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, near Porto.
Salty Garden is designed for people who want more than just a surf trip in Portugal.
Set between the pine forest and the Atlantic coast, our eco camp is a nature-focused place for surfing, simple living, and connecting with people from all over the world.
Looking for more than just a surf trip?
Salty Garden is a place where solo travelers or friends learning to surf can feel instantly at home.
Every stay is designed around surf, community, and nature, giving guests the chance to experiment, discover, and share new experiences.
Set on one hectare of peaceful nature between the pine forest and the Atlantic coast in Northern Portugal, our eco surf camp near Porto, offers space to relax, enjoy quiet moments, or connect with others.
Your days at Salty Garden Eco surf camp include surf lessons for all levels, rejuvenating yoga sessions, social activities like games and workshops, immersive nature experiences, and opportunities to take part in communal projects.
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, including wine and cheese tasting, games, evening events, creative workshop and more.
- Uncrowded surf spots between Cortegaça, Maceda and Esmoriz, always chosen for the best conditions, ideal for beginners and intermediates
- Homemade vegetarian breakfast.
- Fully equipped kitchens.
- Eco-friendly surf camp practices.
- 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 available.
- 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.
You can also reach us with www.surfcamp-online.co