A Warm Community Project in the Making

Salty Garden isn’t just a surf camp, it’s a living project.

Built slowly and consciously, with the help of a growing community that share the same vision: a place where nature, surf culture, and low-impact living come together.

We’ve only just begun.

2025 marks the true beginning of the journey. We’ve found our piece of land, and we’re now laying the foundations of what Salty Garden will become.

This page invites you to be part of that journey.

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Our Eco Projects for 2026

The first stage of the project focuses on essentials, the structures that will allow the community to live lightly, respectfully, and close to nature.

Our priorities for 2026:

  • A shared kitchen built from a second-hand container
     • A greenhouse and permaculture garden for local, seasonal food
     • A shared bathroom connected to a natural water purification system
     • Planting fruit trees and native species to enrich biodiversity

These projects are the foundations that will shape the future of our community for years to come.

The surf camp is part of this ecosystem too, it helps us maintain the land, host people, and keep the project alive and evolving.

Volunteer Program 2026

Starting April 1st, 2026, we will begin recruiting volunteers for our upcoming season, which runs from May 28th to October 15th, 2026.

Our volunteer program offers a unique opportunity to experience life in a vibrant and welcoming environment while contributing to the daily operations of our surf camp.

If you are interested in applying or would like more information about available positions and dates, please send us a message at:
saltygardensurfcamp@gmail.com

 

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Support the project & Join our community

Salty Garden is slowly growing thanks to the people who believe in it.

If you want to support the eco projects we’re building, you can join our crowdfunding initiative, launching on April 15th, 2026.

The crowdfunding is simple, transparent, and built around the idea of collective energy.

You can support the project in different ways:
• Plant a tree in your name (20€)
• Contribute small amounts (5–50€) because you believe in the values behind the project
• Support with a larger donation and receive vouchers, discounts or free nights.

The rewards are here to say thank you, but the heart of it is the impact your participation creates: more trees, more low-tech systems, more biodiversity, and a stronger shared space for everyone who visits.