Helios Beach Houses

We just got back from Ericeira after a fantastic two week stay at Helios. Firstly, I can not praise Clara and Helios enough. The beautiful simplicity of the Helios bungalow was only bettered by the genuine attention given to us by Clara. She is a lovely person and became like family to us. Our four year old daughter became her shadow and helped her to sweep leaves every morning ! The steps were not an issue for our children but I fully appreciate how they could be a potential problem. I also want to pay special mention to the team at Na Onda Surf School. Alvaro and Joao run a great school there with top notch instruction. They have a great team and were genuinely interested in our little family group ... Even though it was August and they were very busy there, they always had time for a chat and a few tips ! They are decent chaps. And finally I would like to thank you for your assistance with our (last minute) booking. You were more than helpful and I guess the only thing I can say is that we will be back to you again in the future !

We liked the beach houses and the set-up very well. Clara was such a wonderful host. She took really very good care of us, and made the stay just as perfect as it could be. The surf was great, good and enthusiastic teachers, and good facilities. The beach was perfect for surf lessons. The town was very nice, as was also the only restaurant we visited (recommended by Clara and we had dinner on that one each day). All in all we had a very nice holiday and my son already talks about going back with friends next year (I guess, if his father pay!)

Bungalows were lovely. Love the wooden clean feel. We made great use of the outdoor seating and upstaires chillout place. Would have liked a toaster! The WIFI didnt stretch to our house but personally I liked no Wifi cos I liked the break from it! (You can get it upstairs if u need it) Felt like a "retreat" holiday. Clara was v v nice. Couldnt have had a better host. Surf lessons were excellent- intensive. So much better that when i went to Ericeira few years previously with a different surf school where they merely showed u how to get on the surf board at start then supervised. This was personal and good teachers who cared about teaching. Adored the holiday, enjoyed every moment, and would def go back to & recommend u guys!

We had a great time in both locations and the city and surrounds. We spemnt the first week in the Anna Margarida Villas, ‘The Ship’ was lovely and the Villas really very interesting to explore and unexpectedly eccentric. The Helios Beach Houses were even better as they had fantastic access to the beach which was so good we did not feel the need to explore further to find other ones. There is also a nice walk to the South side over the cliffs there which we did on a less hot day. The surfing was good for the two older children (aged 14 and 16). The town was great, very easy to get around and a very nice old section that should be recommended to all to see. We ate out only one day at O Gafanhoto’s, a small place in the town centre where the food was inexpensive and good. We visited Lisbon where the aquarium was by far the favourite of the children. Sintra which was great for its many fantastic buildings and Palacio do Monserrate which has nice gardens to visit. We say Cabo da Roca for sunset and ate at ‘A Casa de Luis’ where the prix fixe mean was excellent. It was all in all a great time and set us up really well for our 3 week trip which took us down to the Algarve and up to the mountains at Pendes Geres. Thanks for all the emails help etc

We had a fantastic time. Loved the area, beaches were great. Girls loved their surf lessons. Clara was an amazing hostess, nothing was too much trouble for her. We loved the chill out area and bought a matching hammock for our garden at home

We had a totally fantastic holiday! We just loved all aspects of it. Firstly, regarding yourselves at surfholidays- we have been delighted with your service. Website is good, and staff were very helpful and informative on the phone, and efficient in replying to email enquiries. We would definitely recommend you to friends. Regarding Helios - they were justa perfect location. Clara was delightful and made us feel very welcome. We loved her sense of family pride and passion for her home. She was happy to deal with any queries and problems on site. Our broken toilet was mended in a jiffy! The beach house was more than adequate. Our only criticism was that there needed to be more shelving/drawers, as there was not as much storage space. We loved the shared outdoor living space, and of course the hammocks are a big feature. We enjoyed a few nights in too using the BBQ area. I believe that Clara and her brother hope to add a jacuzzi, and I think this would be a lovely addition to increase the feeling of luxury. The surf crew were wonderful, and the children just loved their lessons. We had only booked 4 each. The big group lessons worked well, and we all felt that we had received good individual tuition. Ericeira is lovely. I know the Algarve well from 30 years ago, prior to its tourism boom. Ericeira reminded me a bit of the "old " Portugal. Abundant restaurants, all good value and not too "touristy", cobbled streets and the delightful market. We were glad to have hired a car, and ventured to many of the beaches north of the town, and to Sintra for a day trip.The local people were so friendly and welcoming to us. So we really have enjoyed our holiday, maybe one of our best family hols! the overwhelming feeling of peace and tranquillity at Helios will be my memory. If I can help any further, do please ask

