Near Lisbon, there is a great beach, where you can enjoy one of the most popular water sports, surfing. The beach is Fonte da Telha and it is not so easy to find. In order to reach the beach, you should either take a car or use the public transportation.
One of the things you should be very careful is to show respect to the local surfers or else things might get pretty ugly. With normal wave quality and regular break frequency, the place is suitable for all level of surfers. The type of the wave is beach-break and waves have good both right and lefts.
Its power is ordinary, disturbing the sandy bottom. On both normal and good days, the wave length ranges between 50 and 150 m/164 and 492 ft. The best conditions for the spot include wind that blows from the southeast and swell that comes from the west or southwest.
The swell starts working at 1 – 1.5 m/3 – 5 ft and holds up to 2.5+ m/8+ ft. The place works good only on low tides and the best tide movement is falling and rising tides. The spot is extremely popular, so it is crowded on weekdays and ultra crowded at weekends. Fonte da Telha guarantees good surfing, so don’t wait any longer and visit this beach as soon as possible!
Level 2 – Intermedium (3 hours)
– First contact with the water and the body drag techniques. Fell the traction of the kite while
floating on top of the water going downwind and being able to control the kite with only one
hand on the bar while maintaining full control of the body position;
– Full control of the kite water relaunch in all possible ways;
– Downwind bodydrag;
– Body drag both ways (right and left);
– Self rescue on the water;
– Body drag to recover a lost board and being able to return to the beach in control of the kite
and board;
– Understanding the de-power system and how to trim it;
– Rules of right of way on the water and safety rules.
IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.
Accommodation: 5 nights / 3 surf lessons in Mountain view rooms – 2 PAX
*2 Stars Hotel (Vila Bela Hotel), Private Bathroom, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Breakfast included, Surf Library, Free WiFi, Laundry, Restaurant with traditional food
Surf Lessons: 2 mins walk from the beach, 1.5 – 2 hrs lesson, Surfboard included, Wetsuit included, Insurance, Free photos
Accommodation: 7 nights / 5 surf lessons in Mountain view rooms – 2 PAX
*2 Stars Hotel (Vila Bela Hotel), Private Bathroom, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Breakfast included, Surf Library, Free WiFi, Laundry, Restaurant with traditional food
Surf Lessons: 2 mins walk from the beach, 1.5 – 2 hrs lesson, Surfboard included, Wetsuit included, Insurance, Free photos
Surf Lesson: Lesson (90 mins), Surfboard, Wetsuit/Lycra, Transfer, Insurance 60€
3 Day Course: Lesson (90 mins), Surfboard, Wetsuit/Lycra, Transfer, Insurance 150€
5 Day Course: Lesson (90 mins), Surfboard, Wetsuit/Lycra, Transfer, Insurance 225€
Private Lesson 100€
Bodyboarding Lesson: Lesson (90 mins), Bodyboard, Wetsuit/Lycra, Transfer, Insurance
We offer Portuguese school children activity day camps during school holidays. This will undoubtedly guarantee a unique and unforgettable holiday, offering uninterrupted contact with nature in a healthy and unspoiled environment. Here, children gain new experiences through practicing water sports, as well as increasing their interest in nature conservation and improving their environmental awareness.
Facilities:
– Surf/Bodyboarding school
– Café with indoor activity space
– First-aid point
– Toilets
– Dedicated area on the beach
– Beach tent
– Straw sunshades
– Football pitch
– Volleyball pitch
Holiday camps – School holidays:
– Easter
– Summer (June–September)
– Christmas
Daily program:
9 am: Students arrive
10.30 am-12.30 pm: Sports activities – surfing or bodyboarding
1 pm: Lunch at the Windsurf Café (Optional)
2-3 pm: Rest
3-4.30 pm: Sports activities – surfing or bodyboarding
6 pm: End of activities
Price: €150 (per week)
– Includes two surf lessons per day, experienced and accredited teachers, all equipment provided by the school and sports insurance.
– Lunch (optional): + €40 (per week)
School management reserves the right to alter the program set out, whenever this might be required for safety reasons or for reasons beyond our control.
We also offer a pick-up service (Amoreiras shopping center – Beach – Amoreiras shopping center).
Level 1 – Initiation (2 hours)
– Introduction to Kitesurf;
– How to set up the Kite and lines;
– Safety rules on the beach and on the water and all safety mechanisms;
– Control of the kite and understanding of the wind window;
– First rules of right of way and understanding the wind behavior;
– Full control of landing and relaunch of the kite.
IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.
SUP SESSIONS PROGRAM (FLAT WATER)
Material:
– Characteristics of SUP Board
– Different constitutions of material
– Different types of boards: crossing; Waves; Hybrid
– Choosing the Board and paddle suitable for weight, height, level technical and style
Knowledge of the environment and Meteorology:
– Interpretation of the conditions of practice the site
– Types of Waves
– Funds and chains
– Wind
– Safe areas practice
– Exit and entrance in the water
Security:
– Ground Handling
– Handling in the water
– Handling with wind
– Bathers in practice area
– Objects and other vessels
– Chains and cables in water
– Assists other surfers
– Wind
Techniques:
– Axis and center of gravity
– Position
– Paddling
– Rotate
– Navigation with waves
– Use of the conditions
4 hours duration 2 days price: 120 €
Level 4 – Advance (4 hours)
– Initiation to riding techniques and full control of body position while being able to control riding
speed;
– Improve on your body posture and improve your upwind and downwind skills;
– First attempts on turning without stoping;
– First attempts at jumping (depends on evolution:.
IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.
