Portugal Retreat

Catch your first wave – make memories that last forever

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Grab your surfboard and walk just a few minutes to get to the beach. Relax with newly made friends and enjoy the best food our region has to offer.

cantabria

surf

camp

stretch

nourish

roll

enjoy

care

explore

relax

connect

create

stretch

Connect with nature, with yourself and with friends. We’ll take you surfing, we’ll take you to amazing places, we’ll take care of everything.

nourish

Take food to another level, our chefs use the most organic and tasty foods to offer you a transcendent experience of flavors and take care of your health.

roll

See the waves from a different angle as you skate down the scenic hills of Cantabria. We will show you the benefits and joy of moving on four wheels.

enjoy

We are committed to giving you a joyful experience, with us you will enjoy idyllic concerts, summer cinema, parties and much more so that you have an unforgettable time.

care

Environment and sustainability are some of our most precious values, we try to give back to the Earth everything it offers us. Learn how to maintain our ecological garden and participate in garbage collection on beaches and more.

explore

We love intrepid people with passion and wanderlust. You will really enjoy our excursions and city trips.

relax

Tune out of the noise of the city. Lose yourself in our breathtaking beaches and mountains or chill out in our charming communal spaces.

connect

Change your routine and unite with your body and soul with our massages, guided yoga and meditation classes.

create

Get to know your most artistic side and participate in our dynamic arts and crafts workshops.

meet the amigos

Artur

26 years old, born in Kazakhstan, I first started surfing in Australia 2014 where I quickly realised this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.

Since them I've been working for surf camps and resorts all around the world including top destinations like France, Portugal, Spain, Nicaragua and Guatemala.

Gaining experience and building a network of amazing people gave me the right confidence to create Amigos in 2019, ever since I've been blessed with amazing people and most incredible experiences, it's like living the dream!

Shane

Hey there! I’m Shane, 26, from Germany.

I love going surfing and creating content with my friends! I’ve been in Cantabria with the amigos every summer for the past four years.

This place is seriously one of Europe’s hidden gems - it’s got amazing waves and incredible hills rolling into the ocean perfect for skating and sunsets.

Cant wait for what's next to come for amigos ! To many more years, and hopefully see you around ❤️

Goran

Found the love of travel at a young age and never stopped doing it.

It's a beautiful thing for me to meet new people and that's why I'm also here today in Amigos. I met Jesse and Artur in New Zealand in 2015, four years later I decide to visit them here in Amigos as only the second guest.

The surf and the lifestyle change my life. I'm still here today in this beautiful place.

Jesse

30 years old, born in Germany and raised around the world.

I found my love surfing and freedom in the age of 17 and since then just living for that.

I have now been 3 years with the Amigos for the most beautiful summers in the most breathtaking place I've been so far, Cantabria!

Always keen for a cold beer with some Amigos ;) 

Max

I'm Max, 25 from England. Started working in kitchens in the Alps and then ended up at Amigos in Cantabria.

I tell everyone it's like paradise and I do believe it. Miles and miles of fields, waves and mountains, and plenty of great amigos to enjoy it with 😎

Paula

26 years old, from Spain, I am a Food Science and Technologist specialized in Nutrition

I believe food and love in all his faces are very well related and that’s why my passion is to support others in their self-love journey through plant-based nutrition education.

I love cooking healthy and beautiful plates which is my hobby and became my profession thanks to Amigos. I also love surfing, skating and drawing so Amigos is the perfect match for me to be.

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what our friends say

I miss Amigos already! Everyone there really made me feel like a family. The food was also amazing, can't wait to be back next year. Only complaint was Goran, no real reason, just bad vibes.

@laura.travels - UK

Amigos is my space to truly be me, every detail is looked after and I can focus on recharging during my break from the world.

@anna.was.here - UK

what our friends say

Coming to Amigos immediately felt like coming home. There is so much love, warmth and laughter at this place.

I met amazing people I soon called friends. We spent our days out on the water, surf skating, in yoga class or simply hanging out. After a lovely dinner together, the nights were filled with games, jam sessions, singing and dancing.

To me Amigos isn’t just a surf camp, it’s a lifestyle. And I cannot wait to be back.

@esapesa
Berlin, Germany
1 / 5

What makes Amigos so special? I don't even know where to start. The attention to detail, both in terms of decoration and sustainability, is impressive. As soon as you step into the camp, you realise how much work and love has gone into it. The food resembles that of a super trendy restaurant and is prepared from purely regional foods. It is simply delicious! And the surf lessons with Jesse, the surf instructor, were the best and most fun I've had so far.

Nevertheless, I think that the most beautiful and unique thing about the camp is the familiarity and security that you feel there. At the Amigos, you feel like you' re part of a small family.

@potugueta
Barcelona, Spain
2 / 5

Ambiente, personas y un lugar increíble! Despertarnos a las 7 de la mañana para coger la tabla de surf y amanecer entre olas antes de un desayuno saludable, riquísimo, con opciones veganas y que respeta la tierra. Un poco de yoga, guitarreo, al lado de un pequeña hoguera entre risas y anécdotas… momentazo! El mejor sitio para escapar de la rutina, desconectar de las pantallas para conectar con el entorno. Special thanks to the equipazo que trabaja ahí que hace que la experiencia sea aún más increíble. Gracias no solo por enseñarnos a disfrutar del mar y la naturaleza, sino también a cuidarla y respetarla. Un abrazo enorme desde el país vasco, eskerrik asko por ser tan increíbles y nos vemos pronto!!! Se os quiere💛💛

@jonkareaga
Basque Country

3 / 5

When I first randomly went here alone in 2019 it was an experiment. It was about finding out if I like to travel by myself and meet new people on the way. And if I liked surfing enough to do it for longer.

When I returned in 2021 and brought friends with me it was 100% on purpose. This place made me fell in love with the region, with surfing and with having the most amazing breakfast and dinner everyday.

Finding pretty waves here is easy. The only thing easier than that is finding new friends and having the time of your life.Im still waiting for reply of Team since no one really knew to a 100% who is coming back so that might take a little hopefully till next Friday I’ll know :)

@thms_hesse
Suhl, Germany
4 / 5

This place is magical. It inspired me to rent my apartment away & travel for one year.

Go there if you want to spend days with delicious food, best surf sessions, beautiful sunsets, amazing people and 100% good vibes!

@lisa.bialucci
Munich, Germany
5 / 5