Two weeks lets you stop pretending one beach is the whole country: common splits pair the south-west with the central coast, or stay south and mine Sagres and Lagos properly. This is not our single-place Aljezur itinerary—it is for multi-region trips.
A two-week surf trip in Portugal works best when you treat the middle of the holiday as a reset: one long drive day, then a slower second half. Surf fitness fades if you chase every pulse of swell; most people surf four to six quality sessions per week and use the rest for sleep, food, and driving. If the forecast flips mid-trip, having two regions booked means you can lean on Ericeira’s reefs when the southwest is blown, or stay south when the central coast is flat — flexibility beats a rigid day-by-day plan.
Paperwork and peace of mind: keep insurance (travel + any sports clause), a photo of your passport, and emergency contacts in your phone and a cloud note. EU roaming is simple for many visitors, but download offline maps for cliff roads. If you are hiring in one place and returning elsewhere, photograph the car at pickup — one-way contracts are stricter.
Option A: Aljezur week + Ericeira week
Why it works: You get natural park vibes, hiking, and beach variety first — then surf-town energy, more reefs/points, and easier Lisbon airport for the return.
Week 1 — Base: Aljezur (Costa Vicentina)
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 1 | Arrive Faro, drive ~1.5h, settle, scout Arrifana |
| 2–3 | Surf Arrifana / Monte Clérigo — read Arrifana guide |
| 4 | Amoreira or Vale Figueiras if swell suits |
| 5 | Rest / Rota Vicentina hike |
| 6 | Sagres day (~40 min) — lighthouse, different exposures |
| 7 | Surf favourite + pack for north |
Tip: Don't burn yourself out — two sessions max on heavy days; surf safety matters on a long trip.
Relocation day
Drive Aljezur → Ericeira in roughly 3 hours without drama stops. Fuel and tolls add up — budget €40–60 for the leg including snacks.
Week 2 — Base: Ericeira area
| Day | Focus |
|---|---|
| 8 | Arrive midday, afternoon easy surf at a mild beach |
| 9–11 | Sample 2–3 different peaks — respect local crowds |
| 12 | Rest or Lisbon culture hit (45–60 min) |
| 13 | Best forecast day — go early |
| 14 | Final morning optional splash, Lisbon fly out |
Alternative second week: Swap Ericeira for Peniche/Baleal if you want sandbars and lesson-friendly setups more than cobblestone town charm.
Option B: All south — Aljezur + Lagos + Sagres loops
Why it works: Zero long northbound drives; you stay Faro in / Faro out; you deepen southwest knowledge instead of rushing.
| Block | Nights (suggested) | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Aljezur core | 8–9 | Daily surf + one-week style rhythm |
| Lagos / west Algarve | 3–4 | Different bays, boat culture, restaurants |
| Sagres pocket | 2–3 | Raw headlands, Tonel/Beliche on right swell |
You'll still drive plenty — but each leg is under an hour rather than cross-country.
Logistics that make or break the trip
One-way car hire (Faro → Lisbon or reverse) can carry surcharges — compare return same airport vs one-way total.
Board transport: renting soft-tops locally avoids airline fees. We serve Aljezur area with delivery — for the central coast leg, arrange another rental there or bring your own. Our board guide helps you pick sizes before you message.
Accommodation: book two separate stays with one clear moving day — mid-trip apartment swaps are easier than nightly hops.
Budget (two people, rough)
| Item | Low | Mid |
|---|---|---|
| Car 14 days | €350–450 | €450–600 |
| Beds | €700–900 | €1,100–1,500 |
| Food | €400–550 | €700–900 |
| Surf rental (staggered regions) | €250–400 | €400–600 |
Scale with Aljezur surf trip cost for the southern week.
When to do this trip
May–June and September–October balance swell, warmth, and parking sanity. August works but costs more and crowds spike — best time Aljezur is a good southern-coast anchor.
Surf holiday context for 2026
Big-picture regions and months: surf holiday Portugal 2026.
Aljezur leg: rent from us
Surf Rental Aljezur — soft-top quiver (6'6, 7'0, 7'8, 8'6), wetsuits by season, free delivery to Aljezur, Arrifana, Vale da Telha, Monte Clérigo. 3-day minimum; €25–45/day tiers; 12% group discount for 3–5 on qualifying bookings. /pricing · /group-bookings · contact (WhatsApp/email, no online checkout).
FAQ
Is two weeks too long for beginners?
Not if you pace sessions and take rest days. Mix lessons early week, independence later.
Faro or Lisbon airport?
Faro for Option B (all south). Option A can be Faro in, Lisbon out — compare one-way fees.
Can I surf every day for fourteen days?
Your shoulders will vote no. Plan 2–3 rest days — hike, sleep, eat.
Is this better than two weeks only in Aljezur?
Different goal — one region deep vs country sampler. Both are valid; we wrote the single-base version here.