Surf and Snowboard Week

Introduction to Surf and Snowboard Week

For one week only - 4th to 11th March 2011

Now you’ve got a special place in Spain where you can surf and snowboard. In the morning check the conditions in the sea and in the mountain and then decide whether to go surfing or snowboarding. Or, of course do both! La Hosteria De Latas in Loredo opens its doors in March for a week packed full of surfing and snowboarding. You’ll surf surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

Snowboard

One hour by car from La Hosteria De Latas are the Cantabrian mountains. Here you can go snowboarding in the small ski resort of Alto Campoo, with 27 km of slopes and even a snow park. It is perfect for beginners who want to learn how to snowboard in a quiet environment. There are also loads of off-piste runs and its fun park provides the necessary opportunity for freestyle. Ask the guide to advise you about which snowboard, the snowboarding areas and how to reserve your place.

Surf

Latas Surf House is situated behind the Loredo sand dunes which means that the beach is just a short walk away. March is perfect for surfing, so the choice will be difficult. For all levels of surfers, from beginners to pros, the bay is ideal for catching waves. It is good to know that at this time of year there are loads of big wave surfers in the area. It is not surprising that one of the most important Big Wave championships in Europe, “La Vaca Gigante”, is held not far from Somo during these months with the collaboration of Quicksilver, Red Bull, Latas Surf House, etc.

Program

This week’s programme is devoted to snowboard and surf. Depending on what the group wants, and the conditions of the day, they will decide whether to go snowboarding, surfing or both! If the weather makes it impossible to do either surfing or snowboarding, there are many other activities which can be done like paintball, SUP (stand-up paddle), Pilates, kayak, yoga, horse-riding or spending the day in Santander for tapas or so (all these would need to be paid locally with La Hosteria De Latas).

On arrival on Saturday, weather permitting, a barbecue will be organized for dinner and later on in week there will be a Spanish paella. We also expect an international atmosphere during this week as Latas Surf House is visited by people from all over Europe.

La Hosteria De Latas Surf and Snowboard Week includes

• 7 nights at La Hosteria De Latas
• Full board
• 2 day ski passes (more passes can be purchased - see below)
• Surf classes or surf guide
• Surf equipment (board and wetsuit)
• Transport to and from Alto Campoo
• Wi-fi
• The use of SUP material
• Bicycles
• Fresh fruit all day

Optional extras

The following can be reserved as well as the snow and surf package. They are to be paid directly to Latas accommodation in Spain when you are in Spain

One day ski pass 29 €

Snow travel insurance - Cancellation insurance of 30 – 90 €

Collection service from Bilbao or Santander airport

• from Bilbao - 30€
• from Santander - 90€