Part of the West Indies, this Caribbean island is a piece of France under the tropics. Shaped as a butterfly, La Guadeloupe is formed by two connected islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre. La Guadeloupe swarms with good breaks as it receives a large range of swells generated in turn by the Northern Atlantic depressions, tropical cyclones and Trade Winds. Located in St. François (Grande-Terre), the Surfcamp offers first class accommodation, guided surf tours, surf and kitesurf courses. Animated parties and spicy Creole cuisine at the house, while St. François, with its nightlife, restaurants, marina and golf course is a short walk away. A fabulous surf destination under the tropics, with French flair, European standards and warm waters all year !
Location:
La Guadeloupe - French Antilles - Caribbean
Highlights:
French Antilles Surf & Kitesurfing
Level:
All levels
Products:
Surfcamps + Surfaris + Kitesurf
Open:
All year
CAMP
Surf House
The surfhouse is next to the beach and a 10 min. walk from St. François. The Surfhouse is formed by two large bungalows of 4 rooms each, one with bar and restaurant and the other with lounge, video and internet. Eight bright and comfortable rooms with 3 beds each, roof fan and full bathroom. Self catering kitchen and barbecue. Spicy Creole cuisine and animated parties at the bar !
THE SURF
Surf
All day surf school for beginners and intermediates. Instructors licenced by the French Surf Federation. Surfaris for the accomplished surfers to the best spots of the island with experienced local guide.
La Guadeloupe and Grande-Terre in particular swarms with good breaks. Its orientation facing the open Atlantic enables it to receive swells from all directions, from the North Atlantic depressions (winter) to cyclonic depressions (summer) and the swell generated by the trade winds (winter). There is a long, gentle and regular right hander at Vieux Port, ideal for beginners and a 5 minute walk from the Surfhouse.
Kitesurf
Kite school for all levels. Licensed instructors by the French Kitesurf Federation. The well established Trade Winds that blow regularly from November to June, the protected lagoons and warm water make La Guadeloupe a privileged spot for kite surfing.
THE PACKAGES
Formula Surf School
Shared room: 470 EUR
Double room: 470 EUR
Single room: 580 EUR
including:
7 Nights Bed & Breakfast
5 Day Surf Course (AM)
All material included
Formula Surfari
Shared room 420 EUR
Double room: 420 EUR
Single room: 530 EUR
including:
7 Nights Bed & Breakfast
5 Day Surf Tour (AM + PM)
Material not included
Board rental (Surftech/Fishbone): 130 EUR/Week
Formula Kitesurf School
Shared room: 530 EUR
Double room: 530 EUR
Single room: 640 EUR
including:
7 Nights Bed & Breakfast
5 Day Kitesurf Course (3 hr./day)
All material included
All quoted rates are per person
Bike rental: 30 EUR/Week
Airport Transfer: 40 EUR round trip
Accommodation only also available (ask for a quote)
Open all year
We recommend 2 weeks for maximum progression !
THE LOCATION
La Guadeloupe
Part of the West Indies, this Caribbean island was discover by Christopher Columbus in 1493, who named it after Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe. A piece of France under the tropics, the island was later annexed by the French and declared an official overseas province. Shaped as a butterfly, La Guadeloupe is formed by two connected islands; Basse-Terre on the Caribbean, covered with lush forest and dominated by an active volcano, and Grande-Terre on the Atlantic, mainly flat and dry, where most surf spots are.
Climate
Tropical, tempered by trade winds (November to June). Hurricane season from July to October (occasional showers in the evening). Seawater at 28ºC all year round. Leave your wetsuit at home !
THE TRIP
St. François (Grande-Terre)
La Guadeloupe
Pointe-à-Pitre (PTP) La Guadeloupe Airport
Flights to Paris, Montreal, Miami and New York (Air France, Air Canada, Air Caraibes, Corsair)
La Guadeloupe is part of France and thus the EU. No visa required for EU, US or Canadian citizens.
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