Tourism Internship in Portugal at a Surf Camp in Santa Cruz
Tourism Internship in Portugal at a Surf Camp & Surf School in Santa Cruz
Atlantic Coast Surf School offers a compulsory tourism internship in Portugal for university and vocational students who need a placement of 2 to 6 months. The internship is based in Praia Azul / Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras, on Portugal’s Atlantic coast, and focuses on customer service, bookings, sales support, and day-to-day tourism operations in a real surf travel business. Atlantic Coast Surf School is a certified and accredited Portuguese surf school founded in 2015, with year-round operations, small groups, and local certified instructors.
Internship at a glance
This internship is designed for students in tourism, hospitality, business, leisure management, travel, or related fields who need a compulsory internship abroad.
Location: Praia Azul / Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras, Portugal
Duration: 2 to 6 months
Type: Compulsory internship / curricular placement
Language: English
Field: Tourism operations, guest communication, bookings, sales support
Work environment: International surf school and surf travel business near Lisbon
What you will do
During the internship, you will support the daily operations of a Portuguese surf school and surf tourism business. Your tasks may include:
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replying to customer enquiries
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supporting travel planning and sales
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initiating and processing bookings
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helping with phone and email communication
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assisting with office and administrative work
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supporting minor bookkeeping and operational tasks
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You can surf with us 🙂
What you will learn
This internship is suitable for students who want practical experience in:
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guest communication and international customer service
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surf travel and tourism sales processes
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booking and reservation workflows
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small-business tourism operations
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teamwork in an international coastal destination
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working in English in a real hospitality and tourism environment
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You can learn how to surf with us 🙂
Who this internship is for
This internship is a strong match for you if you:
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need a compulsory internship as part of your studies
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study tourism, hospitality, business, leisure, travel, or a related area
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speak very good English
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work well in a team and can also act independently
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are organised, flexible, and reliable
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are interested in surf culture, outdoor tourism, and international travel
Why Atlantic Coast Surf School
Atlantic Coast Surf School is based in Praia Azul / Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras, near Lisbon. We are a certified and accredited Portuguese surf school founded in 2015, with local instructors accredited by the Portuguese Surfing Federation and ISA-linked coaching background, and a year-round operation focused on safe, structured surf lessons, surf camp, and family programmes. Praia Azul and Santa Cruz offer less crowded sandy beach breaks and an authentic Portuguese coastal setting.
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Life in Praia Azul / Santa Cruz, Portugal
Santa Cruz and Praia Azul offer a more local Atlantic coast setting than heavily saturated surf destinations. The area is accessible from Lisbon Airport, and it’s less crowded, and well suited to beginners and intermediate surfers from Central and Northern Europe. We are positioned around authentic, less crowded beach breaks. Discover our surf lessons in Praia Azul and Santa Cruz. Explore our surf camp in Santa Cruz .
How to apply
To apply, send:
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your CV
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a short motivation letter
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your preferred internship dates
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the duration required by your university or school
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any internship documents or placement requirements from your institution
Send your application through our Bookings / Contact page or by email to pedro@atlanticcoastsurfschool.com
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the tourism internship at Atlantic Coast Surf School?
It is a compulsory tourism internship in Portugal for students who need a placement of 2 to 6 months. The internship focuses on guest communication, bookings, sales support, and tourism administration within a surf school environment.
Where is the internship located?
The internship is based in Praia Azul / Santa Cruz, Torres Vedras, Portugal, near Lisbon.
How long does the internship last?
The internship lasts from 2 to 6 months, depending on the student’s study requirements and availability.
Is this internship suitable for Erasmus or compulsory university placements?
Yes. The internship is aimed at students who need a compulsory internship or curricular placement abroad.
Do I need to speak Portuguese to apply?
Very good English is required. Portuguese is not listed as a requirement in the current internship brief.
What tasks will I do during the internship?
Tasks may include customer enquiries, travel planning support, sales support, booking processing, telephone and email communication, office administration, and minor bookkeeping support.
Is this a surf instructor internship?
No. This is a tourism operations internship, not a surf instructor certification programme. However we also have Surf Instructor internship available.
How do I apply?
Send your CV, a short motivation letter, your preferred dates, and any required internship documents to the contact details published by Atlantic Coast Surf School.
