Me and my girlfriend spent a week at Mellowmove surf camp and i have to say: what a lovely…read moreexperience!? The camp is in a fantastic location, right next to the cliffs. The rooms - and the whole camp - are stylish, cozy, and clean, the food is amazing, and the surf coaches really know how to motivate people and teach the right surfing technique. Absolutely recommended! See you next time.

From the owner: Welcome to Mellowmove Surfcamp Portugal! Our camp is based at the heart of the first European…read more"World Surfing Reserve Ericeira" in order to offer you the ultimate surf-vacation that you're looking for. To us it is the most stunning landscape along Portugal's coast, offering exceptional conditions at numerous surf spots, suitable alike for beginners and pros. Located on top of the cliffs of São Lourenço beach, only 50 meters from the Atlantic Ocean, the view from the surfcamp is priceless.

My sons had a pleasure to be coached by Afonso Tornelli for 3 days this august. Afonso is an…read moreexcellent surf coach, very professional, prompt, super friendly and fun. Both boys are intermediate surfers (have been on high school surf teem for 4 years each) said that they improved significantly after 1 day with Afonso. Highly recommend 10 out 10!

From the owner: backYARD is a group of local surfers and coaches with custom made programs designed to help every…read moresurfer to take the best of second world surf reserve - Ericeira.

When in Baleal, you surf. The seafood is fresh and the ambience is intimate; you'd confuse it for a…read moresleepy beach if it wasn't for the bars and restaurants that are located right off the sand. The waters cold, very cold. If you need a board there's a bunch offering rentals. Plus, I'm iffy about renting wetsuits but they do have some thicker ones that insulate the heat and keep you warm in the cold waters. You can park at the lot by SurfCastle and overall it's a surf beach with that Bohemic vibe that you were looking for. It's a peninsula so there's a beach on both sides of the thin sand way that separates the two waterways. I love everything about this beach and even though I almost got pneumonia from swimming in the water, it's just cause im fiery miamian who's used to 85 degrees Fahrenheit year round. For most Europeans who frequent the area, the water is actually warm.

I can recommend going in Summer. Less crowded that other places and the water is beautiful! Had a…read morebeer and shrimp for a quick bite at the many little cafes set up along the beach.

I can only recommend going surfing in winter in one of those beaches! it was a great expirience…read morewith almost no people!

From the owner: *solfun* Surf School is the place to come for quality, safe and fun surf lessons for all ages and…read morelevels. Operates year-round in Lisbon, Sintra, Costa, Cascais and Carcavelos. Offers private and group lessons, surf guide, video analysis, accommodation, advanced training and sightseeing tours. A new concept of surf school, " We choose the beach that is right for your skill level ! " Find the right beach, on the right day for those conditions. We also have a beachfront structure in praia das maças, Sintra with cloakroom, lockers, shower, wc, bar service, restaurant and we provide transport to/from your accomodation. Experienced surf coaches will introduce you to a unforgettable and safe surfing experience.

The owner of the school is a former instructor from another surf camp in Peniche, that's why I went…read moreto take some private lessons with Surf Taxi. Basically it's just 2 instructors and ten students, I felt very well accompanied. Bottom line, good value for the money.

Hi guys, Wanted to share my experience with this surf camp…read more Found it by accident on the internet and decided to try it out. Have never surfed before, so was really excited what's gonna happen. After spending some time there I have to state 3 things. 1) The Surf Villa - we've booked was a great place to stay. Surrounding nature, pool, rooms and furnishing were amazing. Breakfast was rather poor and the nearest supermarket in the driving distance, but if you rent a car then you'll be just fine. 2) Surf Instructors We were a group of 8-10 people and there were 2 instructors: Bad cop - Flavio; and good cop - Joao. I must admit I was not amused by lack of patience from Flavio's side. All of us were beginners, nevertheless I had a feeling he is losing his temper quite fast. Some people might find offensive language addressed to their person inspiring I found it simply rude, humiliating and unprofessional. 3) The Portugalsurfcamp business as such is being owned by Austrian and location held/ran by Germans. As a non-German speaking I must say I was very dissapointed. In our group we had another 5 people coming from non-German speaking countries and at our last evening when the Barbecue party was held, we were pushed back and almost ignored by staff who preferred to chat up with guests from Austria, Germany & Switzerland. An extra to all of that we were told to contribute 10 EUR per person for that evening's food & drinks and we were not allowed to take any food (besides potato chips) from the table until all German-speaking guys picked the best meat pieces and we were then offered to get something to eat, which were pretty much leftovers After discussing this holiday with my friend, we both came to a joined conclusion that we don't want ever to come back.