Our ‘surf boot camps’ were set up to provide students one or more weeks of intensive surfing. Students travel in the school van to Costa da Caparica (Praia do Infante), which offers perfect conditions for students to perfect their technique.
This package is aimed at adolescents with some experience or beginners aged over 14.
Surf boot camps take place during the summer holidays: June, July, August and September
Price: €175 (per week)
Lunch option + €40 (per week)
Boot camps run during the week (Monday to Friday), from 9 am to 6 pm, leaving from Amoreiras Shopping center or the surf school in Carcavelos.
Level 3 – Independent (3 hours)
– First contact with the water start techniques;
– Control the kite while positioning the board and body to water start;
– First attempts on standing up with full control of the kite position on the wind window;
– Rules of right of way while riding;
– First meters on the water riding in both directions;
– Understanding the conditions and the right equipment for you level;
IKO certify with the established trainee’s level.
Our lessons include:
– All the required equipment (Kite, Bar, Harness, Wetsuit, Helmet, Impact Vest, Radio)
– Photos and Videos from the lessons,
– IKO card at the end,
– All the insurances required by the Portugal Turism Office and the RNAT certification,
– After your lessons we will be available for any question and doubts you might have,
– Need help with your personal gear? Call us,
– Self Rescue on and off the water as well as all the safety rules,
– Certified instructors from IPDJ and IKO.
We teach according IKO Level 1,2,3
Price:
Lesson: 2 hours lessons for 90€
Pack 1: 10 hours lessons for 400€
Pack 2: group of 2 people with 10 hours lessons for 350€ each
Pack 3: group of 4 people with 10 hours lessons for 300€ each
We use mostly Wainman havaii kites and boards.
Wind blowing from the north gives our location side on shore winds most times of the year, providing 20/35 kts of wind.
The water temperature is around 14/18C in middle and high season. You will need a wetsuit or shorty on summer.
The safety of a lake for child lessons or the extremes of the oceon for adrenaline junkies!!!
For those days with light wind, 8/12kts, we ride kitebuggy or streetkite.
Facilities: Accomodation / Kite storage / Retail shop / Bar/ BQ / Showers / Land area / Simulatores / Camping
From March to October
We offer students comprehensive coaching, ranging from theory classes, warm-up and stretching exercises to close monitoring during the practical part of the lessons.
We operate all year round: Weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and school holidays
Length of lesson: Lessons last approximately 2 hours
Booking lessons: Because tides change daily, students should phone the evening before to book and confirm lesson times for the following day.
Prices for group lessons: 1 lesson – €25 / 4 lessons – €80
Prices include sports insurance and equipment (wetsuit and board).
Students should bring a towel and swimming costume.
Instructors have post-graduate qualifications in surfing from the Faculdade de Motricidade Humana (Sports Sciences Faculty of Lisbon).
Well-experienced and Portuguese Surfing Federation-accredited coaches.
Facilities for student use (shower, changing area).
Boards for beginners and more advanced surfers (tailored to the level of each student).
Wetsuits from well-known brands in a great range of sizes.
Sports insurance.
Classes for all ages.
Surfboard: 25€/1/2 day – 30€/1 day – 80€/3 days – 110€/5 days – 140€/1 week
Wetsuit: 15€/1/2 day – 20€/1 day – 45€/3 days – 55€/5 days – 70€/1 week
Surfboard + Wetsuit: 35€/1/2 day – 40€/1 day – 110€/3 days – 155€/5 days – 190€/1 week
Bodyboard: 15€/1/2 day – 20€/1 day – 50€/3 days – 65€/5 days – 70€/1 week
Bodyboard + Wetsuit: 25€/1/2 day – 30€/1 day – 85€/3 days – 110€/5 days – 130€/1 week
SUP board: 30€/1/2 day – 35€/1 day – 95€/3 days – 135€/5 days – 175€/1 week
SUP board + Wetsuit: 40€/1/2 day – 45€/1 day – 125€/3 days – 180€/5 days – 225€/1 week
SUP WAVE SESSIONS PROGRAM
Techniques:
– Choice of the wave
– Positioning on the wave
– Synchronization
– Accelerate slow Spin
– Proper use of the paddle and maneuvers
Rules:
– General
– Priorities
– Entry in the surf zone
– Rules of etiquette in the water
6 hours duration 2 days price: 210 €
Accommodation: 3 nights / 2 surf lessons in Mountain view rooms – 2 PAX
*2 Stars Hotel (Vila Bela Hotel), Private Bathroom, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, Breakfast included, Surf Library, Free WiFi, Laundry, Restaurant with traditional food
Surf Lessons: 2 mins walk from the beach, 1.5 – 2 hrs lesson, Surfboard included, Wetsuit included, Insurance, Free photos
We teach according IKO Level 1,2,3
Price:
Lesson: 2 hours lessons for 90€
Pack 1: 10 hours lessons for 400€
Pack 2: group of 2 people with 10 hours lessons for 350€ each
Pack 3: group of 4 people with 10 hours lessons for 300€ each
We use mostly Wainman havaii kites and boards.
Wind blowing from the north gives our location side on shore winds most times of the year, providing 20/35 kts of wind.
The water temperature is around 14/18C in middle and high season. You will need a wetsuit or shorty on summer.
The safety of a lake for child lessons or the extremes of the oceon for adrenaline junkies!!!
For those days with light wind, 8/12kts, we ride kitebuggy or streetkite.
Facilities: Accomodation / Kite storage / Retail shop / Bar/ BQ / Showers / Land area / Simulatores / Camping
From March to October
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