We honeymooned here and it was AMAZING. Clara was such a gracious host, couldn't do enough for us and included us as if we were part of the family! A complete relaxing experience and perfect for a post wedding environment - no stress involved whatsoever! The bungalow was ideal for us and it gave us great privacy with our own little BBQ area (which we used a lot!) The communal area, particularly the hammocks, was also a favourite of ours and we spent several hours in a night time relaxing, reading, chatting and of course drinking lots of wine. The beach was lovely and the local restaurants/cafes perfect for a relaxed meal and a beer watching the sunset. There is also a lovely beach just to the south (Sao Juliao Beach, i think!) and we walked over the cliffs on a perfectly adequate path to get to it with our surfboards. The surf over there was actually a little better for my beginner standard as the beach was less steep and gave a longer surf in the white water. Not as easy to get out back but definitely easier than most of the UK beach breaks I've experienced! The water was beautifully clean too, it literally sparkled.A perfect break for our honeymoon and we can't wait to go back

Ericeira was amazing. We really wished we had booked more time there. The location was great and the beach houses were perfect. Clara was also very nice and accommodating. She picked us up from the bus station, let us stop by the grocery store and even took us to town one evening. Clara also discussed all the improvements and additions they are going to make to the place. I think it will end up being a really great location.. even though it already is. The surf lessons were really fun. Of course you cannot control the waves which were not in our favor the last day but still really fun. The instructors were also great- Toby, Louis and the other guy who was really nice but cannot remember his name/ Restaurants in the area were good. Only ate at the Na Onda at the beach area. In Ericeira we ate at Tik Tak which was delicious. Not the best place if you were on a budget but still yummy. Again, wish we stayed longer or got there earlier. Can't wait till I am able to visit again

Beach houses were nice, clean. Oven in bungalows would've been great. Clara was fantastic, wonderful host. Surf lessons were good for beginners, the instructors were great. Lovely town and great variety of restaurants, favs were Tic Tak and Bar wise Hemmingway's and next door Jukebox

It was brilliant! The Beach houses were very cute. Well decorated, ventilated and secure. The self catering equipment provided was all to a high spec. Clara was wonderful. So so helpful and friendly. She gave us a bottle of her favourite wine the first night and regularly ran us into town and lidl in her mini van. When it came to organising our transport home she was also very helpful, calling bus companies and checking time tables for us. Surfing was great. The water was quite rough and the classes quite big but they always had a minimum of three instructors out with us. They were all great craic too. They really wanted you to get the hang of it (i was terrible but im determined to go practice now that im home). The beaches were lovely, especially the smaller ones near to the centre. Very clean. We also rented bicycles which were great with very reasonable rental and were great for getting into town and the beaches. Clara's son worked in the rental shop and we got a discount because we were staying there of 15%. The food was fantastic! We ate out every night. We especially enjoyed Prim, and Tik Tapas. Tik Tak was great too. Prim was my favourite. we went there twice and the waiters were very helpful, advising on typical dishes and we got free port at the end of our dinner. We went to a different seafood restaurant....cant remember the name now but it wasn't ribas. The taxi man told us about it. Looked like a family run place but the man who ran it was great at teaching us how to eat lobster, crab, prawns etc with all the little tools and hammers. Overall Ericeira was beautiful, really old town feel to it. We never got to go to the night club but were informed it is the oldest nightclub in both spain and portugal. And the best thing, the portuguese people are the most friendly, welcoming and helpful people. I spent 10 days in Holland before i went and the difference in terms of customer service and hospitality and generosity is countless fold better in Portugal. I love it and will go back

Clara was brilliant. Could not have asked for a nicer lady, she clearly loves having people to stay and being an ambassador for the area. Took her advice on where to eat and how to get to Lisbon and things to see on our one day there. She helped us get the best out of our holiday, lovely set up so close to the beach and great beach. Very comfortable welcoming shared area and barbeque facilities. The boys loved the surf lessons. People booked a ‘card’ of five lessons and could then choose when to use them. Good in many ways because gave us the flexibility to choose the day we had no lesson and went to Lisbon, but as there were a couple of days where the surf was weak it meant lessons on the better days were a bit overcrowded. The beach is fab for surfers but also (because of river run in good for weaker swimmers and your children, Fantastic. Tried most of the venues on the beach front. Very nice fish, calamari, sardines etc. burgers were good. Most used the cafe where we had our lessons, very friendly, good coffee and burgers. Short walk to Ericeria where lots good reasonably priced restaurants. Had great time and would go back again

