Catch the early waves: secure your surf camp spot with our Early Bird prices now !
- 6 nights accommodation in a shared/ single room with ensuite bathroom
- 5 days surf coaching (transport, surfboard and wetsuit included)
- Surf theory for catching waves
⸺ Algarve, Portugal · Women’s surf camp
Surf & yoga retreats for women
by the ocean.
Catch the early waves and slow mornings on
Portugal’s wild coast. Secure your spot now with
our Early Bird offer.
⸺ Algarve, Portugal · Women’s surf camp
Much more than
a surf & yoga retreat
You didn’t come here just to surf. You came here to breathe again. Chicks on Waves is a women-only surf & yoga retreat in the Algarve, Portugal — a place where the ocean does the heavy lifting. Since 2008, we’ve been welcoming women of all ages and all levels to our boutique villa overlooking the sea. No experience needed. No pressure.
Just salty air, good food, great waves, and the kind of connection you don’t find everywhere.
This is your week.
⸺ Algarve, Portugal · Women’s surf camp
Retreat Formulas
Catch the early waves: secure your surf camp spot with our Early Bird prices now !
Catch the early waves: secure your surf camp spot with our Early Bird prices now !
⸺ Algarve, Portugal · Women’s surf camp
One Life Lodge
Our Algarve Retreat Home
We host our retreats at One Life Lodge, our own stunning property perched above the Portuguese coastline near Burgau. With breathtaking ocean views and over 300 days of sunshine, we’ve created the perfect sanctuary for transformation and connection.
Our lodge offers comfortable rooms and inspiring indoor-outdoor spaces, designed specifically for surf, yoga, and wellness experiences. This is more than a venue—it’s our home, and we can’t wait to welcome you here.
⸺ Testimonials
Salty hair, happy hearts.
Real words from the women who’ve paddled out, wiped out
and got back up with us on the Algarve coast.
4.9/5
average from 280+ surfers
“I’ve been to “chicks on waves” a total of 5 times now and every time it was magical! The whole place is superclean and beautiful! I especially love how every room has its own special outlet. I can recommend everyone to stay at this gorgeous place!”
Claudia
Surf & Yoga · May 2026
“I truly had the best week at this surf camp. I’ve been to a few surf camps before and this is by far my favourite. I did the green waves package.”
Avril
Surf & Yoga · Apr 2026
“What an incredible week at Chicks on Waves! The amazing food, the wonderful people, the surfing, and the beautiful villa all made this trip truly special. Everything is thoughtfully organized and created with so much heart. “
Helena
Surf & Yoga · Mar 2026
⸺ Our history
Story of chicksonwaves
Every Great Story Starts with One Wave. How did one surf lesson grow into a community of more than 1,000 women from around the world?
Chicks on Waves began with a simple belief: surfing has the power to change the way you feel. It builds confidence, brings you into the present moment, and creates connections that last long after you leave the beach.
For over 18 years, we’ve been welcoming women of all ages—from their twenties to their seventies—and every level of surfing experience to the Algarve. Whether you’re catching your very first wave or looking to improve your surfing, you’ll find a supportive community where you can challenge yourself, relax, and create unforgettable memories.
Watch our story and discover why Chicks on Waves is so much more than a surf and yoga retreat—it’s a place where women come together to reconnect with themselves, the ocean, and each other.