Portugal’s first surf park has begun accepting reservations for surf sessions and overnight stays ahead of its official opening in December.

Surfers Cove, located in Óbidos, launched its Early Bird Surf & Stay campaign on Wednesday, July 15, allowing visitors to secure wave pool sessions and accommodation at discounted rates before the resort opens.

The limited-time vouchers offer discounts of up to 30 percent for guests who book early, giving surfers, families and visitors the opportunity to experience the new Surf Village from its first months of operation.

“This is a very special moment for Surfers Cove. For the first time, we are inviting surfers, families, and those passionate about the sea and surfing to be part of this project even before the opening,” said Ricardo Aragão Guimarães, Head of Marketing and Sponsorships at Surfers Cove.

“We want to reward those who have believed in our vision from the beginning and give them access to the best conditions to live this experience from day one.”

Surf sessions and accommodation available

The campaign includes four Surf Pack options, offering one, three, 10 or 30 surf sessions, with larger packages receiving progressively higher discounts of up to 30 percent. Prices range between €60 and €73 per session, depending on the package selected.

Each session in the wave pool will last approximately 60 minutes and is designed to accommodate surfers of all abilities, from beginners taking their first lessons to experienced and high-performance athletes.

For the first time, visitors can also reserve accommodation at the Surf Village, a four-star resort that forms part of the Surfers Cove development.

Stay Packs are available for studio (T0), one-bedroom (T1) and two-bedroom (T2) accommodation, with prices starting from €217 per night. Reservations require a minimum two-night stay, and vouchers can be redeemed during the first six months after the resort officially opens.

The country’s first wave pool

Surfers Cove will feature the first Wavegarden-powered wave pool in the European Union and the 13th worldwide.

The adjoining Surf Village will include 56 prefabricated bungalows with capacity for up to 144 guests.

Beyond the wave pool and accommodation, the resort will offer a restaurant, a 58 Surf retail store, skate parks, padel and tennis courts, a gym, a surf school and green spaces designed for leisure activities and corporate events.

The development represents an investment of more than €25 million, funded through a combination of private investment and European Union funding, with developers aiming to establish Surfers Cove as a year-round destination for families, tourists and professional surfers alike.

Portugal’s strong appeal to surfers

The launch of Surfers Cove comes as Portugal continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Europe’s leading surfing destinations, combining consistent waves, an established surf culture and a rapidly expanding surf tourism industry.

As stated by Stormrider Surf Guides, “Portugal has always been steeped in seafaring traditions, where it has historically been the stepping stone for epic exploration. Following these legendary voyagers, the local surfing population has long been discovering new watery gold along the entire Portuguese coast.”

The guide also highlights the country’s enduring appeal to international visitors, noting that, “Considering the year-round reliability, quality of the set-ups and sun that just won’t quit, it’s little wonder that for many surf travellers, Portugal leaves the fondest of European memories.”

This growing popularity is also reflected in market data. Grand View Horizon, the world’s largest portal for market reports & statistics, reports that Portugal’s surfing tourism market generated an estimated USD 2,888.3 million in revenue in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 5,316.8 million by 2033, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1 percent between 2026 and 2033.

In 2025, surf tours and expeditions accounted for the largest share of market revenue, while surf resorts and accommodations emerged as the fastest-growing and most lucrative segment. Portugal also represented 4.0 percent of the global surfing tourism market in 2025. By 2033, the country is expected to become Europe’s largest surfing tourism market by revenue and the fastest-growing market in the region, with the sector forecast to reach an estimated value of USD 5,316.8 million.