Our surf history is you! Artsurfcamp
Artsurfcamp began its journey in 2004 in the privileged enclave of Razo beach (municipality of Carballo, province of A Coruña), where nature offers optimal conditions for practicing this sport.
Our mission is to offer camps with 100% surf and nature immersion and to promote Razo as a multicultural meeting point for those who want to soak up the surf culture.
2004
The Founders
Manuel Alonso and Pablo Rodriguez (the tall one in the photo), two local surfers, learned to surf in Razo from a very early age when they were only 9 and 12 years old respectively. They will help you discover the best secrets of the area.
2004
José Cordobés
The Quik Pro France became a classic after every summer; here we took José from the legendary bar O'Cordobés surfing and to see the pros.
2004
Norman Landa
The first great national surfer to come and share tips with us; at that time it was a source of pride to share moments with Norman Landa and watch him surf along the beaches of the Costa da Morte.
2004
Artsurfcamp
Image of the garage where it all started with the first groups from Barcelona and the Basque Country, brought by our friend and Catalan instructor Alex Knoepfel (center of the photo).
2005
Gony Zubizarreta's Visit
The most successful Galician professional surfer on one of his visits to the camp. Gony, a great friend of the Artsurfcamp family, always kind, keeping us up to date with what's happening in the surf world.
2005
Rip Curl Girls Tour
The Rip Curl Bus and Artsurfcamp organize an event to encourage girls.
2005
Art Surf house
Art Surf House: The first infrastructure where we had our accommodation and developed our activities such as: bodytonic, yoga, volley, the first barbecues... great memories! Quiksilver was our first sponsor for 2 years.
2007
Laird Hamilton
Pablo and Manu are invited to France with Oxbow and share a few days with Laird Hamilton, the pioneer in the world of big waves.
2007 - 2009
Staff House
Artsurfcamp beachfront Staff house. Oxbow was our sponsor for 3 years. Manu and Norman Landa. Former Art bar next to Cordobés.
2008
Grinch
A year of tests and experiments. We tried a towing machine to get the most out of aerials and radical maneuvers. It was something innovative at that time with an imported machine.
2008
German Federation
Art Surf Camp receives the German Surf Team to train for a week. They left their mark with how disciplined they can be.
2008
Nike 6.0 Championship
Souvenir photo of the championships organized for students with prizes provided by the sponsors.
2009
Slash and Guille Alonso
At the Camp bar (Stef, Pablo, and LLuis) with the Asturians Marcos Slash (Slash shaper) and Guille Alonso (great national surfer).
2009
New Surf School
Oxbow joins the team and helps us with the school in front of the beach.
2009
Héctor Menéndez and Fer
Héctor Menéndez, a great Canarian surfer, and Fer, a Razo local, cheering up the staff with constant interviews and jokes.
2009
Kitesurfing Razo
Kitesurfing was attempted but couldn't be; the lagoon was left for the birds as a protected area, and this activity, which lasted a couple of years, could not be established.
2009
Pablo, Manu and Stef
We head to the snow every season to disconnect from Razo and change the scenery!
2010
Facilities
Final year of the facilities at the palm tree house; one era ends to start another more professional one.
2010
Arcade Fire
Regine and Richard, two members of Arcade Fire, also came through Razo. Incredible that back in 2010, this Indie Rock band, when they were at the top internationally, came to Art Surf Camp and shared their experience with us before the Xacobeo 2010 macro concerts.
2010
Nautical Dining Room
Photo of the mythical wedding dining room. Suso and Felisa always surprised us with a seafood spread in the middle of the camp.
2010
Students
Art Surf Camp consolidates itself as one of the largest national camps with all its services beachfront and with a capacity for 100 students.
2010
Our Team
Nike was our sponsor for 3 years. Thanks to our instructors and Artsurfcamp staff, we have shared summers we will not forget.
2010
Large Groups
Souvenir group photo; we start consolidating as a reference point and students begin repeating their camp experience year after year.
2011
Team
At Art Surf Camp the human team is the most important thing; our staff is proud to work here and the clients notice it.
2011
Mario Casas and Sheila Casas
Great ones! Mario Casas and his sister Sheila; they've already graced us with their presence several times. Every year they improve their surfing and every time they visit us since 2011 we see their progression.
2011
Nike and Pukas
A big bet from Nike and Pukas who join Art Surf Camp to start a new project with the best beachfront infrastructures. Full-page ad in SurfEurope.
