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LowPressure's Stormrider Surf Guide says
Much like Ireland, Portugal receives most North Atlantic swells and while its lower latitude makes it a far warmer destination, the water remains cold year-round. Most of the coast is wide open to the consistent W-NW swells, except for 20km of SE facing coastline from Caiscais to Oeiras, producing perfect conditions when a big swell pounds the coast. Although there are several good set-ups along this stretch, peaks are competitive 24/7, year round. Driving alongside this beach boulevard (or taking the Linha de Estoril train) in classic winter conditions will give idyllic views of Carcavelos or the peeling rights of Bica or Bolina. Being so close to the city of Lisbon brings some pollution issues as the flow from the mouth of the Rio Tejo and Lisbon’s huge, busy harbour, swings right past these breaks. It’s not enough to deter the crowds, which have been swelling since the first Portugese pioneers took to the water on Hawaiian koa imports in the 1950’s.
Travelling surfers tend to skip the Lisbon surf zone when faced with the big city hassles of crowded waves, polluted waters, expensive living and traffic nightmares but don’t realise what they are missing out on. Lisbon is one of those rare gems– a cultural mishmash of art, history, peoples and lifestyles that just happens to sit smack in the middle of a classic wave zone. It really doesn’t matter whether it’s two foot or twenty, somewhere in the Lisbon area will have a wave worth riding. The west coast and the Costa Caparica offers consistent beach breaks and, if you know where to look, even a bit of peace and quiet. The Estoril coast offers shelter from booming NW swells and winds, on some reefs, points and beaches that can get epic. Lisbon is a superb year round surf zone, the winters stay delightfully mild and the summers never get too hot. Wave wise it sucks up swells from the south right around to the northwest.
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Surfing for every levels, all year round
Surfing in lisbon
Lisbon picks up all the north, west and south swells from the Atlantic, making surf conditions very consistent. From May till October, the waves are smaller but you can always expect waves of 3-5ft with really great water temperature. During winter the swell size is always bigger, making it a place for those looking for challenging surf. Even for beginners there are lots of sheltered spots where the waves break perfect while in most exposed spots can be stormy.
From the wild and uncrowded sandy beaches of Caparica to the urban spots like Carcavelos (famous for its winter barrels) or the point break of São Pedro do Estoril you can find a big variety of surf breaks in the Lisbon area. Also, we are a short driving distance to beaches like Guincho, Praia Grande, Ericeira (World Surfing Reserve) and Peniche, famous for hosting one of the ASP World Tour events that brings professional surfers like Kelly Slater among others to Portugal in October.
All this plus the beauty of a city with almost one thousand years of history makes Lisbon a priviledged surfing destination.
Caxias
The nearest break from Lisbon Surf House at 2 minutes walking distance. Only works on big winter south / southwest or west swells but if you get the right tide and wind (offshore winds come from N / NW / NE) you can score some barrels on the perfect lefthander that breaks near the pier. On really big swells you have a righthander point break at the opposite corner of the beach.
Santo Amaro de Oeiras
One of the best point breaks in Portugal! It works with big winter NW / W / S / SW swells. If you are confident, you can jump into the peak from the rocks in front of the castle, but make sure you time it right or you'll be washed back up onto them. It's a heavy, fast and often hollow wave which will be populated by the best surfers in Portugal, so make sure you let them have their waves. Basically, GO BIG and don't stop. This can be one of the best waves in Portugal when it is on. In Summer, you will see a lagoon, so best to come between September-March when the Winter swell rolls in.
Torre
Another winter spot, sheltered from the big W and S / SW stormy swells. When every spot is blown up and stormy you can find some small but perfect rights near the fortress, on the right side of the beach. For advanced surfers you also have fast and hollow waves, breaking left and right, on the center and on the left side of the beach, near the jetty
Carcavelos
Carcavelos is Lisbon's gem. When it's on, like from 4 to 8 feet, you have multiple peaks to both sides along the large beach. All hollow and with some juice with shallow sandbars. One of the best beachbreak's that Portugal has to offer. It works with NW / W / S / SW swells and offshore wind come from N. Fits every surf level from beginner to professional.
