Forget California (in the United States)—to ride the crest of the best waves, hone your technique, or simply take your first steps, you don’t need to leave Portugal, or even head out to sea.
Located in the municipality of Óbidos, about 2 hours and 20 minutes from Porto and just a few kilometers from the giant waves of Nazaré and the “Supertubos” of Peniche, Surfers Cove is set to revolutionize the world of surfing and the active sports tourism sector.
The new surfing “paradise”
Scheduled to open its doors in late December, this megaproject is the result of a 25-million-euro investment ( which includes 9.16 million euros in funding from Portugal 2030), aimed at surfers and enthusiasts of all ages. The 5-hectare site will feature Portugal’s first wave pool for surfing— which incorporates Wavegarden Cove, cutting-edge technology capable of generating 1,000 waves per hour —as well as a tourist complex with several fully equipped bungalows designed to extend the experience at Surf Village.
As part of a strategy leading up to the official opening, Surfers Cove has launched an exclusive “Surf & Stay” campaign featuring“ ” and“Early Bird” tickets, along with limited-time discounts of up to 30%, available on the Fever platform. And one of the new features is that the surf packages are shareable. In practice, you can buy a set of sessions and share them with one or more friends, ensuring an immersive surfing experience off the Atlantic Ocean.
The magic of Wavegarden
More than just a pool, Surfers Cove is a truewave “factory” designed to make surfing accessible to everyone. Using Wavegarden technology —one of the most advanced in the world in this sector—the surfing “revolution” is truly just a short distance from Lisbon.
In practice, the use of this technology translates into significant data, such as:
- A thousand waves per hour: Wavegardentechnology enables the creation of a thousand waves per hour, ensuring a constant rhythm
- 25 types of waves: the system allows for true customization of the experience, offering waves for all surfing levels, from beginner to the most advanced (expert/pro)
Custom waves and shareablepackages
To take advantage of this exclusive and once-in-a-lifetime offer from Surfers Cove, it’s worth exploring each of the different Surf Packs and choosing the one that best suits your needs:
- 1-sessionpackage starting at €72.50 with a 17% discount
- 3-sessionpackage starting at €195 with a 25% discount
- 10-sessionpackage starting at €625 with a 28% discount
- 30-sessionpackage starting at €1,800 with a 31% discount
The real novelty here is that these passes are not personalized. So , for example, if you opt for the 30-sessionpackage (each session lasts 60 minutes), you can freely share it with your group of friends or family.
Waking up with your surfboard at your feet
Surfers Cove is more than just a wave pool; it’s a true resort with everything you need for a quality stayfrom start to finish. So, you can extend your experience with one of several available accommodation options .
In total, the complex offers various typesof bungalows , including studio ( T0), one-bedroom (T1), and two-bedroom (T2) units. Reservations require a minimum stay of two nights, but the Early Birdpromotion offers a 30% discount on the third night.
With the opening scheduled for late December 2026, there’s one important detail to keep in mind: you’ll have six months to use your packages after the official opening. Additionally, it’s worth noting that Early Bird discounts are limitedin bothquantity and time, so this is a window of opportunity that may not come around again!
