Longboard Surf Retreat
San Vicente de la Barquera
Join us at the best longboard spot of Europe
…and you will fall in love. San Vicente de la Barquera is an idyllic Spanish town situated in the north of Spain, which has stunning views on the snowy mountains of National Park Picos de Europa. The region offers a lot of surf spots with excellent quality and consistency, all within short distances. The waves are perfect for longboarding and suitable for every level of surfing as they are mellow, long and easy. Whether you are a beginner longboarder or already having your toes wrapped around the nose; San Vicente will not disappoint you.
Every spring & autumn we organize weekly, exclusive longboard coaching trips in San Vicente de la Barquera for small groups of people. A perfect opportunity to learn or improve your longboard skills, while getting spoiled by our chefs. Enjoy the stunning surroundings & relax at our comfy accommodation. All activities we offer are off course without any obligations. Just relax & flex!
Price: €1290,-
This trip includes
- 6 nights shared accommodation at ‘Casa Ohana’
- 5 days of intensive longboard coaching including video analyses & theory clinics
- Every day delicious and healthy breakfast & lunch
- 5 times dinner
- Professional surf photos
- Extras & side activities
- Good vibes
Our goal is to take your longboarding to a next level.
During five days you get personal and intensive coaching by one of our longboard coaches. All of our longboard coaches are not only very passionate about sharing their stoke and knowledge, but are also professional longboarders themselves.
The coaching is a mix of theory clinics, video analysis and coaching in the water. Every little aspect in longboarding will be covered extensively. The coaching takes place in small groups, so we can give everyone personal attention.
Besides a general analysis and improvement of your skills and knowledge, we work on your personal goal if you have one.
Check our page on longboard coaching to learn more about our program and check which week suits you best.
We are happy to announce that we have our own accommodation. An absolute dream coming true. ‘Casa Ohana’ is situated among the green hills in National Park Oyambre, right in between Comillas & ‘Sanvi’. From there, a ten minute ride takes you through eucalyptus trees and green fields with grazing cows accompanied by beautiful views over the snowy mountains towards the breaks of Oyambre & San Vicente de la Barquera.
The house breathes a lot of charme, coziness and ‘Ohana’. Around the house you can relax and enjoy the views. When it rains (yes, there is a reason why it is so damn green) or when you want to warm up after a long session, you can wind down and relax in front of the fireplace.
There are single, double, twin and three persons bedrooms. When you book the trip, you will automatically share the room with one or two other roommates with the same sex. A private room is possible for an extra fee of €175,-. You can choose this option during the booking process.
When available, booking an extra night or two is also an option.
Note: It’s possible to park vehicles up to 6.5 meter at the parking of the accommodation
We are working together with Bas & Elise. They create and serve you delicious and healthy food and have a great eye for detail. Every day they provide a luxurious breakfast buffet and take-away lunch box. During five evenings, there is a dinner. Time table of breakfast and dinner depend on surfing conditions of that day.
We recently made the decision to only provide vegetarian meals. A huge step for us towards our share for a healthier planet. Are you not a fan of eating vegetarian? No worries, there are still two evenings where you can eat out and enjoy some local fish or meat. … or order some tapas in between surfs!
Do you have any food allergies, diets or preferences? Please let us know in your booking and we try to meet you in your needs as much as we can.
Meike Reijerman Photography
Included in the package are photos by surf photographer Meike Reijerman. Meike not only takes beautiful photos of you, but is also a great companion to have on the beach and around the house.
Mobility for Surfers
We are working together with Sara & Dennis from Mobility for Surfers. They are passionate longboarders and very good in the things they do. They provide several options such as mobility and yoga workshops. They cover shoulder / neckpain, back issues, releasing tension, surfrecovery, surfstrength & endurance. All specifically developed for surfers needs.
Via Ferrata in Picos de Europa
We offer a half-day optional activity in mountain range Picos de Europa. An absolute thrilling experience. Through climbing, hiking and crossing hanging bridges you will discover how bad your vertigo is. No experience needed, just some sporty or hiking shoes. Off course we schedule this when the tide or wind conditions are not ideal for surfing.
Longboard Rental
You can decide to bring your own board(s) or rent with us. We have 12 brand new Cece longboards in all kind of different shapes & sizes. For €150,- a week or €30,- a day you can test as many boards as you like or just stick with one board. It’s up to you. Off course we are very happy to help you pick the right board for your level, height/weight and surf conditions of that typical day.
If you really fell in love with a board you tested, you can order that longboard with us as well and customize it along with your favorite design and size.
Transportation to, from and on location is not included. This is because we would like to give you total freedom during your day. For example if you wish to have another free surf after a coaching session. We do our best to help you finding the best possible way to travel. If you like, we will also get you in touch with your fellow travellers to carpool from home or an airport nearby.
We encourage our guests to both choose the travel option which emits the lowest CO2 emissions, compensate the CO2 that has been discharged and also to share transportation (carpool) where possible. Unfortunately, there are no easy ways to reach us by train. For each coaching week we open a WhatsApp group so people can align their travel schedules and carpool if they would like to.
There are several ways to organize transportation. We summed up the best ways for you.
- Go by car from home
- Go by airplane + rent a car
- Go by airplane + bus
Our nearest airports are Santander (45 min) and Bilbao (1 ½ hour), where Bilbao usually offers the best chance to find a direct flight from multiple destination in Europe. From both airports it is possible to either rent a car or go by public transportation towards San Vicente de la Barquera. The last option could work out well if you can not drive with anyone from the airport but can drive with a fellow participant during the coaching week. Just in case you are unable to rent a car by yourself and there is no option of sharing rides during the week, we can always manage to find a solution. Please let us know if you find any struggles.
Regarding transporting longboards during the week; In case you are coming with a rental car (or your own car without options to transport boards), we offer universal soft racks which you can use for free during the week. They work very well on every vehicle and won’t damage the roof. In any case this is inconvenient for you, do not worry as we can find another solution.
If you have any questions regarding transportation, we recommend to check our FAQ page first.
The price for this package is €1290,-
This includes shared accommodation for 6 nights, everyday delicious breakfast & lunch, 5 x dinner, unlimited coffee, tea and cookies, surf guiding, 5 days of intensive longboard coaching, professional surf photos, extras & side activities
The price does not include transportation from, to and on location, 2 x dinner and drinks
Optional to book extra is a private room, longboard rental, workshops at Mobility for Surfers, Via Ferrata in Picos de Europa
Dates for Spring 2023*
- April 16 – 22
- April 23 – 29
- April 30 – May 6
- May 7 – 13
- May 14 – 20
- May 21 – 27
Dates for autumn 2023*
- October 1 – 7
- October 8 – 14
- October 15 – 21
- October 22 – 28
- October 29 – November 4
- November 5 – 11
Highlights
- Consistent, high quality surf for all levels
- Warm & open atmosphere
- High standard longboard surfcoaching
- Professional surf photos
- Surf Guiding & Road trips
- Delicious and healthy food by our chefs
- Gorgeous and comfy accommodation
- Fascinating location at National Park Oyambre
Our Longboard Quiver
Test as many different high quality longboards as you like during our trips and get a better understanding of how they work and which board suit you best
Book a regular or advanced surf coaching week
Click on the button below to book a trip with us. You are also very welcome outside of our longboard coaching weeks. You can stay at our beautiful accommodation ‘Casa Ohana’ and book optional extras like private longboard lessons, co-working packages, longboard rental and breakfast.