Find out all you need to know about Dreamsea Surf Camp Cantabria.
Dreamsea Surf Camp Cantabria it’s located in the Campsite “El Helguero”, in Cantabria, north-west Spain, in a strategic location for a quick and easy access to different great surfing beaches. The camp facilities include swimming pool, bar, restaurant, supermarket, laundry room, first aid, barbecue, Wi-Fi, ping-pong table and a chill out area.
The Equipment
Dreamsea Surf Camp has all the professional equipment you will need in order to take maximum advantage of your surf lessons. Furthermore we have all the equipment necessary to enjoy to the fullest all your summer days in the surf camp. As we said before, Dreamsea Surf Camp Spain is not just about surf, it is much more. It is about a life philosophy, about enjoying every second of your life through sport, sun, beach, relax, yoga, comfort and more. In order to achieve this we provide you with a great selection of equipment that will maximize your surf camp experience, completing your holidays in a way of quality.
Surfboards
Obviously the surf board is the key element in surfing, so our surf camp has a large gamma of different surfboard characteristics and sizes. Dreamsea Surf Camp Cantabria staff will provide you the perfect surfboard for every step of your learning process.
Wetsuits
Another key element for enjoying the surf are the wetsuits. Those suits keep your body warm and increase your buoyancy, so you will be able to spend more time in the ocean. During the first day at the surf camp you will receive your wetsuit clean and dry.
In order to enjoy the surf lessons to the max, we have different sizes and models, so if you don´t feel comfortable with your suit, just ask us for another.
- Wetsuit C-skins element 3/2 for men S, M, L, XL, 2XL
- Wetsuit C-skins element 3/2 for women XS, S, M, L, XL
Bodyboard + flippers
Take advantage of your free time, and jump into learning this acrobatic and aggressive sport. Our surf camp in Cantabria has bodyboards and flippers, take them and start by yourself or arrange some lessons with our teachers.
Skateboards and Longskates
Try them on the street, hills, use it as a cruiser around the town. The skateboards are perfect to improve your balance and surfing skills out of the water.
Beach Volley
Don´t worry if you don´t know anything about this sport. The surf camp team will teach you the rules, and will give you the basic notion of beach volley. Of course we will use the field also for other beach sports, like Brazilian footvolley.
Table tennis
Improve your reflexes and challenge the other campers to a match. Our surf camp has its own table tennis. Join the surf camp tournament, or just play during your free time.
Indo board
Also known as balance board, is a device used for recreation, balance training, athletic training, brain development, therapy, musical training and other kinds of personal development. It is a lever similar to a see-saw that the user usually stands on with the left and right foot at opposite ends of the board. The rider’s body must stay balanced enough to keep the board’s edges from touching the ground and to keep from falling off the board.
Balance is one of the key skills for surfing, you may use the surf camp balance boards for improving your balance skills.
Flying discs
The flying disc, also known as “Frisbee”, is one of the most enjoyable sports you can play on the beach. Just make some free throws with the lads, or let´s organize an ultimate match.
Bikes
Dreamsea Surf Camp has bikes for free use. Summer time is always a great time for cycling. Ask for the bikes and enjoy the surf camp’s surrounding area. Explore the beautiful landscapes surrounded by beaches, snowy mountains and infinity green fields, or visit the near medieval villages.
Beach balls
Borrow a ball from the camp and practice freestyle football on the beach, or even better, let’s organize a beach football or rugby match on the beach…. Sport is life!
Slackline
Train and improve your balance, essential for surfing, while having fun with the slackline.
Beach umbrellas
If you are spending all the time at the beach, you better borrow a beach umbrella. Sun protection is essential, especially between 12:00-17:00. Just take one of our free-use beach umbrellas and enjoy the beach.
Games
If you are too tired for doing sport, or if the daylight is over, why not play some of our table games. A great selection for having fun seated in front of a beer.
- Poker
- Uno
- Cards
- Jungle Speed
- Trivial
- Twister
- Monopoly
Music
Dreamsea Surf Camp has stereo equipment so you can play some of the camp’s selections, or just plug and play your pen drive, ipod, etc..
There are also music instruments available. Enjoy playing music with friends from all over the world or just listening to a jam session that will be happening around the camp for sure.
Bar
Our Bar has a selection of cold drinks, beer, smoothies and cocktails, because there is not summer without a good cold beer.
Yoga lessons
Relax and replenish your mind and body through yoga. Yoga is a commonly known generic term for its physical, mental, and spiritual discipline which origins lie in ancient India. One of the really good things about yoga applied to surf is that yoga is a perfect complement for such an all around athletic sport. You will stretch and try positions that will help your body compensate for the exertion from surfing.
Choose between two yoga lessons packets. You can add your yoga lessons to your weekly schedule for only 30€ a three hour course or 50€ for five hour course.
Massages
Tired after an exhausting day of surfing? Try our new massage service and relax your body and mind. Melt in the hands of a professional massage therapist and get your muscles ready again for the next day’s adventures.
