Surf Cascais Surf School & Surf Villa
Surf Cascais Surf School & Surf Villa
Surf Cascais Surf School & Surf Villa
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10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Surf Cascais is a Surf School and a Surf Camp located in Cascais, the Surf Town of Lisbon Area. The surf lessons take place in Carcavelos or Guincho beach, according to the best conditions. The Surf School offers a variety of surf lessons for all ages and skill levels! Our Surf Villa is located in the relaxed village of Murches, right next to the beautiful Guincho Beach & Sintra National Park. We offer different types of Surf Packages according to your level and needs!
Cascais, Portugal
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2024
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Conor
Liverpool, UK7 contributions
Jul 2022 • Couples
I had three days of surf lessons with Surf Cascais and I highly recommend booking with them! We were picked up from the meeting point in Cascais each day. The booking process was easy and the team on the front desk responded very quickly to email queries.
Big thank you to Pedro who was fantastic. Really welcoming and charismatic guy who was great at making people feel relaxed in the water and helping them gain confidence in surfing.
I also had great lessons with Tomaz and Loos/Luz (sorry about the spelling!). There’s a really nice team of instructors who are very helpful and very encouraging.
I would love to come back and have more lessons with them in the future.
Big thank you to Pedro who was fantastic. Really welcoming and charismatic guy who was great at making people feel relaxed in the water and helping them gain confidence in surfing.
I also had great lessons with Tomaz and Loos/Luz (sorry about the spelling!). There’s a really nice team of instructors who are very helpful and very encouraging.
I would love to come back and have more lessons with them in the future.
Written 21 July 2022
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Thank you for your honest review! It is great to read you enjoyed the lessons and had fun with Pedro, Tomaz and Louis . Hope to see you again. Cheers,
Written 27 July 2022
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Aiscia G
1 contribution
Mar 2023
It was a fantastic experience. The instructors were friendly, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable on the board.
The accommodations were great, with clean and comfortable rooms
The atmosphere at the villa was relaxed and welcoming, and I met some amazing people from all over the world.
I really liked the yoga lessons.
Overall, I would highly recommend this surf camp to anyone looking for a fun and affordable surf trip. I can't wait to go back!
The accommodations were great, with clean and comfortable rooms
The atmosphere at the villa was relaxed and welcoming, and I met some amazing people from all over the world.
I really liked the yoga lessons.
Overall, I would highly recommend this surf camp to anyone looking for a fun and affordable surf trip. I can't wait to go back!
Written 16 March 2023
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Thank you for such a great review. Glad you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again soon. Cheers,
Written 8 May 2023
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Alex N
7 contributions
Jul 2022
I did the surf and yoga package (4 nights) and stayed in the villa.
For solo travellers like me the villa was ideal. The staff and the other guests were very approachable and it was easy to speak to people.
The surf coaching was safe and professional in the three group classes I did. I had a different coach each time and they all gave individual feedback - they were invested in helping the students improve.
One point to be aware of is that you need to order an Uber/Bolt to get to most places in Cascais, but this is usually quite straightforward and the other guests will often share rides.
Overall I’d recommend the experience for anyone looking for an easy way to meet other travellers or learn to surf.
For solo travellers like me the villa was ideal. The staff and the other guests were very approachable and it was easy to speak to people.
The surf coaching was safe and professional in the three group classes I did. I had a different coach each time and they all gave individual feedback - they were invested in helping the students improve.
One point to be aware of is that you need to order an Uber/Bolt to get to most places in Cascais, but this is usually quite straightforward and the other guests will often share rides.
Overall I’d recommend the experience for anyone looking for an easy way to meet other travellers or learn to surf.
Written 10 July 2022
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Thank you so much for your feedback and we are glad you had a great time staying & surfing with us! Safety & professional service are two of our main priorities :) Hope to see you another time for more surfing & yoga! Cheers, David Moore
Written 21 July 2022
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Laerke H
3 contributions
Apr 2022
I've stayed a week at the surf camp with my friend for a week, with the surf package on April 2022. The pictures of the place, the website and the booking process all seemed very professional which made us have high expectations to the stay.
