Climb & Surf
Climb & Surf Camp Quinta Formosinho in Praia da Luz
Climb. Surf. Explore. Repeat.
Looking for more than just another surf camp or climbing holiday? Our Climb & Surf Camp combines the best of both worlds. Spend your mornings chasing waves along the stunning Algarve coastline and your afternoons discovering hidden climbing crags, sea cliffs and breathtaking viewpoints.
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Based at our relaxed Climb & Surf Camp Quinta Formosinho in Praia da Luz, you'll join a small international group of like-minded adventurers who share a passion for the ocean, the outdoors and active travel.
Whether you're completely new to climbing or surfing, or already have experience in one or both sports, our certified local instructors adapt every session to your level. Small groups, personal coaching and daily location selection ensure the best possible experience and progression throughout the week.
What makes this camp special is the variety. One day you might be learning your first turns on a surfboard, the next day climbing sunlit limestone cliffs overlooking the Atlantic. Between sessions, enjoy the pool, relax in the garden, explore Praia da Luz or simply unwind with your new camp friends.
The Algarve offers over 300 days of sunshine per year, world-class surf spots and some of Portugal's most beautiful climbing areas — creating the perfect playground for an unforgettable outdoor holiday.
Explore the rock climbing in Algarve
Climbing Algarve
Discover the Algarve from a different perspective. Our climbing sessions take you beyond the beaches to spectacular limestone cliffs, hidden crags and breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Whether you're tying into a rope for the very first time or looking to improve your climbing skills, our experienced guides create a safe, supportive and fun environment for all levels. Small groups, professional equipment and carefully selected climbing areas ensure an unforgettable outdoor experience in one of Portugal's most beautiful regions.
Explore the varaity of surf in the Algarve
Surfing Algarve
Experience some of the best surfing in Portugal in the Algarve. From the beginner-friendly beaches around Lagos and Praia da Luz to the world-famous waves of Sagres and the wild West Coast, we choose the best surf spot each day based on ocean conditions and your ability level. Whether you are learning to catch your first wave, improving your technique, or building confidence in different surf conditions, our qualified local instructors provide coaching in group surf lessons. With surfable water temperatures, year-round surf, stunning beaches and consistent Atlantic swells, the Algarve is one of Europe's top destinations for surfers of all levels.
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Guided rock climbing adventures with professional surf lessons
Our Climb & Surf Camp combines guided rock climbing adventures with professional surf lessons, giving you the opportunity to experience two of the Algarve's most popular outdoor activities during one active holiday.
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For climbing, we focus on small groups, personal coaching and carefully selected climbing areas around Lagos, Sagres and the Western Algarve. This allows our guides to adapt each session to the group's experience level while maintaining a high standard of safety and individual feedback.
Surf lessons are provided by our trusted local surf school partners. Depending on the season and participant numbers, lessons take place in level-based groups with dedicated beginner, intermediate and advanced coaching. Daily surf locations are selected according to ocean conditions to ensure the best possible learning environment.
For independent climbers and surfers, participation in lessons is completely optional. Many guests simply use our camp as a comfortable base for their own adventures. Surfboard rental, wetsuit rental and climbing equipment rental are available, allowing experienced guests to explore the Algarve's world-class surf spots and climbing areas at their own pace.
Whether you join every lesson, mix guided activities with independent days, or simply use the camp as your adventure basecamp, our flexible format allows you to create the Algarve holiday that suits you best.
Why Choose
Our Climb & Surf Camp
Surf, climb and explore the Algarve from one unique basecamp
Professional coaching combined with local knowledge
Small-group climbing adventures on spectacular sea cliffs
Flexible surf lessons and independent surf options
Accommodation, activities and equipment in one place
Ideal for solo travellers, couples and active friends
Access to some of Portugal's best climbing and surfing locations
Relaxed outdoor lifestyle with a genuine community atmosphere
More than a holiday — an active week of adventure and discovery
Faq Climb & Surf Basecamp
Guest numbers vary throughout the year. During the main family holiday season, many apartments are occupied by families. For adult Climb & Surf guests, the best periods are typically March to June, September and November, when conditions are often excellent for both climbing and surfing and the atmosphere is more relaxed. November can bring more variable weather conditions.
Most Climb & Surf guests are between 25 and 40 years old, although we regularly welcome younger and older outdoor enthusiasts.
Our guests primarily come from the United States, Canada and various European countries.
English is always available. Additional languages depend on the instructors and guides working during your stay. Please contact us if you require coaching in a specific language.
There is no fixed number of climbing days. Guests can build their own schedule and choose exactly how many climbing sessions they would like to include.
There is no fixed number of surf days. Guests can add as many surf lessons as they wish and create a schedule that matches their goals and fitness level.
Yes. Accommodation-only bookings are possible during most of the year. During Easter, July, August and October, activity requirements may apply depending on the apartment and season.
Yes. Surf lessons can be booked independently from accommodation.
Yes. Climbing activities can be booked independently from accommodation.
Yes. Guests have access to an outdoor swimming pool. Please note that the pool is not heated.