S. Pedro de Estoril
Another righthander point break that holds swell. It´s longboarder´s paradise! Long rights from the outside peak until the shore. Good spot also for beginners due to the soft and long white water waves. At paddling distance, you have Bafureira, a spot for more advanced surfers, another righthander point break but a more powerful and tricky wave.
Costa da Caparica
Actually, Costa de Caparica, has 30kms of beachbreaks. From the city center, where the jetties and the beach orientation makes waves bigger and with more defined breaks, to the wild and uncrowded south beaches. Depending on the swell and the sandbars you can find a dream wave just for you on the south of Caparica. Works all year round and is better with NW / W swells and winds from the East. It´s one of the places our school goes often due to uncrowded waves and the beauty of the landscape.
G-Point
Want to have a really different surfing experience? If you are lucky and your stay at Lisbon Surf House matches with the elements you can surf a wave generated by the ferry boats that cross Tejo river every morning coinciding with a particular wind/tide/sand equation. It's a 45-minute drive from Lisbon -- pretty much in the middle of nowhere.
Guincho
One of the most beautiful beaches around Lisbon... Lefts and rights with many spots along the beach. A good alternative when the waves are small at the spots near Lisbon Surf House but better to surf in the morning before the wind shows up. Hosts lots of national and international surfing competitions all year round.
Praia Grande
Situated in Sintra area it´s one of the most consistent breaks near Lisbon. A good option for those flat summer spells, Praia Grande rarely hasn´t got rideable waves. Hosts the Bodyboard World Tour event in August / September every year.
Ericeira
he region of Ericeira has been recently awarded as World Surfing Reserve. It´s a world-class surf zone encompassing approximately 8 km of coastline. It contains a high density of outstanding surf breaks, including iconic breaks such as Ribeira d’Ilhas and Coxos, among others.
The coastline of Ericeira is dominated by rocky cliffs, and these are what gives the area its character, along with its famous beaches located in small bays. The diversity of waves in the area, along with their various degrees of difficulty, enables good surfing conditions for all levels of surfers, from beginners to professionals. Also, Ericeira is home to regional and international surf competitions. Ribeira d’Ilhas currently hosts the Quiksilver Pro Portugal each year, an ASP men’s prime professional contest.
Peniche
The peninsula of Peniche offers both north and south-facing coastlines. The result is the finest surfing conditions everyday regardless of the swell and wind direction. The Peninsula of Peniche always offers you a beach where the wind is off shore, creating perfect waves. Along the 15 Km of coast line you can find more than 20 surf spots for all levels of surfers, from beginner to advanced.
Annually, in October, its famous break of Supertubes hosts one of the ten events of the ASP World Tour of Surfing, the Rip Curl Pro Portugal. The team of Lisbon Surf House is always there and will take you to see all the action live with Kelly Slater, Mick Fanning, Taj Burrow, Gabriel Medina, among others.
- Coaching
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- Beginner
The Surf House
This typical portuguese house combines a boutique accommodation with many other services, making you feel the real Lisbon. Surf School, Surf Rental and many other activities are available in this Surf Camp, providing an unforgettable stay in this magnificent city.
This Surf Hostel has three floors with high ceilings, big windows with a great view of the ocean and large, white rooms, shared or double. It also has a big garden where you can store your boards, wash and dry your wetsuit, relax and take a nap in a shadow or barbecue with friends and other guests.
Lisbon Surf House can accommodate up to 18 guests in 4 splendid private rooms and 2 shared rooms, all sharing three comfortable bathrooms. Guests have access to all the common areas: Cosy living room, large dining room, sea view internet room, fully equipped kitchen, garden with barbecue, free wireless internet, cable TV with free movies, and many others. With high ceilings and thick walls, the House is very fresh during the summer and has central heating and a fireplace for the colder winter days after you arrive from one more epic session at the nearby surf breaks.
Stay at an ocean front beach house with all the facilities you can imagine and our experienced team will take you to the best surf breaks around Lisbon (during the winter you may just have to, literally, cross the road). In addition, you will discover Lisbon, a cosmopolitan city with fantastic architecture, great cultural history, many good restaurants and an amazing nightlife. Come and stay with us and feel the real Lisbon!