As required from the Surf Camp, we informed that we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, though it seemed like no one really knew about that. The house seemed empty when we arrived, though we found a nice volunteer after some time. She showed us around, but couldn't give us our room until the staff came back from surfing. We waited for an hour before they arrived. When we checked in, it all seemed very stressful and rushed and the staff weren't really friendly or welcoming.
We stayed at a 4-bed dorm, but the mattresses were hard, the blankets very thin, and the temperature in the room was hard to control. Some of the other girls in the other rooms were freezing at night because their heater in the room was broken. The staff didn't manage to fix it, so the girls needed to bring extra blankets to the room each night. Some girl even slept in her coat. In all the temperature in the villa was very cold. The weather this week was about 12-14 degrees and windy, so it was difficult to stay warm after a day in the water. No one did anything about the temperature in the villa, even though we informed them.
About the social life in the villa: We met some lovely and friendly guests, which we spent a lot of time with - that part of the stay was amazing. Some of the staff didn't seem like they cared about the guests. Guests arrived all the time, and it seemed like the staff was annoyed by this. They didn't even take their time to know our names, and they didn't seem very interested in engaging with us socially. One exception was Pedro, (a surf instructor), who was really friendly and easy going.
The surf instructors were not as we inspected. Some of them seemed very tired and had some negative vibes. They didn't ask us how experienced we were with surfing, but divided us into groups of people who had surfed with The Surf Cascais or not. We had a female instructor the first days, who didn't even want to know our names, or gives us any theory about the waves or the beach. She didn't give any good feedback, but she just pushed us on our board and yelled "good" or "bad".
On our fourth day we had Pedro as an Instructor, he was very talented, told us a lot about technique and made us feel safe in the water.
The Villa was beautiful and cozy, the bathrooms was great. The outdoor area was very cozy as well. Everything was beautiful, but it the staff were all in all the ones who made it a medium experience. Sadly.
As required from the Surf Camp, we informed that we arrived on a Sunday afternoon, though it seemed like no one really knew about that. The house seemed empty when we arrived, though we found a nice volunteer after some time. She showed us around, but couldn't give us our room until the staff came back from surfing. We waited for an hour before they arrived. When we checked in, it all seemed very stressful and rushed and the staff weren't really friendly or welcoming.
We stayed at a 4-bed dorm, but the mattresses were hard, the blankets very thin, and the temperature in the room was hard to control. Some of the other girls in the other rooms were freezing at night because their heater in the room was broken. The staff didn't manage to fix it, so the girls needed to bring extra blankets to the room each night. Some girl even slept in her coat. In all the temperature in the villa was very cold. The weather this week was about 12-14 degrees and windy, so it was difficult to stay warm after a day in the water. No one did anything about the temperature in the villa, even though we informed them.
About the social life in the villa: We met some lovely and friendly guests, which we spent a lot of time with - that part of the stay was amazing. Some of the staff didn't seem like they cared about the guests. Guests arrived all the time, and it seemed like the staff was annoyed by this. They didn't even take their time to know our names, and they didn't seem very interested in engaging with us socially. One exception was Pedro, (a surf instructor), who was really friendly and easy going.
The surf instructors were not as we inspected. Some of them seemed very tired and had some negative vibes. They didn't ask us how experienced we were with surfing, but divided us into groups of people who had surfed with The Surf Cascais or not. We had a female instructor the first days, who didn't even want to know our names, or gives us any theory about the waves or the beach. She didn't give any good feedback, but she just pushed us on our board and yelled "good" or "bad".
On our fourth day we had Pedro as an Instructor, he was very talented, told us a lot about technique and made us feel safe in the water.
The Villa was beautiful and cozy, the bathrooms was great. The outdoor area was very cozy as well. Everything was beautiful, but it the staff were all in all the ones who made it a medium experience. Sadly.
