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Two stunning houses, Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal, connected via a picturesque piece of property! Surf Lodge Portugal offers amazing accommodation with views of the Atlantic while surrounded with the Algarve’s finest surf spots.
Surf Lodge Portugal is the perfect spot if you want a fun, chilled and comfortable holiday with perfect waves.
The terraced pool area is the hub of the lodge. In between surf sessions you can chill in the pool, lounge around on the comfortable deck chairs or move to the garden and use the hammocks that swing in the shade of the palm trees. It really is the quintessential holiday picture. In the evenings, the bar is a great place to swap surf stories while enjoying a drink and staring of across the nature reserve towards the sun setting over the Atlantic Ocean. If you want to move inside you can still enjoy the ocean view from the winter garden that’s joined to the terrace.
The Surf House also sits on the property and is the perfect option for anyone looking for a quiet and relaxed place to unwind from the stress of real life while catching great waves.
The Surf house is connected to the Surf Lodge through the garden, here however, you have a calmer atmosphere with a big and comfortable living and dining area, new furnishings and the same great view as the Lodge. If you want to go for a swim in the pool, or grab a drink from the bar, you can easily walk across to the surf lodge and hang out in the communal areas.
The property is located in the heart of the Algarve where the sun shines 300 days a year. This means regardless if you are floating around in the pool, laying on the lounge chairs on the terrace, walking along the beach or are out in the ocean surfing, you’ll be doing it in blazing sunshine. In the garden area that joins the two houses you’ll find hammocks, palm trees and a wooden decked area where the yoga classes take place that also has an outdoor shower. At the camp you have surfboard racks, rental boards and wetsuits as well as plenty of space to park your car if you drove.
Ingrina & Sagres:
Ingrina is a small village situated in the middle of a giant nature reserve in the heart of the Algarve. The lodge itself is 5 minutes away from the beach on foot and the next beach of Zavial is only a couple of minutes more. Here you can surf and soak up the sun. Sagres is only a few kilometres away and is easily accessible by car. In Sagres you have great restaurants and cafes, surf shops, as well as bars and nightclubs if you want to do a little partying during your holiday.
The coastline around Ingrina and Sagres is littered with spectacular cliff top viewpoints where you can check out the stunning natural beauty of the area and also discover more of the countless surf spots. If you take the road from Sagres to São Vicente all the way to the end you’ll come to the former edge of the world. When you stand here next to lighthouse of Cabo de São Vicente you’ll have 5,000km of water in front of you to the west, and 10,000km of land behind you to the east, as well as an amazing view that people have marvelled at for thousands of years.
The spectacular coastal landscape:
When you stand on the terrace at Surf Lodge Portugal, the deep blue of the Atlantic Ocean to the south will take your breath away, and then, when you start to explore the beaches and coves of the area you will only be more amazed. In 2011 Zavial beach, which is maybe 8 minutes away on foot, was voted 3rd most beautiful beach in the world. During your stay definitely take the time to explore around the bay and go through the forests and up on the cliff tops to see it from all perspectives.
Culinary highlights:
Next to the beaches at Zavial and Ingrina you’ll find two romantic restaurants that serve the best, and freshest, seafood in the Algarve. The extremely friendly staff will make you feel at home and recommend the best local Vino Verde to accompany your meal. And for your sweet tooth, the ice cream at ‘Alice’ in Sagres directly next to the Pure Surf Shop is out of this world.
Julie
Julie has been managing Surf Lodge Portugal for 2 years, and is still just as excited today about waking up in Portugals beautiful Algarve to a stunning view over the nature reserve out towards the Atlantic Ocean. She has also caught the surf bug and gets out in the waves whenever she can.
Sven
The cook, the barman, the born entertainer, Sven makes sure you’re having a great time during your stay. Twice a week he’ll get behind the grill and whip up his famous burgers. He moved to Portugal 12 years ago and has become a true local, getting to know the coast like no other.
Franzi
You’ll find Franzi in our Portugal office running the show. She makes sure you’re bookings and travel plans run smoothly. She is always happy to help with any problems you might be having in regards to your trip. She’s lived in Sagres for the past 12 years with the world famous board shaper Uwe and her son.
Mick
The barman at Sea View originally comes from Holland. He's the guy that'll be making your cocktails and pouring your beers in the evenings. He's also musically gifted so if you're lucky he'll whip out the guitar and play a few tunes.
Lisa
Lisa was drawn to the ocean and decided to become part of the team to spend some time a stones throw away from it. She cooks your spectacular meals during your stay, joins for drinks & parties, and you'll even see her out in the surf. She's always in a good mood, and constantly has a massive smile on her face.
