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Surfing Zone

Surfing, a renowned water sport practiced around the globe, offers numerous wellness benefits. One of its primary advantages is the comprehensive physical workout it provides. The act of paddling helps build upper body strength, and the balance and coordination needed to stay on the board engage the core and lower body. This full-body engagement promotes overall fitness.

Surfing also has significant benefits for mental health. The focus and concentration required to catch a wave can be likened to a state of mindfulness, which helps clear the mind and reduce stress. This physical activity naturally induces the release of endorphins, often referred to as the body’s “feel-good” hormones, which enhance feelings of happiness and well-being.

On top of physical and mental health benefits, surfing also promotes cardiovascular health. The dynamic and vigorous nature of the sport makes it an effective cardiovascular exercise, improving heart health and overall endurance.

Another appealing aspect of surfing is the bond it fosters with the natural world. Being in the ocean and synchronizing movements with the rhythm of the waves can have a therapeutic effect. Moreover, the global surfing community provides opportunities for creating social bonds, which can further contribute to emotional health.

In a nutshell, surfing is more than just a sport; it’s a pathway to comprehensive wellness, incorporating physical fitness, mental health, cardiovascular endurance, and social well-being.

Curated Surfing Lists

We’ve rounded up the best of the best, for the most popular destinations in the world. 

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Featured Surfing Programs

Featured Surfing Venues

Lote 276 + 279 Colinas Verdes, 8600-074, Portugal
351 913 665 446
The Salty Pelican Peniche, Av. da Praia 37, Ferrel, Portugal
351 932 560 960
Chill in Ericeira Surf House, R. Manuel Pereira Santa Rosa 8, 2655-293 Ericeira, Portugal
351936795180
Surf Lisbon, R. Direita de Caxias 38, 2760-042 Oeiras, Portugal
351 912 850 066
The Salty Pelican, Tv. dos Moinhos 10, 2655-315 Ericeira, Portugal
351 920 077 446
Golden Waves Surf Lodge, R. Cidade Elisabeth 253, 3880-296 Ovar, Portugal
+351910287111
Rua Doutor Eduardo Burnay nº4, Ericeira, 2655-369, Portugal
351 933 049 027
Nice Way Cascais, Avenida Tenente Coronel José Pessoa 15, 2750-500 Cascais, Portugal
351 21 486 3660
The Salty Pelican Cascais, R. Madrid 6, 2765-419 Estoril, Portugal
351 932 560 960
Estrada Nacional, 8650-375 Sagres, Portugal
351 282 625 345
Wave Sensations, Sito do Tonel, 8650-376 Sagres, Portugal
351 282 625 314
Selina Peniche, Av. do Mar 100, 2520-101 Peniche, Portugal
(+351) 933 404 713
Surf Cascais, Rua Fernando Pessoa, 30 Murches. 2755-223, Cascais, Portugal
351212455912
The Surf Experience, R. dos Ferreiros 21, 8600-657 Lagos, Portugal
351 282 086 012
Lot Las Palmas - Final da ladeira, R. Jardim Eldorado - Abrantes, Camaçari - BA, 42840-000, Brazil
+55 71 9 8791 2606
4elements retreat, Rua António Franco Nº, 2560-046 A dos Cunhados, Portugal
351 963 175 398
Golden Waves, R. Cidade Elisabeth 253, 3880-296 Ovar, Portugal
+351 911 107 722
Easy Surf Maroc, hay tissaliouine, 80023, Tamraght, Morocco
+212 627 68 11 61
In Da Surf, Jl. Kayu Tulang Gg. Ebony, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+62 819 9906 5243
Isla Indah Retreat, Br. Kaja Desa, Jl. Jungutbatu, Jungutbatu, Lembongan Island, Kabupaten Klungkung, Bali 00366, Indonesia
+62 81237128977
Stoked Surf Bali, Jl. Kediri No.3, Kuta, Kec. Kuta, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+6287761434700
Jalan Raya Semat Gang Bekul 8, Berawa-Canggu, Banjar Tegalgundul No.8, Tibubeneng, Kuta Utara, Badung Regency, Bali 80361, Indonesia
62 (0)821 4721 8822
Surf & Yoga, Gg. Melati Desa No.7, Banjar, Tibubeneng, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+34711021264
Mojosurf, Jl. Pantai Batu Bolong No.78, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 08456, Indonesia
+62 812-3780-6060
Padang Linjong, Canggu 80351 Indonesia
+62 812-3713-7829
Mondo, Jalan Munduk Batu Belah, Gg Frangipani no: 9 Canggu, Pereranan, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+62 813 3740 5260
Latas Surf, Calle Arna, 131, 39140 Somo, Cantabria, Spain
+34 627 36 64 18
Rapture, Jl. Labuansait Jl. Buana Sari, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+62 813 3757 8261
Yuckite, Calle 29, 701 por 128, Nueva Yucalpetén, 97320 Progreso, Yuc., Mexico
+52 (1) 9992790255
Peniche Surf Lodge, R. Casal dos Violas 6, 2520-360 Peniche, Portugal
+351 912 590 574
Barbarenas, Calle Conejos, Brisas de Zicatela, 70934 Puerto Escondido, Oax., Mexico
+52 954 161 5332
Surf Yoga Camp in Maldives, Ithaa Thulusdhoo, Wathanee Hingun, Thulusdhoo 08040, Maldives
+55 13 99756-9494
Xanadu Surf & Yoga Boutique Retreat, Kuta, Pujut, Central Lombok Regency, West Nusa Tenggara 83573, Indonesia
+62 821 2116 1016
Haveeree Hingun Thimarafushi, 14100, Maldives
+960 9100413
Jl. Subak Sari No.15, Canggu, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361
62 823 2960 1181
Kalapa, Jalan Raya Uma Buluh 14f Canggu 80361, Bali, Indonesia
62 361 9076154
Bingin Retreats, Jl. Pantai Bingin, Pecatu, Kec. Kuta Sel., Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
Goddess Retreats, Jalan Braban Gang 333 A No.1, Banjar Taman Kerobokan, Kec. Kuta Utara, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80361, Indonesia
+6281353552879
Sehuli, Jl. Dalem Penataran No.7A, Pererenan, Kec. Mengwi, Kabupaten Badung, Bali 80351, Indonesia
+6287861378989
Escape Haven, 81 Padang Linjong, Pererenan, Mengwi, Badung Regency, Bali, Indonesia
+62 878-8332-6122
Jalan Banjar Batan Tanjung, Cemagi, Mengwi, Badung,Canggu, Kabupaten, Bali 80361, Indonesia
62 812 9421 9481
Jalan Goa Lempeh, Uluwatu, Bali - 80361, Indonesia
62 361 2090300
Nihi, Hoba Wawi, Wanokaka, West Sumba Regency East Nusa,Tenggara, Indonesia, 87272
62 811 397 8550
Amanpuri, Pansea Beach 83110 Phuket Thailand
+66 76 324 333