Written 22 May 2022
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Hi Laerke, first of all thank you for your review! We are sorry to hear you didn't had the experience you were expecting at our Villa and Surf Lessons. Like we already said to your friend Huma, it's very hard to control the staff/guests relation at all times because people are different and interact differently with each other. We do have amazing reviews about that and we have to say it's one of our strenghts. The weather can change a lot here in Cascais and we have AC in all rooms and a nice/cosy fireplace in the living room + other heaters. One of the AC's had a problem but we fixed it afterwards. Glad yours was working ;) Regarding the surf instructors, it was the beginning of the season, some staff are still learning the Surf Cascais way of work and you get instructors like Pedro and can experience the best :) We hope you still enjoyed your week despite the mentioned things and weather! Cheers
Written 31 May 2022
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Zarif Z
1 contribution
Jun 2022
My trip to SurfCascais exceeded my expectations!
The SurfCascais house and our rooms were comfortable, clean, and tidy, David and the team did an amazing job of looking after all of us that were staying there.
Nobody knew each other on arrival but we soon became good friends thanks to the surf lessons and David/Bica/Stephanie and all team organizing a couple of activities outside of surfing, like a BBQ evening/sunset on the beach, etc.
They went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and looked after. The breakfast was simple but perfect for a full day out in the sea.
All in all, it was a fantastic week filled with loads of surfing, laughs, and good vibes all around. The trip was incredible value for money and I'll definitely be planning another visit in the near future :) Obrigado!
The SurfCascais house and our rooms were comfortable, clean, and tidy, David and the team did an amazing job of looking after all of us that were staying there.
Nobody knew each other on arrival but we soon became good friends thanks to the surf lessons and David/Bica/Stephanie and all team organizing a couple of activities outside of surfing, like a BBQ evening/sunset on the beach, etc.
They went above and beyond to make sure we felt comfortable and looked after. The breakfast was simple but perfect for a full day out in the sea.
All in all, it was a fantastic week filled with loads of surfing, laughs, and good vibes all around. The trip was incredible value for money and I'll definitely be planning another visit in the near future :) Obrigado!
Written 5 July 2022
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Zarif, thank you so much for organizing such trip! You and the group were super nice & fun guests and we all had a great time :) Your incredible group management skills allowed everyone to enjoyed their trip and we are glad to provide the other part! Really hope to see you another time. Cheers, David Moore
Written 21 July 2022
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Emilia D
3 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
The surf camp exceeded all our expectations! It has been our (we travelled as 4 girls) first time surfing and so we did not really know what to expect ... also the camp is (compared to others) relatively cheap. The villa was used like a hostel and people acted accordingly friendly & openminded. We joined all together at a BBQ on our last night which was a highlight itself! The rooms are all clean and modern, the surf instructors motivated and rich in experience. The common area including kitchen & bathrooms were always nice and the staff there (who are people from other countries, mostly volunteers) were part of the guests basically! We had an amazing time ther and it got captured even by a professional photographer who also did some videocoaching with us. We will come back & recommend it to everyone, no matter what the niveau of surfing is. Thanks, Surf Cascais! <3
Written 2 October 2023
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Hey Emilia, thanks for your very honest and complete review! It means a lot for us to hear your opinion :) Glad you and your friends had a great time and we really look forward to hearing from you again! Cheers, David
Written 5 November 2023
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Anders Varan
Aarhus, Denmark3 contributions
Oct 2022
I did a solo-backpacking trip through Croatia, Portugal and Spain and I would say that my stay at Surf Cascais Surf School & Surf Villa was the best week of my entire trip.
I felt the great atmosphere the second I walked through the door since I was welcomed by a big smile and a great personality. The villa is beautiful, located in a quiet area and kept very clean at all times. The team went above and beyond to make sure that you felt comfortable.
As for surfing, it was one of the best things I’ve ever tried. As a complete beginner to surfing, the instructors took you under their wing and made sure that you felt safe and that you had a great time in the water. The feeling that comes from surfing your first green wave followed by whistling, shouts and cheers from the instructors as well as the people around you is an amazing feeling that is incomparable. Pedro Villarinho made sure that the Video Coaching was kept both professional but also entertaining.
