Estela is a long beach break where perfect waves break all year round.
Here you can surf perfect waves with very few people in the water.
Estela's waves are suitable for experienced surfers, but on small days we can have excellent conditions for our surf lessons. 2 / 27
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Azurara is one of the beaches where we usually teach surf lessons, due to its location it is quite protected from the waves and the wind is ideal for those who are taking their first steps. 8 / 27
Inserted in a 2.7 km long beach, it is one of the mandatory stops for all surfers from the North and also from Portugal who are starting to surf. With peaks spread across the beach, it is a very busy beach. 9 / 27
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Breakfast is a surfer's most important meal, our breakfast will give you good energy to catch good waves. 11 / 27
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Our bar is that corner where you can breathe surf and is exclusive for our guests. 14 / 27
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Marco and Raquel have several trips around the world always looking for perfect waves. They will help you with the waves and make your stay memorable. 23 / 27
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Portugal is known for its high quality wines that go perfectly with our surf camp. 26 / 27
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What is included in this holiday?
What is included in this holiday?
Shared or private lodging
Solo travellers, friends, couples
Average age: 22 - jaar (Min. )
Surf lessons included, all levels
Breakfast is included
Transfer(s) available
Apr - Dec
Add dinners and yoga classes
Highlights
Surf in the countryside: Enjoy the relatively empty beaches and line ups in the North of Portugal and take selfies and pictures while riding some amazing waves. Let's go!
Want to surf or learn to surf?: Come and grab your seat at one of the best surfing camps in Portugal. Yes we are talking about Estela Surf and Hostel. It is a surf camp run by a local-friendly couple of local surfers.
Enjoy the life now!: The last year was a bit stressful for all of us, we were caged inside our homes fighting a deadly virus. But, now you can put all your worries at rest as the time to rejoice is just around the corner.
Video Experience
About this
surf holiday
At Errant Surf we find it very important that you read about the experience that is offered at
. Our partner has provided the information you will read below. The booking tool will tell you exactly what you will get for what price.
Our accommodation is located in a gorgeous country house near beautiful white sandy beaches, where you can combine good waves in a calm and relaxed environment. We, Marco and Raquel, are the owners and together with our team we run this house. It's our mission to make you feel part of the family. In general we receive very great guests, with a very international character.
Guest Profile
Guests are typically between 22 and 36 years old. The minimum age is 18. Guests younger than 18 are welcome when accompanied by at least one parent.
This accommodation is suitable for
solo travellers, friends, couples, families.
Every now and then, one or more families join us. But if you book, you might be the only family.
The following accommodation types are being offered by this surf house.
See 'prices & book' for availability of the accommodation types.
Double Room Barranha
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
Accommodation Type
Shared room Golf
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.
Accommodation Type
shared room Estela
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.
Accommodation Type
Double room salgueira
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
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.
Intermediate
Able to surf comfortably and make small turns.
Best months: Feb, 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: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec.
Surf packages
The following surf packages are being offered by this .
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:
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:
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:
It is possible to store your own surf equipment in our storage.
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!
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 diets.
In case your requirements are very specific, please clarify this during the booking process so we can prepare our kitchen for you.
Payment options:
Mastercard, Visa card, Maestro, Visa card, Visa card, 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:
Towel
Beach towel
Sunscreen / after sun
Hat
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Facemask
Plate, cup and cutlery
Passport / ID
Insurance details
Charger
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Reviews
Estela Surf and Hostel is rated with a 5 /5 on Google, based 53 reviews. Below you will find a maximum of 5 reviews:
5/ 5
Ban Kubba
Marco & Rachel are the best hosts, so warm, kind and generous. Everything is impeccably clean, it is like staying in a hotel not a hostel, especially with the gorgeous garden
nd sun loungers. Rachel is a fantastic chef and I recommend staying for her amazing dinners, I absolutely loved them. Marco is an excellent surf teacher and so knowledgeable. Between the surfing, the delicious meals and the amazing vibes I had the best stay. Thank you so much ❤️
After having been there four times:
Amazingly friendly hosts. Very caring. Good family vibes. Also with the fellow guests. Comfy beds. Amazing beaches. Great surf lessons. Tas
y Portuguese cuisine. Superb music. You only know what you‘ve been missing when you come.
We have just spent two nights at Estela Surf & Hostel and absolutely loved it! Raquel and Marco have built a lovely hostel off the beaten path. Also, our surfing coach Eric wa
amazing.
If you have the chance to experience Estela Surf & Hostel - do it!
We had an absolutely brilliant time at Rachel and Marco’s hostel. The entire experience was even better than expected for myself and my friend: the accommodation was impecca
ly clean with a spacious garden as well as a separate bar, the surf lessons (with Eric) were a huge highlight (we stood up in our very first lesson), Rachel’s cooking including dinner and breakfast was superb and most of all she was a knowledgeable, kind host who wanted to help us in any way possible. If you want to stay near the coast around Porto, this is the place - I will be back!
