After hundreds of kilometers on foot, the Camino de Santiago leaves you with more than just tired legs. It gives you clarity, connection, and a slower rhythm of life. But what if your journey didn’t have to end? We say to try surfing after the Camino!
For many modern pilgrims, the Camino is just the beginning—and surfing is the perfect next chapter. At Oporto Surf Camp, located in Esmoriz, just south of Porto, we welcome pilgrims ready to trade hiking boots for a wetsuit and keep moving. But this time on the waves.
Why Surfing Is the Perfect Post-Camino Practice
The Camino can teach you presence and patience. Both things that are essential in surfing. On the trail, you move with the land. In the water, you learn to move with the sea. Both require you to tune in, trust, and let go.
At Oporto Surf Camp, we offer more than just surf lessons—we offer a space to reset, reflect, and reconnect. Surfing becomes an extension of the Camino’s deeper purpose.
From the Trail to the Tide
Located in Esmoriz, a laid-back small town on Portugal’s northwestern coast, Oporto Surf Camp is the ideal spot to wind down after the Camino. With long, sandy beaches, consistent waves, and a peaceful atmosphere, it’s a space where you can recover and recharge—while still embracing the spirit of adventure.
We offer:
- Comfortable accommodation in our surf house
- Daily surf lessons with experienced instructors
- Yoga sessions to loosen post-Camino muscles
- A friendly, international community
Why Pilgrims Love Oporto Surf Camp
Many of our guests arrive after completing the Camino. Here’s why they say it’s the perfect next step:
- Body renewal: Surfing activates new muscles while helping your legs recover through movement.
- Mental balance: The ocean gives your mind a different kind of peace—a natural continuation of the Camino’s quiet.
- Spiritual flow: Surfing, like walking, is humbling. It invites you to be fully present and grateful for every moment.
- Community: A place to connect with other people who enjoy the waves and atmosphere.
Click here to book your stay and let the next chapter begin!
