⚲ ALJEZUR
SURF & YOGA CAMP IN PORTUGAL | RUSSO CAMP
Any level
Kids welcome
Portugal
Surfing
Yoga
Available year-round
Reset by the wild Atlantic: slow down and feel the ocean. This surf & yoga camp on the Costa Vicentina is made for friends, solo travelers, and active crews who want real progression and real rest. Set in an ocean-view surf villa near Vale Figueiras, it pairs two surf sessions a day with yoga on the deck, full-board meals, and slow evenings of sunsets, good company, and surf-house vibes.
📅 Duration: from 1 week
📍 Location: Aljezur, Portugal
🎾 Main activities: surfing, yoga
🎾 Additional activities: massages, kitesurfing, horse riding
🍸 Fun: sunset hangouts, mocktail/cocktail nights, beach bonfires, live music in local bars, group dinners with Portuguese wine tasting
👥 Age: 18-60. Families with kids are welcome
🗣 Language: English, Russian, Portuguese, Italian, German
Participants:
• Friendly, international community of solo adventurers, couples & friends
• Levels: from beginner to advanced
• Group size: 5 to 42
CATCH WAVES IN A SURF HAVEN
LIVE THE TRUE SURFER’S LIFESTYLE
SUNSET BBQ + LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS
COMMUNITY THAT PULLS YOU UP
FIND YOUR FLOW WITH YOGA
TYPICAL DAY SCHEDULE
Available year-round
7:45 - 8:45
Yoga Session
08:30 – 09:30
Breakfast
09:45 – 10:15
Departure to the beach
11:00 – 12:30
12:30 – 14:00
14:00 – 15:30
1st surf session
Lunch break at the beach
2nd surf session
16:00 – 17:00
17:00 – 20:00
19:30 – 21:00
21:00 – 22:00
21:00 – 23:00
Get ready + return to the surf resort
Free time (shower, chill, drinks) + optional extra activities
Dinner
Photo / video presentations (on scheduled days)
Chill time / bar time / live music (on scheduled nights)
SURF. YOGA. RESET.
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Surf coaching (5 days): structured surf course for Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced levels with experienced instructors.
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2 surf sessions per day: 1h 30m each, plus free surf time in between sessions to practice and build confidence.
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Yoga (5 days): daily yoga classes on the wooden ocean-view yoga deck to improve mobility, balance, breathing, and recovery for surfing.
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Nature & active recovery: a hike along the local trail to the hidden lake, plus plenty of space to stretch and relax (lawn, hammocks, pool).
MEET THE COACHES: A REAL PRO TEAM
Our team is an international crew of certified surf coaches (ISA/ASI) and first-aid trained professionals, with years of coaching plus competitive experience at European and world-level events, including a two-time national champion on the coaching roster.
Lessons run in multiple languages (English, Portuguese, Russian, German, Italian) and are designed for both beginners and intermediates—structured, motivating, and packed with clear feedback and practical tips to help you progress fast.
SURF SCHOOL PACKAGE - 1 WEEK
SURF & YOGA PACKAGE - 1 WEEK
🏡 7 nights accommodation (shared or private)
🍽️ Full Board (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners)
🍲 Tasty dinners from our Grandma-chef
🥐 Home-baked breakfast buffet + 🥪 individual lunch packages for the beach
🎶 Friday evening BBQ & LIVE MUSIC night
🏄♂️ 5-day Surf Course (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
🧰 5 days of surf equipment all day (surfboard, lycra & wetsuit)
🏄 2 sessions per day (1h 30 min each) + free surf between lessons
📸 Professional photo session
🎥 Video analysis (during one of the lessons)
🏄♀️ Ripcurl wetsuits & surfboards
🚐 Transport to the beach
🍹 Welcome drink
🥾 Hiking trail to the hidden lake
🚍 Transfers (pick-up / drop-off): FREE from local bus stop on weekdays, Aljezur on weekends; Lagos pick-up on weekends (+20 EUR)
🏡 7 nights accommodation (shared or private)
🍽️ Full board (7 breakfasts, 6 lunches & 6 dinners)
🍲 Tasty dinners from our Grandma-chef
🥐 Home-baked breakfast buffet + 🥪 individual lunch packages for the beach
🎶 Friday evening BBQ & LIVE MUSIC night
🧘♀️ 5 days of yoga classes
🏄♂️ 5-day surf course (Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced)
🧰 5 days of surf equipment all day (surfboard, lycra & wetsuit)
🏄 2 sessions per day (1h 30 min each) + free surf between lessons
📸 Professional photo session
🎥 Video analysis (during one of the lessons)
🏄♀️ Ripcurl wetsuits & surfboards
🚐 Transport to the beach
🍹 Welcome drink
🥾 Hiking trail to the hidden lake
🚍 Transfers (pick-up / drop-off): FREE local bus stop (weekdays) / Aljezur (weekends); Lagos pick-up (weekends) +20 EUR
ℹ️ Please note: if you’re the only yogi attending the class, a private yoga supplement of +10 EUR/day applies.
PORTUGAL EXPERIENCE
Vale Figueiras Beach Break
Wild Atlantic waves 3 km from home:
we chase the best conditions
Local Culture
A laid-back Algarve vibe: small villages, local markets, and simple coastal life far from the tourist rush
Scenic Adventures
Reset in nature: coastal trails around the Natural Park + a hiking track to the hidden lake
A Taste of the Atlantic Coast
Enjoy simple, high-quality flavors: fresh fish, local produce, great coffee, and classic Portuguese bites after a day in the ocean
Charming old towns
quiet streets, friendly cafés, and slow living
Shared table nights
Long dinners, surf stories, and good company: plus Friday BBQ & live music for the perfect end-of-week vibe
ACCOMMODATION
Russo Surf Resort
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Accommodation: a huge, spacious villa located in the heart of Costa Vicentina Natural Park, with a unique, stunning view over the ocean and forest
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Beach nearby: only 3 km to Vale Figueiras Beach: one of the best beach breaks in Portugal
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Facilities & chill areas: wooden yoga deck, large green lawn, swimming pool with ocean view, skate ramp , hammocks and Balinese beds for lazy afternoons
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Common areas: huge dining room and living room in surf style, wood-burning stove for cozy winter nights
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Meals: on-site kitchen providing delicious breakfasts, lunches, and tasty dinners
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Room options:
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Private rooms (private bathroom): Single / Double / Triple or 4-person private room
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Dorms (bed in shared room): 4-bed Male/Female dorm; 6-bed Mixed dorm; 8-bed Mixed dorm
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Flight
You book your own flight.
⚠️ Please contact the organisers before booking your flights to confirm timing and coordination
Airport
Arrival at Lisbon Airport (LIS) (Portugal).
(Alternative option: Porto Airport (OPO). Please confirm with us before booking.)
Airport Transfers
Airport transfers are not included.
We’ll send you clear step-by-step instructions for getting to the camp (best shuttle/public transport/taxi options)
Russo Surfcamp is one of the first Algarve surf camps, that appeard in Portugal, back in 2003. It was found by portuguese surf pioneer Rui Russo, called so for his unusal blond hair.
It´s an unique and top-rated location, that takes place in the middle of the Natural Park of Costa Vicentina. The famous village of Aljezur stays just 15 min by car, and the stunning beach of Vale Figueiras is 2 km away