Lakeside Survival Course
Water changes our ability to survive in nature completely. In this immersive lakeside survival course, we explore fishing systems, raft construction and water survival.

The Lakeside Survival Course takes place at the Sta Clara dam, the biggest fresh-water reservoir in Southern Portugal, and is a real fun class.
What you will learn
- Salvage and rescue on the water
- construction of a raft and a survival canoe
- craft and fish with primitive fishing hooks
- weave a fishing net
- manufacture a fishing spear
- Nature Awareness

Course duration: 4 days
Next scheduled course: July 15- 18, 2027
Course Fee: € 375 for adults. € 200 for children (12+ years, if accompanied by an adult)
The course fee includes all food, course materials and camping on site. Tents and knives can be rented for an additional fee, on a first come first served basis. Please let us know if you have any special food requirements/ allergies.
Book Below
After booking we will send you the equipment list, and exact meeting point / time. Transport from the nearest train station (Santa Clara) can also be provided, included in the course fee. Please also let us know if you have any special food requirements or allergies.