House Facilities
- 4 Private Rooms (Sea View Mezzanine Room, Sea View Double Room and Garden View Twin Room)
- 2 Shared Rooms (4 Beds Shared Room and Attic Shared Room)
- 3 comfortable Toilets with 4 showers
- Sheets and Towels in the Check In for Free (Deposit of 30€ in the Shared Rooms and 50€ in the Private Rooms)
- Free Internet Wireless
- Cable TV with Movies and Sports Channels (Fuel TV)
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Barbecue
- Garden with Tables and Chill out Area
- Free Use of Bicycles (ocean bicycle and walk path in front of the House)
- 1 minivan (6 places) + 2 vans (8 places each)
- Smoking only allowed on the garden / barbecue area
- Hairdryer
Private Rooms
Queen Size Bed with Ocean & Garden View
This Room has a comfortable Double Bed, a partial ocean view, and has our nice garden right in front. Suitable for the couple who wants to surf all day and relax in a calm and private environment to be ready for the next beach day.
Mezzanine with Ocean & Garden View
This Room has a double bed and a single bed, and for this reason, it is excellent for couples, a couple and a child, or just three friends that prefer more privacy and comfort. Beautiful view over the ocean. With a perfect combination of modern and vintage decoration, this room can make your dreams come true.
Double Room Ocean & Garden View
This Room has an amazing Double Bed, with a large window where you can appreciate the magnificent view over the ocean, the Lisbon bridge, and the Christ. The high ceiling, white walls, and wood roof give an extra Portuguese style to this excellent room.
Twin Room Garden View
The Twin Garden View Room is a white room on the 1st floor of Lisbon Surf House, with 2 Single Beds that can be separated to make a Twin Room or together to make a Double Room. The window is facing the front garden of the house, giving a green color to this comfortable room. It also has a partial view of the ocean with the Bugio lighthouse in the middle of the sea.
Shared Rooms
Attic Room (Ocean & Garden View)
This is a room with 2 bunk beds (4 single beds) and an adjacent bathroom that can be private. The white walls, the sunlight during the day, the wood floor and the nice view to our barbecue garden, compose this shared room for surfing partners.
The Villa
This modern portuguese Summer house combines a boutique style accommodation with many other services that will make you experience true Lisbon and Cascais. Selected private accommodation, surfing lessons, equipment rental, Yoga lessons, surfboard and wetsuit repair, airport transfer service, rent a car, city tours in Lisbon, Cascais, Sintra, Nazaré and many other activities that we can organize while staying at a city & beach Surf Villa and providing you an unforgettable time at this magnificent city of Lisbon.
The Surf Villa has three private double / twin rooms (one of them with complete bathroom and another one with a private balcomny with ocean view), one single room with WC and still an attic room to accommodate children / teenagers and enjoy some great family surfing holidays. All the rooms are big, spacious and with built - in closets. It also has a big garden where you can store your boards, wash and dry your wetsuit, relax and take a nap in the shade (or in the sun!) or barbecue with friends and other guests.
Surf Lisbon - The Villa can accommodate up to 9 guests in 4 splendid private rooms + an attic room for children, if needed. Guests have access to all the common areas: big living room with LCD screen, large dining room opened to the green garden, fully equipped kitchen, free wireless internet, cable TV with more than 150 channels, mostly international, movies, series, etc,...
The Surf Villa is located only 50 meters from Caxias beach. It´s literally "right around the corner" which means it´s very fresh during Summer due to the ocean breeze. For Winter time our heaters will make you feel very welcome when returning from the surfing lessons or another epic session at the nearby surf breaks. Ocean front location in Caxias, a small village only 15 minutes away both from Lisbon historical city centre and Cascais.
In Winter you just need to go (literally!) around the corner to score some waves at the local spot. The most famous surfing breaks around Lisbon are only between a 5 to 20 minute drive from the Surf Villa. Within a 2 minute walking distance you have access to local restaurants, coffee shops, bakery, pharmacy, ATM, grocery stores, etc,... If you want to bring your skateboard we also have an amazing skatepark only 100 meters from Surf Lisbon - The Villa.