The surf holiday was great for us. The Helios were ideal and met our needs. The location was great. Clara looked after us very well. Always available to assist us and brought us to the shops when we needed. The surf lessons were very good fun, our 2 girls really enjoyed the holidays. The photos taken were an excellent memory for us and the guy very professional and discreet. The area is very beautiful. We hope to return to the area again

We liked the Bungalows very much, it is very spacious (way too spacious actually), the view is gorgeous and Clara is always available to help out. I think Mauro enjoyed the surf lessons a lot and he also got some nice pictures. The weather though was changing all the time so the waves could have been better. Beaches are very nice and maybe we were lucky, but they weren't crowded at all. The area also has beautiful views and a lot more to offer. And of course Portuguese restaurants are great, fresh fish and nice beer, what more do you want? :) We mostly went to Ericeira to restaurants if the word 'local' still applies then :)All in all, we really enjoyed it! Clara's attention really made a difference, she's a great host!

We got on really well in Ericeira. Loved it. The Beach houses are great, loved the location, the view and the whole helios atmosphere. Especially the lounging around area. So cosy. And Clara is brilliant. So lovely and helpful at all times. Surfing went really well too. We didn't see much of the other beaches but had a delicious pizza at Na Onda. Otherwise cooked in the bungalows. Next time we'll venture out more. I'll be in touch and am sure to be back. Thanks again so much for the reco!

Davy and I had a superb surf holiday in Ericiera.  Every aspect of the holiday was perfect. Clara, the hostess of Helios bungalows, picked us up at the airport (we were determined to be stress free for the trip so decided not to hire a car) and was extremely pleasant, welcoming and friendly. She immediately gave us tips on restaurants and places to visit in the area. The bungalow was clean, cosy and had a private dining area outside. A much appreciated bottle of wine was waiting for us when we arrived at our bungalow.  We are both very keen on watersports and organised daily surf lessons on Foz Do Lizandro. The coaching was far superior to any coaching we have received in Ireland, not to mention the perfect conditions. Every evening we ate in restaurants in Ericiera village. We didn't have a single bad meal, I particularly enjoyed the fresh fish. Clara gave fantastic suggestions and even booked tables for us. The biggest memory I will take from this spot (despite the amazing surf and food) is the hospitality of the locals; our hostess, surf instructors and restaurant waiters all went above and beyond to make our stay the best it could be. We are already trying to figure out when we can go back. Thanks to everyone at surfholidays for getting back to me on my many queries before our trip!

Everything was great! Peaceful view, away from the on shore wind was perfect. Was nice to have the communal area for BBQ, hammocks and sunbathing. Good to be some distance from the town centre. The host, Clara, was so helpful and enthusiastic. We felt very welcome and relaxed as soon as we arrived. I can see why this is one of your recommended places, it is quite a special location. Beaches were great for surfing. The boys got some good waves at the local beach as well as Ribiera d'ilhas. We'll definitely go back to Portugal. Maybe next time we'll go to Peniche / baleal just for a change

I have to say the location of the bungalows were great and Clara is a very good host. We really enjoyed the place and the hospitality. We surfed the beach the bungalow are on and a few others, was nice to visit all the other beaches. Also the village of Ericeira is so pretty that it was definitely worth it. Restaurants were really good although we did not follow Clara’s recommendations as we have a lot of friends in Lisbon , including my sister, and we came with a list of restaurant to go already. Amazing quality of food and prices. So very good feedback from us in general. I’ll give a 8/10 to the all experience. Thank you very much for your help

Our trip was great! Helios bungalows were perfect for us. The location and Clara's hospitality made for good times. There was a good deal of onshore wind, so Helios was perfect because it provided a peaceful, sunny refuge replete with coffee and reggae music lightly floating through the air. I was able to get some work done after surfing in the morning. I surfed a few hours each day and my wife ran the path along the coast. We ate a great meal at Tik Tak. Best clams we have ever had! We also enjoyed the Bamboo Bar. Tasty sandwiches and microbrews. I ended up renting a board from Nelson there because Da Onda wanted me to rent each morning but I wanted to hold onto a board so I could surf early each morning. We are thinking of returning and spending the end of our summer holiday in Ericeira. We will try to figure that out soon – Jeff, Italy

