Summer in the Algarve is a great time for beginners to learn surfing! You'll have two Surf Lessons a day with a top notch local surf school: get ready to ride your first waves or improve your surfing skills!
Close to some incredible beginner surf spots, the Costa Vicentina Natural Park is one of the most incredible stretches of coastline in Europe: one stunning beach after the other.
In July the Algarve West Coast comes alive with visitors from all over the world. Expect a ton of surfing, long beach days and live music, skating and international mingling going on every day of the week in Summer!
Stay in a comfortable modern villa and join an international group of beginner surfers for a week of surfing! Did you know that most of our guests are solo travelers? Join us in July.
This surf trip is open for people that never surfed before to advanced beginner surfers.
You need no prior surfing experience to participate in this surf trip.
If you are an advanced intermediate or advanced surfer, get directly in touch with us on WhatsApp for a recommendation for the best trips for your level!
Discover what's your surf level!
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.
If you're looking for where to surf in Algarve, you've come to the right place. With two coastlines, an ever-growing foodie scene and the best weather in Europe, an Algarve surf trip is a guaranteed good time.
Read more on our blogRecommended wetsuit
3/2mm or 4/3mm - Wetsuit is included in the surf lessons!
Avg. Water Temperature
18-22ºC
Avg. conditions
2-3 feet. Medium crowd. Some of the best beginner spots (Arrifana) might get crowded in summer.
Weather
Warm and sunny during the day. Bring a jacket for early mornings and evenings!
Price per person starting from 929€ per person.
GET A FREE QUOTATIONFlying to Lisbon is the easiest way to get to the Villa.
From Lisbon (Sete Rios bus station) there are daily direct buses to and from Aljezur (3.5h ride). 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. Add a transfer from Aljezur bus station to the villa for €15 (a/r).
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 Villa is located in the municipality of Aljezur, in Vale da Telha – a short drive from Monte Clerigo beach.
SUMMER 2025 SURF RETREAT WEEKS
New dates to be decided - join the waitlist and be the first to know when the new weeks open!
Vale da Telha (Aljezur), Algarve - Portugal
→ Join the waitlist for this surf trip in South Portugal!
This surf trip is open for beginner and intermediate surfers.
You need no prior surfing experience to participate in this surf trip.
Discover what's your surf level!
SURF WEEKS FROM NOVEMBER TO MAY
You can join a surf week anytime from November to May. Surf Weeks start and end on Sundays.
Select your preferred week in our booking request form. Check our surf trips Calendar!
Location: Ahangama, Sri Lanka
→ Join this surf trip in Ahangama, Sri Lanka!
Surf Lessons Package
Price per person starting from:
Mid Season (15.10-2.12.23&21.04-1.06.24) from 609 € per person
High Season (02.12.23 - 21.04.24) from 649 € per person
Visit a beautiful and scenic spot, perfect to relax or take some amazing photos.
Coconut Tree Hill
Visit a beautiful and scenic spot, perfect to relax or take some amazing photos.
Sunset
Everyday you’ll be greeted by incredible sunsets over the ocean.
Barbecue NightFor the last dinner together, there will be a family barbecue all together at the Surf House. Enjoy delicious food (vegan, vegetarian, gluten and lactose-free options available).
Visit a beautiful and scenic spot, perfect to relax or take some amazing photos.
Sinharaja Rain Forest visitVisit a beautiful and scenic spot, perfect to relax or take some amazing photos.
Safari Udawalawe National ParkEveryday you’ll be greeted by incredible sunsets over the ocean.
SnorkelingFor the last dinner together, there will be a family barbecue all together at the Surf House. Enjoy delicious food (vegan, vegetarian, gluten and lactose-free options available).
Visit to Galle FortFor the last dinner together, there will be a family barbecue all together at the Surf House. Enjoy delicious food (vegan, vegetarian, gluten and lactose-free options available).
YogaFor the last dinner together, there will be a family barbecue all together at the Surf House. Enjoy delicious food (vegan, vegetarian, gluten and lactose-free options available).
MassageFor the last dinner together, there will be a family barbecue all together at the Surf House. Enjoy delicious food (vegan, vegetarian, gluten and lactose-free options available).
By public transportation:
To get to the surf house you will have to follow the following steps (the whole trip takes around 3 hours):
1 - Uber/ Pickme from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kadawatha Bus Station – around 18€
2 - Bus from Kadawatha Station to Galle Bus Station ( 2h) – around 6€
3 - Taxi from Galle Bus Station to Ahangama – around 18 €
By private transfer:
From the Airport we can organize a transfer directly to the surf house - 65€ per way per car
If you need help or have any other questions just let us know.
The centre of the south coast of Sri Lanka surf scene stretches from Hikkaduwa to Welligama with differentwaves for all surf levels.
Kabalana beach, the spot in front of the surf house, is right in the middle of this coast and offers fun beginners' waves with multiple peeling peaks.
During the quiet swell period of December to March, waist to head-high waves are common and you can often find glassy and dreamy conditions.
Rcommended wetsuit
Wetsuit not needed. Bring a surf hat to protect yourself from the sun.
Avg. Water Temperature
27-28ºC
Avg. conditions
3-5 feet (chest to head-high waves)
Weather
Warm tropical weather year-round.
JOIN THE TRIBE!
DISCOVER ALL THE AVAILABLE WEEKSFrom a cozy villa close to the Ocean, straight to the best beginner surf spots of Southern Portugal! This is a perfect trip for first-timer, beginner and advanced beginner surfers.
6 nights Accommodation at the Villa
Daily breakfasts & 4 unique dinners
4 days surf lessons
Surf equipment & transfer to the spots
Hikes, sunset aperos, live music and more!
JOIN THE TRIBE!
DISCOVER THE AVAILABLE WEEKSFrom a cozy villa close to the Ocean, straight to the best beginner surf spots of Southern Portugal! This is a perfect trip for first-timer, beginner and advanced beginner surfers.
6 nights Accommodation at the Villa
Daily breakfasts & 4 special dinners
4 days surf lessons
Surf equipment & transfer
Extra activities during the week
Welcome to your home for the week: a beautiful and comfortable villa in the lush hills of the Algarve, where you can relax. The perfect starting point for your summer adventures.
Everyday you will have a healthy gourmet breakfast before the surf and four special dinners are included during the week!
You will be staying at a short drive from some of Europe’s most scenic beaches such as Arrifana, Monte Clérigo and Amoreira. In walking distance you will have a small groceries shop and bars, skate bowls and live music almost every night!
This villa has capacity for max 10 guests + 3 staff.
Welcome to your home for the week: a beautiful and comfortable villa in the lush hills of the Algarve, where you can relax. The perfect starting point for your summer adventures.
You will be staying at a short drive from some of Europe’s most scenic beaches such as Arrifana, Monte Clérigo and Amoreira. In walking distance you will have a small groceries shop and bars, skate bowls and live music almost every night!
This villa has capacity for max 10 guests + 2 staff.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Learn to ride the waves or improve your surfing in the gentle waves of Arrifana and the surrouding spots.
ADD-ON ACTIVITIES