At the Surf Lodge you can choose between Double, Triple, and 4-person Rooms.
Triple & 4-person rooms with bathroom
These rooms can be booked for both groups of 3 and 4, as well as by individual travellers who are just looking for a place to sleep. Some rooms have single beds and others have bunks. Every one of these rooms has its own freshly renovated and modern private bathroom. The modern design and comfortable furniture will make you feel at home from the minute you arrive, and wherever you stay you will have direct access to the pool, garden and dining area.
Double Room with private bathroom
If you are looking for a little more privacy then the double rooms are for you. The double rooms have been freshly furnished with the addition of new double beds and mattresses. The rooms all have new private bathrooms, which have a modern style and are well maintained. The rooms are decorated with small designer elements as well as surf art, to make this the perfect couples place to retreat.
The new, quiet and peaceful Surf House has Double, Twin-Single and 4-person Rooms.
4-person room with Bathroom
The spacious and comfortable 4-person room has two single beds that can be pushed together to make an extra big double, and a comfortable bunk bed, as well as its own large bathroom with rain shower. You can rent the whole room for your family or friends, otherwise just booking a bed is also an option.
Twin room
The two twin rooms open up onto private veranda they both share, with a view over the Atlantic. Both rooms have two single beds that can be pushed together to make a large double. The two rooms share a modern, well equipped bathroom.
Double room with private bathroom
These rooms are ideal for couples or friends. The new double rooms have a comfortable King Size double bed, a private bathroom and their own balcony. The rooms are quiet and relaxed with a view over the neighbouring nature reserve.
Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal share one large property with a beautiful garden in between the two buildings. The Surf Lodge has a sun terrace with swimming pool and a bar and is definitely the livelier of the two buildings. The second option is the new Surf House, which is quieter and perfect for those who really want to relax and enjoy the serenity of the surrounding area.
At the Surf Lodge you have the bar with sea view, the pool and the sun terrace as well as an inside lounge area where you can watch TV on the couch, hang around the fireplace, or eat together in the communal dining area. At the bar you can drink a freshly poured beer and chat about the days surf session with your new friends. The property is large enough to either sit together and enjoy each other’s company, or find a little quiet spot and enjoy some time to yourself. Guests from the Surf House can use the swimming pool, sun terrace and bar as well as having another dining and living room with couch and chill area in the house.
Online Booking
We offer the best surf courses with the best local schools. The coaches have decades of experience surfing in the Algarve and will get you up and riding on the local beach break quickly, safely, and while having a bunch of fun!
All the available surf activities are run by local companies that have the best local knowledge, the highest safety rating and best customer feedback. Quiksilver and Roxy supply all the high quality equipment.
The best option is to tell us once you’ve booked what type of surf course you are planning on taking when you arrive, if any. We’ll give you details about the courses we can put you on and find the right choice for you, your surfing level, and what you want out of the holiday. We want to get you on the program that improves your surfing but not something where you feel out of your depth.
The beginners’ courses all last 5 days, with 2 sessions a day that are about an hour and a half each. In between sessions you get to relax on the beach and enjoy the Algarve sunshine. You’ll get picked up and taken to the spot the coaches have decided on in the morning, and then get dropped off again once it's over as well.
Samu
Samu is the manger of our partner surf school in Sagres that was founded in 2002. The local Portuguese surfer was born and raised in the Algarve and grew up in the ocean. He’ll make sure that his team will get you onto the best waves the Algarve has to offer, learn quickly, and have a blast.
From our years of experience working with, and running, surf camps around the world we’ve learnt a lot. With the surf camp in Portugal we’ve pooled all that information into creating the best surf courses, with the highest standard of quality and safety.
All the coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) qualified and locals to the area. We have access to the best Quiksilver and Roxy wetsuits and surfboards to make learning to surf easier and more comfortable. Our knowledge of the coast and ability to read the conditions means we take you to the best spots for your skill level, which happen to be located in an idyllic paradise to make learning even more fun. All of the crew are also always willing to help you out after the course is over.
Surf guiding is exactly right if you are a more advanced surfer looking to find the best surf the Algarve has to offer. Our guides know the coast and can read the conditions to put you in the right spot every day. They will also go out with you to give you some tips and pointers while you’re surfing.
The south Algarve region, especially around Sagres, has an abundance of surf spots that work in a variety of conditions. The team knows the coast extremely well and can find you a spot where all the elements (wind, tide and swell) combine to get you the best waves of your life. The numerous beaches, points and reef breaks face different directions and pick up various swell, you can really pick and choose what sort of waves you want to surf on any given day. The experienced local guides will also take you in their 4x4 meaning you get to the best spots with the least surfers in the line-up.
