Our camp address is Rapture Surf Camp Ericeira R. do Lizandro 6 2655-130 Carvoeira Route from the airport The 37km journey is fast and offers empty express roads (there are tolls to pay). The route heads north from Lisbon along…
Check-in is until 21h00 (9 PM); Check-ins after 21h until 01h30m need to be scheduled with Rapturecamps consent at least 48h in advance. A late check-in fee of 25€ will be charged in cash for check-ins after 21h
Please notice all the extras can only be purchased locally at the surf camp. The surf lessons can be booked from day to day, meaning you can always sign up for the lessons each night for the following day and…
This policy covers any losses incurred due to cancelling in case of sickness, injury or other medical issues that prohibit you from travelling or participating in travel activities. A doctor’s note is required to support this claims. Please note that…
If you are making a last-minute booking, for example, 48h before your arrival, you can pay when you arrive at the surf camp. Please keep in mind that we only accept cash at the surf camp.
Yes, that is possible. Just send us an email with your booking reference and tell us what you want to change or add on your reservation. We will take care of it and send you the updated email with the…
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You can park safely and for free just next to the camp, there is a carpark on the road down towards the beach.
You can rent your wetsuit directly in our camp – we have a variety of different sizes and fits. All our school wetsuits are 4:3, we strongly recommend this thickness if you want to bring your own wetsuit as well….
Our surf instructors are mostly locals so they all speak Portuguese, as well as English. Our lessons are all held in english.
If the conditions in the water allow free surfing you can also just rent the equipment with us. Since the equipment is included in our lesson prices we would always recommend to join our lessons and then use the time…
The surf school we are working with always chooses the best beaches for the lessons in terms of wave and wind conditions. Mostly and when possible we will have our lessons at our home beach Foz do Lizandro – you…
In order for you to be travelling as flexible as possible, our surf lessons don’t have to be pre-booked. They can just be booked on site on a day-to-day basis, meaning you can always sign up for the lessons in…
The beach is just in front of the surfcamp, two minute walk!
From July-September there are lifeguards at Foz do Lizandro beach. The surf school we are working with has certified surf instructors who are also trained in beach/water safety.
Yes, in fact a significant part of our guests at all camps are complete beginners. We love surfing, the ocean and Mother Nature and we love sharing this passion with our guests! Over the 15 yrs of history of Rapture…
Ericeira has both beach and reef breaks. Our home beach break, Foz do Lizandro, where most of our surf lessons are held is sandy while other more advanced breaks are reef or rocks. If it would make you feel more…
Please bring your own bath and beachtowels. Besides that we provide everything for your sleeping comfort.
Actually most of our customers are solo/single travelers. As our resorts are quite small and personal the social mix is very good. We have international customers, so you get to meet people from all over the world. Alot of customers…
Our check-in starts at 15h00 PM. However, if you arrive earlier, we can store your luggage until the check-in hour. Please keep in mind that we have a check-in time until 9h00PM. If you arrive later, please let us know,…
We cater for all kinds of diets, no worries at all. Just let us know when you arrive so we can plan accordingly.
The kitchen in our camp is for staff only – since breakfast and dinner are included we need the kitchen in order to prepare the food for the whole camp.
You can’t go to Portugal and not visit Lisbon. Portugal’s famous capital is warm, welcoming, colorful, with plenty of history to explore, and also incredibly yummy in terms of the food and drinks you can taste!The bus company “Mafrense” drives…
Located directly behind our surfcamp the Lizandro river is the perfect place to go for a little Stand Up Paddling tour. We have SUP’s and also Kayaks to rent in the camp, you can access the Lizandro river directly behind…
Claustrophilia Ericeira is located directly in the center of Ericeira. It is an escape house; you have one hour to connect and solve all the little puzzles and mysteries until you get out of the house! We’ve tried and loved…
The beautiful town of Sintra is located just about 30min away from Ericeira. The really colorful Palácio da Pena is always a highlight while visiting Sintra and Quinta da Regaleira is really worth exploring.You can get there either with a…
Ericeira is connected to Lisbon by express coach service that departs from Campo Grande bus station. How to reach Campo Grande Station Once you land in Lisbon’s terminal you can take the metro to Campo Grande station where you will…
We try our best to keep our dorms gender separate. Often due to a lot of people checking in and out it’s not possible to keep it like that as otherwise guests would have to change rooms too often.
Camp House All our rooms have shared bathrooms. There are in total 2 bathrooms within the camp house and 2 more at the common area. Apartments All apartments have their own bathroom, which is shared with max two more…
We are sorry but we generally only have double rooms with the pricing for two persons. However you are free to use a double room as a single room but still paying for two persons. I hope you understand, but…
Sunday is the only day of the week on which we don’t offer any surf lessons. If the conditions allow it you can just go for a paddle by yourself, or use the day for a trip to Lisbon, Sintra;…
Each evening the time for the next days surf lessons is updated on a white board in the communal area. Our surf school always decides on the times depending on the winds and tides each day, so the times vary…
Depends on how you like to spend your holidays. Main season (July, August, September) is probably the best time regarding waves but off course there are more people in the water as well.
We have a large quiver of boards at the camp for all levels. We offer different size soft-tops and custom mals, as well as variety of fibre-glass performance based boards.
The beginner category is extremely broad and it covers people who have never surfed at all to people who are refining their technique and gaining confidence. To be suitable for the intermediate group you need to be able to get…
Here is the quick lowdown of our cancelation policy. Cancellations and rebookings made by the customer. All requests for cancellations or rebookings must be submitted via email. The cancellation period is defined by the receipt of the cancellation. In cases…
Sure, all extras like surf lessons, massages and yoga can be booked or extended locally.
At Rapture, we understand that travel is spontaneous and your plans can change. You decide the length of your stay to ensure you get everything you want from your time at the surf camp. We are flexible and happy to…
We do not have a minimum stay at Rapture! We know that plans change and people like to be flexible when they travel, so if you want to stay 3 days or 3 months, that is okay for us!
You can check availability and prices online with our online booking system. Please select your preferred travel location, as well as check-in and check-out dates and the number of persons travelling. In case your preferred room is not available for…
Please use our online booking system at bookings.rapturecamps.com in order to complete your booking. There are several online payment options available: Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Dinner, JCB and Paypal. If you need support with placing your booking, do not hesitate to…