Loved the holiday so massive thank you for recommending the Helios bungalows. Clara was a brilliant host and went beyond the call of duty to ensure Emma and i had a brilliant time. Bungalow was perfect and kept clean every day. Surf was great most days tho for me personally not my sport though waves brilliant for beginners. Emma persevered and is going to continue. The village was lovely and the locals very friendly and helpful. Claras kindness made my holiday for me and i cant reiterate enough how fsb the hol was

From the moment we arrived in Ericeria we were wowed and extremely grateful that we had decided to stay at the Helios Bungalows. We arrived late and were greeted with bread, wine and cheese, just what we needed after a long day. Our gorgeous little bungalow was just what we wanted, a lovely comfortable bed, a kitchenette that was really well equipped. Clara our amazing host took us shopping. She spent a couple of hours going around the local shops and advising us what was good. Gorgeous Portuguese cheese, tasty smoked sausages, local bread, pumpkin Jam and delicious pastries from a speciality shop. We were able to cook fantastic meals and never made it as far as a restaurant as a result. The communal area is a lovely space with wifi and a really chilled out atmosphere. Clara was there most of the time to talk about Portuguese culture, food and suggest, via her son, on the best place to go surfing. Winter is a great time to find fantastic surf. We went to supertubes at Peniche, a spectacular surf beach, just watching the locals was really entertaining. Ericeria is well placed to be in the centre of a coast full of surf beaches. We went to the carnival at Torres Vedras which was a good day out. We saw floats full of people with giant paper mâché heads, very amusing. The weather was just warm enough in February to go without a coat. No need for booties when surfing. Clara is an unusually generous host, we feel we have made a friend. She cooked us a stew and made us a traditional dessert and even bought us some Portuguese champagne. We have already told lots of friends about Helios. We look forward to visiting again soon

Love love love Clara, the bungalows, Ericeira, the restaurants, the people and the surf!!!! We had the best time and definitely will go back again. Clara and Paul were the best hosts and such kind people. It was great value and we can't wait to go back. The restaurants in town were great, and we even tried the all fish restaurant where u choose your own! And there was a couple of cool little bars we went too as well – Becca, Romsey, Southampton

Accommodation was lovely, really well looked after. It was the excellent personal service from Clara that really made it special, she even cooked us an amazing dinner one night! Plenty of things to do when not surfing, idyllic location facing quiet valley away from the traffic. Surf was ok, we were unlucky with the conditions - Foz de Lizandro was only surfable for anyone the first two days, then we had to travel. But the wide selection of beaches within an hour was great and Na Onda surf school were happy to provide transport. The area is really lovely, town is walkable and there are some great restaurants, mainly seafood – James & Samantha, Liverpool

I cannot tell you what a fantastic time we had. Everything was perfect - it goes without saying that host Clara is amazing; friendly and willing to go the extra mile. You couldn't really ask for anything more. We found the whole trip worked like clockwork and we were greeted by Clara at the bus stop who took us on a tour of the village to get our bearings and made us feel at home straight away. The public bus from Lisbon was fine for us and very reasonable and reliable - 6 euros a trip. The accommodation was ideal - just what we were after. The lodge was modern and very clean. I thought they might be a bit chilly as we went off season but it was actually cosy. What a fantastic view over the fields and although it was quiet when we were there, the communal areas take some beating. Having wifi was really useful. Being able to walk down to the beach was great and we enjoyed having a coffee and drink at the bars down on the front as well as our surf lessons - which were superbly run and we both stood up which made our holiday. I think Ericeira as a resort has it all - a cool vibe, stunning coastline and we enjoyed heading into town for dinner on an evening using the local taxi to get home. I have recommended surfholidays and the bungalows to all of my friends and we hope very much that we will be back at some point in the future!

Our stay at Helios Bungalows was thoroughly enjoyable. I would definitely recommend the place and I would come back again to stay. The bungalow was lovely and clean with a terrrace for relaxing and a BBQ area. The scenery is fantastic, ovelooking the countryside, which gives a lovely tranquil, calm atmosphere. Clara and her brother Paulo couldn't do enough for us, taking us shopping, lifts into the town in the evening and help with the BBQ! They are wonderful people, very warm and friendly. The Foz do Lizandro beach was lovely and the surf lessons were great fun, it was brilliant to have it all on the door step

