drop surf center

Peniche is situated 80KM from Lisbon on a peninsula and is regarded as one of THE best and most consistent surfing destination in Europe. Having a wide selection of beach and reef breaks, lefts and rights and the ability to have waves on most swells and winds. The wide selection of breaks means that there are more than enough waves to satisfy beginner and advanced surfers alike.

Drop surf center is a surf school located in Baleal 5KM from Peniche. We provides surf classes for all ages and abilities. Surf course packages can be tailored to suit your needs - single classes; a refresher course; individual classes, family packs; competition training etc... You can visit us at the drop surf shop in Baleal. Equipment rental is also available.

 Nelson Silva is a qualified surfing instructor who has been surfing for 16 years and has over 9 years teaching experience.

  Other activities include;yoga & Pilatesmassagestand up paddleBerlengas island excursionsscuba divinghorse riding
 

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The Berlengas islands are one of the world's first protected areas, the Berlengas nature reserve. You can visit the island by boat, tour the 15th century fort and lighthouse, enjoy a liersurely lunch in the small harbour, snorkel in the crystalline waters, tour the caves and grottos in a glass bottomed boat or simply hit the beautiful beach. There are 6 famalies of dolphins that live between Berlengas and Farelhões (the island next to Berlengas), why not book a dolphin watching trip and see these amazing creatures and enjoy the afternoon discovering Berlengas...

Peniche is known for its long windy beaches and is popular for recreational activities and sports such as surf, windsurf, kite surf, jet ski, surf ski and more. Peniche has EXCELLENT waves i.e. Supertubos, now home to Rip Curls "the Search" and is regarded as "one of the best in Europe" some call it the "European Pipeline". Peniche, with its typical harbour, its white windmills and chapels and large sandy beaches has inspired notorious painters like Maurice Boitel.