Peniche Surfcamp

Peniche Surfcamp has earned its place through three decades and over 50,000 students. Since 1994, they've operated in Portugal's self-proclaimed "Capital of Surfing," accumulating the kind of experience that only time provides. The Rip Curl partnership ensures equipment quality—wetsuits from the world's leading brand and boards matched to each student's level. The Surf Center has become a destination in itself. Over 200 surfboards in every possible configuration: soft tops for beginners, epoxy for intermediate, high-performance PU shapes tested by pros. Board repair, used equipment sales, and the kind of inventory that means everyone finds what they need. Opens at sunrise, closes after sunset—surfer hours. Accommodation scales from social hostel bunks to deluxe ocean-view apartments. The rooftop terrace lets you check conditions before heading down. Beach bars line the road for evening entertainment. The surrounding area has developed around surf culture—shops, cafes, restaurants all within walking distance. "Your smile is our goal" reads like marketing until you see 30 years of repeat guests proving it true.