Every surfer knows this feeling: the waves in Arrifana look perfect, the set of the day is rolling in, but your arms feel like lead. After the arduous journey through the white water, you lack the strength for the decisive moment...
The search for your first surfboard: A guide
The moment has arrived: you've caught your first waves at our surf camp in Arrifana, you've been bitten by the surfing bug, and you're ready for the next big step—your first surfboard. But if you're buying a surfboard for the first time...
Packing list for a surfing vacation in Portugal: What to pack in your suitcase
The flights to Faro or Lisbon are booked, anticipation for the waves of Arrifana is growing, and the stay at MissionToSurf Camp is getting closer and closer. But just before departure, the same question always arises: What do I actually need to take with me?
The anatomy of a wave: What is a peak, shoulder, and impact zone?
When you stand on Arrifana beach for the first time and look out at the Atlantic Ocean, you often see nothing but an impressive chaos of blue water and white foam. But for experienced surfers, the ocean is like an open book. To surf safely...