Windsurf Camp Portugal
Everything in One Price
Full Equipment
Board, sail, harness, wetsuit — all sizes covered
Expert Coaching
VDWS-standard instructors, max 5 students per group
7 Nights’ Stay
The Kitehouse — pool, communal dinners, social vibe
Theory Sessions
Rigging workshop (Mon), meteorology & tactics (Tue)
Multi-Sport Access
Add surf, kite, SUP or wakeboard during free time
Your Windsurf Week
Five days on Alvor Lagoon — flat water, consistent thermal wind, and an instructor-to-student ratio that actually lets you improve. Mornings on the water, afternoons free to explore Lagos, evenings at the Kitehouse.
Monday — Rigging & First Sail
Morning rigging workshop: how to tune your sail, choose the right size, and rig safely. Then straight onto the water. Beginners start with balance and board control; intermediates start with harness work and footstrap adjustment.
Tuesday — Meteorology & Tactics
Theory session covering Algarve wind patterns, thermal cycles, and how to read conditions. Then back on the water — choosing the right moment to tack, reading gusts, positioning for upwind runs.
Wednesday & Thursday — Focused Drills
Instructors identify your specific weak points and set targeted drills. Beginners consolidate water-starting and upwind sailing. Intermediates work on gybes, carves, and harness efficiency.
Friday — Free Sailing & Next Steps
Consolidate everything. Instructors stay on the water but give you space to apply skills independently. Debrief includes personalised notes on how to keep progressing after you leave.
Where We Sail
Alvor Lagoon
15-min drive from Lagos · Primary windsurf spot
A tidal lagoon protected from Atlantic swell, with flat water and consistent thermal winds that build from mid-morning and hold through early afternoon. Shallow enough to stand in everywhere, clean sand bottom.
No chop to fight, no current, no ocean confusion. You rig on the beach, walk into flat water, and focus entirely on technique. This is why progression in Lagos is faster than on open beaches.
- Flat protected water — no swell or ocean chop
- Consistent Algarve thermal wind from late morning
- Shallow throughout — always easy to recover
- Van transport included from the Kitehouse
Spot selection is made each morning based on wind direction and strength. Instructors always brief you before heading out — you’ll know what to expect before you rig.
What Campers Say
“I came as a complete beginner and by Friday I was sailing upwind comfortably. The instructors were incredibly patient and the small group made all the difference.”
“The Alvor Lagoon is perfect for learning. Flat water, warm sunshine, and the instructors really knew how to spot what was holding me back. Gybes sorted by day 4.”
“Best week of the year. Came solo, left with friends from four different countries. The multi-sport option was a bonus — squeezed in two surf sessions in the afternoons.”
Food, camp life and where you sleep
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.
- Daily breakfast + 6 dinners (inc. pizza night at the Wake Park)
- Dietary needs handled
Camp life
Camp life is what turns a week of windsurf 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. 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 or 5 beds. Comfortable bunk beds with curtains for privacy and individual reading lights. Personal lockers and safes. Renovated bathrooms kept clean throughout the day. Bed linen included — bring your own towel. The social option, and the one most solo travellers choose.
- Included in all packages
- Bunk beds with privacy curtains
- Personal locker and safe
- Renovated shared bathrooms
- Bed linen included
Twin Room
Quiet, comfortable, right in the compound. Twin or double bed configuration. Choose between shared or private bathroom.
From +€125/person/week (private bathroom)
- Twin or double bed
- Shared or private bathroom
- Safe and Wi-Fi
Bungalow
Stand-alone bungalows in the garden. Private entrance, your own space after a full day on the water. Great for couples, families, and small groups.
From +€75/person/week (3 guests)
From +€25/person/week (4+ guests)
- Private entrance and garden
- Some with kitchenette
- Sleeps 2 to 4 guests
- Safe and Wi-Fi
Apartment
Full apartment with living room, kitchen, and private bathroom. The most independent option — still connected to camp life. Best for families or groups.
From +€100/person/week (3 guests)
From +€25/person/week (4+ guests)
- Full apartment, private entrance
- Living room and kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Safe and Wi-Fi
The Hill
Premium twin rooms in a separate villa on the hill above the compound. More space, more quiet, and a short walk back after your windsurf sessions. Shared bathroom between rooms.
- Premium twin rooms
- Separate villa, peaceful setting
- Shared bathroom
- Safe and Wi-Fi
A Typical Day at Camp
Camp Prices 2026
Never windsurfed before? This is your camp. Already water-starting and gybing? We have a group for you too. Beginners and intermediates are coached simultaneously on the same lagoon, in separate groups with separate coaching focus.
- 7 nights at the Kitehouse (shared dorm)
- All windsurf equipment (board, sail, harness, wetsuit)
- 5 days coaching (2.5h on-water per day)
- Monday rigging workshop + Tuesday theory
- Breakfast + dinner daily (inc. Wednesday pizza night)
- VDWS-standard instruction
- Cancellation policy applies
Bringing the family?
Windsurf is one of the best family sports you can try together. It’s technical enough to be exciting, forgiving enough for all ages, and visible enough that parents and kids can watch each other from the shore. We’ve had families where parents and children learned side by side on the same lagoon.
Parents and children progress in separate groups with age-appropriate coaching, then meet up between sessions. Bungalows and apartments with kitchens are available for families who want their own space.
- Children welcome from age 8 (instructor assessment at check-in)
- Separate age-appropriate coaching groups
- Family bungalows and apartments available
- Same lagoon — parents and kids within sight at all times