Weekly Activities
Because of the natural beauty and the landscapes of the surf camp and surroundings, with views to “Los Picos de Europa” mountains, huge green fields and extended beaches, surrounded by clean and fresh air, it’s the perfect environment to do outdoor activities.
Sunset Pic-nic
We have planned an awesome activity for our guests: a delicious picnic on top of the cliff surrounded by the amazing coastal and sea views with chill vibes and, who knows maybe some spontaneous live music…
This is an optional trip, and it is not included in the surf camp price, but why not spend your afternoon enjoying your surfing mate’s company. Because at Dreamsea Surf Camp we don’t think twice when is all about nature and fun!
Limited places. We charge 25€ per person and you can easily book right at the camp.
Beach volley tournament
After a few days in the camp it’s time to see who has improved the most playing beach volley. Join our volley tournament, good fun guaranteed!
Ping pong
Improve your reflexes and challenge the other campers to a match. Our surf camp has its own ping-pong table. Join the surf camp tournament, or just play during your free time.
Acoustic Live Music!
We try to organize as many live music concerts as possible. We love music and that’s why we support many independents artists that come to our camp in search of great times sharing positive vibes.
Movie night
After dinner we will show a great movie in the chill out tent. Join us and have a relaxed evening kicking back with our special movie selection.
KAYAKING/PAINTBALL/RAFTING/CLIMBING/HORSEBACK RIDING AND MUCH MORE
If you are interested, we can provide you information and organize a different kind of activities for you (not included). The perfect peaceful break to explore the nature at the fullest.
Location
Ruiloba – Cantabria – Spain
beach
The west coast of Cantabria, where Dreamsea Surf Camp is located is famous for the great beauty of its landscapes and nature, the contrast of the green of its meadows, the white of the sandy beaches and the blue of the Cantabrian Sea, makes of its beaches an authentic visual experience.
meadows
Our surf camp is located in the campsite “El Helguero”, one of the most beautiful areas of Cantabria, a privileged and strategic location that will allow you to discover the magic of Cantabria, few kilometers away from Comillas, one of the nicest towns in Spain, famous for its streets and architecture, as well as for Gaudi´s “Capricho” one of the first masterpieces of the famous Spanish architect.
Picos de Europa
This region of Cantabria is also well-known for the quality and consistency of its waves, a región with a great surfing tradition. We will visit some of the most beautiful and famous surfing beaches as “Playa de Luaña”, “Playa de Merón” o “Playa de Oyambre”
gastronomy
Cantabria, is well known for its premium seafood besides having sensational wines and the best spanish hams and cheeses.
This makes Cantabria the ideal place to spend your vacations. This area is a paradise where you can surf well as relax, disconnect, enjoy nature and the gastronomic culture.
JOIN OUR SURF CAMP: HAVE A LIFETIME EXPERIENCE!
How to get there
We can tell you all the best ways to get to the Dreamsea Surf Camp.
By plane
Air travel can be convenient since it’s faster, but we would like to encourage our guests to consider alternative modes of transportation that are less harmful to the planet, such as taking a train or a bus. In any case, we offer an affordable shuttle service from the airport and the closer bus station to bring you to our surf camp. For more information on transportation options, we recommend checking out Trabber, Rome2Rio or Skyscanner to find the most suitable travel option for your needs.
*If you do choose to fly, we recommend off setting your carbon emissions through co2.myclimate.org to help reduce your impact on the environment.
Santander Airport (SDR)
Santander airport is the nearest airport to the surf camp, approximately 40 minutes away. From there you can use our pick-up service for just 30€ per person/way.
You also can take the direct shuttle from the airport to the bus station, every 30 min there is a new shuttle connecting the airport with the city of Santander, and from there you can take the bus with destination to San Vicente de la Barquera, and get down at Ruiloba or Comillas and we will pick you up from there.
You can check times and information about the buses here: http://www.lacantabrica.net/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=3&Itemid=166
Bilbao Airport (BIO)
Bilbao airport is the second option, it is located approximately 1 hour 30 min by car from the surf camp. We can pick you up from there for 45€ per person per way.
By bus
From all around Europe you can fly to the main Spanish cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona or Bilbao. From any of these Spanish cities you can easy get a direct bus to Santander, Cantabria. Finally take the bus from Santander to Comillas, where we will pick you up.
From Madrid you can find direct buses to Comillas.
We recommend to use ALSA if you are coming from Madrid, Barcelona or Bilbao, check the web site at http://www.alsa.es/
For connections from Santander to Comillas check out this link http://www.lacantabrica.net/index.php?option=com_jumi&fileid=3&Itemid=166
By car
If you have your own car, it is also a good option to get to our surf camp by car. Check at Google Maps web the best roads to get to our surf camp, you can also check the distance and the approximate time it will take you to arrive to our surf camp. Remember, the destination is: Camping El Helguero en Cantabria, C/ El Helguero, s/n, 39527 Ruilobuca, Cantabria.
You can see where the surf camp is located in the contact page.