ALGARVE

ALJEZUR, PORTUGAL
SURF RETREAT IN NATURE
Location
Aljezur (Algarve), Southwest Portugal
next departure
4 Surf weeks in September
Surf level
All surf levels welcome
Location
Aljezur (Algarve), Southwest Portugal
next TRIP
4 Surf weeks in September
Surf level
All surf levels welcome

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.

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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.
SURF GUIDING WEEK 
If you are an intermediate or advanced surfer, we offer 3 spots only during the last week of September to join an all-day surf guiding with daily video analysis.
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
20 - 27 SEPTEMBER: JOIN THE SURF GUIDING GRoUP, FOR INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED SURFERS
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
day 1

Arrive and disconnect

On the first day, you will arrive at the camp. It's a journey, and we will be ready to welcome you and have a welcome dinner at the glamping, on a big table right underneath the acacia trees.
day 2-5

It's surf time !

When you wake up after your first night at the glamping, it's time to join your first surf lesson. After a buffet breakfast, the local coaches will come pick you up and take you to the best beach for the day. You will have 2 surf classes per day for 5 days: a surfing full immersion to get you up and riding and improving your skills. If you're an intermediate or advanced surfer joining the last week, you will surf 6 days in a row.
day 5

Day off

In the middle of the week, and before the last two days of surfing, you will have a day off from surfing. It's the perfect day to discover new stunning beaches, eat grilled fish and hike the Costa Vicentina trails. If your arms are up for it, of course, you can always rent a surfboard and get some waves.
day 6-7

More surf and picnic

After your day off, you'll come back with energy to shred the waves for the last two full days of lessons. In the evenings we will eat together under the trees at the camp, sample some delicious local cuisine and go for a hike and a sunset picnic on the cliffs all together: this is one of our favorite moments.
This is a general plan OF THE SURF RETREAT IN THE ALGARVE. This plan may have a few adjustments, according to the waves forecast and the group expectations.

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
Glamping tent between the trees
sleep in a treehouse
A stunning treehouse under the trees
Breakfasts out in the open
Women eating breakfast outside
SHARED KITCHEN AND COMMON AREA
Common kitchen, chairs and tables outside and made of wood
GLAMPING TENT
Glamping tent in the trees and flowers
Inside the glamping tent
Beds inside the glamping tent
Relax inside the glamping tent
Two legs inside the glamping tent
Treehouse and private bathroom
Treehouse and bathroom
Inside the treehouse
Beds inside the glamping tent
Sleep in a magic van
Magic van accommodation
Yoga deck under the trees
Yoga deck between trees
OUTSIDE COMMON AREA AT THE GLAMPING
common area glamping
The shared kitchen
shared kitchen
The shared SHOWER AREA
shared shower in nature
Glamping tent between the trees
A stunning treehouse under the trees
Women eating breakfast outside
Common kitchen, chairs and tables outside and made of wood
Glamping tent in the trees and flowers
Beds inside the glamping tent
Two legs inside the glamping tent
Treehouse and bathroom
Bed inside the treehouse view
Magic van accommodation
Yoga deck between trees
Common area
shared kitchen
shared bathroom

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For beginners to intermediate

Surf Lessons

from 889€ per person
Perfect for you if you want to learn to surf or improve with 5 full days of surfing, expert coaching and great vibes.
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7 nights accommodation & all breakfasts
3x special dinners
5 days of surf lessons
Surf equipment & transfers included
Sunset hike to the cliffs, beach walks and more
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for advanced intermediate to advanced

Surf Guiding

from 1.189€ per person
This is for you who want to join 6 full days of surf guiding in the best spots, with a daily video analysis.
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7 nights accommodation & all breakfasts
3x special dinners
6 full days of surf guiding
Daily Video analysis and max. 3 surfers
Sunset hike to the cliffs, beach walks and more
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The Package
Summary

Infos
Where : Aljezur (Algarve), Portugal
When : 4 surf retreat weeks in September
What : Surf and glamping in nature
Perfect for : surfers of all levels
included (SURF LESSONS)
7 nights in a glamping tent, treehouse or other accommodation
Usage of all the common areas of the camp
24/7 staff on the spot
The Surf Tribe t-shirt
Transfer from / to Aljezur bus station to the camp
5 days of surf lessons (two sessions per day) with a local surf school
Surf equipment included (surfboard and wetsuit)
Transfer to the surf spots
All healthy buffet breakfasts
2x special dinners at the camp
Sunset excursion picnic to the cliffs with beers & food
Fully furnished common kitchen and fridge space, full freedom to cook
10% discount code for the Suntribe worry-free natural sunscreens (100% safe for you and nature)
15% discount code for OY surf bikinis and yoga wear (sustainable, fair and high quality surf wear)
2 Weeks Surf Trip Training program with Surf Strength Coach: get free access to a 2 weeks surf training program to be surf fit before your surf trip
included (SURF GUIDING)
7 nights in a glamping tent, treehouse or other accommodation
Usage of all the common areas of the camp
24/7 staff on the spot
The Surf Tribe t-shirt
Transfer from / to Aljezur bus station to the camp
6 full days surf guiding to the best spots according to the group level/crowds with the surf tribe
Max. 3 guests per week (and two coaches), to ensure maximum individual focus
No time limits for surfing: from sunrise to sunset, whenever and wherever the best conditions for the group are
Surf guiding on both the west and south coast of the Algarve - depending on the conditions
Daily video analysis correction in between surf sessions or at the end of the day to identify areas of improvement and have goals for each session
1:1 assesment at the beginning of the trip to set the surfing goals for the week
Theory session and tips on the beach / in the water
All healthy buffet breakfasts
2x special dinners at the camp
Sunset excursion picnic to the cliffs with beers & food
Fully furnished common kitchen and fridge space, full freedom to cook
10% discount code for the Suntribe worry-free natural sunscreens (100% safe for you and nature)
15% discount code for OY surf bikinis and yoga wear (sustainable, fair and high quality surf wear)
2 Weeks Surf Trip Training program with Surf Strenght Coach: get free access to a 2 weeks surf training program to be surf fit before your surf trip
not included
Flights to and from Portugal are not included in the price. Let us know if you need help finding your flight
Transfer to / from Aljezur from your arrival airport
Transportation outside of the surf lessons is not included (e.g. restaurants, beach exploring, nightlife). We recommend renting a car on discovercars.com for full flexibility, or using Uber — it usually works well during the day.
The dinners that are not included: we will go have dinner in local restaurants or cook all together at the camp
Lunches: healthy and delicious options close to the surfing beach
Wetsuit + surfboard rental are not included in the Surf Guiding package and if you're an intermediate surfer and have the chance we recommend traveling with your own equipment. If you need to rent equipment get in touch and we'll sort it out for you. Prices vary depending on the type of surfboard needed.
Yoga classes. You can join morning or afternoon yoga sessions during the week. Price per class is €10-15, depending on the teacher.
A travel insurance is recommended for this surf trip. If you don't have one, we can offer you our Allianz travel insurance. Just add it when booking your surf trip.
Everything that is not expressly mentioned in the "Included" sections above.
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