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Algarve surfing holidays

 

   

Algarve long surf weekends in November and December at reduced rate

Get to grips with your surfing, now that the cold is starting to bite!!!  Book a cheap flight via www.easyjet.com or www.bmibaby.com and head out to Faro and get greeted at the airport with aloha spirit Algarve style.

There is currently plenty of availability in November and December when the surf is usually at it's best being the start of the winter months. The Arrifana lodge which is five minutes from the famous Arrifana beach and Monte Clerigo beach can offer a fully inclusive weekend break for €150 per person.

This price includes 3 nights accommodation (arrivial on friday), 3 meals a day for the duration of stay, 4 days surf tuition (evening session on Friday and morning session on Monday if time permits) surf rental,and beach transfers. We are very flexible with dates and arrival times!!  For more info on how to go surfing on the Algarve click here 'arrifana surfing'   For more Algarve surfing pictures click the following links:  Algarve surfing holiday,    surf the algarve,    long surf weekends on the algarve.

Empty Algarve beaches await those that want to do something different,  simply buy a cheap flight which takes two hours to Faro.. a world away from the big city smoke.. go on escape you know you want to

Surf and sun everyday for the IBM Algarve surfing holiday with surfgsd

 

   

Algarve surfing holidays in October - December are the go, escape from the cold and jump into the blue

Here are some pictures that I took from the water today at Monte Clerigo beach on the Algarve surfing coast  here are some of the best surf shots, hope it gets you thinking about jumping on a plane and joining us here on the Algarve surf experience

Fantastic surf for the IBM surfing holiday trip to the Algarve, South West Portugal

Well so far so good, surfing here is a world away from most surf locations in the Uk mainly due to the power unleashing on these magical but sometimes fickle sand bars, local experience is everything.  Here is David Harris nearly making the drop on this super sucky Arrifana beach break.

Even with his angled take off he just could'nt make the turn. Surfing here is a great way for guys like David o really push their limits and increase personal confidence in the water. 

Getting marmalised by sets pounding you and still coming up smiling is all character building.  Imagine how much your surfing improves surfing and pushing the envelope in unchartered waters, well these guys are really pushing themselves and I think will reap the rewards when they head back to surfing in Britain.

Last night we went through a feedback session and pep talk to motivate people to 'charge', tonight we will be going through different types of boards and how they work in different waves. The Algarve surf week is an intensive, physical, and mentally stimulating course  which aims to  push your limits and improve your surfing skills, for more info on long weekends  or week long surfing holidays  click here algarve surfing holidays   

More pictures and updates posted asap, off surfing now as it is pumping, 26 centigrade and offshore....

IBM surf trip to the Algarve with SurfGSD day one

 

   

Algarve Surfing, South West Portugal

                 

Here is Amos back in the surf and ready to put her North Shore practice to good use. Izzy, said the waves were too small for her, so I went in and managed to get to my feet twice. Amos is seen here doing what is known in the trade as the 'superman move'.  This is when the surfer is too far forward on their board, which places all the weight at the front and the end result being seen in this video. The next organised surf trip to Portugal for intermediate surfers is in the middle of September and they run up until Christmas Eve. www.algarvegsd.com

Izzi surfing in portugal on the Algarve

                 

We are urrently surfing on the Algarve in South West Portugal, here is Izzi on her first overseas surfing trip. Water is a bit cold but the sun shining and the surf nice and small for her and Amos. We now run courses to Portugal checkout www.algarvegsd.com

Algarve surfing

Visit Portugal to experience unique European surf in the sun all year long then this should be your first choice. It offers world class surf that matches that of any where in the world and with a wonderful culture to match.

Portugal has a very mild Mediterranean climate which is heavily moderated by the Atlantic Ocean. The Air Temperature in Portugal ranges from 60''s in the winter months to the high 90''s in the summer.

In the heart of the Portuguese southwest natural park, which runs along the coast all the way to the Algarve. The area is unspoilt by major roads and has a sparse population involved in traditional fishing and agriculture. The landscape varies from flat coastal plain to forested hills. These days it is difficult to find untouched or well preserved rural landscapes but this region of Portugal is the exception to the rule. Demarcated to the north by the Tagus River and to the south by the Algarve hills, the region occupies one third of Portugal and is the ultimate surf safari.

Within 10 minutes of the Guest House there is a number of quality surfing beaches offering something for all standards, point breaks, reef breaks, quality river mouth and beach breaks and within 40 minutes south or north there are virgin spots waiting to be surfed.

Portugal is an ideal destination for beginners, intermediates and advanced surfers alike. We are able to offer a range of package choices from 2 nights to 7 nights. There are no more than eight guests per surf instructor/guide.

For those that wish to push themselves in more powerful surf and improve their skills with the help of tips from GSD Surfing coaches.

Transfers
Transport to and from the beach and packed lunch. (Car hire can be arranged for individuals that would like greater freedom).

The equipment, we have custom boards ranging from 6'10" to 9'0" however at this level we are aware that you would like to bring your own boards which are fine.

Accommodation is in good quality apartments/hotels (Not a surf camp) it includes continental breakfast on return from first surf session offering a variety of cereals and fruit.   
-Twins and Double Rooms;
-Equipped Kitchen (apartments);
-En-suite Bathrooms;
-Central Heating;
-Fridge;
-Television.

To book or find out more about our surfing holidays in Portugal simply email us, our new website algarvegsd will be online soon.