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Surfing Portugal
Despite the small size of Portugal there are literally hundreds and hundreds of breaks. With almost 2000 km coastline mainly exposed to the west Portugal picks up plenty of swells. All the year around. Peak season is autumn, winter and spring with regular ground swells lighting up all reef and beach breaks. Even during summer time there quite a high probability of finding good surf. Less regular and sometimes wind swells though. In general the power of the waves is second to no other area in Europe and plenty of waves are of highest quality.
Ericeira
As with Peniche, Ericeira has no shortage of Atlantic swell to play with. Numerous classic reef set ups, rocky headlands and small rivermouth bays shape the swells into world class waves such as Coxos. Ericeira can be considered the centre of Portuguese surfing with its concentration of classy breaks a mere 30km from Lisbon. It doesn’t quite have the wind protection of Peniche and big, stormy swells tend to favour the south-facing coast of Lisbon, but for consistent quality and challenging waves, Ericeira rules.
Ericeira is the Mecca of Portuguese surf and like Peniche, it offers a truly staggering variety of waves, crammed into just a few kilometres of coast. There’s something to suit every standard but unlike Peniche, most of these waves are rock bottomed and there is little wind or swell shelter. Coxos is the best known wave, a long, hollow world class right, but sitting proudly next to it in the quality stakes are the barrels of Pedra Branca and Reef. Such high class waves attract crowds and with Lisbon only a short drive away there are no shortages of surfers wanting a piece of Ericeira action. This lively and attractive town is a year round surf destination with the beach breaks to the south of town being the best bet in the small summer season and the reefs and points the main event for the remainder of the year.
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Condition descriptions provided by the Operator
Backdoor
This place is a summer break generating all summer swells. Best to be surfed on north/northwest swells. Very hollow and has to be surfed at high tide. Uncrowded.
The Cave
The heaviest spot in Europe - this place is insane. Only the best in the world can surf this spot as it breaks pretty much on rocks. If you fall off your on rocks. This place was only discovered in the last few years by the local pro's and looks perfect from afar. It is uncrowded and can only be surfed at high tide and above 2 meters.
Crazy Left
Can only be surfed at high tide and is a perfect spot for hollow left hand barrels. Short ride but fun and uncrowded. Rock bottom.
Foz do Lizandro
It is a river mouth beach break only a few steps away from the camp. When the sand bars are settled this place can be the best beach break in Portugal. It is best surfed on a south/west swell at low tide break. It is for all types of surfers and great for beginners. Can get crowded but has great left and right hand peaky waves all over the beach. You can get barrels on mid tide.
Furnas
Another spot for solid swell. Can be an awesome spot to surf if the banks are right. Uncrowded.
Pedra Branca
Also known as White Rock. It is an extremely hollow left, holds large swell. Bestest surfed at 3-4 ft. Can only be surfed at high tide as is rock bottom. Usually crowded with bodyboarders on weekends.
Pontinha
Is at the furthest tip of Ribeira and can be perfect with all the right winds and swell, but usually closes out on a westerly wind. Normaly uncrowded.
Praia do Norte
This place works well with all swell and is another high tide spot. It is not recommended to be surfed at low tide. Can be a good long right hander for all types of surfers. Uncrowded.
Praia do Peixe
Only breaks in big swell into a fishing port. It is not a very good spot to surf.
Ribeira D'lhas
Along right hand point which breaks over rock. Can be one of the longest waves in the area. It holds up to 12 ft swell and gets all of the swell in the summer season. It is surfed best when winds are from the west/northwest. Usually crowded.
Reef
Very hollow and very shallow. Can not be surfed under 6 feet. This spot is for pro´s only. Some of the best barrels can be had here. Crowded with bodyboarders on the weekends.
San Juliao
Usually has the best surf and banks for summer. It is a long beach break and if your up for a 10 minutes walk down the beach you can have a peak to yourself. It is a beautiful spot
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Surfcamp
The Rapture Camp in Ericeira is based in a large 2 level Portuguese style house with 3 bedrooms, upstairs lounge room, and a downstairs dining room. Watch the surf, TV or surf DVD at the same time from the lounge room. A backyard with daybed for afternoon bakes in the sun whilst sinking a few beers or sipping a glass of wine or port from the local vineyards. The house is situated to the right of Foz di Lizandro beach and is a 15 minutes walk to the town centre.
