The Paintshop Hostel is a backpacker and surf hostel in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, set in a traditional Portuguese town house near one of Europe’s widest beaches. Created with travellers and surfers in mind, it offers a relaxed, welcoming base for exploring the Atlantic seaside resort, its beaches and local nightlife. The hostel is about a 10-minute walk from the bus and train stations, making it convenient for visitors travelling between Porto and Lisbon.

Accommodation includes surf-themed bedrooms with comfortable foam mattresses, with beds advertised from €18 including breakfast and internet. Guests can use a fully equipped kitchen, dining room, lounge with DVDs, internet café, laundry facilities, hot showers, pool table and courtyard. The property also has a private bar and beer garden, free parking and bike hire. For surfing visitors, it offers surf lessons and board and wetsuit rentals, with Cabedelo and Buarcos among the nearby breaks. The hostel’s courtyard hosts weekly barbecue and pizza nights, providing a social place to unwind and meet fellow travellers.