GENERAL INFO:
Q: Where is the closest restaurant?
A: The closest restaurants are just across the street from the Surf House.
Q: How much costs a dinner in a restaurant?
A: Around 10eur to 20eur if you drink some wine!
Q: How much does a beer cost?
A: About 0,50eur in a supermarket, 1,50eur at a bar, 2,50eur in a club.
Q: Where can I find a supermarket?
A: The nearest is a supermarket across the street from the Surf House. In Peniche 5Km from our camp you'll find larger chains like LIDL, Pingo Doce or Intermarché.
Q: Can I walk to the beach from the camp?
A: Yes. The beach is 3 min walking distance from the Surf House.
Q: Are you opened year round?
A: Yes. We only make a break in January.
Q: Where is the closest airport?
A: The closest airport is in Lisbon 90Km South, Porto is 200Km North, from both you have highway all the way to Peniche.
Q: Does your camp have people from different nationalities?
A: Yes. Our camp has people from all over the world but mainly from Europe.
Q: Can I bring my own equipment?
A: Yes. We have everything you need but if you want to use your equipment you will have a discount on the surf camp packages prices.
Q: Do you have different types of boards?
A: Yes. We have a variety of surfboards that ranges from short to long boards.
BOOKINGS:
Q: How do I book?
A: Send e-mail to bookings@balealsurfcam.com with the dates and package wanted or fill in one of our booking forms on-line. We’ll check availability and get back to you with details and booking confirmation procedure.
Q: Can I choose a custom package or do I have to stick to the packages offered?
A: Yes, you can choose a custom package. Just ask us what you want and we’ll tell you if it’s possible and how much it costs.
Q: How do I secure a booking?
A: A booking is secured when we have confirmed availability and after we have received 40% of the package value. You'll know you're confirmed by receiving an e-mail with the confirmation voucher attached.
Q: How do I know that my reservation is confirmed?
A: You will receive an e-mail with the confirmation and a booking voucher with the information regarding the package booked, accommodation and amounts paid and remaining balance due on arrival..
ACCOMMODATION:
Q: What kind of accommodation you have?
A: Cool and Superior. Cool is the budget option. You share rooms and the houses are great for people who want to have more contact with other participants. Superior is the more confortable option. They have fewer rooms; you stay in your own room and just share the house. These houses have more privacy and they suit families for example.
Q: Do you provide linen and blankets?
A: Yes. The prices include the bed linen and blankets.
Q: Can I wash my clothes?
A: Yes. All the accommodation options have washing machines. Optionally the camp provides a laundry service for 3EUR/kg
SURFING:
Q: What’s the distance to the nearest surf spot?
A: The nearest spot (Cantinho da Baía) is 2min walking from the Surf House. Within 5min walking distance you’ll find at least 5 spots that work with different swell and wind conditions. See Spots.
Q: I’m a beginner, can I find a spot that suits me?
A: Yes. Due to the geography of the coastline there is almost always a spot adequate for any kind of level.
Q: What is the usual size of the waves in Baleal, Peniche?
A: The swell ranges from the 0.5m to 5m depending on the season. Usually the winter swells are bigger and the summer smaller. Even on the big swells you can find a sheltered spot due to the geography of this peninsulas. See Spots.
Q: Are the tides a factor to bear in mind?
A: Yes. The tides can range up to 4m. Usually the mid tides are the most consistent for most spots but some spots really work better with a specific tide. See Spots. For example while Cantinho da Baía works with the high tide, Supertubos is better at mid to low.
Q: I’m travelling in the summer, what wet suit should I wear?
A: Most of the year the water temperature is around 17ºC (3/2 wetsuit or short). During the summer and in July August it can get up to 20ºC and a short would be enough. In the winter it can get down as low as 14ºC and a full 4/3 or 3/3 is recommended.
SURF CAMP:
Q: Can I have classes if I’m travelling alone?
A: Yes. There is no minimum number of participants for the classes to be held.
Q: What does the Surf School pack includes?
A: A week of Surf School Package includes: chosen accommodation, surf lessons from Monday to Friday, 4 hours a day, including equipment and transfers to the spots, Video Aid, individual sport insurance provided by the camp.
Q: Do we get to try different spots during a week of Surf School?
A: Yes. There is a weekly surf trip to some spot within the region and besides that participants will be transferred to other spots if there is no local spot with conditions for the classes.
Q: Can i bring my own wet suit and board?
A: Yes. If you bring your own equipment you’ll have a discount on surf school package prices up to 10%.
Q: Can i access the internet while I’m in the camp?
A: Yes. We have access to the web @ our office (free 15min/day). We’re also connected wireless at the beach bar and at the Surf House Hostel
WHAT GOES ARROUND COMES ARROUND
Q: How do I get from Peniche to Baleal Surf Camp when I arrive?
A: Give us a call and we’ll pick you up at the bus station free of charge.
Q: How to go around in Baleal and Peniche?
A: We have a bike service if you want to go around by yourself. There are regular buses between Baleal and Peniche? A taxi will cost 6eur from Peniche to Baleal.
Q: Where is the nearest beach/spot from the camp?
A: The nearest beach/spot is Cantinho da Baía, just 100m away.
Q: Where is the closest beach bar?
A: Just walk down to our Beach Bar and enjoy the sun and sea! 200m away you'll find Bar da Praia, 200m south the Disco Voilá.
Q: Where is the closest restaurant?
A: The closest restaurant is just across the street from the Surf House.
Q: Where is the nearest ATM?
A: It’s just across the street from the Surf House at the Supermarket Super Baleal.
Q: Where is the nearest Hospital?
A:It’s in Peniche, 5km. In Ferrel (2km) and Atouguia da Baleia (4km) there are local health extensions. 20Km from Baleal there is the regional District Hospital with full services and Paediatric Service.