Ericeira? What can I say. I’m actually reluctant to write this review in case too many people hear about the spot and we won’t be able to book again next year! Surf, sand and sun. What more does a person want?. Well, nice accommodation for a start and the chalets in Helios Bungalows were ideal. We had three teenagers with us so they stayed in one bungalow next door while we had a bungalow to ourselves. Bliss. Then there was the proprietor, Clara. Could she be any nicer? No. We had lovely chats with her, she organised massages (highly recommended, really interesting and nice Englishman who lives nearby), suggestions for where to eat, where to buy, gave us her coffee plunger, offered to get the barbeques going - anything we wanted really - and being from Lisbon she was very helpful on what to do when we took the 35 minute car drive to the Portuguese capital. Shopping heaven for teenage girls. And then the best bit. You are about two minutes walk from the sea. Up in the morning, quick breakfast (the chalets have everything you need to cook) and then down to surf. A minor (very minor) drawback is that there are no local corner stores within easy walking distance. We had a car so it was easy to nip down to the local Lidl but without a car that’s a twenty minute walk one way. But there are four restaurants on the beach all competing to serve you breakfast for a couple of Euro so you could just avoid cooking anything. It was our first time surfing but definitely not our last. Really nice people teaching you, no pressure, gentle encouragement, and really thrilled when you actually stand up on the board (I’m not claiming we (me) all did!). It’s an ideal family holiday in that once you’ve done a two hour lesson in the morning you’re all pretty flaked (in a lovely relaxed way) by evening time. By our third day I was asleep by 9.30. I had read reviews prior to going that suggested the water was cold. Wrong. By Irish standards the water temperature was warm. With the wet suits on two hours in the water was a doddle and not a hint of cold. I thought the lessons were excellent value for money and would strongly recommend booking for the week. Two of the girls are now ‘Little Surfers Girls’ and I know will continue surfing throughout their lives. We walked into Ericeira a couple of times for an evening meal (easy twenty minute walk), all nice, some excellent (Clara booked a really lovely place for us down by the pier – can’t remember the name – but we wanted traditional Portuguese grilled sardines – and it was lovely and really busy, always a good sign) and all good value – five us normally fed and watered (wine and Cokes) for around €50. Having the car meant we could also head to nearby Mafra, where the Portuguese royals use to holiday and where, just outside their palace – tourist trap central - we had two glasses of wine...for €1.30. That’s 65 cent each! Not having checked on the price (and expecting to pay the normal Irish price of over €5 I gave the waitress a €50 note, causing consternation as she saw her float for the week being gobbled up). By the way, EVERYBODY in Portugal is nice. The service from Surfholidays was absolutely excellent. We had never used them before but found them via word of mouth. Their ‘after sales’ service is very telling. They really want to know that you have had a good time, any problems, would you recommend it etc. Equally they had no idea what I might say in a review but they hounded me for (and eventually got) a ‘warts and all’ review – that’s a sure sign that you have faith in your product. I’ll finish as I started by urging people not to go, but only so that we’ll have it all to ourselves again next year. That’s the best recommendation I can give. We loved it  

I am sooo thankful and we were soo amazed about the place! Location was wonderful , the accommodation just lovely , very clean and beautiful. Clara treated us like family and showed us around foz and ericeria! They are sooo nice people, friendly and heart warmed. Surfing was super, would sure go back there next year after the baby is born! It was an Unforgetful trip as we got engaged on saturday evening! I would surely recommend this place to all ur clients!  

We had a fantastic time in Ericeira! Carla and Paulo were brilliant hosts. They took great care of us and treated us like family. We loved the bungalows. They were so comfy and close to the beach. The common room, sun loungers and BBQ areas were great. Paulo even helped us cook a fresh lobster on our last night! Carla took us into town, shopping for groceries and was always on hand to recommend the best places to eat and answer all of our questions. We will definitely be back. A beautiful place, fantastic hosts, great surf and of course sunshine! The surf was great in Ericeira. We really enjoyed the waves and went surfing most days. It was quite difficult to book our 2 prepaid private lessons with Na Onda but we did manage to get them. We rented boards the other days and that worked out well.Thanks for all your help organising the trip. We really enjoyed Portugal and can't wait to go back!  - Maria and Francis Dolan, Monaghan, Ireland 