Yes. Guests are welcome to use the communal BBQ area and outdoor social spaces.
Yes. WiFi is available in all apartments. Some apartments offer faster internet connections than others. If you plan to work remotely, we recommend contacting the office before booking so we can suggest the most suitable apartment.
No dedicated coworking space is available on-site. However, several coworking spaces can be found in Lagos, just a short drive away.
There is no fixed schedule. Apart from arrival and departure days, guests are free to organise their week as they wish. Options include surfing, rock climbing, bouldering, Deep Water Soloing and rest days to explore the Algarve or relax by the pool.
The Climb & Surf format is fully flexible. There is no standard package. Guests choose their accommodation, climbing days and surf days individually, allowing each holiday to be tailored to personal preferences and experience levels.
Food and personal expenses are not included unless specifically stated in your booking confirmation.
We generally recommend one rest day after every three active days. This allows your body to recover and gives you time to explore the Algarve, visit local beaches or simply relax.
Yes. Many guests use the Climb & Surf Camp as an adventure basecamp. Accommodation, equipment rental and flexible activity options allow experienced surfers and climbers to explore the Algarve independently while still having access to local knowledge and support.
We hope you had an exciting session and will be hungry for more :)
Please note: We only have space in the van for the participants so if you book your kid(s) into our courses we CANNOT guarantee a space in the van for the parent to come along - even though we love families to be together.
That's what people say about us
(Translated by Google) As a family with three children (12, 10, and 7), we booked the family climbing session and had a fantastic time! Our guide, Jarn, was simply amazing – super friendly, helpful, and incredibly dedicated. We felt completely at ease with him! There was something for everyone in terms of routes :-). Superbly planned and organized :-). (Original) Wir haben als Familie mit drei Kindern (12, 10 und 7) das Familienklettern gebucht und hatten einen Riesenspaß! Unser Guide Jarn war einfach großartig - superfreundlich, hilfsbereit und total engagiert. Man hat sich bei ihm in den besten Händen gefühlt! Von den Routen her war für alle etwas dabei :-). Spitzenmäßig geplant und organisiert :-).
Best place to learn 🏄♀️. Coaches are amazing (specially shout to Thomas, Domi & Linda) and thanks to their help we managed to get standing on the board a few times from day 1 despite being our first time. They also looked after our kids (10 & 8 years) all the time who felt perfectly safe and enjoyed the experience very much. 💙💙
Incredible progression, coaching, and stunning locations!I highly recommend Climb & Surf Camp ASA Algarve Sea Adventures. My three-day climbing experience was perfectly structured, safe, and pushed my abilities further than expected. Day 1 (Bensafrim): This was a fantastic warm-up day. My coach, Toto, focused heavily on refining my technique. We progressed naturally throughout the day, tackling increasingly difficult climbs to prepare me for the sea cliffs. Day 2 (Sagres Sea Cliffs): Toto put together an absolute masterclass of a package. Each climb required a completely different technique. It built perfectly on the previous day's skills and was an unforgettable, thrilling experience. Day 3 (Bouldering at Praia da Luz): Our guide, Marco, took a small group of four of us out to the beach. We were all at a similar skill level, which created a great dynamic where our different climbing styles naturally rubbed off on each other. By the end of the session, Marco had me successfully sending lines a full level above my normal grade!I If you want professional coaching, tailored progression, and guides who genuinely know how to unlock your potential, book with these guys. Thank you, Toto and Marco!
(Translated by Google) I went climbing with my son (6). Everything was perfectly organized, and the instructor was super pleasant and friendly and chose some great routes for us. Highly recommended! (Original) Ich war mit meinem Sohn (6) klettern. Es war alles bestens organsiert und der Trainer war super angenehm und freundlich und hat schöne Routen für uns herausgesucht. Kann man uneingeschränkt weiterempfehlen
(Translated by Google) The family surf course we had with you was really great. We all had a blast, especially our kids. You're a fantastic team. Thank you so much, and see you next year! 🙂 (Original) Der Familien Surf Kurs den wir bei euch hatten hatten war richtig schön. Er hat uns allen mega Spaß gemacht. Ganz besonders unseren Kindern. Ihr seid ein super Team. Vielen Dank und bis nächstes Jahr 🙂
(Translated by Google) We stayed here from June 26th to July 2nd, 2026, and as a family with our 5-year-old child, we had four hours of private surf lessons with Domi each day for five days. It was an incredible experience and we all had a blast! We were especially happy that we ended up being scheduled for mornings instead of afternoons. This meant the temperatures were more pleasant, the beaches much quieter, and the conditions for learning were simply perfect. Domi is a fantastic surf instructor – competent, patient, motivating, and particularly sensitive with our child. Thanks to her calm demeanor, we made tremendous progress over the five days and always felt completely at ease. The apartment was also clean, functionally furnished, and had everything we needed for our stay. We wholeheartedly recommend the surf course and the stay. Many thanks to Domi and the entire team for this unforgettable week – we would love to come back again! (Original) Wir waren vom 26.06. bis 02.07.2026 hier und hatten als Familie mit unserem 5-jährigen Kind an fünf Tagen jeweils vier Stunden Privat-Surfunterricht bei Domi. Es war eine unglaubliche Erfahrung und hat uns allen riesigen Spaß gemacht! Besonders froh sind wir, dass wir statt nachmittags letztendlich immer morgens eingeteilt wurden. So waren die Temperaturen angenehmer, die Strände deutlich ruhiger und die Bedingungen zum Lernen einfach perfekt. Domi ist eine großartige Surflehrerin – kompetent, geduldig, motivierend und besonders einfühlsam im Umgang mit unserem Kind. Dank ihrer ruhigen Art haben wir in den fünf Tagen enorme Fortschritte gemacht und uns jederzeit bestens aufgehoben gefühlt. Auch das Apartment war sauber, zweckmäßig eingerichtet und hatte alles, was wir für unseren Aufenthalt gebraucht haben. Wir können den Surfkurs und den Aufenthalt von Herzen weiterempfehlen. Vielen Dank an Domi und das gesamte Team für diese unvergessliche Woche – wir kommen sehr gerne wieder!
