Why should I book Golden Waves for my surf experience?
Because we can proudly say: we are different and offer a unique surf experience.
The Golden Waves Surf and Yoga Lodge is located in a a picturesque seaside village, nestled between endless beaches, the Nature Park of Maceda Pine Forest and the preserved Lagoon Ria de Aveiro. We are embraced by green Nature, blue Ocean and clear sunny skies.
Perfect for surfers, as it is just a short walk to the beach from the resort with many uncrowded peaks and therefore a great base for exploring excellent waves around. Within a stretch of 15 km coastline, more than 25 waves wait to be discovered.
All year around we receive swells, pleasant water temperatures and 300 days of sunshine. Surf for every level, from easy beginner waves to perfect green walls for more advanced surfer. Depending on swell and wind directions, there is always an option. Not to mention the clean water quality, our beaches are honored as blue flag beaches.
Our helpful instructors are local experienced surfers with certificates from the Portuguese Surf Federation to teach in a safe atmosphere. They know the best spots and when to surf there. A lot of waves we enjoy are secret spots and not easy to find on your own. Trust our guides, lean back in our comfortable Volkswagen vans and let them do the wave search for you. We offer brand new high quality surfboards and cosy Rip Curl wetsuits to assure a satisfying surf experience.
During the surf session the instructors provide safety, individual learning progress and fun. No worries, they get everyone on the waves!
Enjoy the comfort of the lodge and its unique service concept while focus only on your magic surf experience.
We will give our best to make your stay with us unforgettable.
DAILY SURF CLASSES, all material included
What about the Yoga Sessions?
Morning Practice
Meditation in motion. Every movement is linked to a breath, every pose flows into the next, building strength while deeply stretching the body. Vinyasa inspired Yoga can carry you into a flow state — fully absorbed, fully focused, where everything feels easy and connected, an effortless effort.
Evening Practice
Relaxation for a tired body and an overactive mind. Long-held poses release blocked energy and lengthen connective tissue — ligaments, bones, and joints — while balancing your internal systems. Yin inspired Yoga is an introspective practice that nurtures the calm center within all of us, through stillness, patience, and surrender.
Our internationally qualified instructors bring years of experience and a keen eye for each guest’s level, needs, and limits — whether you’re beginning your yoga journey or deepening an existing practice. Our peaceful studio is fully equipped with premium mats, blocks, straps, bolsters, lavender eye pillows, and soft blankets, so you can fully let go and give yourself some well-deserved time out.
Daily 2 yoga classes, around 60 minutes each.
How will be the Meditation Session?
Cultivate and celebrate a daily meditation practice to help you ease into a regular mindfulness routine. Your timeless days by the Ocean are just the perfect opportunity to start or deepen that habit.
The benefits of consistent meditation are many.
You’ll help reduce your stress, bring peace into your life and deepen your inner connection.
You’ll gain the tools and techniques to respond to life’s challenges after your holidays with grace, ease and more mental flexibility.
I have booked my package. Now I would like to upgrade my stay with more Surf Classes, Yoga Sessions or Stand Up Paddling.
No problem! You can always add extra daily surf lessons or yoga sessions before or during your stay at any time. Turn your holidays into your unique and personal experience.
Relax your mind and body in our refreshing yoga sessions 14 times a week, mornings and sunsets or dive into the world of surfing with our daily surf lessons in the mornings or afternoons.
I am traveling alone. Is the Golden Waves Surf and Yoga Lodge a place for me to be?
Sure!
Golden Waves is the perfect place to enjoy your own space — or connect with like-minded souls. Our guests come from all corners of the world, united by one mission: discovering the healing power of surf, yoga, and nature, finding their inner flow, and sharing it with beautiful people along the way.
Connection happens naturally here. Our activities are designed to bring guests together — exchanging tips, stories, and stoke. Feel the flow and head out as a group to one of our favorite local restaurants, or cook together in our fully equipped common kitchen. Before each yoga session, the group meets up and strolls to the studio together — it’s part of the ritual.
Join spontaneous dinners, start every day with a healthy breakfast buffet and good company, and don’t be surprised if you leave with new friendships. Our open living space — with its long sofa by the fireplace and generous dining table — is made for sharing good times. And when you need quiet, you’ll find plenty of cozy corners, inside and out, to simply retreat and breathe.
Choose shared accommodation or a private suite — whatever fits your journey.
Furadouro itself is a lively seaside village with a historic center: buzzing with local beachgoers on weekends, peacefully quiet during the week. Away from mass tourism, you’ll find excellent local restaurants, bars, cafés, and nightlife full of character. Craving a bigger city vibe? Porto and Aveiro are just a quick train ride away from Ovar.
Is there something for vegetarians, vegans or gluten-frees?
Absolutely! You’re far from the only guest who cares about sustainable eating — and it’s an attitude we fully embrace, because protecting this planet matters to us too.
Our breakfast buffet is 95% vegetarian, made with love and care for every plant-based eater. Expect sliced exotic fruit, a great selection of cereals, vegan oat porridge, gluten-free rice bread, fresh bread rolls and pastry, organic yoghurts, and a variety of sweet spreads, alongside local cheeses and Avocado. To drink: fresh juice, fruit-infused water, freshly brewed coffee with cow milk or plant based milks as well as a wide selection of teas.
And when you’re ready to cook your own way, our fully equipped kitchen is at your disposal. Fresh fruit, vegetables, and groceries of great quality are just a short walk away at local stores in town, where you will also find a good selection of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free food.
What options do I have for lunch and dinner?