Stay at an ocean front modern beach villa with all the facilities you can imagine and our experienced team will take you to the best surf breaks around Lisbon. In addition, you will discover both Lisbon and Cascais, cosmopolitan cities with fantastic architecture, great cultural history, many good restaurants and an amazing nightlife.
The Villa Facilities
- 1 Private Double Room with complete bathroom (partial ocean view)
- 1 Private Twin Room with big balcony (partial ocean view and gardens view)
- 1 Private Double Room with front yard and street view
- 1 Private Single Room with WC (but no shower)
- Bed linen and Bath Towels provided for free on Check In (Deposit of 50€ per person refunded on Check Out)
- Free Internet Wireless
- Cable TV with Movies, Series and Sports Channels
- Fully equipped kitchen with individual storage for each room
- Garden with barbecue, chill out area and hot water shower
- 3 comfortable vans for the surfing transfers
- Hardrier
- Iron for your clothes
- Fire extinguishers and fire blankets
- Heaters and Central Heating for Winter season
- Smoking only allowed in the front yard
- Alcohol hand sanitizing gel”
- Individualised breakfast during Covid times
- Reduced capacity in shared rooms during Covid times
The Rooms at The Villa
Deluxe Suite
This big, spacious double room comes with a private and complete bathroom. It also has a wide in - built closet and a partial ocean view from the sunny window. Our most exclusive room at the Surf Villa.
Twin / Double Room
This spacious twin / double room has a big private balcony with a clear view including the ocean. It has also an in - built closet to keep all your clothes and baggage.
Classic Double Room
This is a large and comfortable room with a big double bed and plenty of light. It has built - in closets to keep all your luggage and a big window facing the front yard.
Single Room
If you are traveling alone this is for you. A private room with a single bed and your own private WC (although, no shower. You must use the shared bathroom or the outside hot water shower).
What awaits you
5 reasons for choosing Lisbon Surf House:
- Beautiful vintage Portuguese surf-house!
- Ocean views throughout house!
- Garden and chill areas.
- Great variety of breaks within 10 minutes drive.
- Choice of private or shared rooms.
Vintage Portuguese house combined with consistent surf
A typical vintage Portuguese house as base combined with consistent surf close by – what is there not to love about this combo. And if history, culture and nightlife are also things which float your boat the Lisbon Surf House, located on the sunshine coast of Lisbon in Portugal, is going to tick all your surf holiday boxes and then some. On-the-spot surf digs doesn't have to mean slumming it as this beautiful boutique option proves and while the surf experience is bang up to date, all the charm of Portugal's past is also up for grabs.
With large white rooms, high ceilings and big windows – perfect for lazy ocean gazing– the Lisbon Surf House offers a blend of cozy living and comfort. Spread out over 3 floors, this house has a range of rooms, both private and shared, along with a large dining room, Internet room and a spacious garden for soaking up a bit of Portuguese sun or sharing an après surf beer or two with friends old and new.
Surf school facilities and the best spots Lisbon has to offer
Whatever you are looking for in the way of surf the chances are this region can deliver with a large and diverse range of break options within 10 minutes' drive which include beginner friendly spots, hollow beach breaks and machine-like mellow points. If it's good enough for the ASP Surf Tour – which has several stops along this coastline – it's good enough for us!
Packages with Lisbon Surf House start with accommodation only packages and work from there to include surf school facilities which will get you to the best spots Lisbon has to offer (and there's a few to say the least). Surf rental and surf guiding are also possible and if you'd like to get out and exploring this colorful area, city trips to Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra can also be arranged.
The Lisbon Surf House offers a perfect combo of surf holiday plus a fantastic European city experience for a complete journey with a bit of all the good things thrown in.
Lisbon Surf School
Whether you want to learn how to surf or improve your surfing skills, then Lisbon is one of the best places in the world to do it! No matter your age, gender, or fitness level, our professional team will welcome you at the beach.
We have waves for every level all year round, since the water temperature is always the same, and allows you to go surfing 365 days per year.
All of our lessons have a 2-hour duration with a genuine local and certified instructor. Surfboard, wetsuit, and insurance are all included.
Lessons for all levels. From a first-timer to a more experienced person. The ratio never surpasses 5 people per 1 instructor. We divide the groups according to the guests’ level (first time, beginner, intermediate, or advanced).
