The surf camp is located in a villa, just a 5-minute walk away from the sea.
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18° - 32° / 11° - 22°
18° - 22° / 15° - 17°
from CHF 315 / EUR 270
whole year
WLAN, Pool, Yoga
The Arrifana surfcamp on the Algarve is located just a short walk away from the sea in a beautiful villa. In our well-kept garden with pool you can relax after the surf and enjoy a drink at sunset overlooking the sea. Perfect conditions and location for your surfing holiday.
In this area are three main beaches, Monte Clerico, Amoreira and Arrifana. Arrifana is even counted as a top spot in the region. The unique coastline with little beaches offers several waves for each level - from beach breaks to point breaks you have everything on your doorstep. The south-west coast of Portugal offers everything from beautiful sandy beaches to coves to high cliffs. Due to its southern location, the warm temperatures can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Besides the surfing and the beaches there are several typical Portuguese villages with good restaurants and bars. Who has not had enough after surfing and want to go out in the evening, can linger in various bars with live music or discos in the nearby town Aljezur. Lagos with its beautiful old town is also only 20 minutes away. In this area there are numerous cultural festivals and attractions.
The camp management is from in Switzerland and can help translate and explain the Portuguese. They also gladly give you information about the area and events in the region. They definitely ensured that your holidays will be unforgettable!
The camp is located in a Nature Park of the beautiful coast São Vicentino in a perfectly decorated villa. We have decorated the villa new, comfortable and very cozy according to our expectations.
There are also various other activities such as yoga, massages, deep sea fishing, horse riding and excursions. Also Scooters are in the camp, which can be rented on a daily or weekly basis.
Surfing everyday!
The camp is located in a Nature Park of the beautiful coast São Vicentino in a perfectly decorated villa. We have decorated the villa new, comfortable and very cozy according to our expectations. The Arrifana surfcamp on the Algarve is located just a short walk away from the sea in a beautiful villa. In our well-kept garden with pool you can relax after the surf and enjoy a drink at sunset overlooking the sea. Perfect conditions and location for your surfing holiday.
There are several double and shared rooms and two large communal kitchens whcih are fully equipped. The house is divided into two apartments which can be rented completely for groups or families.
Shared room
The 4-bed room is equipped with 2 bunk beds, a large closet and bedside table with lamp. The bathroom is in the hallway. In this room you even have sea view.
Double room Standard
The double room standard is equipped with two single beds, a large closet and bedside table with lamp. The bathroom is right next door.
Double room Deluxe
The double room deluxe is equipped with a large double bed with bedside tables and lamps, a closet and a table with two chairs. It is a very cozy room and is located right in front of our pool. The bathroom is located next door.
Double room Suite
The suite is equipped with a large double bed, bedside tables with lamps, large closet, commode with large mirror, chest with lamp and a private bathroom. It is a very spacious room and can be equipped with an extra bed if needed.
The surf camp is also equipped with Wifi, a large flat-screen TV, fireplace, ping pong table, table football, sound system, a variety of games, books, etc.. There are also bicycles and scooters, with which you can explore the area.
Yoga - If you want, then you can easily sign up for yoga classes. Our yoga teacher offers surf specific yoga, which of course is very well suited for the mobility for surfing.
Other activities, such as massage, deep sea fishing, horse riding and excursions can be organized on the spot for you.
The South West Coast of Portugal offers waves for all levels. From beach breaks to point breaks, you have everything on your doorstep. Depending on the conditions, you can surf many beaches of the West and South coasts. This makes the South West coast to one of Europe's finest coastlines. The beaches are max. 1/2 hour drive from our surf camp. Here you can choose a wave, depending on the level or preferences.
Beginner surf course
You will learn to deal with a surfboard and how to catch and get up on a wave by your own. The first trials are in white water. If you've mastered getting up and driving away, you will learn next how you surf the green wave. Let's surf!
Surf Guiding / Surf-Safari
Advanced surfers also have the opportunity to book a surf guiding. In the region there are countless spots with different waves for surfing. Each spot is a little different, so we explain their currents, waves and hazards. That's why we offer the spotguiding for advanced surfers. Important to us, is that it's always safe and you feel comfortable. Depending on the conditions, we select surfing spots on the south or west coast.
