Come and help out around a Surf Camp in Porto, North Portugal

Portugal

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9
Last activity
23/02/2020
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2020

Min stay requested: 1 month or more

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Description
We run a surf camp in North Portugal set up in 2004, it is one of the most popular surf camps in Portugal.
We offer professionalism and a quality service to our clients.
Type of help
Gardening
Building
General Maintenance
Cooking / shopping
Other
Help in the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The advantage of this help is know people from all around the world and surf as much as you like during the week and you can join our surf courses and surf lessons at any time (with certain restrictions e.g. when the van is full with guests; there are no boards; extra help is needed).
Host offers a wage in line with the minimum wage
This host offers accommodation and payment.
Help
We look for beautiful people who are social, friendly, serious, clean and tidy.
We need help with the tourists as a host & reception, with breakfast and cleanings, maximum 6 hours a day 3 or 4 days a week and sometimes late check-ins.
Languages spoken
English, portuguese
Accommodation
We provide a team room for 2 or 3 workaways.
What else ...
Located along Douro river estuary, Porto is one of Europe’s oldest cities and was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The west of the city extends along the coast of the Atlantic ocean.

The surf camp has quality accommodation and spacious rooms each individually decorated.
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 6 hours a day, 3 or 4 days a week

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Feedback left by and about host (9)

16/11/2018

Left by Workawayer (Helene) for host

I've stayed for about 4 month in the surf camp in Esmoriz and I had a great time! Thanks guys, you are awesome and I loved spending my summer in Portugal. Esmoriz is a cute little town, 30 minutes south of Porto and you have a lot of time for yourself, joining the yoga or meeting the other surf camps in the local pub. Unfortunately I couldn't… read more

(Very good )

06/09/2017

Left by Workawayer (valentina) for host

i had a really good time staying at the Surfcamp.
The people that works there and also the people staying at the hostel were really nice. I really enjoy my time in Porto.
This is an excellent opportunity for people that like surfing, because you can always take the lessons, learn more from Bruno or the other surfers that stay there. I was not… read more

(Excellent )

04/06/2017

Left by Workawayer (Julien) for host

My time here in Porto was a truly amazing experience ! I stayed at the hostel for 2 months, it was my first Workaway volunteering, and I actually felt home there. I got to meet great people while working in a very relaxed atmosphere, and, of course, had some awesome surf. Many thanks to Viktorija, Bruno and Tiago for having made my stay so nice,… read more

(Excellent )

26/05/2017

Left by Workawayer (Carlos) for host

It was my first workaway .. I lived in surfavor for 2 ½ months. Everything was wonderful. Tiago, Viktorija and Bruno thanks for everything! I miss everyone and the Porto. Big Hug

(Excellent )

27/11/2016

Left by Workawayer (Verena) for host

I stayed at the surf camp for 4 weeks and it was a really good experience for me. I met many great people from all over the world and I also had the possibility to join the surf class and going to the beach or to the city during my free time.
Many thanks to Tiago, Victoria and the rest of the staff for being so welcoming, I really enjoyed… read more

(Excellent )

22/02/2016

Left by Workawayer (CINTIA) for host

It was muy first time un workaway and I had a unique time in Porto in the hostel! I loved helping there and learn surfing with Bruno, I met lot of good people. Tiago thanks for all, I really enjoyed staying in the hostel!
If you like living near the beach with good people this is the best choise!

(Excellent )

29/01/2016

Left by Workawayer (kailing & jiamin) for host

This is my first workaway experience and Tiago, Victoria and Bruno are really nice and friendly!!! The hostel is clean and cozy, directly facing to the Atlantic Ocean. 20 mins to the city center by bus. There is chance to go surfing! Everything just makes me feel at home! I just do some cleaning as well as some bed construction. It's not hard work… read more

(Excellent )

18/12/2015

Left by Workawayer (Émeraude) for host

If you make your way to Porto you definitely have to stop here, for one night or for volunteering.
The place is beautiful, 10min from the surf beach, in front of the ocean and the Atlantic sunset always blow minded :)
Tiago and Bruno were the best hosts, careful and smiling, they made there best to make me feel comfortable and happy during my… read more

(Excellent )

19/11/2015

Left by Workawayer (Patricia) for host

My stay as workawayer was fantastic here.
Bruno , Tiago and Miguel make you feel at home.The atmosphere is really good.
You have to work in the afternoon so you have your mornings free, you can go surfing at the beach Matosinhos.
Hostel is a renovate house in a unbeatable location next to the promenade. Porto is only 20 min by bus. You can see… read more

(Excellent )

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