FAQs

General Questions

What nationalities do you have the most?

We're happy to say that we have costumers from all around the world. There is no country that we can say that most our costumers come from.

When do you open from?

We are open from June, however we rent out the apartments all year.

What kind of activities do you provide?

We are experts in Surf classes. We provide two surf lessons per day. Also at night we promote activities like BBQ, photo session, parties etc, to get people together. Nevertheless we are located by the ocean, so any activity related to the ocean like fishing, scuba diving etc may be provided.

What should we bring?

Besides your personal belongings, you should bring: * sunscreen; * sun block for the face (you can also use Zink cream for sensitive areas like, nose, lips and cheeks) * aloe vera (relieves sunburn) * sunglasses and cap * beach towel * waterproof ear plugs if you have “sensitive” ears or hearing problems. • * Swim Suit to wear underneath the wetsuit. The temperature in Portugal drops down quite a bit when the sun goes down, so make sure you bring some warm clothes (jacket, pants, long sleeves, pullover) as well as your beach gear.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

No, but if you're under 18 years old we require you to bring written consent from your parents.

What's the best airport to get to?

Lisbon airport is the closest one.

What is the easiest way to get to Surf Berbere surf camp?

The easiest way to get to Ericeira surf camp is to request a transfer service from us for 30 euro per person. We will pick you up at the airport. When you exit the airport door there will be a person holding a name board with your name written on it. This person is the driver who will bring you to Ericeira surf camp

How can we go from Lisbon Airport to Ericeira by Bus?

The best way is to get a taxi from the airport into the central station with the address Praça Marechal Humberto Delgado- Rua das Laranjeiras and then get an “Expresso” bus to Ericeira. Once you know what time your bus will arrive to Ericeira, let us know by giving us a call (+43 557 420715) and we'll have someone waiting for you in the Ericeira bus station.

What do I need to know about the Accommodation?

How many people are in each room?

We have rooms of 4-6 people or double bedrooms.

Do you provide sheets and blankets?

Yes, we provide sheets, blankets and towels.

Is the food included in the accommodation?

Accomodation price includes daily breakfast and 6 dinners (Monday to Saturday).

What choice of accommodation do I have?

We have rooms of 4-6 people or double bedrooms.

Can I take accommodation and surf lessons and the person who comes with me just accommodation?

Yes, you can take one package and the other person takes another one.

What do I need to know about the Surf Classes?

Is there a minimum number of people for the surf lessons?

There are no minimums for anything in Ericeira Surf Camp.

What days are the lessons on?

Lessons are everyday apart from Sunday.

How many hours a day do you stay in the water?

With the lessons you stay around 3 hours total.

Do you give private lessons?

Yes, we arrange for private lessons, but only if we have one of the teachers available. We usually arrange for them on the weekends.

Do I need to arrive on Sunday and leave on Sunday?

No, you can arrange the arrival and departure dates to suit your needs. You can also stay in the camp before or after the week with the surf classes.

Do you have surf lessons every day?

Lessons are everyday apart from Sunday.

Can we rent the surf equipment?

Yes, but you have some rules to follow: Rental rules: 1 - Passport required. 2 – Rental hours: From 9:00 to 20:00. 3 – The client must bring all the equipment back before 20:00. 4 – The equipment must be returned everyday in good condition: wetsuit and surfboard washed and clean. 5 - If you wish to keep the equipment at home you must leave a deposit of 250 EUR which will be given back to you when you return the surf equipment in good condition!

Can we use the surf equipment after the surf lessons?

YES!

What do I need to know about the surf?

What are the nearest surf spots?

Foz do Lizandro is a few steps away from the camp.

What's the level of surfing that you need to surf in Ericeira?

Because of the number of surf spots there's always a break for every level of surfer.

What's the water temperature like?

The coldest it gets is in January-February, and it goes as low as 14º Celsius (4/3 wetsuit required). The rest of the year is around 17ºC (3/2 wetsuit or shorty) and in July and August it can get as high as 20ºC (maybe just board shorts!!).

Are there rips in the surf spots of Peniche?

Rips are not a problem in the Ericeira area however in as a general rule, surfers should always be aware of potential hazards including rips.

Is Ericeira a good place to surf?

Ericeira is a very consistent surf spot, there are waves all year round.It is considered to be the most consistent surf spot in portugal. Ericeira is a true surf town.