Surf Yoga
The Surf Yoga-Package consists of 5 yoga lessons and 5 Surf Guiding lessons. Thus, you can improve through yoga exercises your surf skills. Through yoga you get a much better sense of balance and a better body tension, which are major constituents of surfing. Also you get a better range of motion which is certainly beneficial when surfing. There are, depending on conditions, in the morning and afternoon a surf session and a yoga session per day. Sunrise and sunset yoga on the beach or on the cliffs are part of the Surf Yoga-Package.
1. Surf course-package
In the surf course you learn to deal with a surfboard and how to catch and get up on a wave by your own. The first trials will take place in white water, which means already at refracted waves. If you've mastered getting up and surf the white water, you will learn next how to catch the green wave. Let's surf!
2. Surf Guiding-package
The Spot Guiding is for surfers who have already absolved one or more surf lessons and no longer want to join the classic group instruction. Spot Guiding is for max. 5 participants so you get to surf as much as possible. Together we will check at the many surrounding surf spots to find the best waves for you. Living the search! The goal is to improve your surf skills, so you will feel safer and more comfortable in the water. Pictures will be taken from you and then discussed in groups and.
Requested surf level for Surf Guiding: You can paddle into the line-up by yourself and you are able to catch and stand up on a wave.
3. Surf Yoga-package
The Surf Yoga-package consists of 5 yoga lessons and 5 Free Surf Guiding lessons. Thus, you can improve through yoga exercises your surf skills. Through yoga you get a much better sense of balance and a better body tension, which are major constituents of surfing. Also you get a better range of motion which is certainly beneficial when surfing. There are, depending on conditions, in the morning and afternoon a surf session and a yoga session per day. Sunrise and sunset yoga on the beach or on the cliffs are part of the Surf Yoga-Package.
Season
Winter season: October 1st to April 30th
Summer season: May 1st to September 30th
1. Surf course-package for beginner
7 nights accommodation, 5 days surf course with 2 sessions à 2 hours per session (6-8 students per surf guide), including surfboard, wetsuit and Spot transfers and free use of the camp site, WiFi.
| Price per person - Surf course-package | ||
| Tent in garden | Winter season | Summer season |
| 1 week | - | CHF 512 EUR 445 |
| 2 weeks | - | CHF 925 EUR 801 |
| Shared room |
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| 1 week | CHF 455 EUR 395 |
CHF 570 EUR 495 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 825 EUR 715 |
CHF 1'030 EUR 895 |
| Double room Standard |
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| 1 week | CHF 570 EUR 495 |
CHF 685 EUR 595 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'030 EUR 895 |
CHF 1'240 EUR 1'075 |
| Double room Deluxe |
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| 1 week | CHF 627 EUR 545 |
CHF 745 EUR 645 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'135 EUR 985 |
CHF 1'340 EUR 1'165 |
| Double room Suite |
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| 1 week | CHF 685 EUR 595 |
CHF 800 EUR 695 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'240 EUR 1'075 |
CHF 1'145 EUR 1'255 |
| Single room-surcharge per week |
CHF 140 EUR 120 |
CHF 280 EUR 240 |
2. Surf Guiding-package
7 nights accommodation, spotguiding (min. 2 persons / max. 5 persons) with transfer to the best surf spots in the region, as well as free use of the camp site, WiFi. The surfing equipment can be hired locally.
| Price per person / Surf Guiding-package | ||
| Tent in garden |
Winter season | Summer season |
| 1 week | - | CHF 460 EUR 400 |
| 2 weeks | - | CHF 830 EUR 720 |
| Shared room |
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| 1 week | CHF 405 EUR 350 |
CHF 520 EUR 450 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 725 EUR 630 |
CHF 935 EUR 810 |
| Double room Standard |
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| 1 week | CHF 520 EUR 450 |
CHF 635 EUR 550 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 935 EUR 810 |
CHF 1'140 EUR 990 |
| Double room Deluxe |
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| 1 week | CHF 575 EUR 500 |
CHF 690 EUR 600 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'035 EUR 900 |
CHF 1'245 EUR 1'080 |
| Double room Suite |
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| 1 week | CHF 635 EUR 550 |
CHF 750 EUR 650 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'140 EUR 990 |
CHF 1'345 EUR 1'170 |
| Single room-surcharge per week |
CHF 140 EUR 120 |
CHF 280 EUR 240 |
3. Surf Yoga-package
7 nights accommodation, yoga lessons and free use of the camp site, WiFi. The surfing equipment can be hired locally. In this variant, independent mobility is highly recommended! We like to help you to book a rental car.
