongside the swell forecasts. This surfing knowledge will help you determine the best times for your surfing experience. We will use tools such as video coaching and analysis to accelerate your progress.

When you complete this level you will be able to catch unbroken green waves without assistance while generating speed and cleaner manoeuvres as well as acquire spatial awareness of the line up.

Level 3 - Surfing for Advanced Intermediates
At this stage you are surfing regularly, have gained a lot of experience and are able to catch waves alone on both sides. You know how to paddle out safely, get to the line up comfortably. You new feel ready to start making more advanced surf manoeuvres to perfect your surf style . You will have personalized coaching, through a continuous cycle of in depth video analyses, review and feedback.

We will focus on your timing and mastering a powerful take off. You will be introduced to the bottom and top turn, cut back and re-entry manoeuvres. All the while staying mindful of other surfers in the line-up.

Below is an example of the daily schedule.

09:00 - Breakfast
10:00 - Surf Lesson
15:00 - Free Surfing
19:00 - Dinner
20:00 - Surf Camp Activities

*This schedule may vary depending on the choice of packages, tide and events.

Additional surfing holiday activities
Our main focus at our surf camp Lisbon will always be on delivering the best quality surf lessons throughout your surfing holiday in Portugal . We still want to ensure you have a range of other great camp activities and experiences to take part in during your free time. During your stay at our Gota Dagua surf camp near Lisbon, we will have lots of free surf camp activities to choose from as well as extra surf camp activities which can be added onto your package. From magical sunsets on the Arriba Fossil cliffs and exploring hidden beaches to BBQ nights and beach parties, it's sure to be a surfing holiday like no other.

Free activities
Secret Beach Parties
Quiz Night
Karaoke Night
BBQ Night
Sunset Watching
Beach Cleaning
Games Night Activities
Surf Skate Sessions

Supermarket, pharmacy, ATM etc.
Within walking distance of our surf camp houses, you will find all the local amenities you need during your surfing holiday in Portugal, including a supermarket, pharmacy, surf shops, coffee shops and restaurants. There is also an outdoor gym, a park and the beautiful beach of São João da Caparica. Don't forget, we offer free use of our bikes and skateboards to get you everywhere you need to go.

Places to visit nearby (at own cost)
Nazaré
Lisbon City Center
Almada
Belem
Setubal
Cascais
Sintra

Our surf houses near Lisbon are located within walking distance of each other in the beautiful and calm neighborhood of São João da Caparica. You will find traditional cobblestone streets and cafes where you will be able to meet and greet the Portuguese locals. Ideally located just 8 minutes walk from the beach. Currently we have 3 surf houses for all traveller categories. The main surf house is where all the camp activities happen, as well as our bar, chill out areas and games room. This surf house also hosts all the surf camp breakfasts and dinners. Our second and third surf houses, next door, consists of many surf camp suites for a more private surf camp experience. Especially for couples who wish to enjoy some time away from the hustle and bustle of the main surf camp villa.

Choose between 4-bed mixed dorms with shared facilities, 8-bed female dorm ensuite, standard private room with shared facilities or superior private room ensuite.

How to get here by public transportation
Take the No.123 bus from Areeiro station direct to Costa Da Caparica and then it's just a short walk to our surf school portugal located at Praia do Tarquínio (Approx. €3 in total).

From Cais do Sodré, take the short ferry across to Cacilhas and then grab an Uber from there directly to our Surf School Portugal (Approx. €10 in total)