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ARRIFANA
Algarve, Portugal
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.
SUMMER / AUTUMN
September
Consistent swells hit Portugal year-round and with the option to check both the west and south facing coasts, there is always a rideable wave for your level. This is our favorite time of the year in the Algarve.
RETREAT IN NATURE
Surf and disconnect
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.
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ALL LEVELS
Nature lovers
Learn to surf or progress your skills in Portugal. If you already know your way in the water, join the surf guiding week, with daily video analysis (only 20 September - 27 September 2025)
Stand up on your first waves or improve your surfing with 5 days of lessons with an experienced local surf school. If you're an intermediate or advanced surfer, join the Surf Guiding and score the best conditions with a small group of friends in the line-up with you (with daily video analysis).
Stay in an eco-sustainable glamping, in the middle of the forest. Relax with an after-surfing yoga session & enjoy a movie night with friends or a jam session in the forest. Find your place for winding down or socializing.
With 2 guides for a max of 6 people, daily video analysis and driving up and down the west and south coast for the best and most uncrowded spots - if you're an independent intermediate or advanced surfer this is the best program to fast track your surf progression ->
Available 20 - 27 September 2025
Situated in the hearth of the Parque Natural do Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina, the area around Arrifana is home to one stunning sight after another. Some incredible hikes start directly from our glamping.
Yoga is the perfect companion for a surfing routine. Stretch, activate your body and prevent injuries.
Choose to join one or more yoga classes* right at the glamping, on the beautiful wooden deck nestled under the trees.
* Yoga classes are €10 - €15, depending on the teacher.
This surf trip is open for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.
You need no prior surfing experience to participate in this surf trip.
First time, beginner and advanced beginner surfers: Surf Lessons package
Intermediate and above surfers: Surf Guiding with daily video analysis package*
* only available in these dates:
14 September - 21 September 2024
21 September - 28 September 2024
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
19-23ºC
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!
SURF LESSONS PACKAGE
FOR FIRST TIME AND BEGINNER SURFERS
Price per week starting from 889€ per person
SURF GUIDING PACKAGE (WITH DAILY VIDEO ANALYSIS)
FOR ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED SURFERS
Price per week starting from 1.189€ per person
Flying to Lisbon is the easiest way to get to the Glamping.
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. We'll be there at the bus station to pick you up at the start of your week: transfer from Aljezur bus station is included in every package.
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 Glamping is located in the municipality of Aljezur, in Picão – a 3 min drive from Praia da Arrifana.
SUMMER / AUTUMN 2025 SURF RETREAT WEEKS
30 August - 06 September 2025 (Surf Lessons)
06 September - 13 September 2025 (Surf Lessons)
13 September - 20 September 2025 (Surf Lessons)
20 September - 27 September 2025 (Surf Lessons & Surf Guiding* available)
* Surf Guiding with daily video analysis package available - for intermediate and advanced surfers - max 3 guests per week
Join a week of surf guiding through the south-west of Portugal. Daily video analysis and a schedule dedicated entirely to scoring the best waves and progressing your surfing: 2 surf guides to max. 3 intermediate/advanced guests.
Vale da Telha (Aljezur), Algarve - Portugal
→ Join 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 THE AVAILABLE WEEKS
Enjoy the nature, surf the best surf spots of the Algarve and unwind under the trees at our eco-glamping.
Accommodation & all breakfasts
3x special dinners
5 days of surf lessons
Surf equipment & transfers included
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
Accommodation & all breakfasts
3x special dinners
6 full days of surf guiding
Daily Video analysis
Max. 3 surfers per week
JOIN THE TRIBE!
Enjoy the nature, surf the best surf spots of the Algarve and unwind under the trees at our eco-glamping.
Accommodation & breakfasts
3x special dinners
10 surf lessons (2x day)
Surf equipment & transfers included
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
Accommodation & breakfasts
3x special dinners
6 full days of surf guiding
Daily Video Analysis
Sunset hike, cliffs picnic and more
Have questions about our surf trip? We've got all the answers you need.
Read our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
You can also get in touch directly via e-mail or WhatsApp.
This surf trip is open for beginners, intermediate and advanced surfers.
You need no prior surfing experience to participate in this surf trip.
Discover what's your surf level!
Surf Lessons Package
Price per week per person: from € 849
Surf Guiding Package
Price per week per person: from € 929
SUMMER / AUTUMN 2024
31 August - 07 September 2024
07 September - 14 September 2024
14 September - 21 September 2024
21 September - 28 September 2024
28 September - 05 October 2024
→ Join this surf retreat!
Aljezur, Portugal
Flying to Lisbon is the easiest way to get to the Glamping.
From Lisbon (Sete Rios bus station) there are daily direct buses to and from Aljezur (3.5h drive). 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. From the Aljezur bus station, transfer to the Glamping is included in every package.
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 Glamping is located in the municipality of Aljezur, in Picão – a short drive from Arrifana beach.
If you need help or have any other questions just let us know.
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.
Rcommended wetsuit
4/3 mm
Avg. water temperature
18-21°C between June and September
Crowd factor
Medium crowd. Some of the most consistent beginner spots (Arrifana) might get crowded in summer
Favourite surf spots
Discover some of our favorite surf spots of Southern Portugal
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, or in 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.
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, or in 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.
INCLUDED ACTIVITIES
Learn to ride the waves or improve your surfing in the gentle waves of Arrifana.
ADD-ON ACTIVITIES