Children and adults in wetsuits jumping on the beach in El Palmar
Arne Michaelsen
Arne Michaelsen

Arne has been surfing since 1996 and runs the camp with extensive knowledge from surf trips around the world. He is a qualified and licensed surf instructor from the British Surfing Association (BSA) and the International Surfing Association (ISA) as well as a qualified sports scientist and personal and fitness trainer. With his ISA Level 2 Surf Coach Diploma and many years of experience, he offers professional and holistic coaching.

This autumn, A-Frame turns 20!

That’s 20 years of surf checks at sunrise, yoga sessions with the sound of the ocean in the background, shared meals around long wooden tables and friendships forged barefoot and sun-kissed.

We’ve always believed in creating a space that feels more like a home away from home. A place where guests become friends and friends return again and again.

To celebrate this milestone, we’re launching two special offers designed to make it even easier (and even more rewarding) to join us. 

Whether you’ve been part of the journey or are thinking about making your first visit, we’d love to welcome you this autumn!

People sit on surfboards at sunset and hold hands
A group sits on surfboards at sunset, raising their arms and holding hands
  • Two friends sit on surfboards, one kisses the other on the cheek
    Two friends sit on their surfboards in the water, one kisses the other on the cheek. A playful and happy moment

Promo #1: Bring a friend and get 10% off

Promo #1: Bring a friend and get 10% off

Because good vibes are better shared!

If you’ve ever told someone about your trip to A-Frame, whether it's the morning surf, the incredible food, the quiet moments under the stars, we want to thank you.

This autumn, we’re giving you the chance to bring someone new and BOTH save 10%.

Here’s how it works:

  • You’ve been to A-Frame before? Amazing

  • You bring someone who hasn’t? Even better

  • You both book together? You each get 10% off

How to get your code

This offer is just for returning guests, so if that’s you, simply:

  • Write “FRIEND10” in the notes section of your checkout page… easy!

Use that code when you book with your friend and the discount applies to both of you.

It’s valid on all surf, yoga and accommodation packages… whichever you prefer!

When it’s valid

Just like the flexible arrival offer below, our Bring a Friend promotion runs from September 13 to November 29, 2025 – the full anniversary season.

  • Kids walking down the beach with surfboards in southern Spain
    A group of kids walks down a sandy beach in southern Spain, carrying surfboards and heading toward the waves

Promo #2: Enjoy flexible arrival times

Because life doesn’t always run Saturday to Saturday!

If you’ve stayed with us before, you probably know that most packages typically run from Saturday to Saturday. 

That rhythm works well for many, but not everyone.

So for our 20th anniversary, we’re doing something new.

From September 13 to November 29, 2025, we’re ditching fixed arrival days. 

You can now arrive any day of the week, stay for as many nights as you’d like (minimum 5) and tailor your trip around your real life, not a calendar constraint.

This change is especially helpful for families, digital nomads or anyone juggling school holidays, flight prices or spontaneous plans.

What’s flexible now

  • Arrival and departure days: Come and go when it suits you

  • Stay length: 5 nights, 9 nights, 13 nights? You choose

  • Early arrivals: Luggage storage, coffee, surfboards all available from the moment you land

  • Late checkouts: Room checkout by 10:30 am, but surfboards and wetsuits are yours until 6:00 pm

What stays the same

  • Room ready from 2:00 pm

  • Legendary sunsets, soul-soothing yoga and all the good surf vibes

Why we’re doing this

We’ve heard from so many of you that fixed dates can make planning tricky, especially with kids or work or, well, life. So we’re opening things up. No gimmicks, no catches. Just more freedom to travel your way!

Ready to celebrate with us?

We’d love to have you with us this autumn. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, this season is special. And we want you to be part of it.

Flexible travel. Good company. More Freedom. More memories.

Let’s make this 20th year our most joyful yet.

Mother and children on surfboard smiling in shallow water
A mother and her two children sit on a surfboard in shallow water and smile at the camera

FAQs: Your questions answered

Both Flexible Arrival and Bring a Friend offers are valid from September 13 to November 29 2025. This gives you plenty of time to plan your perfect trip.

Because autumn and spring are the best times in El Palmar: warm weather, steady surf, peaceful beaches and no high-season crowds. You get the best of southern Spain without the stress!

Everyone! Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, you can arrive and depart on the days that work best for your life and flights.

Yes, 5 nights. But that’s the only rule. Stay longer, customise your dates and travel on your terms.

If you’ve stayed with us before, invite someone new who hasn’t. You’ll both get 10% off your booking. It’s our thank-you for growing the A-Frame family.

No. One guest must have stayed at A-Frame before. It’s designed to reward our returning guests for spreading the word.

Just write “FRIEND10” in the notes section of your checkout page… easy!

Yes! Book for the autumn season and you can enjoy flexible dates and 10% off if you bring a friend. More freedom, more savings.

