Why our holiday home is the ideal starting point for surfers
A surfing holiday in the Algarve sounds like sun, waves and endless beaches. And that’s exactly what you can expect if you choose our holiday home in Raposeira near Sagres as your home base! Why? Because from here you can be at the best surf spots in the West Algarve in just a few minutes. Let’s dive into what makes this place so special for surfers!
Perfect location – surfing without long distances
Imagine waking up, enjoying your coffee on the terrace with a view of the hilly Algarve landscape and then deciding which spot to head for today, depending on the wind and swell. Our holiday home is strategically located to be flexible:
🌊 Praia do Zavial & Praia da Ingrina (10 min.): Zavial offers a fast, powerful wave for advanced surfers at the point break (right-hand wave). The beach break is suitable for all levels. Ingrina works less often and is always smaller than Zavial. When the wave is running, it can be interesting for beginners and pros alike.
🌊 Praia do Castelejo & Praia da Cordoama (10 Min.): Beach breaks, often uncrowded and with impressive cliffs as a backdrop. Castelejo is quite rocky. Sometimes there is also a nice left-hand point break here. Cordoama has many different peaks – you can get a good view of them from the viewpoint (Miradoura). When there is no wind, they can be nice and glassy, otherwise the beach is very exposed to the wind, but works with small and big swells.
🌊 Praia do Amado (20 min.): One of the longest and most popular surfing beaches on the west coast with surf hire and surf schools. Thanks to its favourable location, there are almost always waves and you are protected from the north wind. Suitable for all levels
🌊 Praia da Mareta & Praia do Tonel (10 min.): The beaches in Sagres. Perfect for different swells – Mareta for small, gentle waves from the south. Tonel for steeper, more powerful waves, especially in winter.
🌊 Arrifana & Monte Clérigo(40 min.): Perfect waves north of Sagres, especially for advanced surfers. Arrifana is known for its strong right-hand wave and generally excellent wave quality.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced surfer – from here you can reach the best waves in the region in no time at all.
Surfing conditions? Always good!
A major advantage of the western Algarve is its versatility. While the west coast often gets strong swells, you can find more sheltered spots on the south coast from Sagres. This means that no matter what the conditions are like, there is always a surfable wave somewhere!
☀️Summer: Small, perfect waves for beginners and longboarders.
🍂 Autumn & 🌸 Spring: The best time for clean, powerful waves without crowds.
❄️Winter: Some large, challenging swells for experienced surfers. But there are also always smaller swells or wind waves for intermediates and beginners.
Our guests love to decide spontaneously where to go – depending on the swell report and their desire for a particular beach.
Surf gear? No problem!
You have your own equipment? Great! Our holiday home has a practical outdoor area with space to store your boards and drying facilities for neos. If you don’t have your own equipment or would like to try out a different board, there are numerous surf shops and board hire shops in Sagres, Vila Do Bispo and on the beaches.
A few tips for rentals and shops:
🏄♂️ Island Style Surf Shop – particularly cheap hire and good service (Vila Do Bispo)
🏄♂️ Amado Surf Camp – Verleih direkt am Strand von Amado (Amado)
🏄♂️ Santo Loco – Rental within walking distance of Tonel beach with good coffee and snacks (Sagres)
🏄♂️ Board Trader Algarve– Rental & sale and purchase of used boards (get a discount if you live at CASA KAMA)
Surf schools & courses for every level
If you want to learn to surf or improve your style, there are numerous surf schools with experienced coaches in the region. Particularly popular are
🏄 Wavesensations Surf School (Sagres) – Small groups & individual support.
🏄 Freeride Surf School (Sagres/Praia do Cordoama)– Ideal for beginners & advanced.
🏄 Amado Surf School (Praia do Amado) – Right on the beach with good softboards for beginners.
🏄 Funride Surf School (Sagres/Praia do Castelejo)– Ideal for beginners & advanced.
🏄 International Surfshool (Sagres) – active in the region for over 20 years
🏄 Surf Guide Algarve – Personal surf instructor who always knows which spot has the perfect waves for you.
Whether it’s a day course or a whole week of surf coaching – everyone will find the right thing here!
Relaxation after the session
After a long day of surfing in the Algarve, there’s nothing better than relaxing with a cool drink and a view of the sea. You can make yourself comfortable in our holiday home, fire up the barbecue and enjoy the starry skies of the Algarve. If you want to eat out, we’ll soon be sharing our favourite restaurants in the area with you.
Massages
If you’re a surfer in our holiday home in the Algarve, you’ll be craving a massage after a few surf sessions. Good massages are available at:
💆🏻♂️ MAR Health – Holistic approach for body, mind and soul (Figuera)
💆🏻♂️ Massage by Saskya – Let yourself be pampered with a Swedish massage in your holiday home in Raposeira (mobile service).
Conclusion: Your perfect surfing holiday in the West Algarve starts here!
Our holiday home is the perfect base for surfers – whether you’re a beginner or an experienced surfer. The short distances to the best surf spots in the West Algarve, the flexible conditions and the relaxed atmosphere will make your holiday unforgettable.
So, pack your board and come along! The waves are waiting for you. 🤙🏽🌊