Surf & stay with us in Popoyo — handcrafted cabanas & surf adventures

A view of the room in Cabana Ranchito at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua

Erol Lopez Surf Coach cooking wood-fire dinner at Sardina Surf Camp

Guests dining fireside at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua Central America

Your home in the wild

Whether you’re travelling as a couple, with friends, or solo, if you share a love of adventure, waves, and laid-back living, our surf camp in Nicaragua is for you. Powered by the sun and surrounded by nature, at Sardina Surf Camp we offer one of the most authentic surfing experiences in Central America — simple comforts, thoughtful touches, and effortless connection to the ocean.

Simplicity is part of the luxury — nature is always at your door

Cabana Ranchito

Sleeps 2

Inspired by Erol’s father's original rancho, this cabin offers ocean views and private outdoor living.

At a glance:
‍– Queen bed with ocean view
– Private open-air bathroom
– Mosquito net
– Floor fan & natural ventilation
– Filtered water

View of a bed with a coffee pot and mug in front.

Tropical outdoor bathroom at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua

Ocean view from the private terrace at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo

A view outside from the Cabana Ranchito at Sardina Surf Camp Nicaragua

Cabana Cashew

Sleeps 2

Nestled beside our cashew tree, this cosy cabaña offers a spacious king bed and a private outdoor kitchen, perfect for a more independent stay.

At a glance:
– Mountain-view balcony
– King bed with mosquito net
– Private open-air bathroom
– Private kitchen
– Floor fan & natural ventilation
– Filtered water

Inside Cabana Cashew at Sardina Surf Camp

The tropical bathroom of Cabana Cashew at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua Central America

A view of the terrace from Cabana Cashew at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua

A guest passing through Cabana Cashew at Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo

Your surf adventure, crafted around you

Surf Instructor Haminton Gonzalez giving a surf lesson to a lady on Popoyo Beach for Sardina Surf Camp Popoyo Nicaragua

Surf, your way

Our surf packages start from $680 per person (based on two sharing), and include six nights in a private cabana, breakfast, and daily surf sessions in Popoyo. You can build on this with more lessons, fire-side meals, excursions, or extra nights.

A woven towel from Luna Zorro Guatemala hanging to dry in the grounds of Sardina Surf Camp Nicaragua

Beyond the waves

There’s plenty to enjoy outside the surf. Slow down with yoga or a massage in your cabana, head out on a fishing trip, witness a turtle release, or dive into adventure with volcano hikes and lagoon swims. For a taste of culture, explore artisan towns and colourful streets.

Open fire cooking pineapples at Sardina Surf Camp

Two children enjoying a coconut together.

Owner and lead surf coach Erol Lopez holding up fish skeleton that he just filleted for dinner at Sardina Surf Camp Nicaragua

One of the dogs who lives at Sardina Surf Camp

Life at Sardina

We’re a Nicaraguan-British family raising our children by the ocean, and Sardina is our way of sharing this life with you. You’ll arrive as a guest and leave as a friend, woven into our story of waves, land, and community.