When people think of surfing in Porto, they usually picture Matosinhos. It’s a classic beach break with easy access and lots of surf schools. But at Pura Vida Surfing School, we don’t surf only in Matosinhos – and there’s a very good reason for that. The Truth About Matosinhos Matosinhos is a great beach for …
If you’re planning a surf trip to Portugal, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Surfing in Porto vs Lisbon: which is better?” Both regions offer great waves, beautiful coastlines, and fun surf culture, but they deliver quite different experiences. In this guide, we’ll compare Porto and Lisbon for surfing and help you decide which one is best …
If you’re wondering “Is Porto good for surfing beginners?”, the answer is yes – especially if you are willing to explore the beaches a little south of the city. In summer, when Matosinhos is often flat or very small, the beaches of Espinho, Silvalde and Paramos usually offer much better conditions for beginner surfers. Coming …
Surf is fun and suitable for all levels and ages although it also can be a very difficult, demanding and frustrating sport. We should mix all the components as beach, right material, and conditions to match with the level of each person or group. At Pura Vida surfing school we have a method of teaching …
Porto is one of the best surf destinations in Northern Portugal, with consistent Atlantic swell and several surf spots suitable for beginners, intermediates, and advanced surfers. If you’re searching for the best beaches to surf near Porto, this guide will show you the top surf spots, what to expect in each one, and how Pura …
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Sometimes choosing a surf school can be a hard task, nowadays there are a lot of options in Portugal, from north to south you will be able to find different schools for different tastes. Some of them are more focused on “intermediate-advanced” levels, others are for “all levels” and others just for “surf experiences” although …
Welcome to Pura Vida Surf School. We are a surf camp based in Porto, Portugal. Made by Portuguese locals that will show you the best places to surf around. Come join us at the surf camp, nestled in the stunning coastline of Europe, where the Atlantic Ocean meets the shores in a perfect harmony of …
We are online!! After half an year of the beggining of our surf camp and surf school path, finally we are on!