Viana do Castelo, Portugal

It’s been a while since we last visited Viana do Castelo, and we’ve truly missed it. This spot has always delivered during its prime season for coaching, and we’re thrilled to bring it back to the calendar—this time as an exciting wingfoiling camp.

Why Viana?

Viana do Castelo is blessed with super-consistent summer thermals and a unique mix of butter-flat water and playful waves. It’s an epic playground for all levels of wingers and the perfect environment to progress your skills.

Our base for the week is the FeelViana Hotel—a true gem nestled among pine forests and beach-front dunes. The hotel offers the ultimate combination of tranquility, luxury, and functionality:

• The ideal location for coaching, relaxing, and unwinding.

• Incredible breakfasts to fuel you up for a day on the water.

Top it off with a charming town, delicious food, and the warm, welcoming vibe that makes Viana so special.

Easy to Reach

• Fly into Porto (with direct flights from most European hubs).

• A short drive (around 45 minutes) gets you straight to Viana do Castelo.

Wind & Weather

Viana’s renowned thermal wind kicks in around 11 a.m. and blows long into the evening. Coming from the NNW, it starts as a cross-shore breeze at the top of the bay and shifts slightly more onshore downwind.

• Flat water paradise: Sheltered by the sea wall, upwind spots offer ideal conditions for honing skills.

• Waves to play on: Downwind, you’ll find rolling Atlantic swells perfect for gaining confidence in the waves, with beach breaks closer in for those looking to push their limits.

• September’s moderate swell ensures a fun, manageable wave environment—ideal for mastering wave riding on a wing.

Who’s This Camp For?

This camp is perfect for a wide range of wingfoiling abilities due to the different conditions on offer up and down the bay.

This camp is perfect if you can already water start and hold your ground upwind in moderate breeze. From there, we’ll guide you to:

• You can waterstart, hold your ground upwind in a moderate breeze but want to improve your overall technique in a wider range of conditions and get started on your gybes

• Maybe its time to get serious about tacking both the toe to heel and heel to toe tacks are well with in everyone grasp with the right understand and coaching

• Go further with more advanced gybes, tacks and 360s

• Build confidence and skills so you can start venturing out in the waves.

With two experienced coaches—Danny and Rob—we cater to a range of abilities. Plus, a mixed group atmosphere allows you to learn from others while progressing at your own pace.

Partners welcome! FeelViana, the beach, and the beautiful town of Viana offer plenty to do outside coaching hours. Whether it’s relaxing, exploring, or enjoying the local culture, there’s something for everyone.

What’s Included?

• 6 days of coaching with Danny and Rob.

• 7 nights’ accommodation at FeelViana Hotel (shared twin room; single occupancy available).

• Delicious daily breakfasts.

• Shared locker for kit storage at FeelViana.

What’s Not Included?

• Flights to Porto (approx. £150 return from London Gatwick).

• Airport transfers (options include private taxi or car hire).

• Lunch and dinner—giving you the flexibility to enjoy the town’s fantastic food options.

All bookings for this camp are handled by Planet Travel - covering the accommodation and coaching. They can also help with flights and transfers plus any additional travel you might like to include before or after the camp. Contact us first using the booking link, we can answer any key questions and we'll then contact you with Planet.

Join us in Viana do Castelo and experience one of Europe’s best wingfoiling spots, incredible coaching, and a week to remember.