Wake up for the early morning surf, and peer out the window with your head still on your pillow to check the waves. Dorm style rooms with just 4 to 6 people per room, all with a view. Please do not forget to bring your towel and sunscreen.
Sea View Dorm
This room category is perfect for our solo travellers or groups of friends. We have four rooms of this category, two of them being on the groundfloor and two of them on the first floor. Each room has a beautiful view on the Lizandro beach and waves.
Our Sea View Dorm room are 4-Bed rooms with shared bathrooms. Some of the rooms also come with a small balcony. You can enjoy the sunsets from your own room or from our spacious rooftop terrace in the camp.
Standard Dorm
Our Standard 8 Bed Dorm is the place you want to come back to after a day of surfing Ericeira’s Surf Mecca.
This room in our camp in Ericeira is located on the top floor in one of our two camp buildings. It is equipped with a total of three bunkbeds and two single beds. This dorm is a very spacious and open room, with lots of natural light. It has a small balcony attached from where you can overlook the camp area, the Lizandro river and Lizandro beach.
Shared Twin
Our Shared Twin room is a 2-Bed Dorm room located in our camp main building.
This room is perfect for solo travelers or a group of 2 friends traveling together and wanting a bit more privacy than in a regular dorm room. It comes with a bunk bed and a spacious drawer for your clothing.
Double/Twin Rooms
Our Double rooms Ericeira are the ideal place to relax after a day of surfing Ericeira’s Surf Mecca.
These rooms are located in a traditional Portuguese two-story house. Also, equipped with one double bed or two singles, they have modern decorations and feature a lot of natural light. Located right next to Foz do Lizandro, it’s just a short walk to one of the best surf breaks. Some of these rooms have their own private balcony overlooking a beautiful green landscape.
Apartments A, D and B
We have a total of three apartments located in the camp area. You can book each apartment for exclusive use. But, if you book only one room in an apartment, you will share common areas like living/kitchen area, terrace, and bathroom with the other room(s) within the same apartment.
Apartment A Double
Our Apartment A Double room is located in one of our surf apartments on the camp grounds.
The room itself is a private room with a double bed and sea view directly from the bed. It is a small but cosy room. Within the apartment you can find a fully equipped kitchen, a living area, terrace with sea view and BBQ and a fully renovated bathroom. Those common areas are shared with another room in the same apartment, unless it is booked for exclusive use.
We provide all bedding and also hairdryers.
Apartment A Twin
The Apartment A Twin room is a beautiful room full of natural light. It comes with two single beds and a small private balcony.
There is also a living room area with seating space and a kitchen, as well as a bathroom with a walk-in shower along with a terrace. All three rooms have access to those common areas together. The rooms can be booked individually and thus the apartment is shared, or the apartment can also be booked for exclusive use Guests also have access to all other camp areas and have dinner and breakfast served in the main camp area.
We provide all bedding and also hairdryers.
Apartment B Double/Twin
Our Apartment B was recently renovated and comes with a total of three Double/Twin Rooms.
All three rooms have the option of either two single beds or one king size bed. Each room also comes with plenty of storage space for your clothing and luggage. The apartment features a beautiful terrace overlooking the valley behind the camp.
There is also a living/kitchen area with seating space and a kitchenette, as well as a bathroom with a walk-in shower. All three rooms have access to those common areas together. The rooms can be booked individually and thus the apartment is shared, or the apartment can also be booked for exclusive use.
We provide all bedding and also hairdryers.
Apartment D Double
This private double room comes with a comfortable double bed, storage for your belongings and a small private balcony.
It is located in our Apartment D together with our D-Twin room. Guests can book the whole apartment for exclusive use or book only one room and thus share common areas in the apartment. Mentioned common areas are a fully equipped kitchen, newly renovated bathroom, living area and big outdoor terrace with sea view.
We provide all bedding and also hairdryers.
