Top Northern Portugal Active & Outdoor Classes

Welcome to Boiler Studio. Here we work as a team! Holidays and leisure time are for relaxing, socializing, getting to know the city's culture, and meeting new people. In this tile painting workshop, you can experience a little bit of all of this, because this experience is designed so that you don't need any prior experience, just to feel good. Enjoy yourself and take a piece of Portugal home with you, the best souvenir made by you and which you will remember as your tile. Oh, and during your activity, you will also enjoy one (or more) cocktails with a variety of choices ranging from the famous Porto Tónico to a glass of champagne.

Get your surf on when you book this group lesson that takes place on the northern beaches of Porto. After pickup in central Porto, join your small group and guide on the beach for a lesson tailored to your skill level. Enjoy uncrowded waves and stunning coastal views while receiving personalized tips to enhance your skills. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned surfers.

Begin each session with a personalized beach briefing, covering ocean awareness, safety, and technical fundamentals. Practice paddling and pop-up techniques on the sand before entering the water, where your certified instructor provides continuous, hands-on guidance. Each session is tailored to your level, goals, and ocean confidence. Combined with high-quality equipment and expert training, this is more than just a lesson — it’s a professional surfing experience designed to help you progress, build confidence, and truly enjoy the waves. To make the most of your time in the water, you’ll also benefit from 30 minutes of free equipment rental after your lesson. Join this experience and transform your stay in Porto into an unforgettable surfing adventure.

Join Porto’s #1 craziest and fastest-growing pub crawl — the best deal in town! Hit 4+ top bars and clubs, enjoy 9+ free drinks and shots, VIP entry, and wild drinking games. Meet 50+ people — only 2 nights a week, and it sells out fast. Book now!

Learn to Surf or improve your technique with a Champion Surf Coach! Customized classes, professional techniques, quality equipment and guaranteed adventure. Make a panoramic transfer along the mythical river Douro to your foothills by meeting the Atlantic Ocean and seeing the beautiful beaches of Foz do Douro to the point of activity. Guests will be taught surfing techniques that include oceanography, stand up, balance on the board, training and physical warming in the sand and practical lessons at sea. At the end of this activity you will be able to take a yoga class with a certified teacher. (Optional, not included in price)

Take the opportunity while in northern Portugal to learn how to surf with these private surfing lessons at Fão’s beach. Whether it’s your first time surfing or still consider yourself a beginner, these lessons let you work with a coach to help you develop and progress your surfing skills. Lessons include discussion of your experience, a warm-up, advice on understanding the waves, and the teaching of techniques. There is a limit of just three participants.

Try a new sport or hone your skills with this small-group surfing lesson from Porto. Visit surf spots near town tailored to your group's level and free from crowds. Learn basic techniques and catch some waves while your instructor watches. Enjoy round-trip hotel transfers from central Porto for a seamless experience.

With an area of 10 km long, Maceda beach offers several surfing spots and thus allows you to surf in the best conditions. Maceda has become a popular surf destination for North Portuguese surfers, but is still uncrowded by tourists. ‍ This place will offer you a unique opportunity to connect with nature and experience the raw power of the ocean in a peaceful environment.

We are a small and passionate surf school. We offer surf lessons in small groups on the beautiful beach of Azurara 20km from Porto. Enjoy authentic Portuguese surroundings away from the hustle and crowded beaches of the city. Azurara is a wide and empty beach with many opportunities to have your own surfing spot. Here you focus purely on your lesson. Enjoy this athmosphere with authentic and professional surf trainers. Our services include a pick up service from Porto as well as a surfing board, a wetsuit and an insurance.

Discover the enchanting world of Traditional Fado in Porto, where an extraordinary and deeply immersive performance awaits. Let yourself be carried by its emotional melodies and gain a deeper understanding of one of Portugal’s most treasured cultural expressions. Enjoy a Traditional Fado performance that goes beyond the usual tourist shows, offering a truly authentic experience in a warm, intimate and traditional setting. Ideal for those seeking genuine encounters, this unique style of Fado allows you to feel the true essence of this art form, away from the typical tourist spots. Step into the heart of Portuguese culture with a memorable and authentic Traditional Fado experience in the captivating city of Porto. This programme is one of the highest-rated in Portugal across several platforms. See for yourself!

Northern Portugal is renowned for its world-class surfing opportunities. Escape the city for a day and learn to ride the waves of the Atlantic Ocean during a half-day surf lesson that includes hassle-free transport from the city centre. Regardless of your ability and experience, you’ll either learn the basics of surfing or improve on existing skills in a small group limited to 15 people.

Join a local surf enthusiast for a personalized surf experience on northern Portugal’s best beaches. Get picked up in central Porto and head to an ideal spot for the day’s conditions. With all gear provided—wetsuit, surfboard, and water—you have everything you need for this tailored session, whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned surfer.

Porto Surf femmes is a surf school dedicated to women, created to connect and empower themselves through surfing

Discover the thrill of padel in the heart of Alto Minho at LinQ Padel Monção, the region's premier indoor padel club. Featuring three state-of-the-art panoramic courts, this venue caters to both seasoned players and newcomers eager to learn. Embrace an active lifestyle with personalized padel lessons for all ages, and enjoy social events that foster community spirit. With modern facilities including changing rooms, a bar, and children's entertainment, it's the ideal destination for family and friends looking to engage in sports together.

Imagine changing the studio floor FOR a board that floats over the waters of the Douro River while you contemplate the banks of the Cida DE Porto and Villa Nova DE Gaia. Every breath merges with the breeze, every posture is an invitation to balance, every moment is just yours. It's not just yoga. It's not just SUP. It is the perfect union between movement, nature and presence. An experience that you will not only carry in memory, but also NO heart.

Get your adrenaline pumping and learn how to hang ten with this 1.5-hour private surf lesson for two on Matosinhos Beach. With classes taught by qualified instructors in four different languages, the Surf School is the best spot to try surfing for the first time or brush up on your existing skills. Gorgeous  Matosinhos Beach has a long strip of sand and safe wave conditions, making this the perfect place for beginners. We’ll provide all the necessary gear, all you need to do is show up ready to learn.