Family Surf Camp Azores, Portugal | Outer Reef Surf Travel

Azores

The Family Surf Camp

Volcanic peaks, black sand beaches and green hills: welcome to São Miguel, the Azorean island often called the Hawaii of Europe, and a brilliant place for a family surf trip.

Our eco-friendly lodge sits on the north coast near Ribeira Grande, within walking distance of Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara and Praia do Monte Verde. There's a private pool, a cosy living room, and a Family Room with a double bed and a bunk bed for the kids.

Kids' surf lessons run here in small groups with certified instructors. If you have any questions about minimum ages, please get in touch and we'll help. Between sessions, the whole family can explore hot springs, waterfalls and the island's tea plantation together.

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Our Azores package includes a daily breakfast, three yoga sessions, a Wine & Cheese Tasting, and an excursion to the island’s historic tea plantation. The lodge is cosy and easy going, with a communal living room, a large dining room, a terrace with its own private pool, a yoga pavilion, and space to surf skate on the property, with cruisers and surf skates free to borrow any time. Away from the beach, families can go whale and dolphin watching, mountain biking, or take relaxed hikes to hot springs and waterfalls.

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Accommodation

Six cozy rooms, every one with its own bathroom

Included

Every room in the lodge has stylish wooden furniture and a private bathroom with a rain shower, and bath and beach towels are included, so there's more space in the suitcase for everything else.

Family Room: A spacious room with a large double bed and a bunk bed for the kids, plus its own private bathroom. Built for families travelling together.

Standard Double Ensuite: A cosy, modern double with a private bathroom, closets and plenty of storage.

Comfort Double Ensuite: The same modern comfort as the standard doubles, with extra space to spread out for the week.

8 Bed Dorm Ensuite: A bright, sociable shared room with its own private bathroom and a separate shower and toilet.

A communal living room, large dining room, private pool, yoga pavilion and surf skate space are shared by everyone staying at the lodge.

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Accommodation

Every one of our six rooms has its own private bathroom with a rain shower, from cozy standard doubles to a family room and a sociable 8-bed dorm, all set around the lodge's shared pool, living room and yoga pavilion.

Meals

A fresh, varied breakfast buffet is included every morning: muesli, local bread, regional cheese, jam, Nutella and fruit straight from the market, with coffee, locally grown tea, orange juice and fresh eggs from the lodge's own chickens.

Dinner is bookable on-site for €15–20 a night on three evenings a week, ranging from traditional and international dishes cooked with market-fresh ingredients to BBQs at nearby viewpoints, always paired with a glass of Portuguese wine.

Surf Lessons

Our surf courses run in small groups of no more than five, at the beach break that best suits the day's conditions on either the island's north or south coast.

Every instructor is certified by the Portuguese Surfing Federation and the ISA, with lifeguard training and top-quality Ocean and Earth equipment included throughout. Group lessons run 1.5 to 2 hours with pick-up and drop-off included, and private coaching is also available for those who want one-on-one attention.

Kids' surf lessons run here too. If you have any questions about minimum ages, please get in touch and we'll help.

Surf Equipment

Surf equipment is included during your booked lessons, and surf skates and cruisers are free to borrow from the lodge any time, with optional surf skate lessons also available.

Camp Activities

The lodge's private pool, yoga pavilion and surf skate space are the heart of camp life, with three included yoga sessions a week led by our local guide Catarina.

An included excursion takes you to the Gorreana tea plantation, Europe's oldest still in operation, and the cozy living room and dining room are where everyone gathers to swap stories over dinner and a glass of wine.

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Whale & Dolphin Watching

Head out on a boat tour across the Atlantic for a chance to spot whales, dolphins and even sharks in their natural habitat. An unforgettable way to see the island from the water.

Hiking

Join a relaxed hike to the island's hot springs and thermal baths, scenic viewpoints or waterfalls, taking in the volcanic landscape that makes São Miguel so unique.

Mountain Biking

Explore the island's marked trails by mountain or gravel bike, from coastal routes to the dramatic crater paths that circle the island's volcanic lagoons.

Location

Volcanic island living on São Miguel's north coast

Azores

The lodge sits near Ribeira Grande on the north coast of São Miguel, the main island of the Azores, just a short walk from the beaches of Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara and Praia do Monte Verde.

The island's volcanic origins are visible everywhere, from crater lakes and hot springs in the highlands to the black sand beaches along the coast, with waves to suit every level depending on conditions.

Dolphins and whales are regularly spotted just offshore, and the island's tea plantations, waterfalls and viewpoints are all within easy reach for days off the board.

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