Chill with the serene waves of Porto during a small-group surfing lesson with pickup from the city. Find the best beach for the weather conditions on the day and get to grip with the basics of surfing. Jump into the water and catch your first wave to the shore. Make your way to the bus stop by Aliados to meet your friendly group for the day. Let your guide assess the weather conditions and start driving to the beach with the best waves. Feel the warm sand under your feet as you listen to a quick introduction to surfing. Follow the instructions of your guide for the basic techniques like paddling and standing up on your board. Now's the time to crash into the water and go with the flow. Paddle out to where the water breaks and feel the adrenaline as you ride the swell back to the shore.

In small groups of 8 or fewer, get some hands-on experience on a surfboard, with the attentive assistance of an instructor who's been surfing for 25 years. Perfect for beginners, the course begins with a briefing on the experience and some safety regulations.   Get warmed up on the sand: learn techniques for standing on the board and paddling before moving into the water. Your experienced teacher will help you every step of the way, explaining everything you need to know. With high-quality equipment and your instructor catering to the specific needs and levels of each class, this is the best way to begin your surfing career in Matosinhos.

Experience authentic Portuguese cuisine during this baking class in a cozy Porto home. Gather in the kitchen and learn how to prepare pasteis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts) following a local grandma's recipe. End your experience at the table with drinks and fresh pastries.  Get welcomed into your host’s home and start by learning about your host and their family. After getting acquainted, roll up your sleeves and get ready to bake everything from scratch. Enjoy working in a calm space with lots of natural light and get everything you’ll need for a fun baking time. Following a recipe that has belonged to your host’s grandmother for years, learn how to create pasteis de nata with lots of love, time, and care. Everybody will get to help, taking turns and learning fun facts about the pastry.  The class ends in the best way possible: together at the table with some coffee, tea, orange juice, and the freshest batch of homemade pasteis de nata you’ve ever had.

Visit the most authentic municipal market in the city, where the guide will introduce it to the influence of Portuguese products worldwide while experiencing the traditional environment of one of the most important buildings for the city's population. On a 5 minute metro trip, passing the upper level of the iconic "Luis I" bridge we we will reach "Jardim do Morro ", with one of the best views about the city of Porto. From there it is less than 5 minutes walk to our kitchen space. Then you will learn how to cook the Portuguese traditional meal. We encourage our guests to help/learn, but if you just want to watch, enjoy the meal and the conversation it's perfectly fine. Food you will have during the tour: - Olives, lupines, grilled sausages, Alheira with marmalade mayonnaise, Cod dish, Pastel de Nata. Drinks included: - Water and juices, local wine, espresso. Portuguese food (provided during the tour) is not suitable for vegetarians and lactose intolerant. The tour starts at the time scheduled, with no exceptions.

The lesson begins with a short warm-up and an explanation about all surf techniques of paddling, wave positioning, catching waves, standing on the board, and riding waves. You can expect a clear exemplification of every step you will need to take in order to get the most out of it. Before getting into the water, you will get instructions about safety procedures and surf etiquette.  During your experience, you will probably be able to stand on the board but above all, you will enjoy an amazing energy provided from the ocean and the sun. You will feel inspired by the moment. At the end of the lesson, you can hang around, have a beer, and soak up their surfing atmosphere.

Enjoy a fun surfing lesson in Matoshinos with your own expert instructor. Whether you're an experienced surfer or a complete beginner, the lesson is customized to suit your needs and requirements. Discuss your level and what you hope to get out of the session with your instructor before you begin. Enjoy the fastest and easiest way to learn to surf with personalized instruction and advice.

Stand up paddling is becoming one of the fastest growing water sports. Because of its ideal conditions, Vila do Conde is one of the best places to learn how to stand up paddle. Beginner and advanced stand up paddling tours will be offered for anyone interested in trying out this unique hybrid sport that is a cross between surfing, and canoe paddling. Beginner SUP tours will cover the fundamentals of balancing, paddling and turning on a stand up paddle board. You may see a fish or two while paddling over the reef - so keep an eye out. Advanced tours will be available for those who are already comfortable on a SUP board. Learn some more  techniques such how to catch and surf waves and feel comfortable standing on the board. What you learn will be up to you; the possibilities are endless. Individualized instruction will elevate your stand up paddle boarding to the next level.