Your surf camp in the Algarve — waves, good people, and everything in between
A week of surf in Lagos, Portugal — daily lessons with certified instructors, a bed at The Kitehouse with pool and bar, breakfast and dinner, yoga, and transport to whichever beach is working best. You bring yourself. We sort the rest.
What's included in your surf camp week?
Every package covers accommodation, lessons, meals, yoga and transport — nothing to add, nothing to plan. You bring a beach towel and we handle the rest.
Daily surf lessons
ASI-certified instructors, max 6 per group. Wetsuit, board, everything — included.
Accommodation at The Kitehouse
Our camp compound in Lagos — pool, garden, bar, and a 5-minute walk to the beach.
Breakfast & dinners
7 breakfasts + 6 dinners included (Friday evening is yours to explore Lagos). Dietary needs covered — just let us know when you book.
Transport to the best breaks
Spots are confirmed the evening before based on tide, swell and wind. We drive you there and back.
Who comes to surf camp?
Everyone from solo adventurers to couples and families — each week brings together guests from 20+ countries. Whether you're a beginner or advanced, our instructors adjust lessons to your level daily.
Traveling solo?
You're in good company — 51% of our guests come alone. Communal dinners, shared surf vans and evening hangouts mean you'll have a crew by day two. Most people say making friends was the easiest part.
See what solo travelers say →
Coming as a couple?
One surfs while the other tries kite or wingfoil — and you both do yoga. Twin rooms and bungalows available if you want your own space.
See room options →
Bringing the family?
Kids from age 7 join surf lessons in small groups — max 4 per instructor. Parents surf alongside or pick their own sport. Bungalows give families space, and our chefs handle dietary needs.
Get in touch about family bookings →What does a surf week actually look like?
Your surf week follows the ocean, not a fixed schedule. The evening before each session, our instructors check tide charts, swell forecasts and wind reports to pick the best beach for your level — from the west coast breaks at Arrifana and Amoreira to the long sandy stretch of Meia Praia right near camp. You'll know where you're going before you go to bed.
You won't know your exact lesson time until the evening before, and that's the point. Some days you're up early for a dawn session. Others, you sleep in and hit the water after lunch. In between — yoga, pool time, and the kind of slow afternoons that make a week feel like a month.
Days 1–2: Finding your feet
We call the beginner package "Zero to Hero" — and it starts on the beach. Ocean safety, board basics, your stance. Then into the whitewash. The goal isn't perfection — it's getting comfortable and feeling a wave beneath you. Most people are standing up by day two.
Surfed before? Days 1–2 recalibrate your level — bringing back muscle memory before we build from there. Already catching green waves? Check our Intermediate camp.
Days 3–4: Building confidence
You start generating speed, making small turns, reading waves on your own. If you're ready, the instructors move you toward the lineup for your first green waves. Everyone progresses differently — no rush.
Day 5: Putting it together
By now your pop-up is automatic. You learn surf etiquette, wave selection, and how to paddle to the lineup. For many, this is the day surfing stops feeling like a lesson and starts feeling like surfing.
Where do you surf in the Algarve?
The Algarve's coastline splits into two — the west coast catches Atlantic swells, the south coast stays sheltered. Our instructors choose from 8+ breaks on the West and South Coast, confirmed the evening before, so you always get the right beach for your level.
Our instructors pick from 8+ breaks across the West and South Coast. Big northwest swell? Arrifana. Small and clean? Amoreira. Huge west swell? We head to Meia Praia or Porto de Móos. There's always somewhere to surf.
What's the accommodation and food like?
The food — consistently the thing people rave about
Our chef team cooks fresh buffet meals every day — international variety with Portuguese touches. Breakfast runs 8:00 to 10:30. Dinner is served at communal tables where half the friendships at camp start.
Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free — let us know when you book. Wednesday is all-you-can-eat pizza night at the Wake Park. Friday is your night to explore Lagos.
- Daily breakfast + 6 dinners (inc. pizza night at the Wake Park)
- Dietary needs handled
- Wednesday pizza night at the Wake Park
The part nobody expects to love this much
Camp life is what turns a week of surf lessons into something people remember years later. Yoga in the garden. Drinks at the Baraka Bar. The Couch of Happiness — where every day's plans start and most friendships begin. 20+ nationalities every week, average age around 30. It's social but never forced.
Choose your room
All camp packages include a shared dorm. Upgrade if you want more privacy.
Shared Dorm
Mixed dorms with 4–8 beds. Lockers, safes, and Wi-Fi. The social option — most solo travelers pick this and love it.
- Included in all packages
- Personal locker and safe
- Shared bathrooms
- Wi-Fi throughout
Twin Room
Twin or double bed configuration. Quiet, comfortable, and right in the compound. Choose between shared or private bathroom. A good option for solo travelers who want a bit more peace.
From +€125/person/week (private bathroom)
- Twin or double bed
- Shared bathroom (between two rooms) or private bathroom
- Safe and Wi-Fi
Bungalow
Private entrance, garden access. Some with kitchen. The best option for couples and families who want their own space while staying part of camp life.
From +€75/person/week (3 guests)
From +€25/person/week (4+ guests)
- Private entrance and garden
- Some with kitchen
- Sleeps 2–4 guests
- Safe and Wi-Fi
Apartment
Full apartment with kitchen, living area, and private bathroom. Ideal for families or groups who want independence with the camp experience on their doorstep.
From +€100/person/week (3 guests)
From +€25/person/week (4+ guests)
- Full kitchen and living area
- Private bathroom
- Sleeps 2–4 guests
- Safe and Wi-Fi
What does a typical day look like?
Every day is different — times shift based on tides and conditions.
How much does a surf camp week cost?
All packages include 7 nights at The Kitehouse, breakfast and dinner, daily yoga, all equipment, and transport to the surf spots.
For complete beginners — never surfed before? This is your camp. 5 group lessons, 2 theory sessions, pool paddle training, surf skate, and video analysis. Most people stand up by day two and ride green waves by the end of the week.
All levels welcome — our instructors adjust to yours.
- 5 group surf lessons (max 6 per instructor)
- 2 theory sessions + video analysis
- All equipment included
- Daily breakfast + 6 dinners (inc. pizza night at the Wake Park)
- Accommodation, daily yoga, transport to surf spots
Other packages
Green waves, bottom turns, wave selection — with surf skate sessions and video analysis.
Check availabilitySmaller groups, advanced breaks, and coaching that pushes you further.
Check availabilitySplit your week between surfing and kitesurfing. Best of both worlds.
Check availabilityLow season prices shown. High season and peak season prices will vary. All prices per person, shared dorm. Room upgrade charges in the accommodation section. Full pricing for all sports on our live offers page.
Every package includes accommodation, meals, lessons, yoga, equipment, and transport — no hidden costs.
Questions about the surf camp
Ready for your surf week?
Pick your week, grab a flight — we handle everything else. Surf, meals, yoga, and a crew of people from 20+ countries. All sorted.
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