

Your Portugal team is made up of some of the best bodyboarders in the world, and some local legends, all with decades of experience, they all receive in-house training and are all qualified lifeguards – so you can be sure of being in safe hands for your entire trip.


Matt, Mave to his friends, has been bodyboarding since he was 15 years old - now with over 30 years of bodyboarding under his belt it’s shaped his life in amazing ways and taken him all over the world. Mave has been living in Portugal for 15 years now, drawn to the impeccable waves, the climate and the culture. He speaks fluent Portuguese and knows all the secret spots to share with the bodyboard holiday trippers! Mave has been working with Bodyboard Holidays for 10-15 years and is a highlight of the trip for guests and staff alike, he loves to meet great people and make new friends to share his passion for bodyboarding with.


João is your local specialist - born and raised in Portugal he is a respected member of the Portuguese bodyboarding community! Having started bodyboarding at the age of 12 he now has over 27 years of experience. His main passion in life is bodyboarding and it means a lot to him to share all the amazing waves that Portugal has with people on the trips. His favourite part of working in the team is having the chance to share his passion for bodyboarding with the awesome people on Bodyboard Holidays Trips.
What People Say
"This was a great trip. I was able to catch a lot of waves and I received expert instruction from Mave and João. They did a great job of selecting fun and exciting surf spots. I was able to advance my beginner skills and learn about wave selection, getting comfortable being on the outside, how to drop into a wave and then assess if it would break to the left or to the right! It was a good value and was great having accommodation so close to the beach."
Lisa Waldvogel
What People Say
"What an incredible trip! Mave, Joao and Rob were incredible. To meet individuals who’re so passionate about something is very inspiring. The love they have for the sport and the environment comes through with every session. Don’t hesitate, whatever your skill level is, book your adventure with Bodyboard Holidays, your passion for the sport and the ocean will only grow!"
Rich Wheelan
What People Say
"Incredible week bodyboarding in Portugal. If you love riding waves then this trip is a must. The accommodation was luxurious, the coaches Joao and Mave are fantastic and the waves in southern Portugal are consistent. This was my 5th trip with Bodyboard Holidays. Just do it. You will have a blast!"
Michael D
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Learn the simple skills that help you set up your kit, catch your first waves and feel more confident in the water.
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