Estela Surf and Hostel

Accommodation

The following accommodation types are being offered by this surf camp:

Double Room Barranha Example

• Where do you sleep? You will stay in a private room with double bed(s). Suitable for 2 guests. Beds are made.
• Bathroom Facilities: Shared sanitary.
• Possible to book privately? This accommodation can be booked privately.
• In addition to the above: Come and enjoy this incredible private room with a comfortable double bed, ideal for sharing with your other half, a friend or just for yourself. This room has a private balcony overlooking our beautiful garden

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Shared room Golf Example

• Where do you sleep? You will stay in a shared room with bunk bed(s). Suitable for 4 guests. Beds are made.
• Bathroom Facilities: Shared sanitary.
• Possible to book privately? This accommodation can be booked privately.
• In addition to the above: The spacious rooms have comfortable bunk beds, ideal if you want to meet other guests. These rooms have access to a balcony where you can relax outdoors. It is also a very affordable option.

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shared room Estela Example

• Where do you sleep? You will stay in a shared room with bunk bed(s). Suitable for 6 guests. Beds are made.
• Bathroom Facilities: Shared sanitary.
• Possible to book privately? This accommodation can be booked privately.
• In addition to the above: The spacious rooms have comfortable bunk beds, ideal if you would like to get to know your fellow guests. It's also a very affordable option.

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Double room salgueira Example

• Where do you sleep? You will stay in a private room with double bed(s). Suitable for 2 guests. Beds are made.
• Bathroom Facilities: Shared sanitary.
• Possible to book privately? This accommodation can be booked privately.
• In addition to the above: Come and enjoy this incredible private room with a comfortable double bed, ideal for sharing with your other half, a friend or just for yourself. This room has a balcony where you can relax outdoors or socialize with other guests

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Surfing at Estela Surf and Hostel

From the beginner to the professional, the variety of surfing beaches in Estela will easily satisfy any level of surfing. We have the fortune that we are located on one of Portugal's best surf spots, but without the crowds. In Estela you can actually learn how to surf without the presence of hundreds of other surfers in the water.

The Surf Levels

Estela Surf and Hostel offers surf lessons on the following surf levels:

Beginners

• Never surfed, or very little experience.
• Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Intermediate

• Able to surf comfortably and make small turns.
• Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Advanced

• At this stage, the surfer can perform floaters, off-the-lips, roundhouse cutbacks, close-out re-entries, and get barreled in medium surf conditions.
• Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov.

Surf packages

The following surf packages are being offered by this surf camp.

Pack 2 Surf lessons

• Pack 2 Surf lessons: Included: •2 hours of surf lessons with certified instructors. • Surf equipment and insurance during the classes. •Transport to surf lessons. •Free photos of your surfed waves. You will have 2 lessons, spread over 2 days, of 2 hours each.
• Suitable for: (1 star refers to not suitable, 5 refers to very suitable)
  • Beginners:
  • Intermediate:
  • Advanced:

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Pack 5 Surf lessons

• Pack 5 Surf lessons: Included: •2 hours of surf lessons with certified instructors. • Surf equipment and insurance during the classes. • Transport to surf lessons. • Free photos of your surfed waves. You will have 5 lessons, spread over 5 days, of 2 hours each.
• Suitable for: (1 star refers to not suitable, 5 refers to very suitable)
  • Beginners:
  • Intermediate:
  • Advanced:

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Families / Children

• Surfing for children: We offer surf lessons for children who are able to swim and min. 5 years old
• Safety: All teachers are experienced with surf training to kids and have all required certificates to do so.

Practical information

• The surf lessons are taught in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese.
• The surf lessons will be planned according to the weather and wave conditions, so it's impossible to communicate the hours of your lessons prior to your arrival.
• The surf lessons take place at Estela Beach, but it could also happen that we go to Azurara Beach, or Ofir Beach.
• There won't be any surf lessons on the day of your arrival.

Surf equipment

• Surf equipment: When booking a surf package, making use of a surfboard and a wetsuit is included for all guests throughout their stay.

Surf storage

• Surf storage: No information provided

What is there to do?

The activities below are available during most of the season. The add-ons which do not appear in the booking tool can be booked on location.

Activities

• Bike exploration: You can use our bikes for free to get to know our fantastic local beaches and all its surrounding nature.
• Day trip to cultural cities: If you still have energy left after surfing, you must discover the cities of Póvoa de Varzim, Vila do Conde or Esposende which fascinates tourists with its rich culture, impressive history and atmosphere.

Activities to add-on

• Power yoga lessons: Yoga and surfing complement each other very well, so this vacation will be a wholesome experience for you! A basic surfing routine together with a regular yoga practice will improve your surfing and help you keep a strong and healthy body, enhancing every aspect of your life!

Food & Drinks

Breakfast is the most important food for an athlete, so Estela Surf & Hostel includes the best local products, natural juices and much more to start the day with good energy in a delicious continental breakfast. The delicious Portuguese dishes are freshly prepared by our chef Raquel, using local fresh and natural products such as fish of the day, meat and vegetables. To accompany meals, our surf camp serves the local wines, unique in flavors and of great quality. After a long day of surfing, the delicious smell of our kitchen will mark you forever. Estela Surf Bar is a fantastic bar located in our garden and is exclusive for our guests. Here you can always drink a coktail, and listen to good music.

What to expect?

This is an overview of what you can expect in terms of food & drinks. When selecting your prefered package during the booking process, you will know exactly on how many meals you can count.

• Breakfast: Included on a daily basis.
• Lunch: Can be purchased throughout your stay.
• Dinner: Can be purchased throughout your stay.

Drinks

• Drinks can be purchased at our bar.

Cooking facilities

• We have a kitchen which is available to our guests at all times.

Dietary requirements

• In case you have any particular dietary requirements, please inform us.
• We cater vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free diets.
• In case your requirements are very specific, please clarify this during the booking process so we can prepare our kitchen for you.

Location

Here the actual location of the surf camp is displayed. Below you will find the best way(s) of how to get there.

The address of Estela Surf and Hostel

• Rua da Madrugada n°89, 4570-215 Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal

How to reach Estela Surf and Hostel by Car

• There is free parking outside of our surf accommodation.

How to reach Estela Surf and Hostel by Transfer

• From Estela (surf camp) to Oporto airport:
  • Price single trip per person: € 20,-
  • Price 2 ways per person: € 40,-
• Please note: The transfer is made in our vans. The surf camp is just 20 minutes from Oporto airport.

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Practical information

• Check-in: check-in is every day from 15:00.
• Check-out: check-out is every day from 12:00.
• Payment options: Mastercard, Visa card, Maestro, Cash, ATM nearby.
• Insurances: For information about or if you would like to add insurance to your surf holiday see the following link.
• Visa and health: visit our page with information on the current situation in regards to visas and health. This page does not include information in regards to covid.
• GGTO Guarantee Fund: we are a member of the GGTO Guarantee Fund. A one-time contribution of € 7,50 per person will be charged on top of your booking.

Basic pack list

You will receive more information about 'what to pack' in the welcome information. For now we just would like to make you aware of the most important things:

• Beach towel
• Sunscreen / after sun
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Party outfit
• Passport / ID
• Insurance details
• Charger