SURF CAMPS PORTUGAL

Waves for everyone, from beginners to pro surfers!

Surf Camps Portugal

read why this should be on your bucketlist…

Hello, we are Kook Proof! We offer a range of surf camps for everybody: from beginners to experienced surfers.
Join us in Esposende, Portugal and progress while enjoying amazing surf lifestyle and the local culture together with surfers from all over the world. No matter your style or level, there is a camp for you. We take great pride in our professional staff and we will do our outmost to make you feel like home during your vacation.

Portugal

Portugal is a destination that has deserved the attention of a fast growing number of travellers, which can be explained by the enthusiastic discovery of some of the most well kept Portuguese secrets. We are about to disclose one of those secrets, located in the northern littoral of this small south-western European country, with its 850km of Atlantic coastline, warm weather, and kind people. Set your adventure mode on, pack your summer clothes and jump on to the next plane to Portugal.

Esposende, a prime beachfront location

This well kept secret is called Esposende, a small fishing town located 45 kilometres north from the city of Porto. The natural features of Esposende gives this spot a uniqueness in all Europe for the practice of a great range of both on-land and nautical sports.

If you have a strong drive for intense moments and are open to building up some lifelong friendships outside your everyday life, you have all the good reasons to try this destination.

From the endless beach days, improving your kitesurf skills or learning new ones, to having dinner in the best local restaurants discovering the amazing Portuguese flavours. Toping that up with a night in the local renowned night clubs around, such as Pacha and Bib’Ofir, you have all the ingredients for some awesome vacations.

Bleh… skip the words… show me the real stuff please!

…and if you book you’ll always get this @ the InnEsposende Sports Hostel!

Hey! We opened a brand new hostel. If you book a camp, this is what is always included:

WiFi
Smart TV
Play Station
Breakfast, Tea and Coffee every morning
Towels and bed linen provided

All the activities you want

Esposende is a great location for adventurous travellers seeking for outdoor activities in a relaxing environment, nested by the Atlantic shore and surrounded by nature. The uniqueness of Esposende comes from its interaction between the Cávado river estuary, its lagoon and its dune system, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Incorporated in the Northern Littoral Natural Park, the shallow and flat waters of the lagoon allow premium conditions for kitesurfing lessons and paddle adventures, in a safe and idyllic environment with an experienced team. Offshore on the ocean side, an outside reef slows down the Atlantic swells in some of the beaches, creating perfect conditions for surfing in a beautiful scenario along uncrowded sandy beaches with a variety of more or less exposed spots, suitable for every level of surfers.

In land, the richness of this location allows everyone to enjoy multiple experiences of very different sports like mountain bike trails, yoga sessions, canyoning, horseback riding, wake boarding and much more, always in some stunning landscapes.

If you feel less sporty and feel like visiting the region, the proximity of Esposende with two of the most emblematic cities of Portugal will give you the opportunity to travel back in time while exploring medieval sites and discover the legacy of Porto and Guimarães and their world heritage historical center.

Activity Center and Accommodation

If you book one of our surf camps, you will be staying at the InnEsposende Sports Hostel, only five minutes away walking from the Kook Proof Activity Center, where all the activities start from.

Both places are modern facilities and will provide you with all the comfort you need for some relaxing holidays. Our experienced and friendly team will help you find solutions to any problems you would experience during your stay.

KITE LESSONS OR RENTALS

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SURF LESSONS OR RENTALS

YOGA LESSONS

BACK TO ALL CAMPS

What’s included on all our camps

Accommodation at the Sports Hostel in a dorm room or a private room:
This newly renovated hostel located in the center of Esposende will be the base for the camp where you will be able to chill and get some well deserved rest after long sporty days. It is equipped with all the necessities you need to make you feel at home.
Breakfast every morning: sporty or lazy, we have great breakfast for you to start the day well 😉
Sports Package: the usage of a surf board or a paddle board 2 hours per day, transport to the best surf spot and one safety basic lesson for surf on the first day of board usage (board usage available everyday, from 11h to 13h, 14h to 16h or 16h to 18h, requires booking the day before).
And of course, the package of activities or lessons that you chose!

ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

where you’ll sleep

Our Standard Rooms

Our standard rooms are a good choice for affordable prices, starting from 20€ P.P. per night.

