SurfGirl Magazine 133Whether you’re a surf rookie or a pro,
Ericeira has something for everyone.
And this beachfront surf camp has you
sorted when it comes to surf sessions
and tuition, Portuguese culture and
traditional villa accommodation. Let
the sun, surf and village life soothe your
soul in magical Portugal! We spoke to the
Rapturecamps team to find out more...
What accommodation is there?
We offer a choice of accommodation- there’s the surf camp, which is a
Portuguese style house right on Foz
do Lizandro beach, or there’s three
apartments next door for those who want
to mix surf camp atmosphere but have
their own space.
Is there surf for everyone?
There are waves for all levels, and
all within a 10-minute drive. We offer
beginner, intermediate and advanced
lessons, and our experienced surf
instructors choose the best beaches
according to wave size and conditions.
There are beaches for beginners to
learn on, perfect left and right-hand reef
breaks for more experienced surfers, and
also Ericeira’s longest break – Ribeira
d’llhas – which hosts two world surfing
competitions a year. We also offer SUP
lessons and trips.What does a typical day with
Rapturecamps Portugal look like?
Start the day by taking in the beautiful
valley views whilst enjoying the generous
breakfast buffet, which includes lots of
fruits, muesli and breads. Then after a
surf, relax on the beach or head into
the delightful fishing village of Ericeira
for some great Portuguese food.In the
evening you can enjoy the tasty dinner in
the camp and watch the sunset from our
front porch.What is Ericeira like?
Ericeirais a delightful fishing village
known throughout Europe as one of
the best spots foryear-round surfing.
The majority of Portuguese professional
surfers come fromEriceira, due to its high
quality and consistent waves. The village
is known for its tasty fresh fish and also
for being the first European Surf Reserve.
Expect friendly locals and a hospitable
surf scene.What’s your USP?
Definitely our location and the food:
We are located just two-minutes away
from Lizandro beach –it doesn’t get
any closer than that. We are also well
known for the great food we offer here in
the camp – everything is freshly cooked
everyday with local ingredients.Contact them:
http://www.rapturecamps.com
[email protected]