Since 2008 that we have been teaching surfing to people from all over the world. From kindergarten to retired guests, first-timers to experienced surfers, single travelers, and also big groups.
Anyone and everyone can enjoy a great beach and surfing day in Lisbon! We will show you how.
Half day / Full day / More days
Every day, all year round, Surf Lisbon uses comfortable vans to pick you up and take you Surfing around the best beaches in Lisbon and nearby places like Cascais and Costa de Caparica.
Surf Lisbon provides a transfer service from Lisbon city centre (Praça Marquês de Pombal). We have tailor-made solutions for you: packages of half day / full day of surfing / SUP, equipment rental, and transfer to the beach for non-surfers (surfers friends, family, partners, for example).
Surf Tourism is a high standard at Surf Lisbon!
This offer includes:
- 1 x 2-hour lessons per day (half day) or 2 x 2-hour lessons (full day) with certified and professional instructors. This applies to all levels;
- All the equipment;
- Insurance;
- Transfer from Lisbon city centre to the beach and return. Meeting point outside Hotel Fénix Lisboa (Praça Marquês de Pombal, 8);
- Group photo
Kids
When children begin to surf, they become not only healthier and looking life in a good way. They become children with striking and confident personalities themselves.” (Grutemberg, 1987).
In the initial surfing state, the overall objective is to provide quality education and to engage the child in the context and culture of surfing, in a cheerful and safe environment.
The specific goals address the multilateral development, which has essentially to do with the adaptation to the aquatic environment and at a later stage with the development of basic motor qualities, indispensable for learning the Surfing techniques.
In these lessons, we apply an appropriate method considering the children´s age and technical level, with special attention to safety, through the use of appropriate equipment (“soft boards”, for example) and preferably with private lessons: 1 kid to 1 Instructor.
These sessions have a duration of 75 to 90 minutes including warm up, fun games, main part in the water and cool down.
Other services we can provide (please enquiry)
- Late Airport Transfer (after 8PM) – 30€ (one way)
- Hertz Rent a Car
- Lisbon, Cascais and Sintra Tours
- Soccer Matches
- Surf Contests Transfers
- Yoga & Massage
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Golf (Public Golf Course 5 mins from Lisbon Surf House)
- Surfboard & Wetsuit Repair
- Besides all the above mentioned services our team is always at your disposal with maps, all kind of touristic information and suggestions regarding sightseeing, museums, restaurants and nightlife
Airport Transfers and Late Check-In
We provide the transfer services from the airport to the Surf House and from the Surf House to the airport. This service has a total cost of 35€ any time / any day (maximum of 4 people (for more passengers please send us an email for a different quote).
Our partner, who provides the transfer service, will be at the arrivals waiting for you and identified with a sign saying your name and Surf Lisbon – House & School. It´s only a short 15 – 20 minute drive from Lisbon International Airport to the Surf House.
Please give us details about your flight, so that we can organize your private airport transfer service.
Surf retreats are one of the most perfect options. Add a city like Lisbon plus our experienced local staff and you will have the best holidays ever. Home away from home at Surf Lisbon!
Included
Surf School Package - Classic
October - May | Half day surfing
Breakfast | For a good start of your day
Half Day Surfing | Everyday, all year round, Surf Lisbon uses comfortable vans to take you surfing around the best beaches in the Lisbon, Cascais & Costa de Caparica areas. Transfer from the Surf House / Surf Villa to the beach and return; 2 x 2 hour lessons (full day) with certified and professional instructors. Lessons for all levels; all the equipment; insurance.
Available extras | on request
Airport transfer | We provide transfer services booth ways to / from Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
Photography Service | Do you want to immortalize your surfing holidays and share photos of such a great experience?
Yoga lesson | Enjoy a nice morning Yoga lesson with our local instructor Maria Pi
Surf School Package - Complete
All year round | Full day surfing
Breakfast | For a good start of your day
Half Day Surfing | Everyday, all year round, Surf Lisbon uses comfortable vans to take you surfing around the best beaches in the Lisbon, Cascais & Costa de Caparica areas. Transfer from the Surf House / Surf Villa to the beach and return; 2 x 2 hour lessons (full day) with certified and professional instructors. Lessons for all levels; all the equipment; insurance.
