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Maria Mar - Surf & Guest House
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A beautiful small Surf & Guest House where you can escape to and enjoy the most beautiful beach and delightful Portuguese countryside. The house has 1 double room, and two shared rooms. 1 large garden with fruit tree. Wi to fi (all rooms and shared areas). Breakfast included. We have surf lessons in one of the most beautiful beaches in Portugal, praia do Carvalhal to Comporta
Location
We are located 10 minutes’ walk from the center of Melides where you can visit the traditional market, 5 minutes from the areas beaches and 20 minutes’ drive from the area of Carvalhal to Comporta, were you will surf with the gorgeous background of Serra da Arrábida.
Melides, Carvalhal and Comporta are all sandy beaches with crystal clear water, surrounded by dunes, pine trees and gorgeous rice fields,
Visit the beautiful Nature Reserve of Estuário do Sado, Melides Lagoon and the Nature Reserve of Lagoa da Sancha… Paradise!
- Facilities
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- Getting there
- Surf Lessons
- Waves
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Room Type: Private
Sleeps: 2
King Size Bed
Window to the garden
Big Closet
Shared Bathroom
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 2
Shared room with 1 bunk bed (2 single beds)
Individual reading light
Window to the countryside
Lockers
Room Type: Shared - Mixed
Sleeps: 6
Shared room with 3 bunk beds (6 single beds)
Individual reading light
Big window to the garden
Lockers
You can never get lost
When you book you will receive our confirmation email with full travel directions of how to get to us.
We don't provide airport transfers but you can book one easily here: Airport Transfers
- - Nearest Airport: Lisbon
- - Distance from Airport in kms: 120
- - Time from Airport in a car: 1
- - There is no train from the airport
- - There is no bus from the airport
Come Surf With Us
Surf Lessons can be added in the booking steps if they are not already included in a package.
Instructors
Daniel Vilas
Ana Pinheiro
Ana Pinheiro
Carvalhal-Comporta is one of the most beautiful sand beaches of Portugal. Is surfing in a heavenly scenery.
Main Surf Beach: Praia do Carvalhal
Surf Lessons we offer:
Kids Surf Lessons
We offer lessons for kids (since 8 years old). Is about 1h30, include all the necessary material, insurance and certified teachers.
Beginner Surf Lessons
Is about 1h30, include all the necessary material, insurance and certified teachers.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
Is about 1h30, include all the necessary material, insurance and certified teachers.
Advanced Surf Lessons
Is about 1h30, include all the necessary material, insurance and certified teachers.
Private Surf Lessons
Is about 1h30, include all the necessary material, insurance and certified teachers.
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The Alentejo region is a year round destination. Autumn to Spring is the most consistent and summer is great for learning and progressing. It offers endless possibilities for all standards, some hard to get to secrets, others beautiful open beaches! There are some many waves along this 130 km coastline that it is impossible to describe, below are just a few to note and look out for...
The north part of the region starts with Comporta and the beautiful Carvalhal beach. A great beginners beach, which picks up nice swell for the more advanced in the autumn.
Further South past Sines is Sao Torpes, a long white sandy beach with a jetty at the north side which provides nice sheltered waves when the swell gets big. Further south is L-Point , one of the best waves in the region. Porto Covo is a lovely old town with Praia Grande and a few peaks that can provide a mix of beginners waves and awesome left- hand barrels.
The town of Vila Nova de Milfontes has plenty of waves to go around, including the long beach break Malhao, perfect for all levels. Congumelo is the most famous advanced wave in the town and can produce and excellent left hander.
Keep going south and you reach Zuambujeira do Mar, a beautiful sun drenched town and home to Portugal's biggest music festival in the summer, it has a couple of hidden gems as well as a beginner/intermediate beach. Next stop is the hippy town of Odeceixe, and its surrounding empty beaches that include Carriagem, Amoreira and Monte Clerigo. Make sure to give the car a good wash after as you will be going through some good old dusty roads!
PAYMENT
- A small deposit is required to secure your booking.
- Your balance is due at check in.
CANCELLING YOUR BOOKING
- To cancel go to the MyAccount section and log in or register and you can cancel from within your account.
- Your deposit is non refundable but can be used for the same property/surf school within one year of your original booking.
- You can cancel anytime up to 30 days before travelling you will not be charged the balance.
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- Host: Ana and Daniel