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Surf Camp Maceda
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MFeel the experience with Maceda Surf Camp.
Staying in Maceda, just 30 minutes south of Porto and close to Espinho, combining portuguese lifestyle and tranquility of the countryside.
Surrounded by nature, We offers a shared or a private room in our relaxed eco lodge with a huge garden, veggies path and forest.
The best spot to connect with nature and detox from citycrowd.
The instructors are fully qualified with of surfing experience to ensure your surf at your best.
You will learn to understand the ocean, surf the waves, and collect forever travel memories in a fun and safe way.
Surfing can change the perspective of your life, so be prepared.
Location
Porto is just 30 km away. Located in the heart of Maceda Natural Park, the surf camp is located in one of the best surf areas in Portugal.
We are close to Espinho, Esmoriz, Ovar and Aveiro. Either by car or train, it is very easy to find us.
- Reviews
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- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
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3 REVIEWS
Summary
Extras:
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Twin or double Bedroom with private bathroom. Separate from the surf house where there is the leaving room and the kitchen.
Access to the surf house for cooking and chilling.
Access to the garden for barbecue and all the facilities provided in that area.
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 4
Three Bunk Beds with shared bathroom situated in the surf house with access to the kitchen and leaving room. One step to the garden for all the facilities and barbecue.
Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
Double Bedroom with private toilet in our unique Tube situated in the garden where you will have your privacy.
Separate from the surf house where there is the leaving room and the kitchen.
Access to the surf house for cooking and chilling.
Access to the garden for barbecue and all the facilities provided in that area.
Room Type: Shared - Female
Sleeps: 4
4 bed dorm with private bathroom and acces to the garden
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 don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 36 km
- - Time from Airport in a car: 40 m
- - There is a 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
loic fromentin
Kate Mesquita
Pedro Melo
Maceda a wild beach near the city a dunes nature reserve with great waves for all levels special in summer times Matosinhos a city beach with best conditions for every level and surfing diferent tides our base surfinglifeclub surf school
Main Surf Beach: Sao Pedro de Maceda
Surf Lessons we offer:
Kids Surf Lessons
We have a great experience with kids since 1994 summer surf camps,
In the Surf Camp we also have kids surf lessons going from March to October.
Each day includes 2 surf sessions and all equipment.
Beginner Surf Lessons
Beginners and zero experience surfers. Our surfing methods get you on the board safely, surely and quickly. Always with the right equipment in safe and controlled conditions.Learn to judge beaches, waves and currents.Each day includes 2 surf sessions and board & wetsuit.
Transport to the beach is provided.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
It always takes a while to learn how local breaks in new places, work best with the tides, wind, swell directions and swell sizes. Use our local knowledge! The time is divided in functional trainins to develop surf technics. Each day includes 2 surf sessions and board & wetsuit; video analyses; equipment for free surf provided.
Advanced Surf Lessons
It always takes a while to learn how local breaks in new places, work best with the tides, wind, swell directions and swell sizes. Use our local knowledge! The time is divided in functional trainins to develop surf technics. Each day includes 2 surf sessions and board & wetsuit.; video analyses; equipment for free surf provided.
Private Surf Lessons
Private surf lessons for 1 max 3 people. 2 hours including equipment.
Surf Guide
1 day surf guide around porto 30km south or north, also Minho - north of Portugal and Peniche.
Portuguese surf capital and Nazaré big waves show!
Upon Request!
Maceda beach
Level: All Levels
itt´s a 8km of sandy beachs diferent sand banks but near it´s cortegaça, esmoriz, paramos, espinho recognized surfspots
secret spot
Level: All Levels
We will go find this amazing spot in the dune, great waves, safe, and fells like we are alone!!
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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 at check in.
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.
- You can cancels anytime up to 7 days before travelling and you will not be charged the balance.
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- Host: Loic and RACHEL
December 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
I only spent one day in Maceda and from my time there it’s a beautiful little spot, as I went during winter & the waves were not suitable at the beach nearby, João organised for me to stay in Porto in a lovely hostel and then I did all my surf lessons in matosinhos which all turned out really well & was very enjoyable.
How were the surf lessons?
By my last lesson I felt a vast improvement and didn’t want to leave. All the instructors, the surf school, everyone was very welcoming!
November 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
Very friendly and helpful staff
How were the surf lessons?
Nice and fun people all around
October 2019
Travelled solo
How did you like the accommodation?
The shared accommodation really feels like a home, and the private rooms in the back are really cool and unique! Great location close to a beautiful beach, train into Porto, and a little market-- everything you need! Make sure you stay for more than a few days so that you can appreciate the beach in different conditions and really settle into Maceda camp life.
How were the surf lessons?
Joao and the whole Surfing Life team are awesome!! Joao is incredibly friendly, positive, and hospitable. His love of surfing is contagious. On the cold windy days he encouraged us all to still get out there and go for it. On the clean bigger days, he pushed me to drop into waves I'd normally be afraid of, and showed me where I could find the perfect channel back out. Joao even took care of me when I got sick after swallowing too much seawater after a storm, so at this point I trust him with my life both in the water and on land. Thank you for everything!!
Kari thank you for your kind words! It was a pleasure to meet you!!
You always welcome and keep on surfing! You are good on your surf and you will be better:) good to know you have a great time with us and hope also in Porto, cheers
Joao Diogo