CLIFF booklet_final2019

CLIFF 

2019 season 

SURF CAMP BOOKLET 

In this booklet you’ll find a showcase of our 

activities and services that you can book and 

enjoy to make your time here at CLIFF 

truly memorable!


CLIFF SURF CAMP 

01. 

CLIFF LESSONS 

The major triad: surf, yoga and jiu-jitsu 

02. 

CLIFF DINNERS 

Our selection of dinners, all delicious and made with love 

03. 

OTHER ACTIVITIES 

Massages, trips, parties

2019 season 

INTRO- 

DUCTION 

Dear guest, welcome to our camp, our home 

and yours for these next days ;) 

We wish to give to you the most incredible 

stay with us and introduce to you our 

beautiful Santa Cruz & West shore. 

Some of the services described in this booklet are 

already included in your package while others 

can be booked at the reception upon your arrival. 

Please be aware that there are deadlines to sign 

up for certain services. 

We hope this will come in handy during your stay ;) 

Always at your service, 

Your CLIFF Team 

C L I F F / s u r f c a m p b o o k l e t



CLIFF is not just another surf camp. Here, we invite 

you to experience a whole different lifestyle, connecting 

to nature and other people, re-discovering 

yourself and living at a slower pace, yet intensively. 

We want to take you to well-known places and 

secret spots; open to you our Portuguese heart and 

soul; let you try new flavours and smell new odours. 

In other words, we simply want you to disconnect 

from the daily routine and have the time of your 

life. 

Ready to take off? ;) 

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Whether you are traveling alone or 

with a group of friends, prefer privacy 

or constant company, we got 

what you need ;) 


ROOMS 

With the surf 

vibe in the air 

and rooms, 

your holiday is 

about to start 

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The mission of CLIFF Surf 

Camp is to make this world 

a happier place through surf 

lifestyle and friendship. Surf, 

yoga, nature, delicious food and good 

vibes - that’s CLIFF’s answer to routine 

and common life. Here, everyone 

will find all the necessary ingredients 

to compose their own delicious holiday 

recipe! 

Settled just a 2 minute walk from the 

breathtaking coastline of the Atlantic 

Ocean, CLIFF Surf Camp is the place 

to be if you are searching for an offbeat 

destination, away from tourist 

crowds. 

Our spacious 3-level house with open terraces 

and glimpses of the sea was created to become 

your secret holiday escape. It has its own 

on-site wellness studio and the Lounge & Bar 

with a shaded deck and chilled out tunes. It’s 

our mission to make sure that this place has 

everything you need for a smooth and pleasant 

stay. 

Each of our 10 rooms has an original decor and 

a unique vibe. Some are shared, others are twin; 

some are blue, others are green; some with a 

balcony, others with a terrace, but always with 

its own shower and WC, which means… no 

morning and after-surf queues! In whichever 

room you stay, you will be sure to find yourself 

in a tasteful interior with maximum comfort. 



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From Cliff Surf School you will get 

the best surf education and with 

its academic diploma you will enjoy 

travelling the surf world freely and 

fully prepared. In CLIFF Surf School, 

surf lessons are composed in a way 

that enables joyful, step-by-step 

and easy-to-follow learning process. 

LESSONS 

@ CLIFF 



CLIFF Surf School is the perfect 

place for anyone who 

wants to surf better and experience 

the stoke of surfing 

at its MAXIMUM. Whether it’s your 

first rendezvous with the magic surf 

lifestyle, or you are already “hooked”, 

our team cannot wait to greet you on 

board! 

CLIFF offers group and private surf 

lessons as well as surf guiding. The experience 

and qualifications of our surf 

instructors allow to teach effectively 

people of all levels: from the very beginners 

to advanced riders. 

It is also possible to rent surf equipment 

from our surf school. However, 

we only rent material to riders that 

already have a certain experience and 

feel confidently on water when alone. 

The times will be scheduled every week, according 

to surf and overall weather conditions. 

