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Professional coaching, small groups, good vibes only
Surf Camp in Sagres, Portugal
Your Surf Holiday starts here!
From total beginner to confident surfer – our experienced and ASI-certified instructors, small groups, and relaxed atmosphere make learning to surf fun, safe, and unforgettable.
Your Surf Adventure Starts Here
7 nights (starting Sunday) and 5 days surfing (starting Monday) include:
Not included: Flights and evening meals.
Beginners, Intermediates and Family & kids-friendly options
Cosy atmosphere for travellers to feel at home – minimum 2 nights
Spend your New Year’s week surfing and celebrating with us! This package consists of a week staying at our Sagres hostel and a 5-day surf course
Not included: Flights and evening meals.
So impressed with the Algarve surf hostel. All the team were so friendly and helpful and there was never a dull moment there. I was nervous to solo travel as it was my first time but I didn’t need to be because the amount of other solo travellers and friendly people there was brill. The rooms were really clean and the fact there was a pool was amazing. The surf coaching massively exceeded my expectations and the feedback given was so helpful to improve surfing. If you’re thinking of booking to stay here then do it, I can guarantee you won’t regret it.
About us
Since 1996, we’ve helped thousands of people fall in love with surfing right here on the beautiful Algarve coast.
Our certified coaches are passionate about the ocean – and even more passionate about helping you feel confident in it.
Whether you’re 6 or 66, totally new or already riding green waves, you’ll find expert instruction and real connection here.
We blend professional training standards with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that makes students feel at home. Our deep local knowledge ensures the best possible surf conditions and a high-quality experience every day.
Surf, Sleep, Chill, Repeat
More than just a place to crash – our surf hostel is where your surf trip turns into a shared experience. Our long-established Sagres Surfing Hostel in Portugal creates a cosy home from home atmosphere.
Smiles &
Happiness
Family &
Kids-friendly
Your Surf Holiday starts here!
Customer Reviews
I discovered the surf school this March together with my family, and I went back two more times this year to surf with them. Each …
… time, I surfed with the school for five days.
All the surf instructors and the staff at the surf shop were incredibly kind, friendly, helpful, and fun. They were always happy to see me again when I came back the other two times. Depending on your booking, they pick you up either directly from their hostel, from the surf shop, or sometimes even from the address you provide, and they also bring you back afterward. Of course, you can also follow with your own car.
During the main season, they always go to Praia do Amado beach, where the surf school also has another shop for renting surfboards and wetsuits. In the off-season, the instructors always check which nearby beaches have the best waves and conditions for the course. This can be Praia do Beliche, Praia do Tonel, or Praia da Mareta.
The surf instructors Tomas, Ficho, Julia, Miguel, Mika, and (Ronal) always do their best to teach the whole group, but also to support each person individually, giving tips to help you improve. They always combine this with a bit of fun.
I can only highly recommend this surf school and will definitely go back to Sagres to surf with them again. It’s been one of the best surfing experiences of my life.
It’s a super friendly surf school! We didn’t stay at the hostel and arrived with our own transportation. We were given a very warm …
… welcome. The surf instructors were very competent and helpful. They took time for everyone and really helped you learn as much as possible.
Have used Algarve Surf School previously for one-off lessons and we had great experiences with them. They were our first choice …
… therefore when we were looking just to hire boards and wetsuits this week. Had good communication in advance with Pedro to check out availability / need to book in advance / etc. On the day we got a friendly welcome from Tomas at the Amado beach location and he had us quickly organised and kitted out. I guess they can’t take the credit for the great sun, weather and waves but they certainly can for everything else. A great day out and a great experience of surfing in a stunning location. Thanks to all.
I went once, then immediately bought a 5 pack of classes. I’d done a couple of lessons at a different school at Cordoama beach the …
… week before, and found that the instruction here translated quite a bit better for me personally – I’ve been able to improve a bit more and have received extremely helpful constructive feedback. All the instructors are also very kind and not at all intimidating. The beach is also perfect for learning. Highly recommend.
Chill and surf vibes. It’s an hostel plus the surf vibe! Really good accomodation to visit Sagres and the surroundings and to …
… experience the surfing culture and vibe. At the hostel you can book surfing lessons for the whole day. Every night activities to do at the hostel as well…I met a lot of interesting people! Breakfast was very good and healthy and volunteers they were nice people! Definitely a recommended place!
An incredible experience! We did a two-day beginner course with Paco in Amado, and it was simply fantastic. I never could have …
… imagined that my first surf lesson would be this much fun — not even in my wildest dreams. He is super kind, attentive, and explains everything in a very easy-to-understand way. Tomás is also an organizational talent! Absolutely recommended.
Sagres, Portugal
Our home base is Sagres – the laid-back surf town at the edge of Europe, where two coastlines meet and the waves keep rolling all year.
We teach mainly at Praia da Mareta in Sagres and Praia do Amado in Carrapateira – two of the Algarve’s most consistent and beginner-friendly surf spots, each offering ideal conditions depending on the wind and swell.
Thanks to the unique geography of the Sagres area, we can adapt to wind and swell, choosing the best beach each day to give you the safest and most rewarding surf session.
Waves all year long?
Yes. You're in the right place.
Need to bring surf gear?
Nope. we’ve got you covered
Selling beach wear too?
Yes. we got the good stuff.
Mild winters, sunny skies, and consistent Atlantic swells make the Algarve a true year-round surf destination. Whether you're coming for summer sun or winter waves, we’ve got the gear and the local knowledge to make it work.