Experience the Ultimate Surf Retreat in Santa Cruz, Portugal

Welcome to our freshly renovated Portuguese-style casa in Santa Cruz – your home base for wave chasers, salty vagabonds, and laid-back beach lovers. Whether you’re here to shred the world-famous breaks or just relax after a big night out, we’ve got you covered.

Choose between dorm-style rooms for social butterflies looking to make new friends or private rooms for surfers who need a comfy place to recharge. We’ve even got a dog house out back for furry companions (or that tag-along mate you can’t shake). Unlike most stays, we’ll make sure you’re fuelled up with daily homemade breakfast and dinner, plus an optional packed lunch. Our ingredients are locally sourced or grown in our own veggie garden – feel free to grab a snack and say hi to our resident donkey! All dietary needs are catered for.

Santa Cruz is an underrated surf mecca between Ericeira and Peniche – still catching the same Atlantic swells while holding onto its traditional fishing-village charm. Expect generous beers, friendly locals, and nearly empty lineups. You’re also a short drive from Nazaré, where 60-foot waves make surf history, and Santa Cruz Beach itself has hosted WSL qualifying events in past years.

We don’t just hand you a board and wish you luck – our experienced surf guides are up early every morning scouting the coastline to find the best waves. Whether you’re chasing barrels or learning to ride your first foamy, we’ll get you to the right spot, right time, every day.

When you’re not in the water, the fun continues. Explore local wineries (Santa Cruz was named European City of Wine in 2018), feast on fresh seafood, or hike the coastal trails. Back home, grab a cold one at our poolside bar – a €15 drink ticket gets you 8 drinks – or join our weekly BBQs, pizza nights, and sunset yoga sessions. Chill, retox, detox… your call.

And if you’re mixing work and waves, we’ve got high-speed Wi-Fi, a chill lounge, and a poolside terrace for those work-from-paradise vibes. Clock in remotely, then clock out straight into the surf, sunshine, or bar.

Whether you’re here to surf, socialise, or simply soak up Portugal’s laid-back coastal lifestyle, our Santa Cruz casa is your home away from home. Come for the waves, stay for the vibes, and make memories that last long after your tan fades.