One of the most affordable surfing vacations can be found at Surf Camp Cabarete in the Dominican Republic. As of August 2010, for $299, surfers get a one-week surfing vacation with accommodations, two meals a day and a three-day surfing course, including all surfing gear and transportation to the beach. On the days that surfers are not surfing, they can kick back and relax on the beaches.
Cabarete Surfcamp
alle Bahia 11, Pro Cab,
Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
001-809-571-0733
Cell phone 001-809-757-0423
Skype: cabaretesurfcamp
For groups of a minimum of six people, an affordable surfing package is offered by Arrifana Surf Camp in Algarve, Portugal. As of August 2010, for 300 Euros--$384--each, surfing vacationers get seven nights' accommodation in the surf camp's lodge, three meals each day, five days of surfing instruction and surf board and wetsuit rental, as well as local trips and activities.
PO Box 1615. Vale da Telha, Aljezur,
Algarve, Portugal. 8670-156.
351-282-997-428
For travelers who desire something new and adventurous, while still keeping to a budget, kitesurfing in Tarifa, Spain, is an affordable option. Tarifa is on the very southern tip of Spain on the Strait of Gibraltar. According to Tarifa.net, Tarifa is "The Wind Capital," with wind direction and reliability conducive to surfing.
One cheap kitesurfing vacation option is to book a longer stay, in shared accommodation, and devote part of the vacation days to kitesurfing school. Hotstick Kitesurf School offers two seven-day vacation options, with four days of kitesurfing instruction included. The first option is in a shared backpackers hostel and was listed as 295 euros, or $276, as of August 2010.
The second option at Hotstick Kitesurf School includes an apartment for double accommodation, listed at 340 euros, or $434, as of August 2010.
Hotstick Kite School Tarifa
Batalla del Salado 41,Tarifa, Spain
Tel:+34 956680419 or +34 647155516
With the lower New Zealand dollar--70 New Zealand dollars per 1 U.S. dollar, as of August 2010--New Zealand offers the experienced surfer an adventurous, yet affordable, surfing vacation.
Surfaris New Zealand Limited offers trips for experienced surfers and for women only that start at $NZ159--$US113--per day. Camping accommodation, surfing gear and lessons are included in all packages. While airfare to New Zealand is higher than for other destinations, deals can be found with budget airlines and seat sales. The waves off the South Pacific are challenging, while the scenery is the attraction for the North Island.
Surfaris NZ Limited
Telephone: 64-9-434-3843
Cell: 64-277-344-877
