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Gaia Surf Camp & Lessons
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Based in a local camping site, our surf camp is going back to the roots. Like in the 80´s we remake the same style. Our accommodation is in tents.
Of course the tents and inside comfort worn´t forgotten so even staying in a tent there's a lot of space and comfort.
In a time when everyone is going in lodges etc, we decided to bring back the classic and "old style surf camp". In modern times it isn't easy to find a balanced offer like ours. Hope you sign in and have a great trip to the pass but..... with modern and actual gear!!
Location
Canidelo is where most of the Gaia surf spots are located has the beaches are all blue flags, with showers and lots of send.....
Walking distance from our surf camp you will easily find everything you need to have a great time. Bars, restaurants for all kind of tastes and wallets, supermarket and bus stop (directly to Porto centre).
The sunsets are breathtaking.... long walk side where you can enjoy the local lifestyle with PT people!!
- Facilities
- Room types
- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
- Waves
- Terms
Additional Fees:
SUP TOURS IN DOURO RIVER - MOUNTAIN ACTIVITIES (river tracking and few other ones) - CANOEING - BIKE RENTAL -
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 5
Huge tent will all comfort and cleaning. Yes is a tent, but with a nice and comfy bed where you can recover after one more busy surfing day!
This tenta have 3 rooms + big leaving room. You have multi options to open windows and get it dark so you don´t need to wakeup in the 1st light of the day.
Tenst are brand new and are resistent to water + sun + wind.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 1
Huge tent will all comfort and cleaning. Yes is a tent, but with a nice and comfy bed where you can recover after one more busy surfing day!
This tenta have 1 huge room + big leaving room. You have multi options to open windows and get it dark so you don´t need to wakeup in the 1st light of the day.
Tenst are brand new and are resistent to water + sun + wind.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Huge tent will all comfort and cleaning. Yes is a tent, but with a nice and comfy bed where you can recover after one more busy surfing day!
This tenta have 1 huge room + big leaving room. You have multi options to open windows and get it dark so you don´t need to wakeup in the 1st light of the day.
Tenst are brand new and are resistent to water + sun + wind.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 4
Huge tent will all comfort and cleaning. Yes is a tent, but with a nice and comfy bed where you can recover after one more busy surfing day!
This tenta have 3 rooms + big leaving room. You have multi options to open windows and get it dark so you don´t need to wakeup in the 1st light of the day.
Tenst are brand new and are resistent to water + sun + wind.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 3
Huge tent will all comfort and cleaning. Yes is a tent, but with a nice and comfy bed where you can recover after one more busy surfing day!
This tenta have 3 rooms + big leaving room. You have multi options to open windows and get it dark so you don´t need to wakeup in the 1st light of the day.
Tenst are brand new and are resistent to water + sun + wind.
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Porto and they can be booked in the booking steps.
- Price for 1-4 people: €100
- Price for more than 4: €190
- - Nearest Airport: Porto
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 25
- - Time from Airport in a car: 30mnts
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is no bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Instructors
Mario
Main Surf Beach: Vila Nova de Gaia Portugal
Surf Lessons we offer:
Kids Surf Lessons
All kids from 6 years old to 10 years old are welcome. We are leading the surf in Gaia and Porto region since 1999. Each lesson longs for 1,5h. Transfer + all gear + insurance include.
Beginner Surf Lessons
We are leading the surf in Gaia and Porto region since 1999. Each lesson longs for 1,5h. Transfer + all gear + insurance include. Local and experient teachers/ surfers
Intermediate Surf Lessons
We are leading the surf in Gaia and Porto region since 1999. Each lesson longs for 1,5h. Transfer + all gear + insurance include. Local and experient teachers/ surfers
Advanced Surf Lessons
We are leading the surf in Gaia and Porto region since 1999. Each lesson longs for 1,5h. Transfer + all gear + insurance include. Local and experient teachers/ surfers
Private Surf Lessons
We are leading the surf in Gaia and Porto region since 1999. Each lesson longs for 1,5h. Private transfer + private teacher + all gear + insurance include. Local and experient teachers/ surfers.
Surf Guide
We don´t need tips only make sure you get the best waves of the day? This is the best surf guiding service you can find in Gaia.
Yoga
We have daily Yoga seasons with our local Yoga Teacher.
SUP Lessons
Have one of the best experiences ever... be in the water during the sunset in Porto´s Douro River Mounth. Or simple come have a tour with us. Also every morning SUP Yoga is on!
Available everyday.
Paredão Salgueiros
Level: All Levels
It´s an right hand wave with send bar + few rocks and a small pear.
The inside is easy to ride, outside after 1,5mts requires surfing knowledge.
Locals are in general frendly but not to tolerant whenwhen behavior is not good from the visitors.
Praia Canide Norte - Grão D´Areia
Level: All Levels
Open send bar works good until 1,5mts, more than that have to be really good wave shape.
Waves are strong even when is small. Usually not to crowd so you can score good waves in small days without any one in the water.
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The best time to surf Porto is between Spring through to Autumn. It's main surf beach is Matosinhos beach, the best surf spot in Porto for beginner and intermediates. Its a long 1km sandy beach with a few different points on it. The set up is a mix of beach break and reef break and parts of it are sheltered so it handles larger swell. Easy to get to and consistent.
Next to Matosinhos is International Beach. A lovely spot that begins where the city park ends. Its also a great learner spot, and a great place to hang out both during day and at night. Further north is Leca, a very consistent beach break protected by the harbour.
In and around the city there are small little beaches all worth exploring, particularly for the more advanced surfers wanting to discover the best Porto surf breaks.
There are more surf breaks further south including Barra do Porto and Miramar and then 20km south of Porto are the towns of Esphino and Esmoriz. Its arguably the North's most famous surf area and the beaches have a real nice surf culture. The area's 3 main beaches are Silvade, beach, Blue beach and Baia beach. A mix of sandy beach breaks and reef spots that suit beginner and advanced. Hang around and score some long barreling right & left handers all to yourself.
Come Surf Porto with us...
PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due to the property 1 days before arrival. The Property will contact you to collect payment. If you book within this 1 days then the property will contact you shortly after you book to collect the balance.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- CANCELATION FREE UNTIL2 DAYS BEFORE ARRIVING DAY CANCELLATION LESS THAN 2 DAYS WE KEEP ALL PAYMENT NO SHOW WE KEEP ALL PAYMENT
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