Apartment D Twin
This apartment is located in our second building, still on the camp grounds but still offering more privacy than our main camp building.
The room itself is located on the top floor of the apartment, on the gallery over the living area. It comes with two single beds, which can be put together as a double bed as well. There is a skylight which gives the room lots of natural lighting. The apartment can be booked together with Apartment-D Double for exclusive use. It comes with a living area, a fully equipped kitchen, completly renovated bathroom and a gorgeous, big terrace overlooking the ocean.
We provide all bedding and also hairdryers.
What awaits you
Situated on Portugal's Atlantic coast in Ericeira
Looking for a surf camp which offers a social scene for mixing and mingling in between those surf sessions? If so then this relaxed surf camp which draws an international crowd could be a great fit. Situated on Portugal's Atlantic coast in Ericeira, a region, known as Portugal's surf center, means you are ideally placed to enjoy the regular swell which rolls in here.
Only 15 minutes from town and walking distance to the beach
The Ericeira region is well known for having a high concentration of quality breaks within a relatively small radius, many of which are reefs. Right on your doorstep is the beach break of Foz de Lizandro offering the usual range of left and right peaks to choose from and producing a fun ride which can become powerful when the conditions are right. Also close by is the right hand point of Ribeira D'Ilhas, creating a fun, sometimes powerful wave breaking over flat rock.
Quality of the waves made Ericeira World Surfing Reserve
Some of the breaks close by can produce the longest waves in Europe. The variety and quality of the waves has made Ericeira World Surfing Reserve – one of only a handful in the world. The packages on offer include a half-board meal arrangement with surf guiding. Upgrades are also possible from this base package including such things as lessons and equipment rental. Accommodation on offer at Surfcamp Ericeira comes with the options of either private or shared rooms and there are also apartments available if this fits your personal requirements better.
5 reasons to choose Surfcamp Ericeira:
- Social surfcamp drawing an international crowd!
- Walking minutes to the beach and close to town!
- Private and shared accommodation as well as apartments.
- Breaks right on your doorstep!
- Upgrades from basic package available.
Surf School in Ericeira
Looking for the ultimate surf school in Portugal? Ericeira is one of the world’s best places to learn the art of surfing. Here you’ll have access to a wide variety of waves that are consistent all year round. Enjoy sunny and warm summers, fresh seafood and delicious specialties, incredible nature, and an alluring local atmosphere. All members of our staff are helpful, knowledgeable, and eager to share their passion for surfing with people from all over the world.
Catch Perfect Waves at the World Surfing Reserve
Ericeira is a surf mecca: the incredible breaks and pristine condition of the local beaches and water prompted environmental organization Save the Waves Coalition, in co-operation with the International Surfing Association (ISA) and the National Surfing Reserves of Australia, to select Ericeira as a dedicated World Surfing Reserve — the first and only one in Europe.
The majority of Portuguese pro surfers come from Ericeira due to the high quality of its waves. One of the longest breaks, Ribeira d’llhas, hosts two WSL competitions annually.
Learn to surf at our Surf School in Foz do Lizandro
Foz do Lizandro, our home sand beach represents the perfect stomping ground for beginners. Its mellow waves and sandy bottom make it is a great place to learn how to surf. All of the beach breaks we frequent are within a 10km radius of the camp. The Atlantic Ocean can get very cold and the reefs can be sharp so we advise you to wear a 4/3 wetsuit and booties. In the summer the air temperature can reach highs of 30+°C so the cool water feels nice and refreshing.
Explore Europe’s best surf breaks around Ericeira
For more experienced surfers the immediate area around the village of Ericeira is home to a cluster of world-class surf spots with many perfect left and right-hand reef breaks and tubes to ride, including Ribeira d’Ilhas, a regular feature on the ASP World Tour Surf Championship.
Surf Lessons for all levels in Ericeira
We offer surf lessons for beginners, intermediates as well as sessions for more advanced surfers. The certified, knowledgeable instructors at our surf school make sure that you achieve your goals whether you are just starting out as a beginner or you are an advanced surfer who wants to improve their technique. If you are not sure which group you fit into, we suggest trying the beginner group for a few days and we can always move you if you need more of a challenge. Speak to any member of staff for guidance on which group suits your ability.