If getting your board here is too expensive you have a huge selection of boards to choose from in Sagres that you can hire on a per day or per week basis. The crew at the Pure Surf Shop will also help you pick a board that’s perfect for you and your surfing.
Guiding takes place all year. From October till the end of May, over the cooler months, there needs to be at least 2 people participating at 55€ per session. For the rest of the year, June till September, there needs to be at least 5 participants, again, at 55€ per surf session. The surf guiding price doesn’t include board or wetsuit rental.
Samu
Samu is the manger of our partner surf school in Sagres that was founded in 2002. The local Portuguese surfer was born and raised in the Algarve and grew up in the ocean. He’ll make sure that his team will get you onto the best waves the Algarve has to offer, learn quickly, and have a blast.
From our years of experience working with, and running, surf camps around the world we’ve learnt a lot. With the surf camp in Portugal we’ve pooled all that information into creating the best surf courses, with the highest standard of quality and safety.
All the coaches are ISA (International Surfing Association) qualified and locals to the area. We have access to the best Quiksilver and Roxy wetsuits and surfboards to make learning to surf easier and more comfortable. Our knowledge of the coast and ability to read the conditions means we take you to the best spots for your skill level, which happen to be located in an idyllic paradise to make learning even more fun. All of the crew are also always willing to help you out after the course is over.
With the massive selection of surf spots surrounding Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal there’s bound to be a break that will be perfect for you. Most beginners will start on the mellow beach break of Praia do Amado that gets consistent surf all year long and is also visually stunning and perfect for long beach walks after your surf sessions. Nearby to the camp you also have Praia da Castelejo and Praia da Cordama that are great for beginners but also more advanced surfers, these spots are also more sheltered from the wind making the waves cleaner and providing longer rides.
On the south coast, 5-minutes from camp, you have the point break Zavial, that works best with a southerly swell, and in Sagres you can surf Tonel. Both are a little more advanced but are great point breaks where you will get super long rides.
At Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal you can rent a board directly from the camp. They have a large surfboard quiver and are more than happy to help you find out what sort of board you need, taking into account your skill level, size, and the types of waves you are going to be catching. You are also more than welcome to change boards and try something new throughout your stay.
If you want even more selection you can head into Sagres and rent a board from our Pure Surf Shop that also has a massive selection of not only boards, but wetsuits and other surf equipment or directly from our partner surf school at Amado Beach.
Breakfast is included in the accommodation price.
The varied and delicious breakfast caters to all tastes and is going to give you the energy you need to power through your 2 daily surf sessions. The continental breakfast buffet includes fresh fruit and muesli, cornflakes, toast, cheese, various meats, jam, marmalade and Nutella. Everything is covered for a healthy, and delicious breakfast every day. There’s also a fresh pot of coffee and tea available as well as juice and water.
Dinner can be bought additionally.
Get an affordable home cooked meal every day at Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal. The menu changes weekly according to what is in season and available locally. There will be at least one BBQ per week where you can sample Sven’s homemade burgers that have become a bit of an international sensation. Meals cost from 12-15€ per night and can be organised on the day. There are also vegetarian and vegan options available.
Here’s a sample of a weekly menu.
2 to 4 times a week the team will do a trip to town, with whoever wants to come along, to explore some of the restaurants in Sagres that are well priced and delicious, or if you just want to go hang out at some bars and experience the Algarve nightlife.
With so many activities to take part in you’re bound to be entertained throughout your stay. Alongside surfing you can take a yoga lesson for example. Yoga stretches out those muscles you worked while surfing as well as strengthening your core, opening up your shoulders correcting your posture, all of which make surfing a lot easier. The team offer daily yoga courses as well as 5 day yoga packages to compliment your surf course.
Every session costs 13 Euros
Just ask the team at Surf House or Surf Lodge Portugal and they will book you in to join the qualified yoga teacher at a time that suits your scheduled surf classes. Yoga is a great way to relief the strain of yesterdays surf session and get your body and mind prepared for the next time you hit the water. Throughout the surfing community yoga has been becoming more and more popular for good reason. The way it works muscles and tendons compliments the strain that surfing puts on them perfectly, all while relaxing the mind and getting you to take control of your breathing, both of which are also vital when you are in the ocean.
Explore the underwater world and swim with the local fish of Portugal. At Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal we can set you up with a Dive course or tour. You get to experience a completely foreign underwater environment with beautiful colours and an abundance of underwater life. The local beaches of Ingrina and Zavial are perfect to dive and snorkel with hidden sheltered coves and rock bottoms that provide amazing visibility.
