Surf hostel for solo travellers from Croydon: surf + community in El Palmar
Surf – surfcamp – Cadiz Spain surf
Spring season: March – June
Autumn season: September – November
Coming from Croydon and comparing options for Surf hostel? Here’s the clear version: choose a 7-day pack, land in Andalusia, and spend a full week around surf, recovery and real people.
We keep it simple: 3 pack options, one base in El Palmar, and a full 7-day week to surf, reset and connect.
You’re based 300 m from the beach, with a setup made for surf days that feel smooth—not chaotic.
Explore the 7-day packs
If you’re travelling from Croydon, here’s our promise (no fluff)
You’ll go back to Croydon surfing better.
What’s the NEXO system in El Palmar for real progress?
With 7-day packs designed for an authentic surf camp experience.
Choose your 7-day pack in El Palmar
Three pack options, depending on how you want to live the week:
All In Pack — 7 days — from €1,075 per person
If you’re coming from Croydon and want everything handled, this is your pack.
Includes:
- 7 days of accommodation
- Full board (7 breakfasts + 6 lunches + 5 dinners) with 1 day off and 1 free night
- Surf coaching every day with local instructors (max 5–6 surfers)
- Yoga sessions
- Surfskate sessions
- Video analysis + personalised theory
- Unlimited access to our quiver and test center (boards and wetsuits)
- 7 days all included from €1,075 per person (final price)
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Free Surfing Pack (7 days, from €875 per person)
For surfers from Croydon who want water time, waves and independence (no classes).
Includes:
- 7 days of accommodation
- Full board included
- Unlimited access to our quiver and test center (boards and wetsuits)
- From €875 per person (price for 7 days)
Reserve the Free Surfing Pack
A tailor-made surf week in El Palmar (Custom Pack)
Looking for a flexible week without a fixed pack?
If you want flexibility and control,
Your El Palmar base: accommodation + full board from €800 per person
Select your extras (surf, yoga, add-ons and more).
Request a custom quote
Travelling as a group or family? Staying more (or fewer) than 7 days? Request a custom quote.
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Why come from Croydon to El Palmar (Andalusia) with NEXO?
1) COMMUNITY
NEXO tribe
If you travel solo, you’ll connect fast: shared meals, surf buddies and real conversations.
Find your ideal surf buddy,
and leave with friends that stay after the trip.
2) WELLNESS
Clean energy
Daily yoga designed for flexibility, balance and recovery.
Organic, healthy food with fresh local products from Cadiz (land and sea).
Vegetarian and vegan options daily.
3) LOCATION
Best location in El Palmar
300 m from the beach: total independence to surf at any time, with a quiet environment to truly disconnect.
Rooms with A/C, open space to breathe, and a calm base to recover.
All services on-site: surf, surfskate, yoga, massages, restaurant and parking in one 8,000 m² space.
How to get to NEXO Surfhouse, El Palmar, from Croydon
If you want the simplest way to arrive, do this:
Option A: fly from Croydon to Jerez if the price is good.
2) From Jerez: transfer or rental car. If you want a shared transfer, we’ll help coordinate it so you can split the €150.
If Jerez doesn’t work, choose Seville as the second-best option and continue by road: bus to Conil or train to San Fernando Bahía Sur. From there, a taxi is cheaper and the most comfortable option.
Share your departure city and we’ll suggest the simplest travel plan.
FAQ´s
Common questions
Is it suitable for all levels?
No. You can come with different levels; we organise groups by level so it’s effective and safe.
How many people per instructor?
Small groups: max 5–6 surfers per instructor.
What exactly do I get with All In (7 days)?
7 days accommodation, full board (1 day off and 1 free night per week), daily surf lessons, yoga, surfskate, video analysis, personalised theory, and unlimited access to the quiver/test center.
Can I eat vegetarian/vegan?
Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available every day.
How far are you from the beach?
Only 300 m from the sea (El Palmar beach).
What do I need for the week?
Bring the basics: comfy clothes, swimsuit, towel and sun protection. The pack covers surf equipment.