Jerez de la Frontera is the closest airport, about 50 minutes away by car. 

The cheapest and easiest route is usually flying into Jerez (XRY), Seville (SVQ) or Málaga (AGP) with budget airlines like Ryanair, Eurowings, Vueling or easyJet. From there, it’s a beautiful drive to El Palmar (between 50 minutes and 3 hours depending on where you fly into).

We highly recommend it. Public transport to El Palmar is limited and a rental car makes arrival smoother and your stay more flexible. You’ll have easy access to beaches, shops and nearby towns.

Yes. We offer transfers to and from Jerez, Seville and Málaga airports. It’s an easy and relaxed way to reach El Palmar, especially if you don’t plan to rent a car.

Jerez is about 50 minutes by car, Seville around 2 hours and Málaga roughly 3 hours. All three airports are well connected to major cities in German-speaking countries.

Fly into Jerez, Seville or Málaga. From there, renting a car is the most convenient way to reach El Palmar, especially if you’re bringing surf gear. It also gives you the freedom to explore the coast.

Yes. Check-in starts at 2:00 pm but if you arrive earlier, you’re welcome to relax at the camp, enjoy a coffee and store your luggage until your room is ready.

Yes. We’ll send you detailed arrival instructions by email and our team will be ready to welcome you… even if you’re arriving late.

You’ll find the exact address and a Google Maps link in your confirmation email. We’ll also include tips for navigating the last stretch into El Palmar.

What others have to say

  • Sebastian Münkel

    3 weeks ago

    Absolutely fantastic time we had here, great beaches, lovely staff, fantastic food, -- no really, the food is among the best I have ever had, day after day -- very lovely guests and super convenient distances to the surfing.

    - Surfing: the whole schedule is centered around the surf times, and for good reason. The staff make sure that the groups always get the best waves of the day, even if that means taking a short drive somewhere else. The equipment is great for learners (I cannot judge the hard tops etc) with clean, relatively new, and fitting wet-suits. In addition to the lessons we can always go for more sessions privately, with access to the equipment.

    - Lessons: The teachers are fantastic, their joy is contagious, they made learning super fun. In addition to great individual feedback there are additional offerings in terms of lectures, e.g. on wave theory. The video analysis also really helps to internalize some additional feedback. But again, the teachers are great!

    - Food: Great food, always accommodating dietary restrictions, and with great variety. Every meal is different to the last, the meals are flexible if you're almost an hour late it's still usually fine, and they make sure you have enough of all the food you could want. Unlimited coffee, tea and fruit is also a great addition. Beer and wine cost extra, but at basically no markup. But once again: best food, fantastic, 6/5.

    - Lodgings: Apartments where you will either be with the group you traveled with, or other guests. Clean, quiet, daily cleaning, everything you really need if you want to retreat during the day, or even cook a meal. WiFi is fast enough to fulfill most use cases.

    - Common areas: allow all levels of socializing, provide fantastic views, promote meeting your fellow surfers.

    - Yoga: I am not a fan of yoga, so I didn't do any, but the ones who did said is was great.

    - Additional services: Photos from your surfing adventures and mishaps are available, massages, additional outings outside of the surf lessons (for example surf-skating) are on offer as well, providing a beautiful well rounded programme for the entire day.

    - Vibes: 10/10, chill, social, down-to-earth, helpful.

    Overall, better holiday than for example a ski trip in November (and I love skiing too). Come here!

  • Tobias_ keller.t

    6 months ago

    This has already been our second stay at A-Frame and again it was a super relaxed week and overall a holiday that can‘t be much better. We, a family with a toddler, can ony recommend this place to other families who are looking for a relaxed holiday with yoga, surf and amazing food. The people at A-Frame from surf coach to kitchen staff are just super friendly and you feel very much taken care at all times. Thanks so much to the whole team for another great holiday experience. We‘ll be back for sure.

  • Victor Lombardi

    6 months ago

    Pretty much a perfect vacation. I learned to surf, did a lot of yoga, soaked up the beautiful weather, ate delicious food, and met some wonderful people. I don't speak German or Spanish and the staff switched to English to make everything easy for me. El Palmar is a very chill area and from there it's easy to make day trips to Conil, Vejer, and Cádiz.

  • Inga

    a month ago

    One of the best sufcamps I´ve visited so far. Excellent sufcoaches with a great accomodation and catering nearby the beach.

  • Yoav Nassau

    a year ago

    Thoroughly enjoyed our stayed at A-Frame. Super friendly and helpful staff. We were always received with a smile and welcoming attitude. Shoutout to the kitchen people who were kind, and did an incredible job of serving tasty, healthy, and varied food that we all loved. We came with three small children and they all had a great time - surf lessons, board games, ping-pong table among other fun activities.

    The house was spacious, well-kept, and clean. Would definitely stay there again if visiting El Palmar in the future.

🥳 Celebrating 20 Years of Surf, Yoga & Community 🥳