Location

Aljezur (Algarve), Southwest Portugal

next TRIPS

29.08 - 5.09 2026
5.09 - 12.09 2026

Surf level

Beginner and Intermediate surfers

ONE WEEK

IMMERSED
IN NATURE

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. Spend 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.
September is our favorite time of the year to spend in the south of Portugal.

Surf the waves of the Costa Vicentina

All along the southwest coast of Portugal there is high potential for good, uncrowded waves for all levels. Summer rarely goes flat and often gets consistent waves, especially in the lead up to the beginning of Autumn. The south coast offers perfect shelter with offshore winds and a filtered swell although it is usually flat in summer.
Come in end of September for more consistent and bigger waves.

recommended wetsuit

3/2mm or 4/3mm wetsuit

Avg. water temp

19-23ºC

Crowd factor

Medium crowd. Some of the best beginner spots (Arrifana) do get crowded in summer

Weather

Warm and sunny during the day. Bring a jacket for early mornings and evenings!

LEARN TO SURF · IMPROVE yOUR SKILLS

Learn to surf with amazing local coaches in one of the best beginner surf spots.

ONE OF THE BEST BEGINNER SURF SPOTS IN EUROPE

When the waves roll in the beach of Arrifana often has clean and easy conditions perfect for learning or improving. With light winds and great conditions, September is our favorite month to surf here.

THE BEST LOCAL COACHES

We have been working for years with the same local surf school and we love their teaching skills and passion. With Braulio, Miguel and their team, you'll be in the best hands to learn surfing.

Full surf immersion

This is a week for people that really want to learn or improve their surfing. You will be joining 2x surf lessons a day from Sunday to Friday, with one day off during the week.

A view from the top of the beautiful praia da bordeira

Spend one week in the stunning parque da costa vicentina e do sudoeste alentejano

A water shot of a surfer riding a wave in Arrifana beach

Learn to surf in the algarve

host advice

"The Algarve invites you to slow down. Reconnect with nature, surf some of Europe's most beautiful spots, and be part of a vibrant and welcoming surf community."

STEFANO

THE SURF TRIBE CO-FOUNDER AND GUIDE

A tent immersed between the trees and flowers

A Glamping experience, immersed in nature

A group of people doing yoga on a deck in between the trees, at the glamping

JOIN A YOGA CLASS under the trees

Embrace the Spirit of Nature

It's your time to escape the hustle of the city and the stress of everyday life. You have arrived in a place of calm, quiet and nature. Unwind, disconnect and allow yourself to truly connect to yourself and new friends, while on a surf adventure.

Guy playing a guitar on top a cliff overlooking the stunning Arrifana beach

ONE WEEK IMMERSED IN NATURE

Spend your days in some of the most beautiful beaches of Europe. Raw, wild and full of perfect waves to be ridden.

Group of female friends having breakfast at the glamping

GLAMPING UNDER THE TREES

Sleep, eat, rest and socialize in a beautiful glamping immersed in the nature of the southwest of Portugal. This is your chance to disconnect.

Our group having a picnic on the cliffs and socializing in a stunning place

THE COSTA VICENTINA NATURAL PARK

From Sines to Sagres, a stunning natural park stretches through all the Portuguese southwest. And you will spend your week in the middle of it.

Your (glamping) stay in Algarve

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.

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GLAMPING IN NATURE

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, in a secluded cabana or 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.

YOUR GLAMPING TENT, in nature