2011
The German Surf Team
Artsurfcamp has become the training ground for high-level athletes and also a nerve center for events and championships organized by the best surf brands.
2014
Surfsuits
Our merchandising always present; the design team getting us all matching to stay one step ahead.
2015
Razo - Switzerland
The Razo - Switzerland connection was and will always be present. Many groups have visited and they loved our way of living the Artsurfcamp experience!
2015
Tragabolas (Hungry Hungry Hippos)
Another of the games that caused a lot of talk in 2015 and we will bring back.
2015
Artbar Restaurant
In 2015, alongside Adrián Felipez, we launched our menu with sand on our feet. A novel place at that time that brought much joy. Back then you could eat the premium burger beachfront with sea views just like a good serving of Pulpo Feira.
2015
Urban Surfing
It was undoubtedly one of the most talked-about activities at Art; a pity our accident insurance recommended we stop it. It all ended in small scares.
2015
Indooboard
A great exercise to improve balance with a lot of transition to surfing. We've been at it since 2015 and it's here to stay at Art.
2015
Artbar Party
It's not just going to be surfing; our campers also want to party. The fake night! It soon became part of the weekly program and ended up being of great interest to the local public!
2015
Paddle Surf XXL
Our great ally on flat days for students and also on XXL days for our staff.
2016
Yoga and Paddle Surf
What a great combination in the Baldaio Lagoon. A pleasure to enjoy such an environment.
2016
Miniramp
The Miniramp at sunset brought us much joy, although a few scares too!
2016
Coohuco
Inma Coohuco, a great architect and influencer, has also been here!
2016
Oscar Casas, Guille and Carla Campra
The Casas and Campra families are part of our family! They have been coming since they were very young and still continue to visit us. They carry Razo in their hearts.
2017
Boulder
In 2017 we started climbing, undoubtedly a good complementary training for surfing!
2017
Pablo y Manu
Pablo and Manu, the founders on the beach boardwalk, which was our office and regular meeting place for many summers.
2017
Artbar Team
They were also part of your experience.
2017
Mahou Valarés Festival
2017 was a year full of parties at Art Bar. Our Art Bar terrace was the place chosen by Mahou and V de Valarés to present the festival with a concert. Many artists have passed through here, enlivening beach afternoons and becoming the fun spot in Costa da Morte for young people.
2017
Woodwave
A massive ramp we were able to enjoy in front of the waves. We will undoubtedly miss it.
2017
Fencing
Another of the many activities we practice to sharpen our reflexes.
2019
Tarpsurfing
We started 2019 with one of the most impressive activities that people still love. Have you tried this feeling? The image speaks for itself... Timing and full concentration.
Artsurfcamp was born from the passion of a group of friends who turned their hobby into a growing company. The enthusiasm of partners Pablo Rodriguez and Manuel Alonso, for whom Artsurfcamp is a life project, has created a relaxed atmosphere where people can practice sports and have fun.
Over time, management has become more professional, and today in Razo, Artsurfcamp stands as the only surf camp authorized to provide accommodation, with all the necessary permits to carry out the activity.
Throughout these years, major commercial brands have chosen us for their promotional campaigns. In 2010, we took part in the television campaign that Chupa Chups conducted to promote its Extreme Campus. We have also been sponsored by internationally relevant brands such as Quiksilver, Oxbow, Pukas, and Nike. Renowned surfers like Gony Zubizarreta, Hector Menéndez, Luis Rodriguez, Pablo Solar, Lucia Martiño, and many more are part of the Artsurfcamp family, along with luxury shapers like Jhony Cabianca or Mikel Agote and top-level photographers like Sergio Villalba.
The growth that Artsurfcamp has experienced in recent years makes us one of the benchmark tourism companies in the Bergantiños region. More than 5,000 visitors from all over the world (mainly Spain and Europe) have already passed through our facilities. Customer loyalty is very high and feedback is very positive, which leads us to invest year after year in improvements to both our facilities and our services so that our guests feel as comfortable as possible.
Today, Artsurfcamp belongs to the Hostel Network of the Xunta de Galicia and REAJ (Spanish Youth Hostel Network) and the international Hi Hostelling network. Today it is one of the benchmark locations for housing surfers from all over Spain due to its location.
Artsurfcamp is a fundamental piece in the tourism development of the Bergantiños and Costa da Morte region. We are currently working hard to attract new market segments by expanding our offers to schools, public institutions, clubs, town councils, and surf performance teams as well as other sports modalities.
