Douro Surf | Hostel & Surf School Porto, Portugal
Douro Surf | Hostel & Surf School has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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Accommodation + Breakfast
1 Surf lesson
1 SUP lesson (can be changed for surf lesson)
1 Douro cruise
Navigate through the river in a typical Rabelo Boat for 1 hour and discover the beauty of Douro River. On this cruise surprise yourself admiring the six bridges that make the connection between Porto and Vila Nova de Gaia. Coming from S. João bridge you can admire the gorgeous city of Porto, World Heritage Area since 1996.
And of course there is the surf & SUP...2 hour lessons including equipment :)
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Douro Surf is a building situated in the historical Gaia to which includes the Douro landscape classified as a "World Heritage Site" to , surrounded by Porto Wine Cellars, just 2 minutes walk from the Douro river and the Dom Luis Bridge I.
It is a typical Portuguese building, completely renovated with surf soul and decor, relaxed and calm, perfect to chill after visit the city or go out to a party.
Our Hostel has great location, there is a Metro, Train, Bus and Taxi Station at less than 5 minutes walking.
Douro Surf is a typical Portuguese building, completely renovated with surf soul and decor, relaxed and calm, perfect to chill after visit the city or go out to a party.
Douro Surf Hostel is a 3 floor building, each one with private kitchen and bathroom. We have 2 mixed dorms at all and 2 private rooms. In all the dorms you will have individual lockers and individual lights. We have also a common room where you can meet and mingle with other guests.
We have internet wireless free in every places of the hostel.
We have a luggage store where we can keep your luggage for free, even after checking out.
Douro Surf | Hostel & Surf School has been welcoming Surfholidays.com guests since Jan 2010
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Brilliant stay guys! Very homely and comfortable hostel with super well kept dorms and really nice views. The staff were great and make you feel really at home here, I hope to come back. If you want an amazing vibe and atmosphere come to Porto and stay in Douro!
Loved the experience! Fantastic team, very helpfull and friendly. The best part? I'm already standing! Thank you Manel Rui, Rafa e Dina.
Really great experience as a first time surfer, the staff were all very friendly and accommodating, and Manuel was an awesome instructor as well! Highly recommend this if you are visiting Porto!
We provide Airport Transfers from and to Francisco Sá Carneiro Airport and they can be booked in the booking steps.
Instructors
Manuel
João
Rafa
Different of the other Surf Schools, we'll be waiting you at the meeting point on Douro Surf | Hostel & Surf School near the city center, Douro River and D.Luis bridge, where we'll pick you up and we'll start our surftrip for the best beaches to surf around Porto. We'll search the beach the the best conditions for your surf level.
Main Surf Beach: Porto beach
Beginner Surf Lessons
We'll pick you up at Douro Surf Hostel, new the city center, Douro River and D.Luis bridge and we'll start our surftrip for the best beaches for your surf level around Porto.
Surf Classes last for 3h and includes: Transport + Material (Surfboard & Wetsuit) + Snack + Lesson with a Pro-Surfer.
We'll explaining you everything you need to know about beach analises, surf techniques and catching waves.
Intermediate Surf Lessons
We'll pick you up at Douro Surf Hostel, new the city center, Douro River and D.Luis bridge and we'll start our surftrip for the best beaches for your surf level around Porto.
Surf Classes last for 3h and includes: Transport + Material (Surfboard & Wetsuit) + Snack + Lesson with a Pro-Surfer.
We'll show you the best spots and teach you the best surf techniques for improve your Surf level.
Advanced Surf Lessons
We'll pick you up at Douro Surf Hostel, new the city center, Douro River and D.Luis bridge and we'll start our surftrip for the best beaches for your surf level around Porto.
Surf Classes last for 3h and includes: Transport + Material (Surfboard & Wetsuit) + Snack + Lesson with a Pro-Surfer.
We'll surf together at the best spots and teach you the best surf techniques and everything to compete.
Surf Guide
We offer surf guiding by the best Surf Spots in the North Portugal for those who want to explore the coast and experience the best waves.
SUP Lessons
We'll pick you up at Douro Surf Hostel, new the city center, Douro River and D.Luis bridge and we'll go to Douro River where we'll do SUP with the best view of Porto city.
We'll explaining you everything you need to know about river analises, SUP techniques, correct position on the board and riding properly.
SUP Classes last for 2h and includes: Transport + Material (Board & Lifejacket) + Snack.
Espinho Surf Destination
Level: All Levels
Sandy bottom with hugh ocean wall.Works from half meter to solid 4 meters swell.
Matosinhos beach
Level: All Levels
This is a good surf spot in Porto for beginner and intermediates. Its a long 1km sandy beach with a few different points on it. The set up is a mix of beach break and reef break and parts of it are sheltered so it handles larger swell. Easy to get to and consistent.
The best time to surf Porto is between Spring through to Autumn. It's main surf beach is Matosinhos beach, the best surf spot in Porto for beginner and intermediates. Its a long 1km sandy beach with a few different points on it. The set up is a mix of beach break and reef break and parts of it are sheltered so it handles larger swell. Easy to get to and consistent.
Next to Matosinhos is International Beach. A lovely spot that begins where the city park ends. Its also a great learner spot, and a great place to hang out both during day and at night. Further north is Leca, a very consistent beach break protected by the harbour.
In and around the city there are small little beaches all worth exploring, particularly for the more advanced surfers wanting to discover the best Porto surf breaks.
There are more surf breaks further south including Barra do Porto and Miramar and then 20km south of Porto are the towns of Esphino and Esmoriz. Its arguably the North's most famous surf area and the beaches have a real nice surf culture. The area's 3 main beaches are Silvade, beach, Blue beach and Baia beach. A mix of sandy beach breaks and reef spots that suit beginner and advanced. Hang around and score some long barreling right & left handers all to yourself.
Come Surf Porto with us...
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