FAQs
Surf & Yoga BRAZIL
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Find us
Our Villa sits on the PenĂnsula de MaraĂş, right in the heart of Brazil’s lush Cocoa Coast.
Ilhéus Airport is the closest and most convenient option, just a 2-hour drive from our Villa. Flying into Salvador also works, but the journey to the peninsula is longer and less direct.
From Ilhéus Airport:
- we can help you organize your arrival with trusted taxi drivers – private transfer costs ~70€. If there are other guests arriving with similar schedule, we’ll let you know about shared costs;
- Rent your own car at the Airport and follow the road to Praia dos Algodões
From Salvador City:
- A longer journey – You’ll need to take the ferry to cross to the mainland (Terminal SĂŁo Joaquim → Bom Despacho) on Ilha de Itaparica. From there, the journey continues by road toward the peninsula — either by private transfer, rented car, or a combination of buses and drivers.
Surfing &
Soft boards are used for beginners up to Level 2, providing extra stability and confidence while building core skills.
From Level 2 onwards, we’re happy to help arrange suitable hard boards that match your level and progression.
Guests who prefer to bring their own board are very welcome — we have secure storage available on site.
- If you’re having your first go at surfing or have had a lesson or two in the past, we will start from the basics. The basics include introduction to the surf board, the surfing spot, a warm up, a dry session on the beach explaining the basics of the pop up and safety techniques, and then going to catch the first waves.
- Your instructor brings you to the surf spot which brings the best conditions. After an effective warm up, your surf coach will teach you and help you to improve your techniques. After a couple of hours enjoying the surf, you’ll head back to camp.Â
- You definitely have a special connection with your own board, therefore if it’s convenient for you, we suggest that you bring your own board. There is storage space!Â
Your lesson is covering the case of equipment damage.
Your partner / friend / child is very welcome to come along as a non surfing partner and a discount is available too. Non surfers can still enjoy all the other aspects of the package like yoga, massages, site explorations, etc. If they prefer they can simply relax, unwind and enjoy the beach, and delicious food. Contact us for more information and pricing.
Surfing is a fantastic family holiday activity and having kids for your surf lessons is always a lot of fun. We do have an age limit for surfing guests though; they need to be a minimum of 6 years old and accompanied by at least one participating adult. Children who require their own room are charged at adult rate.
We strongly advise that all of our guests purchase adequate medical and travel insurance that covers adventure sports such as surfing.
General
Contact our team for more info on that and we will review the case based on reservation timing
With its tropical location, the PenĂnsula de MaraĂş receives rain throughout most of the year, but showers are usually short and spaced out — sunny moments are frequent, and the sun almost always returns quickly. The driest season runs from September to March, a period when the sea tends to be gentler, offering perfect beginner-friendly waves as well as fun conditions for all levels.
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The rainiest season extends from April to August, when stronger swells are more common. These months often bring more powerful waves that experienced surfers enjoy, while still providing protected spots and softer conditions for beginners on most days.
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Overall, the region follows these seasonal patterns, but the ocean is always shifting — and there’s almost always something surfable nearby.
Simply put, we stick to an upper limit of 1: 5 Instructors to Students ratio. Also it’s important to note that we do not mix ability levels, therefore you will feel more comfortable with your instructions.
Wear your Bikini/ Board Shorts, Bring a Beach Towel, Sufficient Sun Protection & some Water to the beach.Â
This is not a must, but an advantage to feel confident in the water, and maximise your progress and enjoyment.
No cancellations are allowed, only in case of serious illness or injury. If you let us know in advance (minimum 10 days) we can refund the deposit or re-schedule your lessons.
We provide the equipment (surfboard and lycra). You only need to bring a beach towel, swimwear, sunscreen and we recommend to keep a bottle of water with you. Please avoid high valuable belongings (expensive cameras, laptops, etc.), even if you come with your own car or rental car.
Whether you’ve been surfing for some time or it is your first time, we manage to prepare different surf groups according to each student level. We cover 3 different surf levels; beginners, intermediates and advanced. According to this we offer different types of boards with different sizes and materials, soft and epoxy/fiber boards starting from 5’11 up to 9’0.
We always recommend our students to have a minimum of 5 lessons if they want to have a proper surf experience. For an intense surf learning the ”Surf Intense Package”  in our Surf Camp would be the best option, with 2 x 2h surf lessons a day!
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SURF
YOGA
Yoga complements surfing in many ways. It strengthens three main skills any beginner surfer should aim to develop in the medium run.
PACKAGES
Check out our wide selection of surf and yoga packages to find the one that suits all your needs.Â