Experiences in the Algarve

Surf, dive, and explore—based in Praia da Luz, just minutes from the beach. Choose your focus, and we’ll build the perfect week around the best conditions.

Choose Your Experience

Pick your focus for the week—then we’ll match the best spots and conditions each day.

Surf Lessons

Beginner to intermediate coaching in small groups—build confidence, technique, and ocean awareness.

Surf Guiding

For confident surfers who want to score the best waves—local knowledge, right spot, right time.

Diving

Explore the Algarve underwater—wrecks, reefs, and marine life with certified local dive professionals.

SUP Tours

Calm-water adventures and iconic coastlines—perfect for sunrise paddles and scenic exploring.

Yoga teacher at Jho'La

Yoga

Mostly yin-style sessions after surf—recover, reset, and improve mobility and balance.

Coasteering

Cliffs, caves, and sea-level exploring—an adrenaline-friendly way to experience the Algarve coast.

Looking for something else? Tell us what you’re into—kitesurfing, hikes, and other local adventures can be arranged depending on conditions and availability.

How It Works

Choose your experience, pick your week, and we’ll build the best plan around swell, wind, and your level.

Choose Your Focus

Surf lessons, guiding, diving, yoga, SUP, or coasteering—pick what you’re most excited about.

Pick Your Week

Book your dates and package. We keep it small (max 10 guests) for a relaxed, personal vibe.

We Match the Conditions

Each day we choose the best spot and timing based on swell and wind—so you get the best experience possible.

Why Jho’La Works So Well

Because we keep it small. With a maximum of 10 guests per week, we can adapt each day to the conditions and your level—so you progress faster, feel safer, and still have time to relax and enjoy Praia da Luz.

  • Max 10 guests per week for a relaxed, personal vibe
  • Hosted by Francisco (marine biologist + certified surf instructor)
  • Conditions-based planning: we choose the best spot daily (south or west coast)
  • Trusted local partners for yoga, diving, and activities
Communal dinner at Jho’La Surf Camp in Praia da Luz, Algarve

Home-style Portuguese dinners, shared stories, and a surf-family vibe.

Ready to choose your week in Praia da Luz?

Explore our packages and rates—then pick the experience you’re most excited about. We’ll handle the rest around the best conditions each day.

Max 10 guests per week • 4.9★ average rating

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