Surf Lodge Santa Cruz

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Check out Surf Lodge Santa Cruz!

Perfect location between Ericeira and Peniche surrounded by 30 surf spots

• Onsite bar for drinks and snacks
• Big pool, great garden and outdoor terrace to chill
• Surf course with former pro surfers
• Yoga course available
• Beautiful beaches with empty line-ups
• Portuguese capital Lisbon nearby
• Day trips to Lisbon, Nazaré and Unesco World Heritage Site Sintra

Surf Lodge Santa Cruz is the perfect destination any surfer, from the seasoned veteran to the beginner, who is looking for a relaxed surf trip with great waves and great company. The camp has recently undergone a renovation with all the furniture in the communal area as well as in the bedrooms getting upgraded. At Santa Cruz Surf Lodge you also have a big pool, a manicured garden and terraced area to spend your afternoons and evenings relaxing. There is also a bar at the lodge so you can get a drink and swap stories with other guests about your best waves of the day. Another option is to spend the afternoon doing a yoga class to stretch and strengthen for the upcoming days of surfing.

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The rugged coastline around Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz
You can walk from Surf Lodge Santa Cruz to the next beach in 10 minutes, and if you take one of the bikes from camp you’ll get there in 3. To check the surf though you only need to step onto the terrace and look west. If you want to check out Santa Cruz you can also walk there, or take one of the free bikes from camp for a quick ride.

Santa Cruz is an idyllic little coastal town filled with authentic Portuguese restaurants and little bars. Good food and drinks at unbeatable prices are super easy to find. The team and guests regularly go into town together for communal dinner trips and also to show you the best spots as well as some of the local delicacies. There are also a few shops scattered through town where you can buy souvenirs or surf gear. Another bonus is there is plenty of free parking at the lodge.

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Perfect waves produced by the wild Atlantic Ocean

Pro Surfer & WSL Contests
You could think you are dreaming when exploring the coast around Santa Cruz with the abundance of perfect waves and empty line-ups. It’s no surprise that every year there are 5 major international contests here, and a lot of international surfers come  to train as well. So if you want to see a pro surfer do their thing in the flesh, this is the place.

The way the coast is shaped means if the swell is to small or the wind isn’t right in front of Surf Lodge Santa Cruz, you take a short drive to the other side of the peninsula and there’s bound to be better waves. And there are a crazy amount of spots to choose from. In between Ericeira and Peniche you have 30 recognised surf breaks.

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Comfortable rooms for groups

At Surf Lodge Santa Cruz there are two 4-person rooms, one with its own bathroom, and one that shares a bathroom with a twin single room across the hall. There is also one 6-person room that his its own bathroom.

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Everything in the rooms is newly renovated and freshly furnished including the beds and mattresses. The rooms also all have Wi-Fi and a sound system which you can connect your cellphone too. These rooms are perfect for travelling groups, solo travellers and those who are on a budget who don’t want to sacrifice comfort or great waves. Linen and towels are also included for all guests.

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Spacious, light double rooms

There are rooms available with one double bed, which are perfect for couples, that come with the option of a private, or shared bathroom. There are also rooms available with two single beds that are ideal for friends, and again, come with the option of sharing a bathroom or having your own.

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All the rooms have been freshly renovated and furnished and each comes with a sound system that you can attach your cellphone too. Linen and towels are also included for all guests staying at Surf Lodge Santa Cruz.

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Watch surf movies or check out pictures of you catching waves

In the open plan living room there is a comfortable couch with a big flat screen TV where you can watch one of the surf movies from the camp, stream live surf contests, or look through the pictures that have been snapped by the team during the week. There’s also a small bar where you can get a drink, or snack, next to the dining area. Here you can meet, and socialise, with the other guests after your surf. Outside, you have a pool and big manicured garden if you want to spread yourself out and relax, swim, or read a book.

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Breakfast bowl to get you surf ready

Breakfast is included
At Surf Lodge Santa Cruz you will awake to an amazing daily breakfast buffet. The crew source fresh local produce to get your day started right, and give you plenty of energy when you tackle the surf. Breakfast includes freshly brewed coffee and tea as well as an assortment of food including fresh bread, muesli and fresh fruit.

The weekly sunset BBQ

Dinner can be booked additionally
On the night of your arrival dinner is included. If you want you can also book dinner for the next 4 nights. The meals get prepared freshly in the onsite kitchen and utilise fresh ingredients from the surrounding province. Every meal is accompanied with an aperitif, water, and one beer, wine or soft drink. Once a week the BBQ gets fired up and you get to watch the sunset behind the Atlantic Ocean while sitting next to the pool enjoying a freshly cooked meal. The price for four evenings dinner is 59€.