The sun in Portugal is extremely strong, especially when you spend a long time in the water surfing. We recommend a 50+ waterproof sunscreen from a well-known brand. We also strongly recommend you use zinc on your face. This can…
The local currency is EURO. We don’t accept ATM cards at the surf camp but usually, all cafés and bars in Portugal accept ATM cards for payment.
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.
We cater for all kinds of diets, no worries at all. Just let us know when you arrive so we can plan accordingly.
Our camp address is Rapture Surf Camp Milfontes 7645-000 Vila Nova de Milfontes Odemira, Portugal To make your arrival hassle-free we have prepared a comfortable way for you to get to us for 40€ (per person). Here is how our…
Our surfcamp is located near Milfontes, in Alentejo, the South of Portugal. We provide Airport Pick-up from Lisbon for an extra price. Please reach out to us directly to know more details about the pick-up. NOTICE THE LAST SHUTTLE LEAVES…
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 drop…
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 short boards. We also have some retro board in the surfcamp…
The times of the surf lessons can vary daily depending on the swell size and the tides, it can be anytime starting from morning until the afternoon. This is because we want to get you the best waves and conditions…
Our homebreak, Malhão is within a short 5-min drive from the Surfcamp. We provide beach transfers with the surf lessons
Yes, in fact a significant part of our guests at all camps are complete beginners. Every day we offer lessons for complete beginners and as you progress during your time at camp so does the instruction you receive. Trust us,…
No, surf lessons are only cancelled in case of danger (lightning storm etc).
We are sorry but we 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 we…
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 quite like that as otherwise customers would have to change rooms too often.
We have two shared dorms and two private camper vans.
Please bring your own bath and beachtowels. Besides that we provide everything for your sleeping comfort. If required, we sell Rapture beach towels.
Our camps are not really suited for families and for that reason we don’t provide a baby crib.
Your values are safe, don’t worry. We provide a lock-up box for each bed in the dorm if you need to store something. Our private rooms also have a lock so you can leave your belongings safe, inside your room!
We are flexible with the check-in hours. Late check-ins are allowed and free of extra charges. However, please notice we need a notice of 48h so we can organize your late check-in.
Our check-in starts at 14h00 PM. However, if you arrive earlier, we can store your luggage until the check-in hour. Our check-out is at 12h00PM, which means that you will have to check out of your room until then, but…
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!
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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…
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…
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.
Here is the quick lowdown of our cancellation policy. Cancellations and re-bookings 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…
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 these claims. Please note that…
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…
Sure, all extras like surf lessons, massages and yoga can be booked or extended locally.
