FAQ
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Lifestyle
Our guests in the Surf Mansion are usually between 20 and 40 years old. The minimum age there is 18 years.
In our apartments and family camp it is for sure possible that a 9-year-old pro surfer shows 53-year-old accountant how the wind blows…
Yes. Since we all share the same passion, it is fairly easy to get to know other people and many of our guests travel alone.
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Surf Camp
You only need to bring beach towels, we will provide you with bath towels and bedding.
Surfing
Sorry, that is not possible. We have a photographer who will have a photographer that will accompany you and take pictures of you whilst you are surfing anyway. So you can concentrate and have fun while the photographer does the picture-taking for you.
Unfortunately, we do not have a photographer at the moment.
Other
The most important item to pack is sunscreen with a high SPF, a hat or a cap and everything you need for your holiday. You will get towels for your room but you’ll need to bring your own beach/pool towel. In the Algarve, there might be a cooler breeze in the evenings therefore it is always good to bring something warm even in summer.
Our guests as well as our surf coaches come from all over the world. This is why the lessons are in english. Even if you are not fluent, you will have no difficulties in following the lessons as the coaches also show you the most important things.
As we have many German speaking kids in our family surf school, we have a German speaking nanny in the lessons most of the time. But usually kids do not have any communication problems.
Kids from 6 to 11 can attend the kids- and family surf lessons by themselves. Older siblings and the parents are welcome to join but we will always choose the best conditions for the little ones.
If you are looking for more of a challenge, just join the adult surf lessons.
The kids and family lessons are not at the same time as the adult surf lessons. The parents can either take turns or bring someone on holidays who can pick up the kids after surfing.
Sun protection, something to drink and a snack. Please also brig everything you need at the beach and maybe a swatshirt if the wind is chilly. It is more comfortable to wear something tight-fitting underneath your wetsuit.
We ask you to pay a 20% deposit when you book. The rest can easily be paid in cash upon arrival. Sorry but we do not accept credit cards.
Yes! It is no problem at all to eat vegetarian at the Surf Mansion. We also make a vegan and gluten-free diet possible but we have to charge a little extra for that (5 €/day).
Faro airport is about a 1-hour drive from our camp. Apart from Faro, you can get cheap flights to Lisbon and Seville, both of which are approx. 300 km away.
For more information, please visit the How to get there section.
In general, you and your surf instructors will leave after breakfast and drive to the best beach for the prevailing conditions (waves, wind, etc.). You will receive 3-4 hours of surf coaching plus extra time on the beach, and will be brought back to the camp in the afternoon/ evening.
You may dispose of the equipment for as long as there is a surf instructor on the beach with you. However, you will not be allowed to use the equipment independently after the course.
Minimum stay with us is 4 nights and everything else is possible- as long as there are spaces available of course.
You can arrive as well as join the surf course on any day of the week. If you are a first time guest, the check in time is 8am to 10pm. If you have stayed with us before, you can arrive any time you want.
The perfect combo for you
Packages
The wild beauty of the Algarve completes these packages and makes the surf camp one of the most atmospheric places in the world. To make sure you’ll get the most unique, inspiring and fun surf experience, we’ve created some packages for you - one for every budget and lifestyle!