Having visited Soul and Surf Kerala in January I was excited when Portugal opened up in July and regardless of the lack of exemption from the UKs list, we decided it was worth it. My husband and I visited for only 4 nights (not enough!) for a short getaway and from start to finish we felt like part of the family. Our flight landed late but our dinner was waiting for us.
Obviously it’s strange times but they operated within strict covid guidelines wearing face masks inside and when serving food and also in the surf vans. It all felt very safe and clean due to extra cleaning and modified check in and check out times.
The finca has a number of comfortable clean rooms (plenty of wardrobe space), a swimming pool and small bar. The kitchen and in house chef provide delicious, wholesome meals all included and plated to eat around a communal outside table. Creative, organic food and bbqs.
There are plenty of sun loungers and bean bags to laze on in the day after surfing or you can visit the many local beaches of Lagos or Lagos itself.
Morning surf leaves at 7.30 after a light breakfast and strong coffee and you get a packed muffin and protein bar (all home made!) for after surfing (around 11ish). We surfed a couple of different beaches with the correct instructor ratio. All equipment and transport is provided (wetsuit, board, rash vest) and you keep your own for the duration.
In our down time after lunch we visited meia Praia and Luz beaches which were empty enough but everything is open and you can rent loungers. Bahia was a great recommendation lovely food and cocktails (if you can fit it in!)
We also visited Boavida skate club (there is a bowl and pool and bar) one day in case you are also a skater....
We hired a car from the airport (for speed) as the finca is slightly remote but I heard Ubers were readily available and cheap so you can taxi from the airport and do that or just veg out around the pool!!
Yoga in the evening is highly recommended and focused around stretching the muscles from surfing - for guys and girls alike.
Great vibe at dinner, meeting lots of interesting people, solo travellers a plenty, couples and friends - everyone felt so welcome and you can tell the team love their jobs.
Obviously highly recommended and we will be back!!
Love to all..Anita, Daniela, Joel, Rachel, Nat, Evelyn and of course Sofie, Ed and Kit xx