Cook your own way in our huge, fully equipped kitchen — with fresh, top-quality fruit, veggies, and groceries just a short walk away at local stores in town or the outdoor market in Ovar.
Just 7 minutes on foot, Furadouro’s charming historic center is packed with superb local restaurants serving Portuguese and international dishes at great prices. Wander through cozy cafés, fancy beach bars, delicious ice cream parlors, supermarkets, bakeries, butchers, and fish shops — everything you need is close by. For a bigger selection of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, head to the Ovar Dolce Vita Shopping Center.
How do I get to the Golden Waves Surf and Yoga Lodge?
Coming here is easy, fairly priced and safe.
From Airport Porto (OPO)
By transfer
Maximum 7 people, 65€ one way
Please contact us!
By car
Free parking in front of the lodge
By train
Metro and urban train direction Aveiro/Ovar
Price one way 5€
Free pick-up at Ovar train station
From Airport Lisbon (LIS)
By train
Take taxi 5 min to main train station Lisbon-Gare de Oriente
Take fast train to Ovar in 2,5 hours (hourly connection)
Price one way 25€
Free pick-up at Ovar train station
Are there Surf or Yoga Classes every day of the week?
Apart of surf and yoga, what else can I explore?
There is a lot more to explore and discover!
Bike trips through stunning nature and Portuguese villages with our free mountain bikes. Sightseeing in Porto, Aveiro, Espinho, Ovar are cultural gems and just a stone throw away. Reachable by train and bike from the Lodge. Trail in the Serra da Freita National Park, treat yourself with massages offered by professional physiotherapists. Beach bar sunsets, BBQs in the garden, Stand Up Paddle Tours in the Lagoon in cooperation with our SUP experts, spotting flamingos, tennis matches on the home court or going out for superb dinners at our favorite local restaurants.
Check-in and Check-out times?
Check-in: 14.00h
Check-out: 11.00h
It is never too late to arrive at the Golden Waves Surf & Yoga Lodge. At any time your train or flight arrives, outside the reception times a self check-in will be prepared for you.
We have a safe luggage storage before or after your check-in or check-out
Does the Surf Package or Yoga Retreat start on any particular day of the week?
No, feel free to start at every day of the week and for how long you wish to stay.
Our concept is very flexible and there is something for everybody.
How will the weather and waves going to be like when I’m there?
Usually we have plenty of sunshine and pleasant temperatures to be active outdoor all day long. The waves will be between half a meter to one and a half meters. No winds or offshore winds in the mornings that create glassy and beautiful waves for easy surfing. The outdoor temperature is around 25 to 30 degrees. Never too hot as we are blessed with a nice breeze from the Ocean. We will inform you daily about the weather and wave conditions and search the best spot for your level.
Seasons
Spring
We open the surf season in April, when there is plenty of sun with warm days, flip-flops and shorts. The small picturesque villages by the coastline get lively, the water temperatures start rising and the waves become smaller.
Summer
The weather in June, July and August is great, with long sunny days, incredible sunsets and the waves are pure fun. Perfect conditions for beginner surf lessons, since the waves are softer and smaller. Porto in summer is packed with great music festivals. You will find every style of event from Fado, Sounds of Brazil, Jazz, Reggae, Rock, Hip-Hop to Classic music. The Festa de São João, St. John’s Festival, is the biggest annual festival to be held in Porto, taking place on June 23rd.
Autumn
Time for consistent surf with some solid swells coming in and still good weather. The water is warmed up and the best surfers in the world come to Portugal in October.
What happens if there aren’t any waves or if the waves are too big?
First of all take it easy This is a very, very rare scenario.
We do our best possible search for big swell and strong wind protected surf spots if this is the current weather situation. We might change the surf schedule from morning to the afternoon for a more convenient tide, wind or swell time or organize an alternative program like wake boarding, a sailing boat trip, Stand Up Paddle trip or other surprises. The last option is to simply rest that day and we will organize an additional surf class another day during your stay.
Are the Surf and Yoga Sessions suitable for beginners?
New to surfing? New to yoga? Perfect — this is exactly where your journey should begin.
At Golden Waves, we believe everyone deserves to feel the magic of catching their first wave and finding their first moment of stillness on the mat. No experience, no pressure — just the right guidance, the right pace, and a whole lot of encouragement along the way.
Our licensed local surf instructors specialize in working with beginners. They’ll walk you through everything from reading the ocean and understanding wave breaks, to standing up on your board and riding your first whitewater wave. Furadouro and its surrounding beaches are ideal for learning — mellow, forgiving waves, wide sandy stretches, and uncrowded line-ups mean you get plenty of space and patience to progress at your own speed. We never rush a session; you surf until you’re genuinely happy with how far you’ve come.
On the yoga side, our international instructors design every class to welcome newcomers. You don’t need to be flexible, strong, or experienced — you just need to show up. Morning sessions gently wake up the body and mind, linking breath to movement in a flowing, approachable way. Evening sessions slow things down, using long, restorative holds to release tension and quiet an overactive mind. Both styles are beginner-friendly by design, with modifications offered for every body and every level.
Together, surf and yoga create a beautiful balance: the ocean builds your strength, courage, and connection to nature, while yoga restores your body and calms your mind — so you’re ready to paddle out again the next day. Many of our guests arrive as complete beginners in both and leave with a new passion for surfing, a steadier yoga practice, and memories that stay with them long after they’ve gone home.
At Golden Waves, beginning is never intimidating — it’s an invitation. Come as you are, and let the ocean, the mat, and our team guide you the rest of the way.