I would just like to start by thanking you for sorting out every thing on your end for us and the welcome pack really came in handy, with some top tips like na onda for midday pizza on the beach, Tik Tak and tik tapas which was our favorite the owner and the staff create such a wonderful atmosphere (book in advance) . We had a meal there on two occasions and you have to, the fillet stake egg and chips is a must for a meat eater a simple dish done amazing and you have to have the tapas so you must go twice and i don't think the country produces a bad bottle of wine :). As for the Helios Bungalows i could not recommend them strong enough what a FANTASTIC place one side the beach and the other hills and a valley two worlds in one. I would like to thank Carla and her family for sharing a place that means so much to them, which you can tell by the love and care put in to the place. I have never felt so relaxed just chilling in the hammock with a ice cold beer or lying in the sun on the beds looking out over the valley. Clara makes you feel so welcome and cannot do enough for you offering lifts here and there to the supermarket and Ericeira, she is just one of life's warm people , and you must try the snails if they are on offer its a classic there i found out, Carla stewed up a pot and gave me a bowl and a beer which is also a must with snails and they were delicious. Ask her to recommend a pizza place in Ericeira i cant remember the name but it was delish as well. In all we had a week we will never forget and will be back 100%..much love to Portugal.... sincerely yours – Nic and Maz, Swords, Dublin

I highly recommend staying at Helios Bungalows, the accommodation was fantastic. The bungalow was lovely, clean and well presented and overlooking the stunning countryside. We loved relaxing on the terrace, having BBQ's and chilling in the hammock! Clara and her Brother were absolutely amazing, they looked after us so well, you couldn't ask for nicer people to stay with! Foz do Lizandro beach was also wonderful, lots to do and we thoroughly enjoyed our surf lessons. It was such a great holiday and we look forward to coming back soon

The bungalows are in a great location, fantastic view & nicely tucked away. Clara was an exceptionally friendly & accommodating host. She gave us lifts most days and was always at hand to help out if needed. As for the surf I got the living crap beaten out of me at Ribeira, it was a big day there and I knew it wasnt for me before I "bravely" ventured out. I had some great early morning surfs in Foz:) Foz do Lizandro is the nicest beach we came across, very nice and not too busy (even when Clara thought it was really busy). We loved the town,lots of fantastic restaurants & we were lucky enough to be there for a festival. We went to Sintra which was great too -Alan, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin

Wow, I have to say the Helios Bungalows are fantastic. You couldn't get a better location. Helios is a terraced property facing Los Do Lizandro beach, literally 2 minutes stroll and you're in the surf. The first terrace contains the main house occupied by Paulo. The resort is run by the brother and sister team of Clara & Paulo with Clara being the face of the resort. The second and third terrace contains the common area, big screen TV, couches, hammock, table & chairs, sunbeds & umbrellas and BBQs. The next terrace contains the accomadation, 2 log cabins (bungalows) or beach-houses and a cottage. There are 2 or 3 more terraces which lead down to the river. Across the river is a lovely view of green hills and agricultural plots. Helios is a quiet and private location, none of noise from the road or beach front can be heard from the beach-house, which suited us because we were on our honeymoon. The beach-house is a type of scandinavian log cabin, quirky and perfect for a couple or 4 singles with a good size bedroom, adequate kitchen/living room and bathroom. Our hosts Clara & Paulo were extremely generous and good craic. Clara offers a free service of one trip per day to go into town to shop or get groceries or whatever you need which is invaluable if you don't have a car. We walked into town a few evenings and watched spectacular sunsets on the way, it's less than a half hour if you're ambling along. This was our second time in Ericeira, and fourth time in Portugal, we love it. Excellent food and wine on offer, friendly people, good weather and generally good surf. Some of our favourite restaurants were Tik Tak, Tik Tapas, Furnas and a little gem called Karapau. Clara recommended Karapau, which is run by Samuel. It doesn't look like much, but the small menu contains great food and decent wine at a knock-down price of €2.20 per litre, brilliant. The surf wasn't great the week we were there, there was a strong onshore wind which made it a bit messy, although can't complain as I surfed 5 out of 7 days in the beautiful warm sun. Foz is best for beginners and intermediates, if you want something more you'll have to travel to the other beaches in town. We loved it and will be going back. Thanks for everything

The area was great and the surf lessons were brilliant. We felt very looked after and safe on a couple of days when the waves were pretty big. We found a little bar in the town called the Jukebox which is only open a few months and is great. I'd recommend it. Great chilled music and a more relaxed feeling than the other bars. The bungalows were great, although a tiny thing we had to ask for a kettle. Clara was great and found one immediately but it would have been nice to have one there. I know I'm being picky. Overall it was a great holiday and we arrived back in Dublin a bit shell shocked after such a relaxing week. I think you've a great service. I love the fact that you can put in your dates and it sorts what accommodation is available. I think the process is all very easy and its reassuring that although you can book on the website you can talk to someone on the phone too – Laura & Aidan, Dublin