Galicia sits in the north-western corner of Spain where the Atlantic hits hard. Quiet, rugged, and genuinely beautiful. In September the weather is still good, the water temperature comfortable, surf is consistent and the summer crowds have gone.

Casa Prior is a restored stone farmhouse set in private gardens, a fifteen-minute walk from the beaches at Santa Comba and Esmelle. The house belongs to Camilla, who lives on site and looks after guests personally. Stone walls, wooden beams, a terrace for morning coffee and evening meals.

The house sits on a peninsula with walking and running paths in every direction, some crossing to other parts of the coastline, others leading to neighbouring villages. Good country for running, cycling, or simply wandering. There are several bars, restaurants, and two small grocery stores within easy reach. Ferrol is fifteen minutes by car; A Coruna forty-five minutes; Santiago de Compostela an hour.

Cabo Prior

Ermita de Santa Comba

Breakfast is eggs, bread, yoghurt, fresh fruit, coffee and tea. Lunch is light: tortilla, fresh salads, bread with local cheese and cured meats, either on the terrace or taken to the beach. Dinner is served at a shared table each evening: locally sourced fish, clams, vegetables from the garden. Wine is served with dinner and beer is available throughout. All dietary requirements can be accommodated with advance notice.

Coaching is led by Luis Rodriguez, one of Galicia's most experienced surf coaches and a former ISA World Championship finalist. Sessions run each morning, with groups split by ability where needed. The trip is suitable for beginner to intermediate surfers. Some prior experience in the water is helpful, though not essential.

Luis Rodriguez
Surf Coach, Galicia

Daily yoga sessions are led by Camilla in the courtyard of Casa Prior, open to the garden. Sessions can be held inside. The focus is yin yoga: slow, restorative, and designed around what surfing does to the body.

Camilla
Host and Yoga Lead, Casa Prior

Fly into Santiago de Compostela. Two good options from London:

LGW, departs 09:40, arrives 12:50. Vueling/Iberia, non-stop.
LHR, departs 18:50, arrives 22:00. Vueling/Iberia, non-stop.

We will arrange two airport transfers on Thursday. If you are arriving outside those times please make your own way to the property. One return transfer on Sunday 13th September for the 16:50 from Santiago.

Casa Prior has four rooms sleeping up to ten guests in total.

Rooms are allocated by newwave prior to arrival. We do our best to arrange by gender but cannot guarantee this in every case. Most guests find that sharing is part of what makes the trip, but if it is a concern, please get in touch before booking.

If you would like to guarantee a double bed and private bathroom, this is available at a supplement. Couples and guests travelling together will be prioritised for Rooms 1 and 4. Please indicate your preference at the time of booking.