You’ll find your schedule and the reception, 

and in case of changes our team will always 

keep you informed. 

If you came with our surf packs you can enjoy 

equipment rental for free outside surf lesson 

times. YAY! Practice makes the pro ;) 

The beach is just 2 minutes away from CLIFF! 

:) All it takes is a short walk down the street. So 

grab the board and wetsuit, and go out (in this 

case go in) paddle paddle! 

If you believe you need some one-on-one 

training or an extra input, you can book extra 

surf lessons with our surf instructors (possible 

on weekends). 

Surf lessons are held on weekdays. 

You will enjoy surf sessions of about 3 

hours in total with a little break (where 

you can savour the beach snack that 

comes included in each lesson). 

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Our goal is not just to get you stand 

on board, but pass on all the essential 

knowledge and skills that you 

can take away with you and use to 

progress further on your own. 

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SURF 

LESSONS 

Learning to 

surf together 

is funnier ;) 



PRIVATE 

One-on-one tut 

with 100% focus 

on YOU 

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SURF LESSONS 

Personal approach 

to get your moves 

right 



We’ll take you to 

the hidden gems, 

the best surf 

spots 

SURF 

GUIDING 

Taking a “surf tour” with a local 

savvy surfer, who on top of that 

is a certified surf instructor, is the 

surest way to maximize your surf 

experiences in a new destination. 

The surf guide will take you to the 

best and most appropriate spots, 

explain how they work and how to 

surf them. 

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Imagening 

yourself in 

this line? ;) 



YOGA 

While surf and yoga haven’t always walked hand-in-hand, they 

turned out to complement each other perfectly, and today 

yoga is a full-time resident at surf camps 

Our yoga lessons usually take place in the morning 

so that everybody can participate (surf folks included). 

Plus, there’s no better way to start the day than 

an invigorating yoga session, right? 

Most of the time we organise them indoors but when 

the days are especially lovely, we grab the mats and 

go to the beach to workout to the lulling sound of the 

waves. And of course inhale the fresh ocean breeze 

and exhale any worries that are still here from working 

days. 

We kindly ask you to sign up for the lessons at arrival 

in order for us to invite an instructor to come over. 

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SIGN UP 

Some packages have yoga lessons included. 

Additional lessons can be always 

purchased at reception. 

If your pack doesn’t have yoga, you can 

still join the lessons. Just let our recepcionist 

know you’re interested ;) 



Don’t let the first impression scare you off! It may look violent, but it’s the very contrary. 

Learn to focus, control mind and movements. Grab a kimono and join the class. Are 

you ready? 

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JIU-JITSU 

From the Japanese JuJutsu it’s more commonly known for its 

westernized version Jiu-Jitsu. 

Jiu-jitsu represents manipulating the opponent’s force 

against himself rather than confronting it with one’s 

own force. 

The fact that many renowned surfers, including Kelly 

Slater, are in love with jiu-jitsu is not a coincidence. 

First of all, jiu-jitsu is a terrific workout that improves 

conditioning and muscle mass while burning fat. In relation 

to surfing, it’s quite simple — more muscle, more 

endurance, more waves. Moreover, jiu-jitsu takes your 

reaction and balance to the next level which means a 

better performance on water! 

Finally, practising jiu-jitsu has a tremendous effect on 

overall confidence and self-control, which are among 

the key qualities required for progressive and joyful 

surfing. 



ÓBIDOS 

BUDDHA 

EDEN 

local 

shaper 

dino 

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park

Santa Cruz and its privileged 

location, between ocean and 

country side, mountains and 

valleys, takes us to show you all 

the amazing surroundings of CLIFF. 

The beauty and richness of our West 

Coast, offers a series of trips that 

we’d like to take you on. 

SPO 

One cannot know alpha and omega of 

surf without understanding how a surfboard 

is built. This is why we invite you 

to pay a visit to a local shaper and witness 

the process of making one. Get to 

know the principles, techniques, materials 

and some secret tricks first-hand. 

