Moby Dick Lodge

Moby Dick Lodge is a Portuguese surf school and accommodation provider based in Cascais that offers intensive learning camps, certified instruction for all ages, and stays at its Surf Houses. Founded by Paulo Machado in 1974, the business combines professional coaching with immersive lodging experiences to teach surfing as both a sport and a lifestyle.

• Services: The company provides daily surf lessons, Stand Up Paddle sessions, guided tours of Cascais, and child-specific activities from ages six to fourteen.
• Locations: Operations include Surf Houses in the Serra de Sintra natural park and Colares near the Castle of the Moors, situated within Portugal's world-class surf destinations.
• History: Established as a pioneer before surfing became competitive, the business expanded with its first lodge in 2014 and added a second location in July 2023 under third-generation leadership.

The organization emphasizes safety, local expertise, and the transmission of surf culture across generations through shared community experiences.