Looking for the best waves
The schedule of our surf lessons always depends on the conditions in the water, that’s why our surf school always chooses the lesson times according to the best tides, winds and conditions each day of the year. Before/after the lessons you can practice what you’ve learnt by yourself at our home beach if the conditions are considered safe for free surfing.
Level 1: Beginners Surf Course
The beginner category is for those who have never surfed before, or who haven’t surfed in a while and want to go through the basics one more time. It is a great fit for all people who are refining their techniques and gaining confidence. We’ll give you a fun introduction to surfing, and share the stoke when you catch your very first waves. We’ll make sure that you develop your skills in line with your level and that you’ll catch as many waves as possible while having fun with the other surfers.
Is it suitable for complete beginners?
A significant part of our guests at all camps are complete beginners, that’s why we offer lessons for complete beginners from Mondays to Saturdays and as you progress during your time at camp, so does the instruction you receive. Trust us, within your stay you might already be riding green waves with the help of our patient and experienced instructors and you will meet a new surfing family at camp that may stay friends for life.
Our beginner course
Your first surf lesson begins with an instructor teaching you the basics on how to handle a surfboard, paddle out, catch a wave and get to your feet.
Here are some fundamental steps you will start with at our camp:
- Safety intro and beach awareness
- Surf equipment explained
- Paddling technique
- Catching a wave
- Standing up on your board
- Surfboard control
- How to ride a wave towards the shore
- Improving your stance
- Surf awareness
- Improving your technique
Level 2: Intermediate Surf Course
The main difference between beginner and intermediate surfers is their autonomy in the water. To be suitable for the intermediate group you should be able to get up on waves on your own, have a very strong paddling ability and be comfortable in the water in general. If this is still a challenge for you, you will benefit more from the beginner course instead.
The instructors will help you to improve your skills, you will learn how to read the water, where to position yourself and how to turn on waves.
What can you expect from the intermediate course
This module is focused on getting to the outside (lineup) in waist high waves. We’ll teach you to catch green waves and ride the face of the wave instead of going straight in the white water. Our instructors will identify the important changes you can bring to your technique that will end up making a huge difference in your surfing style!
You will get personalised tips on how you surf and about what to improve as the quality of the waves you pick, the speed you are able to generate, your agility on the wave, Our team will teach you how to use rip currents and as well refine your timing while picking up the waves to surf etc. All these factors can truly make a difference in your learning path. The more you train, the better you surf and the more you’ll end up loving it.
Other important things you will learn with us in the Intermediate course:
- Paddling out techniques
- Sitting on your board
- Positioning yourself in the line-up
- Catching a wave towards shore
- Reading the ocean – Learning which waves to catch and which waves to rather skip
- Stalling and accelerating
- Going “out the back”
- Improve your stance
- Angled take-offs
- Riding unbroken waves
Level 3: Advanced Surf Coaching
To be suitable for the advanced group you need to be able to drop in confidently on 3ft+ waves, be comfortable surfing at low tide, and you should also have experience in doing top/bottom turns.
Other requirements for the advanced module are the ability to surf shortboards as well as the ability to duck dive, so if you’re not yet confident in head high or higher waves on your own we suggest trying to stick to the intermediate group for a while until you are ready for a bigger challenge.
For advanced and pro surfers
Our intermediate and advanced coaches work together very closely. They communicate their students’ progress with each other, so you might start in an intermediate course and be suitable for our advanced sessions after a few days already.
We’ll give you the knowledge you need to feel confident in surfing most breaks, focusing on entry and exit from the break and we will help you decide which peak is the best for your level of surfing.
Other important things you will do and learn with us in the Advanced course:
- Develop your Back and Forehand technique
- Surf awareness
- Develop your own style
- Video Analysis of your trainings
Our instructors know the best spots according to each individual's skill level and have a combined experience of 30 years surfing, they know many of the globe's top surf locations and are extremely familiar with Portugal's - and especially Ericeira's - best breaks. They will take you to the best spot for your level depending on tides and weather conditions. Each of them is an expert in judging surf conditions, such as time and location, and all have a European license for surfing standards.