Available extras | on request
Airport transfer | We provide transfer services booth ways to / from Lisbon International Airport (LIS)
Photography Service | Do you want to immortalize your surfing holidays and share photos of such a great experience?
Yoga lesson | Enjoy a nice morning Yoga lesson with our local instructor Maria Pi
Surf School
Lisbon Surf House works with the best and one of the most experienced Surf Schools in Lisbon, Puro Surf Boardsports Academy.
In Puro Surf Boardsports Academy we don’t want clients to just learn or improve their Surfing technique, but also to give them knowledge and incentivate them to relate to the context and unique culture that this sport represents.
We give priority to quality over quantity and, above all, the safety of our clients, leading us to the various stages of training (beginner, advanced and competition) as well as for different environments (social or recreational and competitive) with the aim of bringing anyone to surf through a safe and fun process of teaching and learning, based on the latest research in training methodology of Surfing.
From the wild and uncrowded sandy beaches of Caparica, to the urban spots like Carcavelos (famous for its winter barrels) or the point break of São Pedro do Estoril, you can find a wide variety of surf breaks in the Lisbon area.
Puro Surf - Boardsports Academy is permit No. 240 / 2011 of Turismo de Portugal, IP, it is a school accredited by the Portuguese Surfing Federation (No.180) and is also licensed by the Captaincy of the Port of Lisbon
Surf Equipment Rentals
If you dont want the hassle of bringing along your surfboards, carrying them half way around the world, getting overcharged at airports check in counters and still risking them being broken or even lost, we can offer you a wide variety of surfboards to rent from us if booked in advance.
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If the Traveller wishes to book not as a private individual, but as a business traveller acting on instructions or as a legal representative, this must be noted already during the booking process and cannot be subsequently altered. This can have taxation consequences and should therefore be carefully considered.
The customer shall receive a payment receipt in the form of a booking confirmation from LUEX showing the total price, either paid or to be paid to the Service provider.
6. Alterations, cancellations, reimbursements
In the event that a confirmed booking is modified or cancelled, LUEX is to be contacted as quickly as possible in this matter such that a possible solution can be sought in consultation with the Traveller/Group leader. Additional costs that result for LUEX or the Service provider shall be borne by the Traveller/Group leader, whereby LUEX reserves the right to invoice a minimum fee of €50 for changes demanded solely by the Traveller.
Should there be a modification or cancellation by LUEX / the Service provider, LUEX shall also contact the Traveller/Group leader as soon as possible and seek a possible solution.
LUEX notes explicitly that as an intermediary LUEX cannot assume responsibility for the performance of the Service provider. In particular, LUEX offers individual travel-related products and services to exotic destinations. The Traveller recognises that booking and processing these products and services are more difficult and that a higher degree of flexibility is expected of these than for mass tourism.
7. Complaints and ratings
Should the Traveller be dissatisfied with an aspect of the travel-related product or service received in a particular case and wish to submit a complaint, they are to approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during their current stay so that this person can attempt to solve the problem. LUEX recommends notifying the Service provider in text form that documents the shortcomings, if possible with the aid of photos.
If the problem cannot be resolved during the stay, the Service provider must be contacted within 30 days of returning from the trip. The Service provider should then respond to the correspondence according to the applicable laws and regulations. Receipt should be confirmed in 14 days and a full response received within 28 days. If this is not the case, an explanation for the delay should be received from the Service provider.
Should the travel-related product or service not match the description on the LUEX platform, the customer must approach the Service provider or their representative directly at the location during the customer's stay. LUEX shall support customers with respect to their complaint. LUEX is to be informed of the facts involved in the situation as soon as possible in order to be able to assist in finding a solution.
The Service provider is to be contacted immediately in the event of flight or transportation problems. Customers are to check information and the general terms and conditions given to customers via the Service provider before the commencement of travel.