You can also prepare few tricky questions 

to the shaper! 

What’s included 

transfer both ways 

a guided tour 

Min. number of people . 3 

Duration . 40 min with journey 

ÓBIDOS 

Óbidos is an atmospheric medieval 

town, characteristic of its cobbled 

lanes, lovely whitewashed cottages 

framed in yellow and blue, low arched 

doorways or stone ledges and steps, 

some of which have been here since 

the Moorish occupation which ended 

in the 12th century. 

Besides walking along and on the fortress 

walls, peek into the atmospheric 

book market and the church transformed 

into a bookshop, and don’t forget 

to take a sip of the famous ginjinha 

in between! 


both ways transfer 

guided tour with a CLIFF staff member 


Duration . 3,5 h with journey 

CLIFF’s 

TRIPS 

BUDDHA EDEN GARDEN 

Buddha Eden is the biggest oriental 

garden in Europe, with 35 hectares 

of land covered with buddhas, pagodas, 

terracotta statues and the various 

carefully-placed sculptures. An estimated 

six thousand tons of marble and 

granite were used to create this monumental 

work of art. 

The central staircase is the focal point 

of the garden, where the golden Buddhas 

offer you a calm welcome. There 

are over 200 sculptures on display surrounded 

by the shade of a 1000 palms. 

You will be truly enchanted with the 

peace and tranquility of this unique and 

special place. 



entry ticket 



DINO PARK 

The Dino Park in Lourinhã is the biggest 

open air museum in Portugal, with 

10 hectares of area. Here you can walk 

4 paths that will take you through different 

periods of history and where 

you’ll be able to discover over 120 real 

size models of dinossaurs and other 

animals. Pretty scary, uh, the real T-Rex 

and his mates? 



entry ticket 



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peniche 

LOCAL WINERY 

Just a half an hour drive away, we have a spectacular winery 

where the tradition and innovation fuse. Visitors will discover 

the process of producing wine from the very start and 

have a chance to give their verdict on the final product in the 

end of a fascinating tour. 

The architecture of the winery and the surrounding area are 

absolute visual gems and will provide an aesthetic context 

for learning about and savouring the unique wines of the Lisbon 

Region, very much defined by its Atlantic influence. 



entrance fee 

wine tasting 


Duration . approx.1,5h + journey (50 min both ways) 

NAZARÉ 

Originally a renowned Portuguese fishermen village, today 

a little cozy town, Nazaré got its name spun internationally 

after Garrett McNamara, Hawaiian pro big-wave rider, conquered 

there a 30 m (estimated) monster - the largest wave 

ever surfed. 

Although since then Nazaré has been mostly viewed as a surf 

destination, its surroundings will not disappoint an on-land 

traveller either. 

Despite growing tourism, Nazaré still keeps a feeling of authentic 

Portugal: women wearing 7-skirt traditional garments, 

ubiquitous fishermen, over-century old fortress and 

funicular and, of course, narrow cobbled streets woven in 

between layered, red-roofed houses. The ocean views from 

Sítio - the upper part located about 110 m above sea level - 

will take your breath away. 



a guided tour 


Duration. 3 h + journey (2 hours both ways) 

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PENICHE 

Peniche is another fishermen’s town, and while wandering the 

streets you’ll notice the smell of fish and ocean in the air. The 

local women dry the fish out in the street. Will you dare to try 

one? 

If you’re staying with us in October, month of the WSL stop at 

this little Portuguese surf gem, then we’ll be pleased to take 

you there. Who’s up to watch the Pros surf? ;) 

NAZARÉ 



a guided tour 


Duration . 1,5 h + journey 

WINE 

TASTING 

And at the 

end, the 

cool part: 

tasting! 

At the winery you’ll 

have a tour around the 

facilities 



DRINKS 

& 

SNACKS 

We’ve created our on-site Bar to make sure 

that throughout the day you 

can order delicious meals, snacks and drinks 

without leaving the camp. 

