BILBAO surf school, adventures, camp & lodge accommodation

A thirty minute metro ride from downtown Bilbao, this Surfcamp enjoys a pleasant setting in the small cliff-edge village of Barrika, on the Bay of Biscay. The Uribe Kosta is a surfers Mecca, with such famous spots as Sopelana, Meniakoz, Bakio and Mundaka. But it is also perfect for those who wish to take up this beautiful sport and whole way of life in direct contact with nature. The Surfhouse is a charming refurbished 16 Century listed Basque farmhouse with a nice and warm atmosphere catering for 26 persons. The reputed Surf School has been functioning since 1988 and caters for all levels of surf, while for the experienced surfer, guided tours are organised to the best waves in the area. Other activities organised include kayaking, mountain biking and climbing.

Location:
Bilbao - Basque Country - Spain

Highlights:
Surf, Kayak, Biking, Trekking & Climbing

Level:
All levels

Products:
Surfcamps + Surfaris

Open:
All year

CAMP

Baserri Surf House
The surfhouse occupies a listed 16th Century “Baserri” Basque farmhouse. The founder and manager of the surfcamp also runs a TV production company with a wide range of projects involving surf. The beaches, night life and bars, the town centre and the metro to Bilbao are all within walking distance from the surfhouse.

Amenities:
26 bunk beds with individual lights and lockers
Showers
Self catering kitchen
Reading room with internet access
Washing machine/dryer
Board storage and garden.

THE SURF

Surf School
Founded in 1988, the school has catered for over 4,000 people over the years. Its founder has spent 10 years in Europe’s Top-10 and today combines the management of the school with being Quiksilver team-manager. All monitors hold an official surf teacher and lifeguard licence. The school is open to all levels of surf, from beginners to advanced. Theoretical and practical classes. Guided surf tours (surfaris) to the best waves in the area for the accomplished surfers who do not need to take lessons.

Surf Spots
Extending between Biarritz and Bilbao, the Basque Country has the best surf coast in Spain and possibly in Europe. One of Europe’s best lefts, Mundaka is a powerful rivermouth break in the picturesque Gernika estuary, a natural area protected by the UNESCO and dominated by the village’s church ! Another world class reef break is Meniakoz, a very big and powerful right. Further good spots in the area include Bakio and Sopelana, both regional classics with left and right beach breaks accessible to all.

THE PACKAGES

SURFCAMPS

Week Surfcamp

7 Nights accommodation
Full board
6 Days surf school
Transfers to the beaches/spots
Insurance

Weekend Surfcamp

2 Nights accommodation (Fri+Sat)
Full board
2 Days surf school (Sat+Sun)
Transfers to the beaches/spots
Insurance

Intensive Surfcamp include 2 sessions a day, maximum 2 persons per session and video analysis

All rates are per person

SURFARIS

Same as Surfcamps (see above), but with
Guided tours with local surf guide to the best surfspots of the Basque Coast
such as Mundaka, Meniakos, Bakio, Sopelana, etc.
Minimum 2 pax and maximum 5 pax

MULTIAVENTURA

Week Multiaventura

7 Nights accommodation
Full board
6 Days surf school/surfaris (Morning)
6 Days of kayak, biking and climbing (Afternoon)
Transfers to the beaches/spots
Insurance

Weekend Multiaventura

2 Nights accommodation
Full board
2 Days (Saturday + Sunday) surf school/surfaris (Morning)
2 Days (Saturday + Sunday) of kayak, biking and climbing (Afternoon)
Transfers to the beaches/spots
Insurance

Camps start on Sunday evening. Any other day on request

THE LOCATION

Basque Country
Flanked by the Atlantic and the Pyrenees mountain ranges, the Basque Country occupies the north-west corner of the Iberian Peninsula, stradling the French border. One of the most industrialised region in Spain, its inhabitants have nevertheless managed to preserve through the centuries an age-old autochthonous culture which most valuable jewel is its language, Euskera, a pre-Indo European tongue whose mysterious origin has never been established. Euskadi, meaning Basque Country in the native language, is part of the Green Spain. The landscape is formed by a cliff-lined coast with quaint fishing villages and mountainous hinterland covered by green forests, offering a contrasting image to the dry and desert like central Spain.
Bilbao is the industrial, financial and intellectual capital of the Basque Country. One of Spain’s largest city and the country’s major harbour, Bilbao has recently turned into a popular touristic destination through a complete architectural revival featuring Frank Gehry’s stiking Guggenheim Museum, Norman Foster's impressive subway system and Santiago Calatrava’s spectacular new airport terminal.

Climate
Atlantic, with mild/wet winters and cool summers

THE TRIP



Barrika (Bilbao)
Bilbao Airport (BIO), 20 km.
(Easyjet, Hapag Llyod, Air Berlin, Aerlingus, Iberia, Lufthansa)
Transfers: 10 EUR per person

Plencia Underground Station (last one)
Free pick-up (Calling the surfcamp previously)

Bilbao, 24 km. (Bus-Metro)
Mundaka, 37 km.
Donostia/San Sebastian, 132 km.
Biarritz (France), 156 km.

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