8. Visa, passport and travel regulations
The Traveller/Group leader shall pay attention to the special visa, passport and travel regulations for the Travellers and their country of destination. LUEX makes every effort to inform customers as comprehensively and accurately as possible. To the extent that LUEX draws attention to particular details, this can only be considered as non-binding information. Considering the high number and frequency of possible amendments to regulations, Travellers/Group leaders are requested to contact the relevant embassy/consulate for the particular destination. In this respect LUEX can assume no responsibility whatsoever for any assurance, guarantee, currency or accuracy of the information. The information provided by Travellers’ ministries of foreign affairs are a reliable source with respect to many travel destinations.
It is the sole responsibility of the Traveller/Group leader to ensure that all Travellers are in possession of all requisite travel documents (passport, Visa, etc.) at the commencement of travel and that all Travellers fulfil the health requirements.
9. Insurance
To the extent that it is not expressly offered, insurance cover does not constitute part of the travel-related products and services offered. LUEX recommends that customers take out travel insurance, in particular travel cancellation cost insurance and in certain circumstances overseas travel insurance, including an overseas health cover component. LUEX names a reliable partner offering the relevant insurance policies to its customers at: http://www.luex.com/info/insurances.html.
10. Liability, responsibility
LUEX depends on the information provided to it by the Service providers with respect to the details of the travel-related goods and services. LUEX has only extremely limited opportunities to check such information with respect to their accuracy and completeness. Consequently, LUEX is unable to provide any guarantees or assurances with respect to the completeness, accuracy or currency of such information. The same applies for any other information made available by third parties.
LUEX is not liable for the availability of the travel-related product or service at the time of booking or for the performance of the booked travel-related product or service by the Service provider.
Within the scope of its performance obligations, LUEX is only liable for any losses that may result in the following cases, irrespective of legal grounds: The statutory regulations shall apply with the following restriction: Liability or minor negligence on the part of LUEX or its vicarious agents is excluded, provided that neither an essential contractual obligation was breached nor is there a case of initial incapacity, impossibility or default on the part of LUEX. Otherwise liability is limited to the value of the travel-related products and services booked, in any case however to predictable and typical losses. The exclusions of liability or facilitation shall apply in the same manner to the executive bodies of LUEX, as well as to their vicarious agents.
Travellers and Group leaders shall be liable to LUEX for each and every reservation/booking that is made in bad faith or with deceitful intent or with erroneous or incomplete personal data. The opportunity to book travel-related goods and services may only be utilised in order to make legal bookings as a Traveller or as a Group leader for a third party. At the same time, in utilising the offerings the Group leader guarantees that they are authorised and are permitted to act in the name of fellow travellers. In the event that there is a breach of these guarantee, the Group leader is liable without limitation to LUEX and their respective Service providers for the losses resulting from the aforesaid person’s actions.
In many countries there are safety standards that differ from those generally found in Europe, Australia or the USA. Travelers/Group leaders are strongly encouraged, also in their own interest, to access information once again immediately before commencing travel in accessible sources, such as the internet pages of the Foreign Office, with respect to changes in the travel regulations and safety warnings for the country of destination.
11. Final provisions
Should business terms and conditions or parts of the agreement be or become invalid, the validity of the remaining parts of the agreements shall not be affected.
Amendments or additions to all agreements, including a divergence from these general terms and conditions, are only possible in text form (written, by fax or e-mail). Oral agreements require written confirmation to be valid.
All communication between LUEX and a Traveller/Group leader is to be undertaken by e-mail if possible. The Traveller/Group leader therefore promises to receive and read e-mails and implement the information/instructions from LUEX accordingly. LUEX must be informed immediately of changes in contact details.
All contractual relations between LUEX, its customers and Service providers are subject exclusively to German law - with the exception of the UN Contract for the International Sale of Goods (CISG) convention. Köln shall be the mutually agreed place of jurisdiction for non-German Travellers.
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Surf Is On, LdaLisboa Lisboa 1400-176
Portugal
Your personal expert for this trip
Martin, LUEX's Head of Travel, started out skating in the UK, before escaping to the powder of Canadian mountains. He found his way to LUEX through years of chasing snow in winter and waves in France during summer. These days, he manages our surf and snow teams, while squeezing in surf trips to his favorite right-handers at Cokes and Kasabu in the Maldives, or powder missions to the tree-lined runs of Revelstoke. At LUEX, he combines his love for board sports with making sure every trip runs smoothly.
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