Kick off your shoes, you’re at Salty Garden now.
An eco surf camp in Cortegaça, Portugal… where life feels simpler.
Welcome to Salty Garden
Your eco surf camp in Northern Portugal, set between the pine forest and the Atlantic coast.
A friendly, nature-focused place for surfing, simple living, and connecting with people from all over the world.
A place built for people who want more than just a surf trip in Portugal.
At Salty Garden, you’ll find more than just great waves, you’ll become part of a warm, welcoming community where connections happen naturally.
That’s what sets us apart. Alongside surfing, every stay includes shared activities and social moments that naturally bring guests together.
Set on one hectare of peacful nature between the pine forest and the Atlantic coast, our eco surf camp offers space to relax and be alone, while giving every guest the chance to connect. It’s a relaxed, authentic place where your days blend surfing, nature, and memorable shared experiences.
What makes Salty Garden special
At Salty Garden, we keep things simple: good waves, good people, and a peaceful, homey place to slow down.
Everything you’ll love here :
- A warm, friendly community where solo travellers instantly feel included.
- Daily Surf lessons with experienced instructors
- Daily social activities (wine and cheese tasting, playful games, campfires, family dinner, workshop and a lot of other surf camp activities).
- Uncrowded surf spots between Cortegaça, Maceda and Esmoriz, always chosen for the best conditions, ideal for beginners and intermediates
- Homemade vegetarian breakfast with sweet and salty options, made with care.
- Fully equipped kitchens + a small supermarket 10 minutes away.
- Eco-friendly surf camp with sustainable practices at the heart of everything we do.
- A calm and spacious property, surrounded by forest.
- Easy access to Porto and Aveiro, ideal for day trips
- Occasional excursions to discover the region’s stunning nature and cultural landmarks.
- Free bikes & surfskates to explore the coastline.
- Surfboard rentals are available for your convenience, so you can ride the waves whenever you like.
- A friendly, passionate, and fun-loving team.
Easy to Reach, Hard to Leave
Located in Cortegaça, an authentic seaside village, Salty Garden offers the best of both worlds: surfing, nature, and the charm of rural Portugal.
Just 30 minutes south of Porto, our eco surf camp is easily accessible by flight, train, or car. From Porto, simply hop on a direct train to Cortegaça and you’ll be with us in no time. With Porto and Aveiro nearby, it’s easy to explore these cities on day trips while returning to the calm of Salty Garden’s countryside.
Surrounded by lush pine forests and over 10 km of uncrowded beaches, Cortegaça is a hidden gem on Portugal’s Green Coast. Ideal for beginners and intermediate surfers, the area offers peaceful surf spots, quiet dunes, and sandy shores. The perfect destination for surfing and nature lovers.