We can set you up with a local dive instructor who will give you free introductory course in the pool, then take you out into the ocean where you’ll do a 6-hour course split up over a few days going to a maximum depth of around 8 meters.
Day or Night trip to Lagos
Lagos is about 20 minutes away in the car and has a stunning harbour as well as a very pretty, and lively old inner city. You’ll find great restaurants serving traditional Portuguese cuisine, fresh sushi places and pizzerias. The town sits on the waters edge and has a huge harbour meaning the fish that is served is always fresh and delicious. At night Lagos is no slouch either. There are plenty of bars and nightclubs that are open well into the night with locals who definitely know how to party.
Our tip: If you’re there during the day take a boat or kayak tour. You can cruise around and explore the area from a different perspective, getting to sneak into some super secluded bays, small caves and coves along the coastline you wouldn’t normally see. If you’re there at the right time of year you might also be lucky enough to run into a pod of dolphins.
Shop, party and sightsee in Sagres
The neighbouring town of Sagres offers not only some great shopping in small, but well stocked surf shops, but also great restaurant serving the freshest seafood, and bars and nightclubs where you can party into the early morning. At least twice a week the crew from the camp make the short trip to Sagres to get some dinner with the guests, and then check out some local nightlife.
The boat tours available are also extremely nice and offer a different perspective to the area surrounding the camp. On the boat tours you’ll also cruise past the lighthouse at Cabo de São Vicente, which is even more amazing from the sea as it is from land. Depending what time of year you are there you can also go on a Dolphin watching tour. If you want to stay on land you can also go for a walk around the harbour and see what the locals caught that day, or look at the fort in Sagres. A real highlight is watching the sunset while standing on the most south-western point of Europe at Cabo de São Vicente where the lighthouse is located, which was once the edge of the world.
While on a SUP (Stand Up Paddleboard) you work on your fitness and balance while getting to explore the natural beauty of the Algarve coast. More advanced paddle boarders can take a couple of powerful strokes and get themselves into some pretty serious surf.
There are also tours available where a local expert will show you the ropes, then take you around the coast for a couple of hours showing you some secret spots as well as some cliffs to jump from into the clear, blue, Atlantic Ocean. Ask the team at Surf House and Surf Lodge Portugal and they’ll point in the right direction of a company that offers what you are wanting to do.
The ocean around the Algarve is perfect for all the water activities you can think of, including snorkelling.
You can borrow snorkelling gear free of charge from Surf Lodge Portugal and get out and explore the underwater world at the nearby beaches of Ingrina and Zavial. Both bays are rock bottomed once you get away from the beach, which provide great visibility. Both these bays also have an abundance of fish and other underwater life. You can easily walk to Ingrina in 10 minutes from the lodge, so its a perfect activity for a relaxed afternoon down at the beach.
Here’s a small list of other activities that are available while you’re not out doing a surf course or free surfing:
The crew at the camp is more than happy to help you organise any activities you want to do. All these possibilities as well as the surfing, great accommodation, amazing food, and great company will make this a holiday you won't forget.
Navigate via the tabs to find the prices for different accommodation options at both Surf House, and Surf Lodge Portugal, and various optional extras. Here you will see an example:
1 week including breakfast from 359 €!
Detailed price overview through: Surf Lodge & Surf House
Price per person, per week
Arrival and Departure only Saturday. Special group discounts are possible! Just ask us!
Includes:
| PERIOD FROM | PERIOD TILL | 4-PERSON ROOM WITH BATHROOM | SEA VIEW 4 PERSON ROOM | DOUBLE ROOM WITH BATHROOM | DOUBLE ROOM WITH SEA VIEW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.06.19 | 26.10.19 | 399 € | 399 € | 449 € | 449 € | |
| 26.10.19 | 27.12.19 | 299 € | 299 € | 349 € | 349 € | |
| 27.12.19 | 05.01.20 | 359 € | 359 € | 409 € | 409 € | |
| from 2020 | ||||||
| 05.01.20 | 28.03.20 | 359 € | 369 € | 399 € | 449 € | |
| 28.03.20 | 27.06.20 | 409 € | 419 € | 459 € | 499 € | |
| 27.06.20 | 26.09.20 | 459 € | 469 € | 509 € | 549 € | |
| 26.09.20 | 31.10.20 | 409 € | 419 € | 459 € | 499 € |
| EXTRA | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Person room Surcharge | + 50 € p. P./Week |
Price per person, per week
Arrival and Departure only Saturday. Special group discounts are possible! Just ask us!
