Amado Surfcamp Camp

Juan Castro's family has lived in Carrapateira for generations, and they've run this camp since the early 2000s. It sits behind a hill in the middle of fields, far from any tourist strip—RedBull once called it "the most unassuming surf camp in the world." The waves at nearby Amado beach are the reason people come—consistent, powerful, and uncrowded compared to spots further north. Packages start any weekday, not just Sundays, which means flexibility most camps can't match. Tent camping runs €295 per week; private wooden houses go up to €525. Every package includes two daily surf sessions, all equipment, breakfast, and a packed lunch. They've added complimentary yoga twice weekly. This isn't a polished resort experience—it's authentic, family-run, and focused entirely on surfing. The waves have kept them busy for twenty years straight. When locals run something this long, they're doing something right.