I would defiantly recommend this place for everyone looking for an amazing week of relaxed vibes, surfing and great company. As for solo travellers, go for it! You will not regret it. I met so many people that I am sure I will see again!
Obrigado por tudo. Eu definitivamente estou voltando.
I felt the great atmosphere the second I walked through the door since I was welcomed by a big smile and a great personality. The villa is beautiful, located in a quiet area and kept very clean at all times. The team went above and beyond to make sure that you felt comfortable.
As for surfing, it was one of the best things I’ve ever tried. As a complete beginner to surfing, the instructors took you under their wing and made sure that you felt safe and that you had a great time in the water. The feeling that comes from surfing your first green wave followed by whistling, shouts and cheers from the instructors as well as the people around you is an amazing feeling that is incomparable. Pedro Villarinho made sure that the Video Coaching was kept both professional but also entertaining.
I would defiantly recommend this place for everyone looking for an amazing week of relaxed vibes, surfing and great company. As for solo travellers, go for it! You will not regret it. I met so many people that I am sure I will see again!
Obrigado por tudo. Eu definitivamente estou voltando.
Written 10 October 2022
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Hi Anders, thank you for such a great review! It is super important to know how people can come as solo travellers and inmediately integrate with the rest of the group, it is literally a big family :) Happy to hear you enjoyed both the lessons and the villa. See you again soon!Cheers,
Written 18 October 2022
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Therese H
4 contributions
Nov 2022 • Solo
I had an absolute blast with Surf Cascais. Meeting and getting to know the staff, volunteers and other guests was so incredibly memorable. Everyone contributed to a wonderful familial environment and the staff/volunteers were always supportive and willing to help!
Our surf instructors were friendly, knowledgeable and took everyone's safety as a priority. I felt as though my surfing progressed during my week's stay and I really appreciated their patience and well-structured advice. Yoga was a god-send for my aches and strains and the family dinners were a lovely highlight. Overall, everything was well organised and perfect for a solo traveller!
Thanks guys, i am guaranteed to come back soon!
Our surf instructors were friendly, knowledgeable and took everyone's safety as a priority. I felt as though my surfing progressed during my week's stay and I really appreciated their patience and well-structured advice. Yoga was a god-send for my aches and strains and the family dinners were a lovely highlight. Overall, everything was well organised and perfect for a solo traveller!
Thanks guys, i am guaranteed to come back soon!
Written 22 November 2022
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Hi Therese, Thank you for such a wonderful review. We are proud to hear you have enjoyed so much your stay at Surf Cascais. Hope to see you again soon. Cheers,
Written 17 December 2022
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Huma
13 contributions
Apr 2022
My friend and I had high expectation to this place because of all the good reviews. But we ended up being a bit disappointed because the reality didn't match the expectations.
First of all i didn't think the staff were that including or they didn't seem to try to make nice social events in the house other than the two dinners. And the "family dinner" was ok, but during most of the stay it felt like we were divided in two groups: the staff and volunteers in one and the guests in another - instead of being in one bigger and mixed group. But i guess if you don't really care that much about being social then its a good place to stay.
The surf lessons were ok, but the two surf instructors i had didn't even care to ask about previous experience or learn my name.
But there was one other surf instructor Pedro V who was very nice, friendly and made the video coaching session very fun and i learned a lot from it.
There is a high flow of guests because some people arrive and others leave everyday. So i guess that could be a reason why the staff doesn't engage that much.
The Villa had very nice facilities but the beds were super hard.
First of all i didn't think the staff were that including or they didn't seem to try to make nice social events in the house other than the two dinners. And the "family dinner" was ok, but during most of the stay it felt like we were divided in two groups: the staff and volunteers in one and the guests in another - instead of being in one bigger and mixed group. But i guess if you don't really care that much about being social then its a good place to stay.
The surf lessons were ok, but the two surf instructors i had didn't even care to ask about previous experience or learn my name.
