Stretch on the sand, then take to the waves: this five-hour trip pairs a beach yoga workshop with a two-hour surf lesson at Costa da Caparica. Expect certified instructors, transport from Lisbon, and included equipment and video review.
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You step off the van onto a wide strip of sand where the Tagus finally yields to the Atlantic. Salt rides the wind, the surf calls with a steady rhythm, and a circle of yoga mats faces the sea—this is a day designed to move your body and steady your breath before the ocean asks anything of you.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
5 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness needed—comfortable swimming and basic upper-body endurance for paddling are important
Wildlife
History
The fossil cliffs of Caparica are part of a protected landscape that reveals Pleistocene marine terraces and support a long local fishing tradition.
Conservation
The coastline is a protected landscape—stay off fragile cliff edges, avoid collecting fossil fragments, and pack out all trash to help preserve dunes and nesting birds.
Reserve your spot on the Costa da Caparica Surf and Yoga from Lisbon today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Be confident in ocean swimming
This activity requires the ability to swim and handle shore break; weak swimmers should not join.
Protect your skin
Bring high SPF waterproof sunscreen and reapply after surf sessions to avoid sunburn.
Bring a towel and quick-change clothes
You’ll want dry layers for the return trip to Lisbon—pack a light windbreaker for seaside breezes.
Check tide and wind times
Morning sessions usually offer cleaner surf; consult local tide charts or ask your guide for best timing.
Swimsuit or boardshorts
Wear under a wetsuit or alone for comfort in the water
summer
Quick-dry towel and change of clothes
Dry layers for the trip back to Lisbon and to prevent chills after surf
Waterproof sunscreen (SPF 30+)
Protects exposed skin during both yoga and surfing sessions
summer
Light wetsuit or rashguard
A thin wetsuit helps in cooler months and offers rash protection while paddling
spring