Includes:
| PERIOD FROM | PERIOD TILL | 4-PERSON ROOM WITH BATHROOM | TWIN ROOM | DOUBLE ROOM WITH BATHROOM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29.06.19 | 26.10.19 | 399 € | 429 € | 449 € | |
| 26.10.19 | 27.12.20 | 299 € | 329 € | 349 € | |
| 27.12.20 | 05.01.20 | 359 € | 409 € | 409 € | |
| from 2020 | |||||
| 05.01.20 | 28.03.20 | 359 € | 379 € | 409 € | |
| 28.03.20 | 27.06.20 | 409 € | 429 € | 459 € | |
| 27.06.20 | 26.09.20 | 459 € | 479 € | 509 € | |
| 26.09.20 | 31.10.20 | 409 € | 429 € | 459 € |
Booking & payment finalised upon arrival. Price per Person:
| SURF COURSE | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Day - Surf Course | 250 € | |
| 3 Day - Surf Course | 160 € | |
| SURF GUIDING | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Day - Surf Guiding | 60 € | |
| 3 Day - Surf Guiding | 165 € | |
| 5 Day - Surf Guiding | 280 € | |
Contact camp before departure to organise pick-up, payed upon arrival:
| AIRPORT TRANSFER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| Pick-up / Drop-of Lagos (From Bus or Train station) | 25 € p.P. per trip | |
| Airport Transfer to Faro Airport, One Way | 90 € per trip (Divided equally between passengers) | |
Send flight, train or bus details directly to the camp manager after booking. Contact details are on your Pure Surf Camp invoice.
Portugal / Algarve, ca. 6km away from Sagres and 15 km from Lagos. Faro Airport is 60km, and Lisbon is 280km.
| YOGA | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 session | 13 € | |
| 5 sessions (5 days - 1 hour per day; in the morning or evening) | 49 € | |
The following extras can be booked in advance, or upon arrival
Surf Courses:
Surf Guiding:
NOTE:
Surf Guiding requires a minimum of 2 surfers, and is only available from May to October.
We offer an extra service where we will find you a cheap, available flight. We’ll double-check the prices and availability and will contact you with the final offer. Cheap flights are available starting from as little as 80 Euro! Best option is to fly directly to Faro (FAO) and then book an airport transfer.
For those of you who would rather find and book flights yourself we recommend Skyscanner which will give you a good overview of the available flights and where they depart from. An alternative is Kayak. These two flight search sites look through all airlines apart from RyanAir
Cheap Airlines from the UK:
RyanAir and Easyjet provide cheap and easy ways to get to Faro, Portugal from most airports in and around all major centres in the UK.
Shuttle:
Faro: Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal offer a shuttle service that will either pick you up from Faro Airport (FAO) and bring you directly to the camp or vice versa. The trip takes about 60 minutes one-way, and costs 90 € per trip, divided equally among the passengers.
Lagos: If you make your own way to Lagos with either the bus or train we’ll be happy to pick you up and take you the rest of the way to our camp. The pick-up / drop-of costs 25 € with the price being divided among the passengers.
Send us an email once you have booked with your arrival time and flight number, or train/bus number, and we can make arrangements to pick you up. The contact email address of the camp manager is on the invoice from Pure Surf Camps.
Public Transport:
Another option is to catch the Faro Shuttle bus for 25 € per person that takes you from Faro airport to Raposeira where we can pick you up free of charge as its just down the road. You can pre-book the shuttle through their website at Faro Shuttles. The shuttle takes a lot longer as it makes stops in every town a village from the airport to Raposeira. When you book the shuttle make Sagres your final destination and tell the driver when you get on that you’d like to get of at Raposeira.
We recommend renting a car! In Portugal there are very cheap rental cars available that start at 80€ per week. At Sunny Cars you'll find the cheapest rental cars around! Getting a rental car will allow you to spontaneously explore the coastline. It will also give you the freedom to take early morning drives up the coast to go to your favourite surf spot and be first in the water.
From Faro to Surf Camp Algarve? From the airport drive in the direction of Albufeira / Portimao then onto the A22 heading towards Lagos. Once in Lagos change onto the N 125 in the direction Vila do Bispo / Sagres. In Raposeira turn left at the intersection a continue towards Ingrina/Zavial taking the second possible right that leads you towards Ingrina. When you're on this road keep and eye out for 3 massive palm trees, after them turn right and you're at the camp. YOU MADE IT!!! To Surf Lodge and Surf House Portugal. The trip usually takes around an hour.
