{"id":514,"date":"2026-03-10T17:33:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-10T17:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T14:57:26","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T14:57:26","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:80px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1497.6px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column fusion-animated\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:80%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:2.4%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:2.4%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-animationType=\"fadeInUp\" data-animationDuration=\"0.3\" data-animationDelay=\"0.3\" data-animationOffset=\"top-into-view\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel { border-color:var(--awb-color3); }.fusion-faqs-wrapper #accordian-1 .fusion-panel:hover{ border-color: var(--awb-color3); }.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 16px;width: 16px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: var(--awb-color1);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-family:var(--awb-typography1-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography1-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography1-font-style);}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .panel-title a:not(:hover){}.fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .toggle-content{font-family:var(--awb-typography4-font-family);font-weight:var(--awb-typography4-font-weight);font-style:var(--awb-typography4-font-style);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color7) !important;border-color: var(--awb-color7) !important;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: var(--awb-color5);}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: var(--awb-color5);}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: var(--awb-color5)!important;border-color: var(--awb-color5)!important;}.fusion-faqs-wrapper .fusion-accordian  #accordian-1 .fusion-panel {padding-top: 12px;padding-bottom: 12px;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\" style=\"\"><ul role=\"menu\" class=\"fusion-filters clearfix\"><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-filter-all fusion-active\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\"*\" href=\"#\">All<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".bookings-cancellations\" href=\"#\">Bookings &amp; Cancellations<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".lessons-with-transport\" href=\"#\">Lessons With Transport<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".student-profile\" href=\"#\">Student Profile<\/a><\/li><li role=\"presentation\" class=\"fusion-filter fusion-hidden\"><a role=\"menuitem\" data-filter=\".surf-location-features\" href=\"#\">Surf Location Features<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-536 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where do you provide the surf lessons?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T14:45:10+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-536\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-536\" href=\"#collapse-1-536\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where do you provide the surf lessons?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-536\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-536\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>We usually go to Praia da Riviera, located at Caparica Coast line, 20 km south of Lisbon.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-538 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are the waves too big? What about the water temperature?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T14:56:46+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-538\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-538\" href=\"#collapse-1-538\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are the waves too big? What about the water temperature?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-538\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-538\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>The wave height and water temperature changes throughout the months of the year. From April to September, the height varies between 0.5 and 1.5 meters, with temperatures around 18\u00baC and 21\u00baC. From October to the end of April, the height can vary between 1.5 and 2.5 meters with temperatures between 15\u00baC and 18\u00baC. Anyway, the scheduling of the classes is always made according to the best time of the day in order to get the most suitable surfing conditions assuring all the safety conditions and comfort level of the students.  A partir de Outubro at\u00e9 final de Abril, as ondas podem variar entre 1.5 e 2.5 metros e temperaturas entre os 15\u00baC e os 18\u00baC.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-702 surf-location-features \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are there any rocks and strong sea currents?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-25T11:03:45+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-702\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-702\" href=\"#collapse-1-702\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are there any rocks and strong sea currents?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-702\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-702\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>It\u2019s a beach with no rocks that offers a wide and flat sandy bottom where the intensity of the currents depends on the height of the waves and tide level. Anyway the scheduling of the classes is always based on the daily swell reports and weather forecasts, seeking to meet the safety and comfort of the students. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-542 surf-location-features \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is there a Restaurant?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:13:34+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-542\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-542\" href=\"#collapse-1-542\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is there a Restaurant?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-542\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-542\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Yes there is. The Epic Surf School facilities are attached to Gr\u00e3o d\u2019areia restaurant, which is open all year, except on rainy days between October 1st until end of May. During the summer season the restaurant is always open (even on cloudy days) from June 1st to end of September with parasols and beach beds available for rent.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-544 surf-location-features \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are there any showers?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:14:29+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-544\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-544\" href=\"#collapse-1-544\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are there any showers?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-544\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-544\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Yes. Inside the Epic Surf school facilities we have 2 available showers for the exclusive use of our students. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-546 surf-location-features \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Lifeguard support?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:16:08+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-546\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-546\" href=\"#collapse-1-546\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Lifeguard support?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-546\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-546\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Yes. During the summer months, from June to September there\u2019s a permanent lifeguard assistance station, every day from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. In the remaining months of the year, the support is provided by Navy Police and life guards vehicles, which drive along the entire Caparica beaches, several times a day.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-548 surf-location-features \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What should I bring to the beach?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:20:21+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-548\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-548\" href=\"#collapse-1-548\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What should I bring to the beach?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-548\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-548\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>All you need to bring is your swim shorts or bikini, a beach towel and suncream. We take care of the rest! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-550 surf-location-features \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where can I leave my personal belongings?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:21:13+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-550\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-550\" href=\"#collapse-1-550\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where can I leave my personal belongings?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-550\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-550\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Your personal belongings can be safely stored at the Epic Surf School facilities, inside an individual compartment for each student, where you will also have a space to dress up before and after class.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-556 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I schedule a lesson?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:30:13+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-556\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-556\" href=\"#collapse-1-556\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I schedule a lesson?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-556\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-556\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Your booking request can be made by:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Email<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Telephone (GSM or Whatsapp)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Instagram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Facebook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-554 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need to a pay a deposit?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:29:00+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-554\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-554\" href=\"#collapse-1-554\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to a pay a deposit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-554\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-554\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Bookings made with more than 2 days in advance, we require 50% deposit . As soon as the deposit is received, we\u2019ll send an email to confirm your booking. For less than 2 days in advance we discard the need of a deposit and in case of withdrawal, we only ask you to inform us as soon as possible, allowing us to accept other requests in your place.  <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-558 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the payment options?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:31:46+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-558\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-558\" href=\"#collapse-1-558\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the payment options?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-558\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-558\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Available payment methods:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bank transfer (our bank account number will be given by email during the booking process).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Credit card (a payment reference using PayPal processor is sent to your email, compatible with Visa, Master card, Maestro or American Express).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cash on the day (reservations made less than 48 hours in advance). Alternatively, payment can also be made by credit card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-560 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I cancel my booking?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:32:52+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-560\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-560\" href=\"#collapse-1-560\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I cancel my booking?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-560\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-560\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Yes. You only have to send an email 48 hours prior to the booking date and your deposit will be fully refunded. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-562 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if I cancel 48h after the booking date?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:34:40+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-562\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-562\" href=\"#collapse-1-562\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I cancel 48h after the booking date?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-562\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-562\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>In this case the deposit will not be refunded.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-564 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">I made a reservation for 5 days in a row, but after 2 days I needed to rest. Can I take a break and come back on another day?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:40:51+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-564\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-564\" href=\"#collapse-1-564\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">I made a reservation for 5 days in a row, but after 2 days I needed to rest. Can I take a break and come back on another day?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-564\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-564\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Sure you can. The number of classes you booked can be used with breaks in between according to your need for rest or availability, with a maximum of 4 months expiration date for the 10 lesson packages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-552 bookings-cancellations \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">If sea or weather conditions force the class to be canceled on the same day, will the deposit be refunded?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:27:45+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-552\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-552\" href=\"#collapse-1-552\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If sea or weather conditions force the class to be canceled on the same day, will the deposit be refunded?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-552\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-552\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Yes. Whenever sea conditions compromise the safety of students, the deposit is fully refunded. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-566 lessons-with-transport \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do you provide front door pick up?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:41:55+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-566\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-566\" href=\"#collapse-1-566\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do you provide front door pick up?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-566\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-566\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Normally we don\u2019t. Yet we can open exceptions depending on the time of year and the ease of access your accommodation address since Lisbon is a city with a busy streets and limited car access in certain historic areas. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-568 lessons-with-transport \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Where is the meeting point and what are the departure and arrival times?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:42:45+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-568\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-568\" href=\"#collapse-1-568\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Where is the meeting point and what are the departure and arrival times?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-568\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-568\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>The meeting point is made in the center of Lisbon at Pra\u00e7a do Saldanha, next to the Evolution Hotel. Departure times can be arranged between 9am to 1pm and the arrivals from 1:00 to 6pm, depending on the booked packages (half or full day). This scheduling may also change according to the suitable sea conditions for the booked lessons and we\u2019ll inform you during the booking process.   <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-570 lessons-with-transport \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What if I only book a morning Half Day package and decide to spend the whole day at the beach?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:44:25+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-570\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-570\" href=\"#collapse-1-570\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What if I only book a morning Half Day package and decide to spend the whole day at the beach?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-570\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-570\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>It\u2019s totally fine as long as there are students who have purchased the full day package on the same date as you. The return trip to Lisbon will be made after the classes of those students have ended. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-572 lessons-with-transport \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">If I arrive late at the meeting point?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:45:11+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-572\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-572\" href=\"#collapse-1-572\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">If I arrive late at the meeting point?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-572\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-572\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>We usually give 10 minutes tolerance. In case you need more time please contact us by phone stating the reason for the delay and we can also wait for you. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-574 student-profile \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need to be a good swimmer to learn surfing?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:46:10+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-574\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-574\" href=\"#collapse-1-574\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need to be a good swimmer to learn surfing?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-574\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-574\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>For beginners\u2019 classes it is not even necessary to know how to swim since we will carefully select the ideal sea conditions. Besides keeping your feet in contact with the ground the whole time, you will have the water level maximum up to your waist. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-576 student-profile \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">It&#8217;s my first time. How many classes do I need to stand up and ride a wave?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:47:02+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-576\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-576\" href=\"#collapse-1-576\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">It&#8217;s my first time. How many classes do I need to stand up and ride a wave?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-576\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-576\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>This will depend on your physical condition, previous sports habits, flexibility and balance control. Normally in 10 of our beginner students, 6 to 7 are able to stand up in the first class. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-578 student-profile \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I bring contact lenses for the class?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/author\/spiresaclsi-pt\/\" title=\"Posts by spires@aclsi.pt\" rel=\"author\">spires@aclsi.pt<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2026-03-20T15:48:11+00:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 id=\"faq_1-578\" class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-578\" href=\"#collapse-1-578\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I bring contact lenses for the class?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-578\" aria-labelledby=\"faq_1-578\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\">\n<p>Yes. We only advise the use of disposable lenses as they may happen to be lost during your time in the sea. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":515,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-514","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/514","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=514"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/514\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":541,"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/514\/revisions\/541"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/515"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/epicsurfschool.pt\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=514"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}