Sit back in our lounge, get comfy and discover 

a variety of toasts, salads, burgers and finger 

food. To refresh from the warming sun you 

can choose from a selection of soft drinks and 

cocktails - and enjoy! 

(Former guests would recommend the 

CLIFF Gin ;) ) 

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SUGGESTIONS OF THE HOUSE 

Açaí bowl 

CLIFF Burger 

Raquel’s Toasties 

CLIFF Gin 

Smoothie 



CLIFF’s 

D.LICIOUS 

DINNERS 

For a more substantial meal, we invite you to join our delicious dinners 

- a different one for every night of the week! Some dinners 

are prepared on site, while others come from our carefully selected 

and time-proved partners. 

TYPICAL PORTUGUESE 

Here at CLIFF we know a fair bit about what good Portuguese food 

tastes like. We serve the best selection to showcase a little part of 

what the Portuguese gastronomy has to offer. With entries, soup, 

a fish and meat option, side dishes and a delicious homemade dessert, 

you’ll get your belly full and your experience-hunger satisfied. 

So trust yourself in our hands and you won’t be disappointed ;) 

VEGETARIAN 

Even the biggest beef and chouriço fans get easily compromised at 

the sight of our vibrant veggie dinner prepared of local and seasonal 

ingredients. The yellow of the sweetcorn, the green of cucumber, 

the red of peppers, the orange of carrot, make our vegetarian 

buffet a colourful delight for the eyes, and a healthy option for 

the body. Each week we serve a different option, so if you’re lucky 

you’ll try our spicy chilly, or our vegetable curry, or our vegetables 

à Gomes de Sá. In the end, no matter when you come, you’ll always 

be a lucky winner :D 

TAPAS 

This dinner is a perfect solution for those who have difficulty in 

choosing and want to try a bit of everything. It is a mouthwatering 

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Pick the dinners that worked up your appetite and sign up at the reception (the latest 

11 am the day prior to the dinner). Remember that what really matters is the gathering 

around the table, the conviviality, the laughter, the friendships that are made. 



combination of all possible flavours that will 

satisfy whatever cravings you might have. Sit 

down, enjoy a glass of wine and a good conversation 

with your neighbour, while tasting the 

roasted chouriço, garlic bread, stuffed mushrooms, 

stuffed loaf… As you can see, plenty of 

choice! 

SUSHI 

The world is divided in two kinds of people: 

sushi-lovers and those who still haven’t tried 

sushi in CLIFF. Our sushi guru Fernando will 

throw a spectacular cooking show for the 

eyes of the more curious. “Reserve” a spot in 

the first line to watch him work on one of his 

creations with Portuguese typical ingredients. 

Fresh fish, high quality products and enticing 

presentation - make sure not to miss this! 

COOKING TOGETHER 

Once a week, we want to get you all together, 

and make you connect. What better excuse 

than to cook together for eachother? We want 

to take you to the local market, the fish market, 

get the fresh and tasty ingredients, to bring to 

our kitchen and cook altogether. A bit more 

pepper here, a pinch of salt there, our cook will 

accompany you through the whole process. 

From the roots to the table, made by you. :) 

BBQ 

BBQs are the kind of meals that carry holiday 

feeling. Accompanied with all sorts of 

garnishes and salads, a BBQ is a perfect feast 

to celebrate the (summer) night and the new 

friendships. Order yourself a beer or a jar of 

refreshing sangria to share with your mates. 

After a day spent with full program, it’s a well 

deserved chilling time. 

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yummy 

yummy 

With delicious food, happy faces and 

good talks, friendships are made at 

CLIFF :) 



Sound Massage 

with Tibetan 

Singing Bowls 

Relaxation and 

Sports Massage 

Lymphatic Drainage 

Tui Na 

Auriculotherapy 

Aromatherapy 

Reflexology 

If you wish to have a massage please inform the reception in advance so we can call up 

our masseuse and book you an appointment. 

