April 2021

Portugal

 
 

Peniche: If it's good enough for the World tour...

£1028 11 Nights

11 nights
03 Apr - 13 apr 2021

SCHEDULE:

Fly to Lisbon (LIS). Get to the airport for the morning. There are many bargain flights from the cheap airlines. If everyone’s flights are sychronised to landing in the Morning of the 1st day of the trip, we will then pick you up. The villa, in Peniche, is a 40 minute drive from Lisbon. If you land outside of this time then a bus, taxi’s or transfers are available too.

 
 

Trip overview

Peniche is the home of the world famous 'Supertubos'. This place is exceptional. Quite frankly the most consistent spot in Europe by far. There are so many different spots which all work under different factors. In 35 years of surfing, I've yet to find anywhere as good for the price. We have an extremely versatile beach within walking distance to the villa. This covers winds from South to North, small swell to huge swell. There are also some classic secret spots within 15 minutes drive, as well as 'Supers' just 5 minutes south.

The villa is of exceptional quality. There is a jacuzzi outisde which is perfect for warming up and relaxing in after the last surf of the day. There is also a pellet fire which heats up the entire house, which will make for a snug and comfortable place to relax in between surfs.

What's included

  • Specific lessons and coaching to your personal needs as well as to the group.

  • Coaching using at least one video analysis or photography session per day.

  • Guidance to and “in” the best breaks with specific tips on where to sit on the break for that session.

  • Water safety.

  • Transport to and from the villa to the breaks.

  • Half board included with accommodation - Breakfast and Lunch will be included. Evening meal is on a self catering or eat out basis.

  • Transfers to and from the airport.

Don't forget

  • Ideally 4x3mm suit but a 3x2mm wetsuit should suffice. Water typically will be between 14 - 20c that time of year.

  • Warm clothes and a waterproof/windproof jacket for the occasional cold evening.

  • Holiday insurance which covers surfing. I really recommend surfoffsure.co.uk for a surf specific policy that even covers your equipment.

  • Some Euro's for evening meals, drinks and snacks.

  • Waterproof sunscreen. I swear by SWOX which has looked after my skin for the past 3 years.

Jez's tips

We will be within walking distance to some of the biggest surf shops in Portugal. These are Surfers Lab (Firewire Europe HQ), RipCurl HQ and Surfers Lab. This is surfboard heaven, with many rentals available, or to pick them up and 'feel' them out. Most of the staff are friends of UniSURFity so there may even be a bit of a discount too.

OTHER ACTIVITIES

As mentioned evening meals will be in the town or at the house. Peniche and Baleal have some amazing places to eat for all budgets. The fish is excellent. We'll be making the most of the local cuisine and mingling with the locals.  

Lisbon is just a short journey South. We may head here due to surf conditions but also as a bit of an excursion to visit this iconic city.

Ericeira, it’s world famous waves are just 30 minutes drive away. If the surf looks good then a trip to R’iberia Da Ilhas would be on the cards.

Nazare. If the surf is tiny we will head up there where it is never flat. If it’s huge then we will also go up for a visit just to see this monster break.