Brazil Surf & Yoga Escape: Private Beach Camp near Salvador

The camp exists for people who want to surf every day without thinking about logistics. Your bed is on the beach, the surf course runs Monday to Saturday, and the equipment is included. A course unit lasts about two hours and usually happens on the house beach, but twice a week the coaches take the group to other spots in the area depending on conditions. Lessons run in English and Portuguese, with one instructor per up to six students. Instructors are trained lifeguards certified through the surf association and refresh their qualifications every two years. You can join at Level 1 if you've never stood on a board, or Level 2/3 if you're already linking turns and want more waves. Children from age 12 can be coached, and the camp keeps smaller gear for them.

Accommodation is split between double rooms and a four-bed dorm. The standard double has a double bed, private bathroom, air conditioning and a view into the tropical garden. The bungalow suite is the same but adds a garden terrace with a hammock. Both can be booked as a single for a supplement. The dorm has two bunk beds, a shared bathroom and a chill/TV area, and can be booked by individuals or as a whole group. Bed linen and towels are provided and towels are changed midweek; bring your own beach towel. Wi-Fi reaches across the site.

Food is included in the All In package: breakfast, lunch and dinner every day, plus fruit juices and water. Breakfast is heavy on fresh tropical fruit. Lunch and dinner are typical Brazilian cooking. The dining area doubles as the information point and the place where everyone gathers in the evening. For €75 per week you can add four yoga classes. Massage is available. In the wider area there's bike rental, a skate pool at camp, SUP in the lagoon, and the ocean-view platform for watching the surf.

Salvador itself is worth a day. The Pelourinho old town is a UNESCO site with handmade crafts and live music; the city is often described as the most African city in Brazil. It's 30km from camp. The nature reserve setting means the beach is quiet and the gate is controlled — you'll need to fill in a form before arrival and present it at the main gate. If you arrive between 21:00 and 07:00 you must use the facility's Special Driver Service (about €20, paid to the driver). Otherwise an Uber from the airport is around €7. A rental car makes sense if you want to explore on your own; you'll need an international driver's licence.

What's included

- 7 or 14 nights accommodation in your chosen room type - Surf course Monday to Saturday (6 days per week, ~2 hours per session) - All surf equipment during and outside course hours - Three meals daily: breakfast, lunch, dinner - Fruit juices and water with meals - Bed linen and towels, changed midweek - Wi-Fi across the property - Air conditioning in all rooms - Access to swimming pool, skate pool, ocean-view platform, lagoon SUP for a fee, and beach equipment hire

What's not included

- International flights to and from Salvador Bahia (SSA) - Airport transfers (Uber ~€7, Special Driver Service between 21:00-07:00 ~€20) - Travel insurance - Optional Yoga Package (four classes per week, €75) - Massages and spa treatments - Bike rental - Additional activities outside the package - Alcohol and other drinks beyond included juices and water - Personal expenses and souvenirs