But there was one other surf instructor Pedro V who was very nice, friendly and made the video coaching session very fun and i learned a lot from it.
There is a high flow of guests because some people arrive and others leave everyday. So i guess that could be a reason why the staff doesn't engage that much.
The Villa had very nice facilities but the beds were super hard.
Written 11 May 2022
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Hello, first of all thank you for your review ;) We have to say that one of our strengths is the family vibe we create in the Villa and the incredible connection between guests and staff. Sorry to hear you didn't felt that way but it's something we can't force it, sometimes it happens with some people sometimes it doesn't. Regarding the instructors, Pedro V. is one of our best instructors and we are happy to know you enjoyed the session with him. We try to get the best instructors but it's pretty impossible to have them all as good as Pedro :) We have a very low rotation flow comparing to a hostel, for example, where most of the guest in mid season stay around 4 nights and in high season they stay around 7. Finally, if the beds are soft or hard, it's completely a personal taste and some people love it, others not so much. We hope you still had a great time! Cheers
Written 31 May 2022
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Karlien V
1 contribution
Sept 2023 • Friends
What 's not to love about Surf Cascais! Everyone is so nice, the villa is just amazing, the surf instructors got me already standing on my board on day one and I could already go to the green waves on day three. In between surf lessons I did an awesome e-biking experience to Sintra with Bica. The whole crew is just the best of the best and the bbq and family dinners in the villa are delicious. I will definitely come back and can recommend this place to everyone who loves laid back vibes and active holidays.
Written 27 September 2023
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Hey Karlien, how are you? Your review leave us speechless :D Thank you for coming over with our friend Gelein and we are so happy to hear it fulfilled your expectations! We hope to see you again next year and maybe we will do a sneaky visit to your shop in Antwerp eheh Good luck with it! Cheers, David
Written 5 November 2023
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Bonjour.
Organisez vous des stages de kite sur une semaine pour s’initier ?
Nous sommes 2 et nous serons présents du 18 au 28 août.
Merci de votre retour.
Antoine
Written 1 July 2018
Hi Antoine, thanks for your message. Could you please send us an email to info@surfcascais . com in English. Thank you! David Moore
Written 2 July 2018
Hello, I would like to have a surf lesson on Friday 11th May. I’m 55 year old male and never surfed before. I have sailing and snowboarding as a hobby. Is it possible to have the primary courses on next Friday?
Kind Regards
Jari J
Written 6 May 2018
Hi Jari, Thanks for your email! Yes, we have availability on Friday :) Would be possible you send us an email regarding the lesson on Friday? Just copy paste the message. It's much easier for us to coordinate all the bookings by email. Thank you a lot! Cheers, David Moore
Written 7 May 2018
How young do you teach kids? I have an 11 year old that would love to learn to surf! He's an excellent swimmer (on a swim team, swimming 4000-5000 meters per day), and enjoys the ocean as well.
Written 25 February 2018
Hi Florin, Thanks for your message! We teach kids since 4 years old. However we old give group lessons for older than 13years old. So, in this case, would need to be a private lesson. Please email us for more information. Cheers, David Moore
Written 26 February 2018
Can I rent a surfboard/wetsuit without having to take lessons?
Written 17 May 2017
Hi Niamh, Thanks for contacting us! Yes you can rent material without lessons :) Please pass by our Surf Camp / Hostel any day between 8am and 00h00. The address is: Rua Conde Ferreira 117, Cascais. Cheers, David Moore
Written 18 May 2017
Hello,
I am lookind for a three weeks surfing vacation possibly combined with yoga and salsa dancing.
I would like to know what would you charge for a three weeks vacation in a single room with surfing package whitch includes daily practical lessons the board and a top.
i would also like to know if there are other activitys such as yoga and dancing in the area.
THANKS
Written 5 July 2015
Hi Doreb,
Can yo please send us an email with that info?
Cheers,
David Moore
Manager
Cascais Surf School
Written 6 July 2015
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