Before a first lesson, people most often ask us which beach is best for beginners. It mostly depends on the day. We explain why below, along with what is useful to know before you come: where Santa Cruz is, what surfing here is like in summer and in winter, and what a first lesson looks…
Every autumn, the same thing happens. The summer crowds disappear, the beach bars pull in their chairs, and people start messaging us with one question: are you still open? We are. We teach all year, because in Portugal the surf season does not end when the main season does. So what does surfing on the…
Luís checked the forecast before breakfast again this morning: wind, tide and swell. We surf year-round here. What changes in spring is the light, the warmer days and more messages asking whether we can surf on Tuesday. We are back in the water for a new season. We are Yoga Surf Ocean in Santa Cruz…
Yoga and surf ask your body for many of the same things. You need to breathe when you are stressed, your hips and shoulders have to work together, and your attention has to stay on what is actually happening in front of you. We teach both in Santa Cruz near Lisbon, in small groups close…
If you plan to spend time in the water in Portugal, swimming, surfing or with children, you will often see the Blue Flag (Bandeira Azul in Portuguese). It is a practical label for beaches that meet set standards for water quality, environmental management, safety and facilities. The programme has run for decades and is recognised…
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