Watersports camps bring together all the summer camp options where water takes centre stage: surfing on the Cantabrian coast, kayaking inland, and sailing and paddleboarding in Mediterranean coastal areas. This guide explains what a watersports camp is and what Natuaventura offers within that category.
What is a watersports camp
A watersports camp is a summer camp whose main — or very prominent — activity is a water-based discipline. The most common are:
Surfing
Introduction or improvement with an official school. Board and wetsuit are provided by the organisation. Usually requires a coast with waves (Bay of Biscay, Atlantic).
Kayaking / canoeing
River descent or paddling on a reservoir and calm coast. A more accessible discipline for younger ages.
Sailing
Introduction to optimist or catamaran sailing. Requires a bay or lake with stable conditions.
Paddleboarding
Board with paddle on calm water. An excellent complement to other disciplines.
Natuaventura’s watersports offering
| Camp | Watersport | Ages | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santander Surf 10 Days | Surfing 4 days + beach | 13–17 | 1/10, 11/20 and 21/30 July |
| Santander Surf Fortnight | Surf course 5 days + beach | 7–17 | 1/14 and 16/29 July |
| Finca Daroca (Alicante) | Kayaking + 2 beach days | 7–17 | 2/14 and 17/29 July |
Surfing on the Cantabrian coast
Natuaventura’s surf camps are based at Albergue Montecorona (Calle Aviche 37, Santander), in the Monte neighbourhood. La Maruca beach is 10 minutes from the facility. The official surf school provides the board and wetsuit; theory takes place on the sand, and the rest is done by the waves, the sun and fellow campers cheering from the shore.
What Natuaventura’s watersports camps have in common
Common guarantees
- Ratio of 1 activity leader per 8 participants.
- 4 meals a day from an in-house kitchen with adapted menus.
- Mobiles collected on arrival and calls home every 3–4 days.
- Daily social-media diary throughout the stay.
- Recommended pocket money: 20–30 €.
What is specific to each destination
- Santander: real Cantabrian waves, official school, excursion to Santillana del Mar and Santoña.
- Daroca (Alicante): inland kayaking + two beach days on the Alicante coast.
- Combined with multi-adventure: climbing, archery, mountain hikes.
How to choose your watersports camp
If your child wants to surf: Santander Surf (10 Days or Fortnight), with an official school.
If they want kayaking and the beach: Finca Daroca in Alicante combines both with a full multi-adventure programme.
If they want water and mountains: Cuenca Multi-Adventure includes a beach day on the Valencia coast plus natural pools and river swimming.
Frequently asked questions about watersports camps
Do you need to know how to surf, swim or have previous experience?
No. The courses are introductory. It is advisable to be able to swim, especially for surfing and kayaking. Classes are taught by an official school with qualified instructors.
Does the organisation provide the equipment?
Yes. For surfing, the board and wetsuit are provided by the organisation. For kayaking and canoeing, the specific equipment is also included.
What is the leader-to-participant ratio?
1 activity leader per 8 participants, in groups of a maximum of 40–50 campers organised by age.
How do mobile phones and calls work?
Mobiles are allowed but collected on arrival and returned for calls home every 3–4 days. In addition, the team publishes a daily social-media diary so families can follow what is happening day to day.
How many meals are there and what is the food like?
Four meals a day (breakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner), with an in-house kitchen at the facility, home-cooked food and menus adapted for allergies and intolerances.
Is pocket money needed?
We recommend between 20 and 30 € per participant for incidental expenses (shops on excursions, souvenirs, etc.). The money is looked after by the activity leaders.
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