PORTUGAL: Slow Life, Surf, and Inner Freedom
8 days of ocean swells, Lisbon vibes, surf culture, and mindful slowing down on the Ericeira coast
7–14 June
€1359
+ flights
Physical Drive
Level of Comfort
Journey Pace
This is your expedition for authenticity on the edge of Europe. Feel the power of the Atlantic on a surfboard, lose yourself in evening Lisbon, and unravel the mysteries of Sintra — all without the pressure of a checklist, sharing the pure joy of discovery with like-minded people.
Portugal Highlights
Surf Vibes
Playing tag on the beach before surfing, and holding a contest for the most epic wipeout afterwards
Water Fight
Buying water pistols for a post-surf battle right on the beach — wet, hilarious, and completely unpretentious
Pier Bombing
A championship for the funniest jump into the water — judging the absurdity, not the grace
Fortress Battle
Splitting into teams to build the tallest sand tower or longest tunnel, with the team leader judging via tape measure
Kites + Watermelon
Flying kites at sunset, and stopping the van to slice a watermelon on the bonnet overlooking the ocean
Shout into the Abyss
Facing the ocean at Ursa or Cabo da Roca, letting out everything you've been holding back
Itinerary
8 Days of Exploration
- Meet at Lisbon airport and transfer to the villa
- Get to know each other over a delicious dinner 😋
≈ 45 mins travel
- The non-touristy Palace of Monserrate 🌳
- The highest point in the region with ocean and Lisbon views
- The famous Cabo da Roca and a hike to the spectacular Ursa beach ⛰️
≈ 2 hrs travel
- A playful surf session at the legendary Ribeira d'Ilhas beach with a local instructor
- Relaxing back at the villa 🌴
- Experiencing the true Ericeira like locals
≈ 40 mins travel
- Nazaré, home to the biggest waves in the world 🌊
- The medieval castle of Óbidos
- The otherworldly cliffs of Baleal 👩🚀
≈ 3 hrs travel
- Second surf session with a local instructor at a beach dictated by the ocean conditions 😉
- Free time for yourself
- A picnic and sunset on the beach, flying kites 🪁
≈ 30 mins travel
- Lisbon and the 1755 earthquake with a local guide
- Pastel de Nata masterclass with a local chef 😋
- Scooting along the waterfront 🛴
- The interactive Quake museum
≈ 2 hrs travel
- The town of Santa Cruz
- Hike along the beach by the ocean 🥾
- Fresh seafood at the local market
- Atmospheric farewell dinner at the villa 😌
≈ 1 hr travel
- Final breakfast at the villa
- Transfer to Lisbon airport
- Farewells
≈ 45 mins travel
The route stays flexible: weather or local surprises might shift it. The trip lead's top priority is always your comfort and safety 😌
Villa in Ericeira
Cosy accommodation near Ericeira — one of Europe's surfing capitals
Details
Your Comfort is Our Priority
Investment
€1 359
per person
✦ Payment is split into three parts for your convenience ❤️
- Bespoke itinerary and an exclusively designed programme
- Support from an attentive expedition leader based in Portugal
- 8 nights in a villa near Ericeira — a hub of European surf and slow life (with easy access to town for independent evening plans)
- Private minibus, driver, fuel, and parking throughout the journey
- Daily homemade breakfasts + hearty picnics/snacks
- Optional morning yoga sessions and spontaneous detours
- Pre-trip consultation (gear, flights, itinerary details)
- Full organisation and support — including logistics and contingency planning
- Entry to the off-the-beaten-path Palace of Monserrate
- 2 surf sessions at the renowned Ribeira d'Ilhas beach (or nearby in Ericeira) with a certified local instructor
- Entry to the medieval castle of Óbidos
- Entry to the compact surf museum in Nazaré, home to the world's biggest waves
- An exclusive Lisbon tour with a Ukrainian-speaking local guide, focusing only on what truly matters
- Entry to the interactive Quake museum, featuring a simulator of the 1755 earthquake that devastated Lisbon :(
- An atmospheric masterclass with a local Lisbon chef, learning to bake Portugal's most famous treat — pastel de nata (it's the Portuguese equivalent of a national treasure 😉)
- 4 restaurant dinners (≈€20/person excluding drinks)
- Medical insurance covering active sports
- Personal expenses
- Flights to/from Lisbon
It's easiest to find convenient flights on Kiwi.com. But if you get stuck with the route, let us know — we're happy to suggest the best connections
Your guide and team leader
Pasha doesn't just lead the route — he creates an atmosphere you want to be in
Reads the team's mood and always knows when a coffee break is needed, and when — the final push to the summit
- Flexibility and experience: from the harsh Alps to the Atlantic Knows how to adapt the program to the weather and group dynamics so everyone is comfortable
- Comfortable pace: no sports aggression or racing Pasha always has a reserve of strength to help you and ensures no one feels like the «weak link»
- Zen and calm: thanks to Vipassana practice, handles any logistical force majeures with a cool head You can just exhale
FAQ
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