I had an intermediate Lead cliff climbing trip booked which was unfortunately cancelled last minute due to weather but they kindly worked with me to reschedule the trip for another day and I'm so glad it actually happened! The trip itself was one of the best things I've ever done! As a primarily indoor climber it was so exciting to finally do some roped climbing outdoors. Marco, my instructor, inspired nothing but confidence and safety. He made the trip extremely enjoyable and I'm very thankful. The climbing itself was incredible. Beautiful cliff with varied routes ranging from roughly 5a to 6c. We were on the wall for around 2.5-3 hours. Would highly recommend it if you're looking to try out some outdoor climbing and you have some indoor experience!
Have only been bouldering indoors so this was an absolutely incredible experience to climb outdoors and learnt alot.
We loved our family surf and stay adventure! It was such a special place and fit our needs perfectly. The villa is an old farmhouse in which each of the apartments are redone beautifully. (I know this because everyone staying there was so friendly so I saw inside some others!) We loved the central pool and our kids really enjoyed the basketball hoop and outdoor ping table set up. It was a great place to make lunch, have breakfast and relax after surfing or exploring. The surfing was amazing. It was our first time surfing as a family and the lessons we received really made the experience stand out. They have a small ratio of students to instructors. We also were some of the first out on the beach and got an hour or so before any other group went out. When the waves were slightly rough they made sure to have one on one care with our children. I feel as though we really got a chance to learn the surfing basics and we are all looking forward to getting to practice our skills in the future!
Went rock climbing on the cliffs in Sagres and it was a remarkable experience! Definitely one of the highlights of my trip in portugal. Toto and Marco were great- very friendly and professional. Had so many great photos and videos too! 💯 recommend!
(Translated by Google) My two kids had two surf sessions with Luca. Everything went really well, they had a blast and learned a lot. I can highly recommend ASA! (Original) Meine beiden Kids hatten 2 Surf Sessions bei Luca. Alles wirklich super gelaufen, sie hatten riesig Spaß und haben sehr viel dazugelernt. ASA kann ich nur empfehlen!
Toto was amazing! He took us to a beautiful crag on the sea cliffs. We climbed on well bolted routes, and Toto let us push ourselves within our comfort level.
Why Surf
In the Algarve?
One of Europe's most consistent year-round surf destinations
Surf spots for complete beginners through to advanced surfers
South and West Coast beaches offering ideal conditions every day
Warm climate, stunning beaches and professional local coaching
Surf Lessons Across the Algarve
The Algarve is one of Europe's most diverse surf destinations, offering both the exposed Atlantic West Coast and the more sheltered South Coast. This unique geography allows us to choose from a wide variety of beaches, providing the best possible conditions for every experience level.
Every day, our local instructors analyse the swell, wind and tides before selecting the most suitable surf spot. This flexible approach creates safer lessons, better learning conditions and faster progression, ensuring every session makes the most of what the Algarve has to offer.
Why is the Algarve one of Portugal's best climbing destinations?
The Algarve offers exceptional limestone climbing, over 300 days of sunshine per year and a remarkable variety of climbing areas within a short driving distance. From beginner-friendly inland crags to dramatic sea cliffs above the Atlantic Ocean, climbers can enjoy high-quality rock, reliable weather and spectacular scenery throughout most of the year. This unique combination makes the Algarve one of Europe's most attractive destinations for outdoor sport climbing.
Which Climbing Area Is Right for You?
Every climbing area has its own character. We help you choose the sector that best matches your experience level, personal goals and the day's conditions, ensuring a safe, enjoyable and memorable day on the rock.
Lagos
Perfect for first-time outdoor climbers and gym-to-rock transitions
Ideal for learning top rope and lead climbing fundamentals
Sagres
Ideal for confident climbers looking for technical routes and greater exposure
A true sea cliff climbing experience in one of Portugal's most scenic locations