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ARRIFANA
Algarve, Portugal
Close to the surfing beaches of Arrifana and Monte Clerigo, the eco-glamping is on the quiet and natural west coast of the Algarve. Comfort, right in the middle of a Natural Reserve.
SUMMER / AUTUMN
September 2024
Consistent swells hit Portugal year-round and with the option to check both the west and south facing coasts, there is always a rideable wave for your level.
RETREAT IN NATURE
Surf and disconnect
A week surfing long sandy beaches and discovering the beautiful Costa Vicentina. Sleep under the trees, reconnect with nature and make surf friends for a lifetime.
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ALL LEVELS
Nature lovers
Learn to surf or progress your skills in Portugal. If you already know your way in the water, join the Surf Explorer and score the best waves for your
level!
JOIN THE TRIBE!
DISCOVER THE AVAILABLE WEEKS
Enjoy the nature, surf the best surf spots of the Algarve and unwind under the trees at our eco-glamping.
Accommodation & breakfasts
3x special dinners
10 surf lessons (two sessions per day)
Surf equipment & transfers included
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
Accommodation & breakfasts
3x special dinners
6 full days of surf guiding
2x Video analysis
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
If you're a confident surfer looking to score, join the Surf Explorer. We are not restricted by schedules: every day we follow the tides and the winds to score the best conditions for your level – with a small group of friends in the line-up with you. Learn more!
JOIN THE TRIBE!
Enjoy the nature, surf the best surf spots of the Algarve and unwind under the trees at our eco-glamping.
Accommodation & breakfasts
3x special dinners
10 surf lessons (two sessions per day)
Surf equipment & transfers included
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
Accommodation & breakfasts
3x special dinners
6 full days of surf guiding
2x Video analysis
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
WHAT'S THE SURF EXPLORER?
If you're a confident surfer looking to score, join the Surf Explorer. We are not restricted by schedules: every day we follow the tides and the winds to score the best conditions for your level – with a small group of friends in the line-up with you. Learn more!
Stand up on your first waves or improve your surfing with an experienced local surf school. If you're an intermediate / advanced surfer, join the Surf Explorer and score the best conditions with a small group of friends in the line-up with you. Video analysis for progression for all levels!
Stay in an eco-sustainable glamping, in the middle of the forest. Relax with an after-surfing yoga session & enjoy a movie night with friends or a jam session in the forest. Find your place for winding down or socializing.
With 3 different surf spots a short drive away and plenty of other options on both the west and south-facing coasts, we will always find a wave perfectly suited for your progression. Visit in Summer for gentler waves and in Autumn for more swell.
→ Discover some of the best surf spots in Southern Portugal.
Situated in the hearth of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, the area around Arrifana is home to one stunning sight after another.
Yoga is the perfect companion for a surfing routine. Stretch, activate your body and prevent injuries.
Choose to join one or more yoga classes* right at the glamping, on the beautiful wooden deck nestled under the trees.
* Yoga classes are €10 - €15, depending on the teacher.
Have questions about our surf trip? We've got all the answers you need.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
You can also get in touch directly via e-mail or WhatsApp.
Surf Lessons Package
Price per week per person: from € 849
Surf Explorer Package
Price per week per person: from € 929
SUMMER / AUTUMN 2024
31 August - 07 September 2024
07 September - 14 September 2024
14 September - 21 September 2024
21 September - 28 September 2024
28 September - 05 October 2024
→ Join this surf retreat!
Aljezur, Portugal
Flying to Lisbon is the easiest way to get to the Glamping.
From Lisbon (Sete Rios bus station) there are daily direct buses to and from Aljezur (3.5h drive). You can find the times and schedules and book your ticket on the Rede Expressos website.
To catch the bus from Lisbon comfortably, we recommend you land in Lisbon before 14:00 on arrival day and fly out of Lisbon after 16:00 on departure day. From the Aljezur bus station, transfer to the Glamping is included in every package.
If you are flying to Faro Airport, you can either reach Aljezur by bus (no direct buses available) or book a private transfer from/to Faro Airport with Yellowfish.
We always recommend to rent your own car if you'd like more flexibility to explore the Algarve during your week: Rentalcars.com.
The Glamping is located in the municipality of Aljezur, in Picão – a short drive from Arrifana beach.
If you need help or have any other questions just let us know.
The Algarve surf spots were the last to be discovered in Europe and although it doesn’t contain the classic reefs of central Portugal, the potential for good, uncrowded waves is high.
Average wintertime swells on the west coast are around 8-10ft, with 12-15ft maximums, whilst summer rarely goes flat and regularly gets up to overhead.
The south coast offers perfect shelter with offshore winds and a filtered swell although it is usually flat in summer. Tides vary from 4-12ft.
Rcommended wetsuit
4/3 mm
Avg. water temperature
18-21°C between June and September
Crowd factor
Medium crowd. Some of the most consistent beginner spots (Arrifana) might get crowded in summer
Favourite surf spots
Discover some of our favorite surf spots of Southern Portugal
The heart of this surf adventure is the glamping site. Simple and light accommodations, with all the comforts you need. Surrounded by the Acacia trees and in the middle of the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, falling asleep has never been this great.
During your week you can decide to stay in comfortable tents with raised beds and electric plugs, a treehouse hidden in the trees, a cozy magic van, or in a rustic Portuguese home.
Spend your evenings at the camp cooking dinner all together in the shared kitchen, showering in the hot showers while seeing the trees around you; spend your days in nature, sharing food and good times with friends, playing music and watching the stars.
5 minutes drive from the famous surf spots of Arrifana and Monte Clérigo the glamping site is the perfect starting point for our surf explorations. Starting straight from the Glamping you will also be able to take various incredible hikes along the Costa Vicentina cliffs.
The heart of this surf adventure is the glamping site. Simple and light accommodations, with all the comforts you need. Surrounded by the Acacia trees and in the middle of the Southwest Alentejo and Costa Vicentina Natural Park, falling asleep has never been this great.
During your week you can decide to stay in comfortable tents with raised beds and electric plugs, a treehouse hidden in the trees, a cozy magic van, or in a rustic Portuguese home.
Spend your evenings at the camp cooking dinner all together in the shared kitchen, showering in the hot showers while seeing the trees around you; spend your days in nature, sharing food and good times with friends, playing music and watching the stars.
5 minutes drive from the famous surf spots of Arrifana and Monte Clérigo the glamping site is the perfect starting point for our surf explorations. Starting straight from the Glamping you will also be able to take various incredible hikes along the Costa Vicentina cliffs.
This surf trip is open for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.
You need no prior surfing experience to participate in this surf trip.
Discover what's your surf level!