Max 6 persons per multiple room
Max 1 or 2 persons per single/double room
Shared Bathrooms for all standard rooms
Lockable compartment
Reading light
Power outlet

Standard Multiple

3 Standard multiple room for max 6 persons (bunk beds) with shared bathroom

Standard Double

2 Standard single or double rooms for 1 or 2 persons with shared bathroom

Our Superior Rooms

Our superior rooms are a good choice for affordable prices, starting from 30€ P.P. per night.

Max 6 persons per multiple room
Max 1 or 2 persons per single/double room
Private Bathrooms for all superior rooms
Lockable compartment
Reading light
Power outlet

SUPERIOR MULTIPLE

2 superior multiple room for 4-6 persons (bunk beds) with private bathroom

Superior Double

3 Superior single or double rooms for 1 or 2 persons with private bathroom and balcony

COURSE INFORMATION

for students and riders

For Students:

We will teach you everything you need to know to get ready for the water. You will learn how to paddle and stand on your board, understand the swell and be able to “read” the waves. Progressively, you will learn the essential skills to become an independent surfer. If you have already been surfing before, our teaching will be adapted to your level along the tuition.

The Surf Student Pack includes:

5 Surf lessons of 2 hours in small groups, and all the equipment you need for the surf lessons (wetsuit, surfboard, leach)

For Riders:

The Surf Riders Pack includes:

– Center services,
– Storage of your personal equipment (your can wash your equipment and let it dry overnight if a safe storage unit at the Activity Center),
– Access to changing room and warm showers,
– Transport to the surf spots.
Equipment is not included in this package but rental is available at the Activity Center.

About safety:

Teaching the best and safest procedures to practice surf is our objective. We aim to help you improve your riding skills in order to practice surfing in a safe way for you and others. All our surf lessons have a duration of 2 hours in small groups of 8 students maximum per instructor.

What you need to bring for the lessons:

All the equipment you need is included during the surf lessons. Just bring suncream, bikini or board shorts, sunglasses, a cap, motivation and good mood!

BOOK YOUR SURF CAMP NOW!

They talk about us better than we do…

READ WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

I've been 2 weeks on Kook Proof kitesurfing camp. Just booked rider package without lessons.There is also of course an option for beginners kite package.I was one of my best camp experiences. The Kook Proof team is really great. Every instructor/member is very helpful and friendly. And organisation is fine tuned to the last details..Starting from picking up in Porto airport( I arrived late on Friday and they organized a special transfer for me).Tiago Rocha is one of the best instructors i met..very responsibly and puts a lot of stress on safety .As an intermediate minus rider i have a lot to learn from him and surely will book some of evaluation camp next year.If there is no wind( i was in September so we had 7 days wind ) you can go surfing,sap,mtb trips..I personally recommend mtb trip..Did it twice and had a lot of fun..Actually i can not find a single thing that was negative in this camp..You dont have to worry about anything,like checking wind,logistics,dinner etc..all is done for you.Spot in Essposende is really on of the best i kited..All in all very positive experience would rate it as 9.99 on 10 scale

Fishgait alexander

14:13 27 Sep 18

An amazing spot! So many sport possibilties and a perfect organized team! Been there now 4 times and I always enjoy my stay there!

Dutzi Schiltz

09:12 13 Sep 18

100% recommended. Really professional and very friendly staff. They are really flexible waiting for the best conditions for kitesurf and surf. Thank you very much, especially Tiago, Moura and Laura 👌

Guzman Garcia Gonzalez

18:12 09 Sep 18

The best organization that I experienced on the kite spot. Very friendly and helpful people with great skills. All the best for you!

Joanna K

18:16 18 Aug 18

Price wise, anything else than 5 stars would be a lie.Great service, before the camp and during. Help with getting to and from Porto airport and more. You can borrow SUP and surfboards each day.A nice mix of beginners and people already kitesurfing.Super happy with my experience!

Gustaf Johansson

05:11 14 Aug 18

Obrigado Kooks! It’s an Incredible place to experience kite boarding for the first time. Really great instructors, staff and hostel in an incredible local Portuguese town super close to Porto with great night life, restaurants, history, yoga, mountain biking, surfing, etc! Make a stop at Porto too to maximize the vacation!