Unfortunately i just joined the surf lesson and didnt stay at this beautiful place. Raquel and Marco are so lovely and kind people, they picked me up at the metro station. Aft
r the surf lesson, which was an amazing and unforgettable experience, they invited me to come to the hostel and offert me Coffee and Cookies. Raquel showed me the wonderful Garden, the very very clean rooms and the hostel itself. After that, they brought me back to the metro station. Both of them are doing the best that you feel comfortable and i would recommend everybody to join the surf lesson or to stay at this hostel for holidays.
It was a pleasure to meet Raquel and Marco!
Marco & Rachel are the best hosts, so warm, kind and generous. Everything is impeccably clean, it is like staying in a hotel not a hostel, especially with the gorgeous garden and sun loungers. Rachel is a fantastic chef and I recommend staying for her amazing dinners, I absolutely loved them. Marco is an excellent surf teacher and so knowledgeable. Between the surfing, the delicious meals and the amazing vibes I had the best stay. Thank you so much ❤️
5/ 5
Ilja Rep
After having been there four times:
Amazingly friendly hosts. Very caring. Good family vibes. Also with the fellow guests. Comfy beds. Amazing beaches. Great surf lessons. Tasty Portuguese cuisine. Superb music. You only know what you‘ve been missing when you come.
5/ 5
Kim Sandleben
We have just spent two nights at Estela Surf & Hostel and absolutely loved it! Raquel and Marco have built a lovely hostel off the beaten path. Also, our surfing coach Eric was amazing.
If you have the chance to experience Estela Surf & Hostel - do it!
5/ 5
Michael Fowler
We had an absolutely brilliant time at Rachel and Marco’s hostel. The entire experience was even better than expected for myself and my friend: the accommodation was impeccably clean with a spacious garden as well as a separate bar, the surf lessons (with Eric) were a huge highlight (we stood up in our very first lesson), Rachel’s cooking including dinner and breakfast was superb and most of all she was a knowledgeable, kind host who wanted to help us in any way possible. If you want to stay near the coast around Porto, this is the place - I will be back!
5/ 5
Yasemin Kahraman
Unfortunately i just joined the surf lesson and didnt stay at this beautiful place. Raquel and Marco are so lovely and kind people, they picked me up at the metro station. After the surf lesson, which was an amazing and unforgettable experience, they invited me to come to the hostel and offert me Coffee and Cookies. Raquel showed me the wonderful Garden, the very very clean rooms and the hostel itself. After that, they brought me back to the metro station. Both of them are doing the best that you feel comfortable and i would recommend everybody to join the surf lesson or to stay at this hostel for holidays.
It was a pleasure to meet Raquel and Marco!
Why do you book through Errant Surf?
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We assist you in booking the best surf camp to suit your needs
Good to know
Secure your spot by paying 30% of the total travel sum. The outstanding amount will be charged 6 weeks before arrival.
Travel safely and responsibly with Errant Surf Travels. You are guaranteed a refund of the travel sum in case the local situation on your destination is not safe enough for you to enjoy your surf holidays. More info about our COVID-19 policy.
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A one-off fee of €7.50 per person will be charged for the benefit of the GGTO Guarantee Fund.
Prices & Availability
Book from € 400,- per
Your booking is simple, safe and hassle-free
We assist you in booking the best surf camp to suit your needs
We help you with the surf trip that really suits you
About the partner
This surf holiday takes place at Estela Surf Hostel in Estela (Porto), Portugal.
Raquel and Marco are a couple who put their heart and soul into running the surf camp just North of Porto. The contact with them is always good and they really have energy for 10.
See our terms and conditions for the cancellation policy
Modification of booking
See our terms and conditions for the modification policy.
Travel Operator
This surf holiday is carried out by SurfaWhile in collaboration with
Estela Surf Hostel.
Minimum age
The minimum age to stay in this accommodation is 18 years old.
Guests younger than the minimum age are welcome when accompanied by at least one parent.
Accommodation type
During the booking process you can select the desired accommodation type.
Exclusive
You will be able to select the included components of the trip during the booking process.
Travel documents
The travel documents for this surfing holiday will be sent by email in due course. If information about visa is relevant, we would like to refer you to this page.
Preferences
If you pass this on afterwards, we cannot guarantee your preference.
Tourist tax
Tourist tax must be paid on location.
Location and accommodation
Location: this surf holiday takes place in Estela (Porto) in Portugal.
Duration of holiday
You will be able to select the included components of the trip during the booking process.
Insurances
Open this page for information about travel insurance and cancellation insurance.
GGTO Guarantee Fund
We are affiliated with the GGTO Guarantee Fund (number: 1395). We are obliged to ask for a one-off contribution of € 7.50 per person.
Disclaimer
Every day we take great care and attention to keep the information about the hotel up to date. Nevertheless, it can happen that facilities, opening hours and / or possible costs change regularly.
Your booking is simple, safe and hassle-free
At Errant Surf you will not pay any booking fee
We assist you in booking the best surf camp to suit your needs 
