Holiday itinerary
Combine surf & yoga on one of Portugal’s most stunning beaches with near perfect surf conditions. Situated on gorgeous Baleal beach, this surf school is just 5km from Peniche.
This surf and yoga holiday includes surf camp accommodation just 100 meters from the stunning beach, daily yoga and surf lessons as well as the use of all surf equipment throughout the week so you can practice your new found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by highly qualified, experienced instructors who have been perfecting teaching techniques for over 15 years that will have you up on your board in no time.
Combine the adrenaline rush of surfing with the relaxation of yoga to invigorate you and give a sense of balance both on land and in the water that will stay with you long after the holiday is over.
Suitability
- Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced surfers
- Your yoga classes will be specifically tailored to work on those surf muscles and no previous yoga experience is required
- Must be able to swim
- Minimum age 18
Surf & Yoga Holiday Dates
- This surf and yoga package runs on 2 set dates each year, in May and November
- Other dates may be possible for groups larger than 4, email for details
Surf & Yoga Course Schedule
- All lessons run from Monday to Friday
- Each day, you will have 2 hours of surfing lessons
- You’ll have 1.5 hours of yoga daily
What Will I Learn?
Surfing Lessons
- Safety issues
- The geography and history of Peniche
- The history of surf
- How to handle the board in the water
- Where to position yourself at sea
- How to clear the breaking zone and deal with white water
- How to stand and lie on the board
- Line up positioning
- How to paddle to catch the waves
- Techniques to clear the break point and surge to the crest of the wave
- If you are an intermediate surfer or above, you'll be taught skills suitable for your level and taken to spots to challenge and improve your surfing ability
Yoga Classes
- Your yoga instructor will focus your yoga practice on stretching out the muscles used most in surfing using a combination of yoga poses
- You’ll also work on balance and each yoga class will end with breathing techniques for true relaxation
- Yoga classes will take place on the beach (weather permitting)
Surf Camp Accommodation
- The Cool Surf House is a modern, clean building just 100m from the beach, ideal for singles or groups of friends who are easy going surfers looking for a fun holiday
- You will bunk in with other surf students in a shared room
- The house has 5 rooms sleeping a maximum of 20 guests in total
- There are 3 bathrooms
- There is a large lounge with TV/DVD
- Kitchen facilities are available
- The house has a large patio overlooking the sea with BBQ facilities
- There is a reception area with free internet access for all surfing guests
Surf Accommodation Location
- The Surf House is located 100 metres from the beach and beach bar
- The surf school is just 200 metres away
- There is a supermarket, ATM machine across the street for provisions
- Two restaurants are close by if you don’t feel like cooking
- You’ll find a snack bar, shops 100m south of the Surf House
Surfing Equipment
- You will be kitted out in top quality Oxbow wetsuits
- This school has over 70 surf boards to choose from in sizes varying between 5’6’’ and 9´2´´
- Surf board brands a plenty from BIC to NSP including reinforced plastic boards, epoxy boards and conventional fibre boards
- The school can make shortboards, malibus, and longboards in various sizes and thicknesses to match your skill level
- If you are a complete beginner, you can use a board with higher volume and float during the first few days, switching to a smaller, more manoeuvrable board as you improve
- The package includes all surf equipment throughout the week so you can practice in your free time
Yoga Equipment
- All yoga mats are provided
- Please wear clothes you can easily move in for your yoga sessions
Optional Extras
- Guests at the Surf House can rent bikes from the surf school
- Transfers can be booked from Lisbon airport to the surf camp for 100 Euros each way
Free Time
- Hang out with your fellow surfers in the beach bar or visit the nearby club where you might find your surf instructor behind the turntables
- This includes surf equipment for the full week so you can practice in your free time
- You may also want to indulge in some additional self-practice yoga during the week
- Day Trips to Lisbon are easy to take as they are just a short 1 ½ bus ride from the Surf Camp and give you the chance to explore this beautiful and cultural capital city
- You can visit the famous Mediaeval Village of Obidós, 30 minutes from Baleal, with its beautifully preserved streets and its huge castle Obidós offers one of the most popular attractions in Portugal. In high season the village is host to many festivals that will be included in your package if they take place on the week you are visiting.
- Just a short boat ride from the surf camp you will find the exquisite natural park Berlengas when you can take scuba diving lessons or enjoy a bit of snorkeling, your surf camp hosts will be more than happy to help advise you on these activities when you arrive.
- The Quinta dos Loridos is a perfect example of an 18th century manor house owned by a renowned wine producer. An incredible Oriental Garden has been built over an area of about 35 hectares and an artificial lake with around 6 thousand statues, combining a space of quietness and peace of mind.
- Trips can also be arranged to visit many of the prominent Portuguese wine producers in the area
Surf & Weather Conditions
- Stunning Baleal beach, 5km north of Peniche, is uniquely positioned and offers ideal conditions and mild weather for both beginners and experienced surfers year round
- For safety reasons, your surfing lessons will only be given when conditions allow so please be sure to check the start time of each lesson each day with your instructor
- If weather conditions mean you are unable to surf, your lessons will take place at another beach or be rescheduled for later in the day or on another day
Get more from your holiday, indulge your need for adrenaline with surfing lessons, relax and let go with a yoga course and take home two new skills that will stay with you forever.