| Price per person - Surf Yoga-package | ||
| Tent in garden |
Winter season | Summer season |
| 1 week | - | CHF 490 EUR 425 |
| 2 weeks | - | CHF 880 EUR 765 |
| Shared room |
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| 1 week | CHF 435 EUR 375 |
CHF 547 EUR 475 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 777 EUR 675 |
CHF 985 EUR 855 |
| Double room Standard |
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| 1 week | CHF 547 EUR 475 |
CHF 665 EUR 575 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 985 EUR 855 |
CHF 1'195 EUR 1'035 |
| Double room Deluxe |
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| 1 week | CHF 605 EUR 525 |
CHF 720 EUR 625 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'087 EUR 945 |
CHF 1'195 EUR 1'125 |
| Double room Suite |
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| 1 week | CHF 625 EUR 575 |
CHF 780 EUR 675 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'195 EUR 1'035 |
CHF 1'399 EUR 1'215 |
| Single room-surcharge per week |
CHF 140 EUR 120 |
CHF 280 EUR 240 |
| Apartment- and/or Surfhouse-rental | ||
| Apartment (2 bed rooms) | Winter season | Summer season |
| 1 week | CHF 1'035 EUR 900 |
CHF 1'325 EUR 1'150 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 1'760 EUR 1'530 |
CHF 2'250 EUR 1'955 |
| Surfhouse (3 bed rooms) | ||
| 1 week | CHF 1'495 EUR 1'300 |
CHF 1'955 EUR 1'700 |
| 2 weeks | CHF 2'545 EUR 2'210 |
CHF 3'325 EUR 2'890 |
| Additional breakfast | |
| Breakfast buffet, Price per week (7x) | CHF 70 EUR 60 |
Surfboard and wetsuit rental
In Surf Course Package surfboards are included.
Rental Shortboards (advanced and experts): 1 day 20 EUR 3 days EUR 50 5 days 80 EUR 1 week 100 EUR.
Rental epoxy boards (beginner and advanced): 1 day 15 EUR 3 days EUR 40 5 days 60 EUR 1 week 90 EUR.
The wetsuit rental is also included in the Surf Course Package.
Rental wetsuits: 1 day EUR 10 3 days EUR 25, 5 days EUR 40, 1 week EUR 50
There are several travel options, each depending on the season:
Option 1: Flight to Faro, then by bus to Lagos. From there you will be picked up from the camp. Otherwise take a bus to Aljezur and from there you will be also collected.
Option 2: Flight to Lisbon, then bus number 80 (starts from Sete Rios) to Aljezur or Lagos and there you will be picked up.
Option 3: Fly to Faro or Lisbon and rent a car. It's always an advantage to be independent, but not necessary if you book the surf course package.
Airport transfers can be arranged on request and cost to/from Lagos EUR 40 EUR each way, to/from Faro EUR 100
Climate: Summer: 18° to 32°C, Winter : 11° to 22°C
Season: The surfcamp is opened all year!
Water temperature: Summer: 18° to 22°C, Winter: 15° to 17°C
Swell size (ft ): Summer: 1-4, winter: 3-7
Flight: Information and booking at Sudden Rush
Yoga: Yoga surf specific lessons are offered on site
Activities: Surfing, yoga, biking, hiking, trips to Sagres, Lagos, etc.
Food: Will also be offered at the camp.
Nightlife: There is a concert once a week at the beach bar and every Friday you have the chance to take part in a hippie commune, organizing a pizza party with concerts and DJs.
Transfers: can be arranged on request.
Scooter: There are 3 scooters at the camp you can rent. You can rent them daily or weekly.
Surf-Shop: There are three Surf-Shops nearby. In the Surf-Shop you can buy Surf-Wax, leashes and fins.
Car Rental: Book a car via Sudden Rush. LINK TO CAR RENTAL HERE!