Your booking always includes
Breakfast Buffet Rich breakfast to get started
Delicious Dinner International cuisine
Free flow coffee and tea Daily for breakfast
Use of bicycles Take one for a ride around
Surf theory class 3 times a week
Kayak Daily
Skateboards Daily
Terrace Common
WIFI Daily
Airport Shuttle We will pick you up (extra cost)
Yoga Class Book it for an extra price
Good food is good mood.
Flavors of Portugal: authentic recipes from our chefs in Ericeira
When you think of Portugal, you instantly dream of the incredible fresh fish and tasty local produce. So Rapture Portugal Surf Camp follows local traditions and use fresh, delicious ingredients on our ever-changing menu of delicious food recipes.
Rapture Portugal Surf Camp offers international recipes as well as local specialties at the camp. Daily breakfast and dinner from Mon-Fri comes included in the rate so don’t worry about going hungry! And if you don’t try our Saturday Night BBQ, you’ll be missing out!
The menu contains a variety of dishes for meat lovers and vegetarians alike and we can accommodate all diets. On Sunday evenings they offer a complimentary transfer into Ericeira town, where you can explore the local cuisine.
Chef Mikey in Portugal is world famous among clients for his delicious dishes and keeping even the most demanding guests satisfied. Check out the recipes their kitchen maestros create daily below. Swing by the camp kitchen and try them out yourself!
- Daily breakfast
- 5 dinners (Monday to Friday)
- Surf Appartments: full kitchen and BBQ available
Included
Surf & Stay Package
Daily Breakfast | Includes delicious daily breakfast with local fresh ingredients to start up your day.
Dinner | Healthy and mouth-watering cuisine dishes included from Monday to Friday only.
Weekly Surf Theory | For everyone who wants to know more about surfing and all the technicalities behind it (Weekly).
Weekly Video Analysis (+ Level 3 Only) | We provide expert video analysis for coaching and help you improve your technique! We will also help you to better understand your moves and developing your own style.
Free Gear (Skates, Bikes, etc.) | SUP Boards, Kayaks, Bikes with Surf racks, and Skateboards for complimentary use.
Welcome Gift | Sustainable water bottle.
Free WiFi | Wireless internet connection all over the surf camp, including rooms and common areas.
Small, Personal Surfcamp in Portugal
If you love surfing or would like to try it, Rapture Surfcamp Portugal is the right place for you. And you can’t get closer to the shore – the surfcamp in Ericeira is only a few steps from the beach.
Ericeira is a a world-class surfing destination, a fishing and seaside resort town on the west coast of Portugal, just about 35 km north-west of Lisbon.
The Surfcamp is situated in a two story house directly opposite Foz do Lizandro beach. With the beach only a stone’s throw away, there is no excuse to not spend the entire day on the sand, lying around, swimming in the sea, playing beach volleyball or football and of course surfing.
Our surfcamp portugal is located at the beach
Our Surfcamp in Ericeira Has What You Are Looking For
Whether you are a beginner or have surfed since you were 6, Ericeira is one of the best and most consistent summer surf destinations in Europe. With beautiful beach breaks for beginners as well as Portugal’s most hollow point breaks and reefs – there is something for everyone and all within a 10-minute drive.
Surf Spots For All Levels of Surfers, From Beginner to Expert
Rapture Surfcamp Portugal guides will take you to all of the best spots that are most suited to your level of surfing. For the beginners we offer cheap surf lessons all day as well as guiding with our Australian Certified Instructors, which means that you’ll have every opportunity to improve your surfing.
And, by the way, wireless hotspot available!
Ericeira has many beaches for beginners to learn on and also offers many perfect left and right hand reef breaks for the more challenged surfers. All of these breaks are within a 20 km radius of the camp.
Our guides will take you surfing at the best surf spots of Ericeira suited to you and the current surf conditions, ranging from beach breaks to point breaks and reefs lefts and rights. Free basic surfing lessons for beginners and then surfguiding throughout the day. You can practice what you have learnt that morning with some guidance if required. Boards and wetsuits are not included but can be hired from the camp.
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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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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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