Surf camp Praia Da Tocha, Portugal

Our surf camp is located on the main street and 100 m from Praia da Tocha beach. There are a few nice bars, a few restaurants, a market, 2 supermarkets, 2 cash machines, all within walking distance of our house.

Are you travelling with your family? No problem. Praia da Tocha is very safe for children and doesn't have a lot of traffic, and on our main street there are no cars allowed. Also, our location is family friendly, perfect for a family surfing holiday. We have two larger bedrooms where parents can sleep with their children and a cot can be booked on request.

Double room with private bathroom

Stay in a double room with private bathroom (1 double bed) ;

Double room with shared bathroom

Stay in a double room with shared bathroom (1 double bed or 2 twin beds) ;

Dormitory

Stay in a dormitory with shared bathroom (max. 6 beds per room) ;

Surf

The nearest surf spot to our guest house is our "home break" and is only 75 metres away. This beach break, for all levels of surfers, starts to work with a swell of less than 1 metre, and is the place to be! If it's flat here, it's flat everywhere! The rest of the surf spots on the Beira Litoral coast consist of a variety of world-class beaches, reefs and point breaks. The best-known spots are around Aveiro and Figueira da Foz. But outside these two cities, the waves are almost completely deserted and miles of open beach are mixed with a scattering of headlands and the occasional forgotten reef. This part of the Portuguese coastline has gone unnoticed for years, despite hosting several WSL (World Surfing League) World Tour events over the past two decades. With such a variety of good surf spots and only a small number of surfers, this region is Portugal's hidden gem. So come and join us, but don't tell everyone!

Surf School

Want to learn how to surf?

We offer surf lessons and surf courses for all levels, whether you are a complete beginner or an intermediate. Ticket2Surf works with certified surf coaches and small groups where everyone gets attention.

Rate

1 lesson (2 hours): €25
3 lessons: €70
5 lessons: €100
10 lessons: €150
Private lesson: €50
Private lesson (2 people): €90

Surf Guiding

Not a complete beginner? Experienced enough to paddle out and catch your own waves, but not sure where and when to go? Join our surf guide and surf until you drop!

We offer excellent surfing advice and make sure you get the best possible conditions for your level of surfing;

We offer you professional guidance in and out of the water;
Surf the best spots without having to worry about where to go.

Our surf guiding tours come in 2 options at different times of the year, as you can see below:

DAY TRIPPIN' - ALL YEAR ROUND
DAY TRIPPIN' DELUXE - OCTOBER TO JUNE

Equipment hire

Rate for 1 hour

Surfboard € 10
SUP € 15
Combination € 7.5

1/2 day rate

Surfboard €15
SUP € 25
Jumpsuit € 10

Price for 1 day

Surfboard € 25
SUP € 35
Jumpsuit €20

Rate for 7 days

Surfboard € 170
SUP € 240
Jumpsuit €135

SUP - STAND UP PADDLE

It's an ideal way to work on your fitness and balance while enjoying nature and a pleasant environment.

We offer SUP courses and excursions and take you to the sea or the beautiful lakes and rivers of the nearby forest, and show you unspoilt nature with its magnificent flora and fauna.

The surf camp works with certified surf coaches and small groups where everyone receives attention.

Want to find out for yourself? No problem! Book your own personalised SUP tour when you arrive at our guesthouse or hire your own SUP and discover the area for yourself.

Price for 2 hours 35 €/person

YOGA

Yoga and surfing are a perfect marriage, and for many years these two practices have been combined in perfect harmony.

Surfers around the world practice yoga to stay fit and focused. Yoga also enhances surfing skills by improving flexibility, muscle coordination and balance.

Yoga is about union. Yoga connects us to an inner wisdom and is a practical method of bringing peace and connection into our lives. The synchronisation of movements (postures) and breathing establishes the unification of body, mind and spirit.

The style of yoga we practise is Ashtanga Vinyasa. The vinyasa system works by synchronising deep, rhythmic breathing with movement. By linking postures together, it creates a continuous flow of energy that warms the body, brings oxygen to the blood, nourishes the glands and internal organs, cleanses and purifies the nervous system and releases unwanted toxins through perspiration. As the heat increases, toxins are burnt off and eliminated from the system, creating a stronger body and a clearer mind.

Come and try Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga at the surf camp and experience the benefits it brings to your surfing and your lifestyle!

Price for 1.5 hours €15/person

OTHER ACTIVITIES

As well as surfing, SUP and yoga, there are many other activities to do in this region:

Paintball - outdoor (forests and ruins) ;
Kayak excursions - down the Mondego River from Penacova to Torres (Coimbra) ;
A walk or bike ride through the lagoons and surrounding forests, ideal for discovering the local flora and fauna (birdwatching);
Horse riding - Quinta das Rolas in Quiaios ;
Massage - for people who are tired and sore after a surf session. Our masseuse will help you relax and unwind!
City and nature excursions - visit the student city of Coimbra, the Portuguese Venice - Aveiro, the typical shale villages of Lousã, the Serra da Boa Viagem and the Serra do Buçaco (ancient forests).