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sensational 

MASSAGES 

To relieve those well-surfed muscles or simply relax, treat 

yourself with a heavenly massage and natural therapy - Tui Na 

It is an intense massage, since its aim is to trigger auto regeneration, 

as well as analgesic and immune processes in the recipient. 

It helps with the recovery of joint mobility, reducing spasms and 

inflammation, strengthening organic energy and metabolic activity 

(amongst others). 

Apart from Tui Na, our highly experienced therapist and masseuse 

has to offer an extensive array of many other therapies upon request. 

Want to know a secret? Those who’ve tried it, say she has magical 

hands ;) If you try it, you’ll cry for more! XD 



ORDER 

your own surfboard 

Fancy having your own surf board? Here your dream can come 

true! 

Just a 10 minutes drive from CLIFF there is the local, but famous, 

surf board shaper. 

Called SPO - Shapers Professionals Organisation - which sounds 

like a pretty serious and formal institution, but in the end the guys 

are pretty cool and loose. 

With more than 15 years experience in boards shaping, the boys 

know it all. From shortboards to guns (not actual weapon!!), from 

competition boards to longboards, they have it all. 

Hugo Cartaxana and his magical surf boards factory make dreams 

come true (kinda like Charlie and the chocolate factory, but with 

foam, epox and high quality glassing). He makes the surfboards 

for giant wave riders like Garret McNamara, so they can smoothly 

enjoy their surf session in Nazaré ;) 

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Ask at the reception for your order form. Then you just need to pay Cartaxana a little visit ;) 



Every class includes 

longboards 

protections 

helmet 

what’s not included 

insurance 

transfer to/from the 

spot 

What to take with you 

comfortable flat 

shoes 

sunscreen 

sweater/ jacket 

water 

Duration 

1 h 15 min 

Min. nr of people 

3 

Max. nr of people 

9 

People per 

instructor 

6 

36 

The group might 

be split into two 

sessions

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other 

activities 

01. 

LONGBOARD 

DANCING 

Longboard Dancing is a genre 

of skateboarding characterised 

by its cruziness 

and elegance. The “dance” is 

composed of various steps 

and pirouettes that allow a 

myriad of combinations. The 

lessons are suitable both for 

1st timers and intermediates. 

The number of people on 

boards at a time is restricted 

to five for safety reasons, so 

that the instructor is able to 

keep an eye on every participant. 



Ask for more 

details at the 

reception. 

Booking required. 

Subject to weather 

conditions. 

02. 

PARAGLIDING 

Get to see the charming Santa Cruz from a whole new perspective 

- from above! If you’re brave enough, try paragliding and feel the 

wind on your cheeks :) For the others, try the next option... 

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03. 

AIRCRAFT FLIGHT 

Our local aerodrome offers different air tours that are an amazing 

way to discover the hidden beauty of the West Coast at a very 

democratic price. 

Ask for more 

details at the 

reception. 

Booking required. 

Subject to weather 

conditions. 

photos from the ACTV 



CANCELLATIONS 

In case of non-attendance or cancellation of service on the very day, service will be charged as if delivered, 

and there is no predicted refund. 

In the event of an unrealised activity or service due to internal error, a voucher will be issued for that service; 

or if applicable, the service will be exchanged for another service with the same value that the client has benefited 

from. 

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EXCHANGING OF SERVICES 

The services included in the packs cannot be swapped for others, even if of the same value. 

The packs content is personal to the buyer and non-transferable to other parties. 

If a guest does not wish to use a service/dinner included in her/his pack, he/she will lose the right to it. No 

refund will be given. 


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Rua Sol e Atlântico 10 

Praia da Vigia - Santa Cruz 

2560 -046 A-dos-Cunhados 

39º14’6540 ‘’ -9º37’0648’’ 

www.cliffsurfcamp.com 

info@cliffsurfcamp.com 

+351 261 938 618 

+351 915 355 613

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